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Follow South Jersey is a hyper-local news and digital advocacy platform with the mission of informing and engaging the community. By shining a spotlight on the plight, challenges, successes, and needs of people living in South Jersey, we are committed to serving as a platform for diverse voices.

Uninsured children and children who are only covered by Medicaid Part A in Pennsauken and Camden are eligible for free v...
08/20/2024

Uninsured children and children who are only covered by Medicaid Part A in Pennsauken and Camden are eligible for free vaccinations through the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services along with healthcare partners to help children and their families get ready for the new school year.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff PENNSAUKEN, N.J. — Uninsured children and children who are only covered by Medicaid Part A in Pennsauken and Camden are eligible for free vaccinations through th…

Salem County will host a day to remember the lives lost to fatal overdoses as well as to raise awareness to the stigma t...
08/20/2024

Salem County will host a day to remember the lives lost to fatal overdoses as well as to raise awareness to the stigma that surrounds addiction and substance use disorder on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in Salem.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff The Salem County Overdose Awareness Day will take place in downtown Salem on August 30. Photo credit: City of Salem website. SALEM, N.J. — Salem County will host…

Community Promise Academy with the support from Give Something Back and Stand Up For Salem, hosted a Back-to-School Bash...
08/19/2024

Community Promise Academy with the support from Give Something Back and Stand Up For Salem, hosted a Back-to-School Bash on Monday, August 19 to help local families and kids get ready for a strong start to the new school year.

By: Dean Johnson, Follow South Jersey Editor-in-Chief Salem families check-in at the Back-to-School Bash where children received essentials for the school year including backpacks and supplies. Pho…

In today’s political environment where compromise has become a word more associated with weakness than unity, rules seem...
08/07/2024

In today’s political environment where compromise has become a word more associated with weakness than unity, rules seem to become relevant to whom or for whom they benefit best or whoever holds the most power at any given time.

By: Dean P. Johnson, Follow South Jersey Editor-In-Chief Many experts believe that to avoid utter chaos, societies need to create norms to have order. In order to maintain that order, rules must be…

Reports suggest that the state’s beaches are boasting brighter and clearer waters compared to previous years.
08/06/2024

Reports suggest that the state’s beaches are boasting brighter and clearer waters compared to previous years.

By: De’Jah Seabrooks, Follow South Jersey Intern The water at South Jersey beaches is being compared to the Carribean. Photo credit: The Wildwoods page. When you think of Jersey beac…

T-Mobile and the nonprofit Hopeloft collaborated to open up a media space for the youth in the City of Bridgeton.
08/06/2024

T-Mobile and the nonprofit Hopeloft collaborated to open up a media space for the youth in the City of Bridgeton.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host Melissa Helmbrecht, founder and CEO of Hopeloft, talks about the new Media Maker program funded in part by the T-…

When Summer and warmer weather comes rolling in, so do the bugs. The New Jersey Department of Health, Environmental Prot...
07/16/2024

When Summer and warmer weather comes rolling in, so do the bugs. The New Jersey Department of Health, Environmental Protection, and Agriculture want residents to be safe and aware of preventative measures against potential tick and mosquito bites.

By: Alexandra Martinez, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY — When Summer and warmer weather comes rolling in, so do the bugs. The New Jersey Department of Health, Environmental Protectio…

According to National Association of Realtors, the average first time homeowner in 2023 was 35, however, that shouldn’t ...
07/11/2024

According to National Association of Realtors, the average first time homeowner in 2023 was 35, however, that shouldn’t stop you from considering purchasing a home before that age.

By: De’Jah Seabrooks, Follow South Jersey Intern According to National Association of Realtors, the average first time homeowner in 2023 was 35, however, that shouldn’t stop you from co…

College in the United States has undoubtedly undergone many shifts over the past few decades, some obvious and some not ...
07/11/2024

College in the United States has undoubtedly undergone many shifts over the past few decades, some obvious and some not so obvious.

By: Alexandra Martinez, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY — College in the United States has undoubtedly undergone many shifts over the past few decades, some obvious and some not so ob…

Graduating college means it’s finally time to wrap up around two decades of your academic journey as a student, and kick...
07/08/2024

Graduating college means it’s finally time to wrap up around two decades of your academic journey as a student, and kickstart the beginning of your post-graduate life in the “real-world.”

