south jersey: New Jersey In The Fall - Plenty to See and Do - 10/02/06 06:39 PM
The fall is one of the best times of the year.  And New Jersey is a great place to experience it in all it's variety.Local school sports are back in full swing with everything from nationally ranked soccer to football -- it's all action packed.  Outdoors, New Jersey provides scenic beauty and chances to enjoy parks and historical sites in a cooler, yet comfortable, atmosphere.   The Jersey Shore is still a great place to go to enjoy the walks on the beach and the boardwalks.  Many of the shops and stands will still be open, especially on the weekends.  In the early part … (0 comments)

south jersey: Burlington County Library - More Than Just Books - 10/02/06 02:24 PM
The Burlington County Library System is more than just a collection of books.  The Library has a variety of services and materials located throughout the county available at one of their many convenient library locations. You'll find books on many subjects for both serious and leisure reading, including books listed in the New York Times Best Sellers list.   They also have large print books, videos, CDs, books on CD, CD-ROMs and eBooks. And if the item you want is already out, you can place a reserve with their automated catalog. Through it's online website and connected services it's Research Center provides a wealth of resources for … (0 comments)

south jersey: Military Career Development and Change Resources - 09/30/06 06:19 AM
Here are resource links for those currently in the military who are deciding whether to stay in the military and develope their career path or looking to leave and pursue a career outside of the military...    Interview Advice and InformationDress to Impress: http://amdt.wsu.edu/research/dti/Fast Company Magazine: http://www.fastcompany.com/hamepage/index.htmlMilitary Recruiting Institute's Junior Officer Reading List:  http://jrofficer.com/jmoReading.htmGreen to Grey: http://www.greentogray.com/Career Builder.com http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Resources/CareerResources.aspxThe John Hunter's Bible (What Color is your Parachute?): http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/ Job ListingsJob Circle: http://www.jobcircle.com/Monster Jobs: http://www.monster.com/US Office of Personnel Management Job Listings: http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/USAF Directorate of Civilian Personnel: http://ww2.afpc.randolph.af.mil/resweb/WorkForece New Jersey Public Information Network: http://www.wnjpin.net/Military.com Career Center: http://www.military.com/Careers/Home/(),13373,,00.htmlSecurity clearance job listings: http://www.clearancejobs.com/More security clearance job listings:http://www.kellyfedsecure.com/web/us/kfs/en/pages/careers_main.html Magaines and NewspapersGI … (1 comments)

south jersey: Community Information and Demographics - 09/25/06 02:15 PM
Access to quality, up-to-date sources of community information and demographics (i.e, the statistical characteristics of human populations), are important to help in determining where, when and even how we want to live and/or conduct business.   Here are community and demographics resources to help you, that are available online, providing community information and statistics on local, state, regional and national propulation characteristics...Local / New Jersey Community and Demographics  See prior blog article for: School Reports and Related Educational ResourcesSee also prior articles related to Government Data and StatisticsClick here for these and MORE resources on my web site   For real estate resources, help and support services in acquiring or selling properties in New Jersey, Visit … (0 comments)

south jersey: Housing for Older Persons - 09/24/06 11:19 AM
For those looking for 55+ homes and adult communities in a Southern New Jersey county, especially the South Jersey counties of Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean and Salem, we have the ability to perform custom 55+ / adult community searches on the MLS databases for those counties. Please contact us for help and we will be glad to assist you with your 55+ housing search. Visit my personal web site for contact details and additional seniors resources (plus check out our "Seniors Advantage" section): http://wwww.lawrenceyerkes.com/ … (1 comments)

south jersey: School Reports and Related Educational Resources - 09/24/06 03:03 AM
Resources to help you make informed choices about schools for you, your family and your employees.No matter what level of education you are seeking for you and/or your family or need to insure a local supply of properly trained employees and continuing education programs, the New Jersey / Delaware Valley area has a tremendous variety of options for schools to met any requirements.  They provide opportunities for you to experience scholastic excellence, technology training, athletic competition and recreation at all Division levels, as well as great social and networking environments. For higher education, we have the top-rated Wharton School (MBA) at the Pennniversity of Pennsylvania (Penn) in Philadelphia, Rutgers University campuses, … (0 comments)

