Rutgers Goes Down the Shore

Family and job responsibilities prevent some people from getting the education they would like simply because they can't travel to where the courses are offered. Rutgers University and the Atlantic Cape Community College have signed an agreement that would bring Rutgers faculty and classes to ACCC, allowing local residents access to the same education they would get on the Camden campus.

Information on the program is available at www.rutgersataccc.org.

See newspaper article here. ("Rutgers, ACCC join forces to offer more degree programs," by Diane D'Amico, Press of Atlantic City, Thursday, August 31, 2006)

Restaurant Review: The Brass Rail

The Brass Rail, sometimes known as Shirley's Brass Rail, has been a Camden fixture for many years. At 425 Market it is a block or two from PATCO, Rutgers, and the courthouse. The Brass Rail is a diner, with a menu of sandwiches, salads, some entrees, and soups, as well as standard breakfast fare. Their eggs are wonderful. My favorite lunch selection is egg salad on whole wheat toast, but just about everything is good. Stop in and give it a try. Meals are reasonably priced.

Two New Businesses Coming to the Victor

Two new restaurants are slated to open at the Victor Apartments (or Luxury Lofts as they like to be called), corner of Delaware Ave. and Cooper St., just a hop, skip, and jump from the Camden waterfront

Beginning this fall, The Victor’s Pub, a grill and sports bar will open. The menu will be varied but include standards like hamburgers, wings, and, my personal favorite, cake. It will also have 10 brews on top and cocktails. Fifteen flat screen tvs are expected to keep patrons up to date with the latest sporting events and news. There will also be private dining rooms. A varied menu will allow the pub to appeal to families visiting the waterfront during the day and businesspeople and students who might want to unwind after hours.

Also expected to open this fall is Miss G's grocery and convenience store, with household, dairy and food products, prepared meals, fresh salads, ethnic food, fresh brewed coffee and a variety of other beverages. Convenient items including an ATM and fax/copying service will also be provided. You will be able to shop on site, or have items delivered.

River Walks

I've been walking the red brick pathway along the river regularly this summer. Some days the river is choppy and the ducks bob like "whack a mole." Some days it is calm. Some days you are there at the right time to hear the ferry horn. Once or twice I've passed the Riversharks stadium when an afternoon game is in progress. It smells wonderful. A friend walking with me said it was fresh funnel cake.

Rutgers-Camden and Rowan among best in nation

On August 21, U.S. News and World Reports will issue their annual "America's Best Colleges" report. Rowan University is ranked 29th and Rutgers-Camden 31st out of 165 colleges in the region in the same category, which includes universities that provide comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs.

Yardsale: The Movie

What could be better than movies at yardsales? A movie ABOUT yardsales!

Local filmmaker Robert Emmons has combined his love for observing people and the history of objects into a 20-minute short subject documentary titled “YARDSALE!”

“YARDSALE!” will debut at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Home Fine Art Gallery, located at Two Church Street in Mount Holly. More information (and a trailer) here