By: Alexandra Martinez, Follow South Jersey Intern Graduating college means it’s finally time to wrap up around two decades of your academic journey as a student, and kickstart the beginning of you…

Glassboro celebrated Juneteenth through the Queens Initiative – a non-profit founded by Latasha Waters who says she enjo...
07/08/2024

Glassboro celebrated Juneteenth through the Queens Initiative – a non-profit founded by Latasha Waters who says she enjoys shaking things up if that means things get better for her people.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host What’s Good host Isaiah Showell hangs out with Robert Turner, owner of The Blacknest apparel, at the Glassb…

The Boardwalk Improvement Group (BIG), created in October, 2023, to address homelessness in the city is now “fully imple...
07/02/2024

The Boardwalk Improvement Group (BIG), created in October, 2023, to address homelessness in the city is now “fully implemented,” according to a press release from the city.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Boardwalk Improvement Group (BIG), created in October, 2023, to address homelessness in the city is now “fully implemented,& #8221…

Mosquitos are returning this season with warm weather and they’ve brought a few friends with them.
07/02/2024

Mosquitos are returning this season with warm weather and they’ve brought a few friends with them.

By: De’Jah Seabrooks, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY – Mosquitos are returning this season with warm weather and they’ve brought a few friends with them.  According to the…

In this week’s What’s Good in South Jersey, Isaiah visits the Juneteenth celebration sponsored by A WISH at Gaskill Park...
06/27/2024

In this week’s What’s Good in South Jersey, Isaiah visits the Juneteenth celebration sponsored by A WISH at Gaskill Park.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host Aseealah Davis, president of AWISH, (middle) Hasanah Robinson, vice president of AWISH (left), and Lily Sutton, s…

The new Home and Community-Based Services Provider Loan Redemption Program will allow eligible workers to receive up to ...
06/25/2024

The new Home and Community-Based Services Provider Loan Redemption Program will allow eligible workers to receive up to $50,000 in loan relief in exchange for one year of service at an approved home- and community-based services provider agency or as a self-directed employee.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff SOUTH JERSEY — The Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), and the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) r…

The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services will provide a $50 credit for eligible, low-oncome Atlantic C...
06/24/2024

The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services will provide a $50 credit for eligible, low-oncome Atlantic County residents 60 years or older for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at participating farmers markets starting July 1 and running through November 29.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services will provide a $50 credit for eligible, low-oncome Atlantic County residents 60 y…

Companies in 2024 are beginning to rely on influencers to drive market searches rather than traditional advertising, wit...
06/21/2024

Companies in 2024 are beginning to rely on influencers to drive market searches rather than traditional advertising, with Hubspot claiming influencers are the primary discovery avenues for the youth.

By: Alexandra Martinez, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY – Companies in 2024 are beginning to rely on influencers to drive market searches rather than traditional advertising, with Hubspot c…

Automobile accidents are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 according to the US Department of Transporta...
06/20/2024

Automobile accidents are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 according to the US Department of Transportation which is why proper child car seats are essential.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff SALEM, N.J. — Automobile accidents are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13 according to the US Department of Transportation which is why proper ch…

It's the summer before going off to college. Here's what to do.
06/19/2024

It's the summer before going off to college. Here's what to do.

By: Serenity Anderson, Follow South Jersey Intern The first thing you want to do during your last summer before college is to celebrate. No more waking up at 6:30 a.m.. No more SAT re-retakes. And …

Salem Community College has announced their graduates for the Associate Degree and Nursing as well as the Practical Nurs...
06/18/2024

Salem Community College has announced their graduates for the Associate Degree and Nursing as well as the Practical Nursing graduates.

By: Follow South Jersey Staff Salem Community College’s campus in Carney’s Point. Photo credit: SCC website. CARNEY’S POINT, N.J. – Salem Community College has announced their graduates…

Rumors of TikTok’s cancellation have been circulating across the nation for quite some time, and the threats against the...
06/18/2024

Rumors of TikTok’s cancellation have been circulating across the nation for quite some time, and the threats against the app have never been higher.

By: Alexandra Martinez, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY– Rumors of TikTok’s cancellation have been circulating across the nation for quite some time, and the threats against the app have ne…

This black owned business takes pride in providing a space for creatives to either rent the space for your events or jus...
06/17/2024

This black owned business takes pride in providing a space for creatives to either rent the space for your events or just to come grab a cuppa Joe with friends.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host Isaiah shares a cuppa Joe with Cultural Collective Cafe owner Sadiyyah Means. Photo credit: Isaiah Showell. WOODB…

Hit the link in bio to see new interview with the owner of The Cultural Collective Sadiyyah Means!
06/17/2024

Hit the link in bio to see new interview with the owner of The Cultural Collective Sadiyyah Means!