south jersey: Local Area Memory Disorder Clinics - 09/23/06 04:53 PM
For those those that are experiencing memory problems or have loved-ones that they suspect or have confirmed memory problems, here are memory disorder centers that may be of help in the South Jersey / Philadelphia metropolitan area.
University of Pennsylvania Alzheimer's Disease Center, Memory Disorders The center is located at University of Pennsylvania, Penn-Ralston Center, 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. The telephone is 215-662-7810. Christopher Clark, M.D., is Director.Website: Click HereMedical College of Pennsylvania Memory Disorder Center The center is located at the Department of Neurology, 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129. The telephone number is 215-842-7151. Carol Lippa, M.D., is the … (0 comments)

south jersey: BreakTime: Top 16 Public Radio Radio Programs Serving The Delaware Valley - 09/20/06 02:54 PM
Here are my picks for the top 16 local Public Radio programs in the Philadelphia Metropolitan, Delaware Valley Area serving South Jersey.16. The Blues Showhttp://www.xpn.org/blues.php (WXPN)The Blues Show, with host Johnny Meister, covers the entire history of the blues from 1920 to the present, from the best-known to the most obscure blues, with an eye both on the rich history of this music and its current vitality.15. Acoustic Cafehttp://www.acafe.com/ (WHYY)The Acoustic Cafe showcases new acoustic music. Each week, they air two hours featuring the best singer-songwriters in the business, including rare acoustic cuts, classic tracks, plus exclusive, live in-studio interviews and … (0 comments)

south jersey: North vs. South - New Jersey Style - 09/10/06 08:19 AM
Most people have their preconceived images of what New Jersey is like, depending on their frame of reference.  Some see it as a suburb of New York with highways, turnpikes, refineries and industrial parks.  Some think of it as stretches of roadside stands, farmland and pinelands that you travel through to get to the shore.  New Jersey is actually a state that is one of the more varied and can be broken into several geographic regions.   However, I've found that most non-New Jersey people are confused because they don't know that to best understand New Jersey you need to view it as two main parts... While New Jersey … (1 comments)

south jersey: Community Hightlights: Medford, Marlton, Mount Laurel and Southampton in South Jersey - 09/10/06 02:06 AM
Highlighting the Southern New Jersey townships of Medford, Marlton, Mount Laurel, Southampton plus surrounding areas.  For community profile resources and more, check out one of our supplemental resource web sites. It provides quick access to summary information about Northeast market conditions, home appreciation trends, schools reports, real estate tips, a searchable real estate encyclopedia and more.Profile and Reports - my profile of services; crime reports; moreNortheast Market Conditions - statistics and graphics for region, state and major metropolitan areasHome Appreciation - price trends for region, state and mjor metropolitan areas of Northeast region and by yearSchool Reports - for highlighted communities (note: Lenape Regional includes all highlighted communities)Real … (0 comments)

south jersey: Local Weather Information for South Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 09/09/06 03:36 PM
Here are sites providing local weather reports including current conditions and forecasts specific to South Jersey and surrounding Delaware Valley areas:CBS TV Channel 3 / NJ - TV Channel 3 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (KYW) KYW 1060 AM - Weather forecasts and school closings in Southeastern PA and South Jersey from a local news and traffic radio station. Accu-Weather - ABC 6 - TV Channel 6 from Philadlephia, covering the Delaware Valley (WPVI) WeatherPlus - NBC 10 - TV Channel 10 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (WCAU) Fox29 Weather - TV Channel 29 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (WTXF) WFMZ StormCenter - … (0 comments)

south jersey: Septic Systems - Owner Maintenance Guide - 09/03/06 12:28 PM
Did you know that about 25 percent of the U.S. population relies on decentralized-or onsite-wastewater treatment systems? About 95 percent of the onsite wastewater disposal systems are septic systems. If your property contains a septic system, it is important to know how to properly treat and maintain the system as system failure is not only extremely inconvenient,  it can be costly.  In New Jersey, especially in the more rural areas of South Jersey, septic systems are very common.  This overview article explains the basic concepts of what a septic system is, how it works and what the owner needs to do to properly maintain … (0 comments)

south jersey: New Jersey - New Home and Housing Statistics, Demographics - 09/02/06 03:40 PM
South Jersey - New Housing StatisticsThe Builders League of South Jersey (BLSJ) provides resources for new home builders in the Southern New Jersey area. They also provide summarized housing statistics (median and averages prices) by county within Southern New Jersey as well as a total for the state.Click here for NJ Housing StatsNew Jersey StatisticsFor New Jersey Housing Statistics, as well as Demographic, Economic, Social at the State, County and Township levels, click here.NJAR Housing StatisticsU.S. Census - New Jersey Housing StatisticsNJ State Population and Related Statistics  [Annual Demographics]The Otteau Reports - current New Jersey real estate statistics by county and some … (1 comments)

