Sunday, July 30, 2006
Thursday, July 20, 2006
All About the Music
Looking for something to do this weekend? Friday, Saturday and Sunday, WXPN is hosting the All About the Music Festival on the Camden Waterfront.
The Inquirer's house blogger and knower of all things musicial gives a rundown of the bands and acts that will be appearing here.
The Inquirer's house blogger and knower of all things musicial gives a rundown of the bands and acts that will be appearing here.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Franklin Square Park Opens July 31st
When I cross the Delaware on the PATCO, I always look out the window at the abandoned Franklin Square station that appears before the 8th and Market stop. The last time it was used was in 1976 during the bicentenial celebrations and then it was closed due to lack of ridership. There is some possibility that this station may become active again according to the Southern New Jersey to Philadelphia Transit Study but I wouldn't wait for that to happen in order to visit the newly renovated Franklin Sqaure Park.
New features include a a carousel, mini golf and playgrounds.
New features include a a carousel, mini golf and playgrounds.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Hot Spot on a Hot Day
If it weren't so darn hot out today, I would grab a laptop and take a walk down to Wiggins Park to test out the new wireless connection. At noon today, Wiggins park became the first wireless internet “Hot Spot” in the Camden County Park System according to this press release.
Here is a description of the kickoff.
Here is a description of the kickoff.
Friday, July 07, 2006
Free Concerts in Camden
The Sunset Jazz Series has a performance tonight, Tuesday July 11th:
Charles Fambrough & The All-Stars at Wiggins Park at 8:00.
Camden County residents, get your free tickets for the XPN All About the Music Festival
Free tickets to Friday's performances (July 21st) are being offered to all Camden County residents. Get your tickets at a Camden County Store by July 14th. Two free tickets per person with proof of residency.
Check out the Camden County Parks website for more information on upcoming events.
Charles Fambrough & The All-Stars at Wiggins Park at 8:00.
Camden County residents, get your free tickets for the XPN All About the Music Festival
Free tickets to Friday's performances (July 21st) are being offered to all Camden County residents. Get your tickets at a Camden County Store by July 14th. Two free tickets per person with proof of residency.
Check out the Camden County Parks website for more information on upcoming events.
Weekend activities on both sides of the bridge.
Here are some interesting activities being held this weekend:
BlueBEARy Blast and Celebrate NJ Day at the Camden Children's Garden. 11 am. Crafts, planting, entertainment and of course local NJ Blueberries (I've already eaten about 3 pints of Jersey blueberries in the past 2 days!!) Cost is $3-$5.
After filling up on blueberries, you can head across the river on the River Link Ferry to Penn's Landing for the Hispanic Festival at Penn's Landing for some traditional food and dance.
BlueBEARy Blast and Celebrate NJ Day at the Camden Children's Garden. 11 am. Crafts, planting, entertainment and of course local NJ Blueberries (I've already eaten about 3 pints of Jersey blueberries in the past 2 days!!) Cost is $3-$5.
After filling up on blueberries, you can head across the river on the River Link Ferry to Penn's Landing for the Hispanic Festival at Penn's Landing for some traditional food and dance.
Jersey Fresh Produce
I have been reading some negative reaction to Farm Aid coming to Camden, NJ. Apparently people do not realize that the "Garden State" does indeed have farms and fresh produce.
I am referring people to the Jersey Fresh website to set the record straight. Here you will find information on agricultural events throughout the state, where to find roadside markets, where pick-your own, and locations of community supported markets. Two other features include recipes and whats in season to help you eat the healthiest, freshest produce available.
I am referring people to the Jersey Fresh website to set the record straight. Here you will find information on agricultural events throughout the state, where to find roadside markets, where pick-your own, and locations of community supported markets. Two other features include recipes and whats in season to help you eat the healthiest, freshest produce available.
Camden Community Farmer's Market
On my way home from work today, I caught the train at Broadway in order to check out the Camden Farmer's Market. I can't wait to sink my teeth into the fresh corn that I purchased there!
Along with fresh produce, there were crafts, information booths, and other food vendors. By the time I got there most of the festivities were wrapping up, but I spoke with the woman selling me the corn and she said they had a large crowd earlier in the day.
Produce was available from Pastore Farms, a third generation farm located in Elm, NJ and Fruit Haven Farms located in Monroeville, NJ.
Other food vendors:
McCargo's Creative Cuisine, which is a fantastic restaurant on Cooper Street.
Front Page Caribbean Cuisine, a place I am certainly going to check out after viewing the menu.
Erlton Italian Bakery, a "Camden fixture since 1966".
I am so glad I went to the Market, not only because I now have corn for dinner, but because I found out about a local restaraunt and bakery that I did not know about!
I plan on coming home that way every Friday to stock up on fresh bread and produce!