Juneteenth Celebration was definitely what’s good in south jersey! Glassboro stand up!
06/16/2024

Juneteenth Celebration was definitely what’s good in south jersey! Glassboro stand up!

This week, Isaiah tells us about a new local media company, B3Media, that is dedicated to stories that empower women and...
06/14/2024

This week, Isaiah tells us about a new local media company, B3Media, that is dedicated to stories that empower women and their voices. It’s What’s Good in South Jersey — with Isaiah Showell.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host Isaiah hanging out with the B3 Media hosts of the shows, on camera personalities. Photo credit: Isaiah Showell. C…

The Cinco De Mayo Parade was postponed due to inclement weather, so the new date was at the end of May, and the turn out...
06/08/2024

The Cinco De Mayo Parade was postponed due to inclement weather, so the new date was at the end of May, and the turn out was lovely.

By: Isaiah S. Showell, Follow South Jersey Multimedia Journalist/’What’s Good’ Host Cinco De Mayo on any other date is still Cinco De Mayo in spirit. BRIDGETON, N.J. — The Cinco De Mayo Parad…

For teens summer means sleeping in until noon, getting caught up on the latest shows, and putting that newly earned driv...
06/07/2024

For teens summer means sleeping in until noon, getting caught up on the latest shows, and putting that newly earned driver’s license to use and going for adventures with friends.

By: Serenity Anderson, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY – For most, summertime marks the beginning of a fresh start, when hot girl summer begins and school ends, when families embark on thos…

It’s no shock that reading is less prominent in today’s technological era. As most information is coming from some form ...
06/03/2024

It’s no shock that reading is less prominent in today’s technological era. As most information is coming from some form of a screen rather than a paper. Literacy rates throughout the United States vary across the country.

By: De’Jah Seabrooks, Follow South Jersey Intern It’s no shock that reading is less prominent in today’s technological era. As most information is coming from some form of a screen rath…

In society where things like thrift shopping and going to flea markets have gone from trashy to trendy to the public eye...
05/31/2024

In society where things like thrift shopping and going to flea markets have gone from trashy to trendy to the public eye, it’s no shock that a movement is on the rise.

By: De’Jah Seabrooks, Follow South Jersey Intern SOUTH JERSEY – In society where things like thrift shopping and going to flea markets have gone from trashy to trendy to the public eye, it& #8…

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Isaiah shares a cuppa Joe at the new Cultural Collective Cafe in the latest What's Good in South Jersey. Watch the full episode here: https://followsouthjersey.com/2024/06/17/watch-whats-good-in-south-jersey-cultural-collective-cafe-the-brick-culture-with-isaiah-showell/

Millville PAL vs. Upper Pittsgrove Panthers is about more than basketball. It's what's coming up on What's Good in South Jersey -- with Isaiah Showell. See full story here https://followsouthjersey.com/2024/02/26/whats-good-in-south-jersey-pal-vs-panthers-with-isaiah-showell/.

https://youtu.be/KtOQKSNNdHk I had the pleasure of capturing the ASEM Gospel Explosion at the All Saints Evangelistic Missions & Ministry Training Center where so many artists came out to uplift the Lord and the city of Camden, it was definitely what’s good in south jersey this week! #whatsgoodsouthjersey #camdennj #jonathanwallace #qoheleth #God Jonathan Wallace No Nonsense Cooper Arnold Steward Iris Morrison Steward Lashaun Daniel-Drew Hazel Thompson

SOMEBODY SAY TOMORROW! Saturday, November 26 is the day you don’t want to miss, South Jersey! The Thanksgiving & Praise Gospel Concert is happening featuring artists Leandria Johnson & Donnie Mcclurkin, hosted by Neicy Tribbett. Come to The Republic Bank Performing Arts Center Box Office in Washington Township and enjoy a great show wrapping up the Thanksgiving Holiday! It’s definitely What’s Good in South Jersey! #whatsgoodsouthjersey

From We Can’t 2 We Can Backpack Giveaway! #whatsgoodsouthjersey
From We Can’t 2 We Can Backpack Giveaway! #whatsgoodsouthjersey

https://youtu.be/hPAa-TTZRQw -click the link Trinity Jagdeo is at it again with a backpack giveaway at The Harbaugh Village, it’s definitely what’s good in south jersey this week! #whatsgoodsouthjersey #harbaughvillage #mullicahillnj #fromwecant2wecan

