Southern Scene
Re-Opening Franklin Square
August 3, 2009
Franklin Square in Philadelphia is not what it used to be. PATCO is re-opening a long shuttered train station because of it....
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Gnome Roams Atlantic City
July 30, 2009
That cute little lawn gnome who shills for Travelocity is on a nationwide tour this summer. His last landing spot: Atlantic City. ...
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Food & Wine by the Sea
July 27, 2009
The Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival hits the beach next weekend. Come hungry. ...
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Partying at the Pop Shop
July 24, 2009
Bill and Connie Fisher didn’t plan on expanding the Pop Shop, their popular Collingswood Doo Wop-style eatery, in a bad economy. But the restaurant they opened in 2005 (which has won a few “Best of Jersey” awards from this magazine) had gotten too popular for its downtown space....
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Cool Runnings
July 17, 2009
Taking up running this summer, or jumping off the treadmill for a road race? Here are some tips on how to stay cool in hot and humid Jersey....
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Now’s the Time to Pick and Preserve it
July 14, 2009
Tomatoes, blueberries, corn, and peaches are rolling in off Jersey farms. Here’s what to preserve for winter, and how....
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Just Peachy
July 9, 2009
Celebrate a bounty of Jersey freshness at the Gloucester County 4-H Fair and NJ Peach Festival. It’ll knock the socks off anything shipped to your grocery story from California....
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Cheap Local Thrills
July 3, 2009
Saving cash this summer by staying close to home? The folks at Visit South Jersey Tourism have compiled a great list of 20 frugal finds in our neck of the woods....
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Jersey Shore Reads
July 1, 2009
Looking for a romance novel to keep you anchored to your beach chair? We checked out six books by Jersey authors for your beach bag’s consideration. ...
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Stubble’s No Trouble at Cape May Party
June 26, 2009
Some towns celebrate the Fourth of July with parades and fireworks. That’s true for Cape May, but this year they’re planning even more of a blast that day to mark the town’s 400th’ birthday. The main attraction: a beard-growing competition....
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Off the Hook in South Jersey
June 24, 2009
Do you like seafood? This week you can get it fresh and local—at a fixed price—in South Jersey....
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How to Drive Less
June 19, 2009
Gas prices are creeping up again. Looking to cut down on your drive time? Check out driveless.com, a South Jersey website that outlines auto alternatives....
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The Boat & the Brew
June 16, 2009
Visiting Battleship New Jersey is always a fun time. But if you’re into good craft beers, it’s a must-do on Saturday when it plays host to the thirteenth-annual Garden State Beer Festival....
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Dog Days for Camden Riversharks
June 11, 2009
Does your pup shag tennis balls like a pro? Think fetch is an earth-bound version of heaven? Then he or she might be the perfect companion to see the Camden Riversharks on June 27 at Campbell’s Field....
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Growing Pains for AC Train
June 9, 2009
In February, I took a ride with other media folks on ACES, the new NYC to Atlantic City luxury express train. It was a nice trip. But would it be the same experience for a regular Jane Doe on a summer Friday afternoon? Not exactly....
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The Silence Making Noise
June 3, 2009
Pay close attention next time you’re watching a Philadelphia Phillies game. The music you hear between innings? It might just be some cool tunes from a South Jersey band....
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Live and Local in Camden County
June 2, 2009
Mark your calendars: the Camden County concert series is starting up for the summer – meaning free entertainment for you....
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Triathletes Take the Plunge in Sea Isle
May 29, 2009
The Saturday of Memorial Day weekend was not for sleeping in—at least not for the 500 participants in the second annual Sea Isle City Tri for our Veterans....
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Ocean City Champs
May 27, 2009
Michele Gillian was so amped up that she could barely catch her breath – Ocean City has been named top beach in the state....
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At Long Last, Changes at the Chalfonte
May 20, 2009
The Chalfonte Hotel in Cape May was known for its lack of air conditioning and in-room bathrooms. A lot of people liked it that way, but progress finally caught up with the old gal, and she’s ready for a modern audience....
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