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🌱 How much did Vineland rents really rise compared with other NJ towns?

Vineland, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Vineland! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much did Vineland rents really rise compared with other NJ towns?
  • How a new Vineland partnership could change local teens’ futures
  • See how a vacant Vineland Sears became a 950-seat church

Also on today's calendar: CNA Information Session- Opportunity Partnership Grant and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Thursday: Turning sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Just 2 South Jersey Towns Made NJ's 2026 Rent Price Hike List (catcountry1073.com) — Vineland renters are seeing only a modest average rent increase this year, with prices rising about $23 a month compared with steeper jumps elsewhere in New Jersey. The report, based on RentCafe data, names Vineland as one of just two South Jersey towns on the statewide high-increase list, but still shows it faring better than many other communities.
   

2. Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County, RCSJ and Foundation Partner to Expand College and Career Opportunities (frontrunnernewjersey.com) — In Vineland, the Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland County has teamed up with Rowan College of South Jersey and its foundation to open new college and career pathways for local youth. Eligible club members can gain access to scholarships, mentoring, campus visits, workshops, and workforce development, all aimed at helping Cumberland County teens feel at home in a college setting and plan their futures.
   

3. Pemberton's old CFO sues the township (inquirer.com) — A vacant Sears store in Vineland has been transformed into a 950-seat branch of True North Church, giving local residents a new worship space in a familiar shopping area. The broader South Jersey newsletter also covers a wrongful-termination lawsuit in Pemberton, regional conservation efforts, housing development, and traffic and crime updates from nearby towns.
   

4. New Jersey car wash fined $446K for exposing workers to safety hazards (njtoday.news) — Federal safety officials have proposed nearly $447,000 in fines against ModWash for allegedly exposing employees to hazardous energy and excessive noise at its car washes, including a Vineland location. Inspectors say workers weren’t properly trained or protected during maintenance, and the company faces multiple willful, repeat, and serious OSHA citations that it can still contest or address through compliance steps.
   

5. Cumberland County Democratic Chair Slams Republican Candidates for Taking Dark Money Linked to Data Center Industry (insidernj.com) — Vineland’s controversial DataOne data center is drawing fresh scrutiny as Cumberland County’s Democratic chair links a major dark-money donation to Republican commissioner candidates and ongoing environmental violations at the facility. State regulators recently issued a record air-pollution penalty over unpermitted generators, and local residents are being urged to question who is influencing decisions that affect Vineland’s environment and resources.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Are there any body shops around here that still paint cars. I have a 1985 Chrysler Le Baron that is sentimental only. It belonged to my dad. Looking… (Nextdoor Main & Landis Estates)
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Appy/Deli Clerk (Bottino NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $16.70/hr in Vineland. Apply here.
  • Autumn Lake Healthcare posted a job opening for Cook in Vineland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vineland here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Vineland

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