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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Galloway resident became the early favorite in NJ-2
  • Which rising track stars already shined at Stockton in Galloway?

Also on today's calendar: Wokin' Wednesday and 5 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 46 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very cold with snow, 1-3", temps: high: 31, low: 16. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Atlantic Democratic chair endorses Tim Alexander in NJ-2 (newjerseyglobe.com) — A Galloway resident, civil rights attorney Tim Alexander, just picked up a key personal endorsement from Atlantic County’s Democratic chair in his latest run for Congress in NJ-2. Local party backing has helped him before, but shifting primary rules and big-spending rivals could make this race tougher. Residents watching Van Drew’s seat will see Alexander positioned early as a frontrunner.
   

• Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top distance runners to watch (nj.com subscription) — New Jersey’s top high school distance runners are gearing up for the 2025-26 indoor season, including athletes who recently competed at Stockton University in Galloway. The preview spotlights standout performers from across the state, their personal-best times, and the titles they’re chasing this winter. It’s a good snapshot of the talent that may return to local tracks soon.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Galloway

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday December 14
  • Holiday Light Show
    Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville
    4:00 pm

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Other local events
    Wednesday December 17
  • Wokin' Wednesday
    Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern , 1 N New York Rd , Galloway
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Prime Rib & Wing Night
    Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern , 1 N New York Rd , Galloway
    4:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • PTO Spaghetti with Santa
    Absecon Public Schools District Absecon, NJ 08201
    5:30 pm
  • Isn't It Always?: 7pm-11pm @ McGettigan's 19th Hole - Galloway NJ
    McGettigan's 19th Hole , 500 S New York Rd #9720 , Galloway
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • Live Music!
    Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern , 1 N New York Rd , Galloway
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Wokin' Wednesday
    Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern , 1 N New York Rd , Galloway
    7:00 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • Live Music!
    Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern , 1 N New York Rd , Galloway
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Northern New Jersey Community Foundation Announces Grant Award to Stockton University Foundation —Luhrs and Associates Read on Patch

🗞 Nearby News

Absecon

  • Three Days of Boardwalk Bliss (leisuregrouptravel.com)
  • NJ 'Most Wanted' Fugitive Caught After 4 Years On The Run: AG (patch.com)
  • Atlantic City wind farm, once opposed, has saved $8.8 million in the last two decades (inquirer.com)

Pleasantville

  • Thousands Used to Park Here for Atlantic City's Casinos, Now it's Empty (sojo1049.com)

Ocean City

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