Along with fresh produce, there were crafts, information booths, and other food vendors. By the time I got there most of the festivities were wrapping up, but I spoke with the woman selling me the corn and she said they had a large crowd earlier in the day.
Produce was available from Pastore Farms, a third generation farm located in Elm, NJ and Fruit Haven Farms located in Monroeville, NJ.
Other food vendors:
McCargo's Creative Cuisine, which is a fantastic restaurant on Cooper Street.
Front Page Caribbean Cuisine, a place I am certainly going to check out after viewing the menu.
Erlton Italian Bakery, a "Camden fixture since 1966".
I am so glad I went to the Market, not only because I now have corn for dinner, but because I found out about a local restaraunt and bakery that I did not know about!
I plan on coming home that way every Friday to stock up on fresh bread and produce!
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Farm Fresh Produce in Camden and surrounding areas.
In the spirit of the Farm Aid announcement...here are some places where you can support the local farmers and get locally grown fresh produce.
The Camden Farmer's Market will be starting the season with special events tomorrow, July 7th from 11am-6pm.
This is the first year at its new location between the PATCO and RiverLine stations at Broadway. This is especially exciting since it is in Camden and convenient to mass transit.
If you are closer to Gloucester County on the Jersey side of the Delaware, you may want to check out the "Seeds to Success" youth farm stands. This is a great program that benefits local youth, local farmers and the local community. Farm stands are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Glassboro, Paulsboro and Woodbury. For more details regarding locations and times click here.
On the Philly side of the river, there is always the Reading Terminal Market for farm fresh goods.
Here are some links for finding more Community Supported Agriculture and Farmer's Markets in your area:
Local Harvest : Find Farmer's Markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA's) as well as grocery stores and resteraunts that purchase and serve local foods.
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA provides information about Farmer's Markets as well as a Farmer's Market locater.
The Camden Farmer's Market will be starting the season with special events tomorrow, July 7th from 11am-6pm.
This is the first year at its new location between the PATCO and RiverLine stations at Broadway. This is especially exciting since it is in Camden and convenient to mass transit.
If you are closer to Gloucester County on the Jersey side of the Delaware, you may want to check out the "Seeds to Success" youth farm stands. This is a great program that benefits local youth, local farmers and the local community. Farm stands are open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Glassboro, Paulsboro and Woodbury. For more details regarding locations and times click here.
On the Philly side of the river, there is always the Reading Terminal Market for farm fresh goods.
Here are some links for finding more Community Supported Agriculture and Farmer's Markets in your area:
Local Harvest : Find Farmer's Markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA's) as well as grocery stores and resteraunts that purchase and serve local foods.
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA provides information about Farmer's Markets as well as a Farmer's Market locater.
Farm Aid to be in Camden Sept 30th
Coming from a midwestern family of farmers and Willie Nelson fans, I have been watching Farm Aid since it began and making sure my suburban East Coast friends were aware of the plight of farmers throughout the country. Neil Young has just announced the details that will bring Farm Aid to the Tweeter Center here in Camden! Wow! More details will be posted as they become available.
Here is the article from the Courier Post.
The official Farm Aid website has more details.
Read this entry from the Farm Aid Blog, Around the Kitchen Table, that addresses the question Why Camden?
Here is the article from the Courier Post.
The official Farm Aid website has more details.
Read this entry from the Farm Aid Blog, Around the Kitchen Table, that addresses the question Why Camden?
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Kudos to Jersey Surf!!!
Over the holiday weekend I saw the Jersey Surf Drum & Bugle Corps perform. Wow! They are fantastic. If you haven't seen them, take a look at their web page for upcoming events. The next one listed is:
The uniforms are jazzy. The dancing is snazzy. Definitely worth a look.
The Jersey Surf and
The City of Wildwood Present
The "Sounds of The Surf Summer Classic" A Drum and Bugle Corps Competition Featuring 9 Atlantic Division Corps Entertainment for the Entire Family!
Saturday, July 15th, 2006 - 7:00 PM
Historic Maxwell Field
4000 Park Boulevard, Wildwood, NJ
The uniforms are jazzy. The dancing is snazzy. Definitely worth a look.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Missing Monday
It's the first Monday of the month -- Missing Monday in the regional blogosphere.
"Gloria Damon"
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Age: 38
DOB: 10/9/1966
Height: 5’5"
Weight: 170 lbs
Build: Heavy
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Dark
NOTE: Gloria was last seen Tuesday, November 25, 2004. She has been missing before for days at a time. Subject known to abuse drugs and alcohol and is possibly in the Philadelphia area.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Phildelphia History Online
There is a fantastic new resource out there for Philadelphia history. Check out www.phillyhistory.org. You can look up a neighborhood and find thumbnails of historic photos of that area. There is also a street name index, indicting name changes, etc. It's wonderful. Give it a look. I'm adding it to the links list on the sidebar.
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