Weist Barron Ryan #whatsgoodsouthjersey
Weist Barron Ryan #whatsgoodsouthjersey

https://youtu.be/7NVB8ZDDN8g- click the link Weist Barron Ryan is teaching actors with special needs how to prepare for professional auditions and it’s definitely what’s good in south jersey this week! Link in Bio- #lights #camera #action #acting #vinelandnj #whatsgoodsouthjersey Weist Barron Ryan Acting Workshops and Casting Directors

One Year Ago Hurricane Ida came to south jersey
One Year Ago Hurricane Ida came to south jersey

One Year after Hurricane Ida. Here’s the coverage I did on one south jersey family that survived the storm! #hurricaneida #hurricaneida2021 #mullicahillnj #mullicahill #family #sj #nj #tbt

EDEN is definitely what’s good in south jersey #whatsgoodsouthjersey
EDEN is definitely what’s good in south jersey #whatsgoodsouthjersey

https://youtu.be/FlyOQkFaQv8 - click the link Imagine a place for youth in Vineland to come on the weekend where there’s food, clean entertainment, and good role models, must be Eden! It’s definitely what’s good in south jersey this week! Link in bio and story. #whatsgoodsouthjersey #thejuicebox #vinelandnj #mentalhealth #babies #music #art #photooftheday #videooftheday #jesus #sweetchinmusic #attitudeadjustment #rockbottom #stunner #sharpshooter #figurefourleglock

Teayera Howell blessed us with a song! It was definitely what’s good in south jersey! We’re at play streets in Millville, very fun atmosphere today! #whatsgoodsouthjersey

Stop the violence summer league
Stop the violence summer league

Stay Hungry Stop the Violence Summer League is definitely what’s good in south jersey! Team Top Dawgs and team Capital Punishment had us on our feet cheering them on as they competed in Atlantic City! Check it out- https://youtu.be/-RRQFHUSkjc #whatsgoodsouthjersey #atlanticcity #basketball #sports #stop #violence #unity #entertainment #team #art #beauty #videography #stoptheviolence Kamau Johnson

https://youtu.be/tCOwlLTDx1k The Business Expo at Soul of Sea Soul food restaurant was definitely what’s good in south jersey this week! #whatsgoodsouthjersey #millville #business #cumberlandcounty #art #beauty #beautiful #videography #videooftheday #fyp #frontrunner

https://youtu.be/2bC226axraI- click the link National Night Out was definitely what’s good in south jersey! Special shout out to the Vineland Police Department for throwing such a good event! #whatsgoodsouthjersey #NationalNightOut #nationalnightout2022 #ThePeople

Click the link- https://youtu.be/q-9locgAK7g July 4th was definitely what’s good in south jersey! Ocean City Boardwalk had plenty of people willing to play DON’T FORGET THE WORDS and some actually did but it was still what’s good in south jersey! #fourthofjuly #oceancitynj #whatsgoodsouthjersey

Family Day of Service 2022
Family Day of Service 2022

Click the link- https://youtu.be/LarlG9qj-7s Family Day of Service is a staple in south jersey; it’s gonna happen! I had the pleasure of covering every moment. Families serving their community together is definitely what’s good in south jersey! #whatsgoodsouthjersey #familydayofservice #videographer #videography #videooftheday #followsouthjersey #beautiful #family

Click the link - https://youtu.be/Mc1o2-jmYBQ Ms. Tylisha Stevenson is the girl on fire 🔥 and definitely what’s good in south jersey this week! #PromSeason2022 #CumberlandCounty #rollsroyce #promdate #whatsgoodsouthjersey

Click the link- https://youtu.be/yuPTlJtdYQ8 Signing Day at Oakcrest High School is definitely what’s good in south jersey! #whatsgoodsouthjersey #signingday #committed #career #institutions #college #university #yale #virginiatech #tcnj #ucf #videooftheday

What's Good? -- with Isaiah
What's Good? -- with Isaiah

What's Good? South Jersey residents sound off on COVID-19 vaccinations -- with Isaiah Showell.

Lucy Hernandez started her business, Lucy's Mexican Restaurant, nearly a decade ago to support her family and to go after the American dream. It's What's Good in South Jersey -- with Isaiah Showell. See the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYOCWeALAtU&t=5s

Ty Lewis is local artist that has had his worked featured at The Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, and people came out in abundance to support him It's definitely what's good in South Jersey this week! See the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RVg-ylakLY&t=138s

Wicked Warriors of East Greenwich donates $22,000 to CASA of CGS to help support foster youth. It’s What’s Good in South Jersey — with Isaiah Showell. See the complete episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lUmglM94FQ

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