south jersey: Philadelphia Area Performance Arts and Entertainment - 08/31/06 04:56 PM
A part of the greater Philadelphia area, we have access to a wide variety of world class artists, entertainment and performance venues, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center For The Performing Arts.Here are some, but not all of the theaters and associated organizations that are easily accessible from South Jersey and the Delaware Valley for an afternoon or evening out to enjoy a great performance:Annenberg Center,Philadelphia Orchestra,Philly Pops, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia,Forrest Theatre,Group Motion Dance Company,Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts,Mann Center for the Performing Arts,Tweeter Center at the WaterfrontThe … (0 comments)

south jersey: Fun Things To Do In and Around New Jersey - 08/26/06 08:18 AM
Here are some sites to help you find fun things to do in and around the New Jersey area.   Our region has a lot of options to offer you...
FunNewJersey.com provides links to many new and different things to do in New Jersey. From romantic weekend getaways to the many exciting things to do with kids in New Jersey.   NJ Tourism site provides a monthly list of upcoming event highlights and what's happening around the Garden State.Click here for this month's schedule of events. RoadsideAmerica.com has a list of offbeat tourist attractions in New Jersey:http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html Here are online resources for finding the location of the … (0 comments)

south jersey: Horse Farms and Equestrian Opportunities In New Jersey - 08/12/06 05:28 AM
In New Jersey, especially South Jersey, you will find horse enthusiats and a relatively large number of horse farms of all sizes. The equestrians and their horses are well supported by local tack and supply shops, trainers, instructors, farriers and veteranarians. There are shows and competitions for everyone, whether your interests are dressage, eventing or even professional rodeo. It's all here or close-by.Horse related resources:Equerry.com - see their First-Time-Horse-Owner section. (And while there take a break and check out their Humor and Fun Barns)Cowtown Rodeo - Professional Rodeo in South JerseyJersey Equine - NJ Dept. of Agriculture official siteNew Jersey PHA … (2 comments)

south jersey: South Jersey Arts, History and Culture - 08/11/06 03:27 PM
Composed of eight culturally diverse counties - Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem - Southern New Jersey is home to superb arts centers, museums, symphonies, and theaters.
Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists in Southern New Jersey.Visit the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site.What is the South Jersey Cultural Alliance? SJCA is a member service organization with more than 125 artists, producers, exhibitors, and presenters in southern New Jersey, including museums, orchestras, chorales, dance companies, theaters, arts educators, artists and heritage organizations.   Visit … (0 comments)

south jersey: New Jersey Military - Real Estate Support Services and Resources - 08/11/06 01:54 AM
If you are military, governmental or contract support personnnel moving into or out of the New Jersey area, especially McGuire Air Force Base or Fort Dix in South Jersey, we have established support services that are geared to you and your family's special needs.   We have the experience working successfully with military personnel (whether in-country or transferring in from foreign stations), as well as personal military experience -- so can better understand your situations and requirements.We look forward to serving YOU as you proudly serve US! Click here for our New Jersey Military Support Services web page for more information and resources.  Agents with military clients transferring into … (0 comments)

south jersey: Medford Lakes Canoe Carnival 2006 - 08/06/06 03:50 PM
New Orleans may have it's Mardi Gras, but Medford Lakes in Burlington County, New Jersey has it's Canoe Carnival and it celebrated its 75th Anniversary last (Saturday) night.The Canoe Carnival is held every year on the first Saturday in August because it was originally determined, after looking at historical records of the weather, that the first Saturday in August has the least amount of bad weather. Except for a few exceptions that weather pattern has held over the years and last night was a another perfect night.The temperature was perfect, the night was clear, almost a full moon. On the lake where … (0 comments)

south jersey: Ballooning with RE/MAX of New Jersey - 08/05/06 12:10 PM
As a RE/MAX agent, I'm closely associated with the RE/MAX balloon logo, which is a hot air balloon.   Q. What is the difference between a Gas Balloon and a Hot Air Balloon?A. A Gas Balloon is smaller than an average hot air balloon and is filled with helium. A hot air balloon uses propane fuel to heat the air which generates lift. Helium (or gas) balloons can typically fly for longer periods of time than a standard hot air balloon.  One of the many advantages of being in New Jersey is that our RE/MAX of New Jersey team has an active/experienced balloonist … (0 comments)

 

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