Rail Freight Assistance Program

Funds will improve the existing freight system to promote economic activity

(Trenton) – The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced the grant application period for the Fiscal Year 2027 Rail Freight Assistance Program (RFAP) is open with applications being accepted from now through October 9, 2026.

The Rail Freight Assistance Program provides $25 million annually to help support economic activity by preserving and improving the existing freight transportation system and by making freight rail service more widely available for businesses throughout the state. Rail freight improvements support the state’s clean energy, congestion mitigation, and sustainable development goals.

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Alexander Martinez, 70, of Cherry Hill

Alexander Martinez passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at the age of 70, in Voorhees, New Jersey. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 17, 1955, to the late Carmen Pabion, Alexander was a lifelong resident of the Philadelphia area before residing in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Alexander spent his career as a skilled auto painter with Panitrama. A true family man at heart, he found his greatest joy in spending time outdoors, tending to his yard, hosting BBQs, and passionately cheering on his beloved Philadelphia Eagles.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana, in 2017.

Alexander is survived by his devoted son, Alex (Ellen) Martinez; his brother, Rueben; his sisters, Sylvia and Carmen; his cherished grandchildren, Shaun, Lyla and Jaylynn; his great-grandchildren, Shaun, Malachi, and Emilio; along with many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Alexander Martinez. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN–HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph:856-456-1142

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Deer Family Enjoying Johnson Blvd Jogging Park

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (August 20, 2026)–Today, around 1 PM, Connie and I were driving on Klemn Avenue heading towards U.S. Route 130. She yelled, “Look at the deer!”

“Where! Where!” I replied.

I had to back up a couple of feet before I saw them. Two fully grown does and two spotted fawns were walking lazily about like they didn’t have a care in the world.

In recent years it is not that unusual to see deer in the Gloucester City.

Some of those sightings include a large buck seen at the Lane Avenue playground. A Hunter Street resident reported that a deer was walking in the street past his house. A buck was hit at the railroad crossing on wBroadway near the border of Brooklawn. And, a doe who tried to jump the spike cemetery fence on Market Street didn’t make it and died. When walking near the back of GHS there are always deer tracks. Some of those tracks are big. To see these four deer out in the open at 1 PM in the afternoon was a pleasant surprise.

How did they get there? We suggest they came from Newton Creek, which is on the other side of the trees in the photo.

Bally’s Atlantic City Casino Resort – September 2026 Listings and Events

Bally’s Atlantic City is a stunning oceanfront resort overlooking the Atlantic City beach and Boardwalk. The newly renovated property features more than 1,100 guest rooms, including remodeled suites and penthouse-style accommodations. The casino floor spans 83,000 square feet of thrilling gaming space, including more than 1,100 slot machines featuring the latest in gaming technology and more than 80 table games; and a state-of-the-art sports wagering experience at Bally Bet Sportsbook. Bally’s dining options span casual with quick-service dining outlets to elevated sit-down dining experiences at Park Place Prime, Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis and Macau Kitchen. Open seasonally, Bally’s Beach Bar serves cocktails and food just steps from the sand, with live music from top DJs and bands. On-site amenities include a spa, boutique gift shop, indoor heated pool, fitness center and more than 100,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including 53,337 square feet of exhibit space. Valet and self-parking are available for guest convenience.

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180-Foot Fishing Vessel Added to Artificial Reef

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has once again expanded Delaware’s renowned artificial reef system, creating more marine habitat by sinking the Calcasieu Pass, an offshore oilfield supply vessel turned menhaden processing ship, onto Reef Site 13 following environmental remediation and approval. Also known as the Del-Jersey-Land Reef, the site is the centerpiece of the reef system – with its offshore location equidistant from ports in the three states that make up its name.

The Calcasieu Pass, 180 feet long with a 40-foot beam, will provide valuable habitat for aquatic life, along with angling and diving opportunities for outdoor recreationalists. Originally built in 1982 as an offshore supply vessel, later joining the East Coast menhaden fleet, the ship’s final repurposing is expected to buoy both economic and environmental opportunity for Delaware.

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Route 130 to be closed for railroad crossing repairs beginning Friday in Gloucester City

Route 130/Crescent Boulevard is scheduled to be closed and detoured in both directions beginning Friday at Klemm Avenue for railroad crossing repairs in Gloucester City, Camden County. Access will be maintained for local traffic.

Beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 21 until 7 p.m. Sunday, August 23, Route 130/Crescent Boulevard northbound and southbound will be closed between Klemm Avenue and the Bridge over Newton Creek to replace the railroad crossing and approaches. Access to local businesses will be maintained. The following detours will be in place:

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Bishop William Barber Announces National Voter Mobilization Tour

Nationally renowned civil rights leader and Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II today announced a multi-state speaking tour in support of his 100 Days; 1,000 Marches to the Polls voter mobilization initiative organized by Repairers of the Breach and the Moral Monday Public Pulpit.

The tour, announced at a news conference with a diverse coalition of faith leaders and activists, begins this week with events in Kentucky, New Jersey and Georgia where he will give a national sermon at Atlanta’s historic Big Bethel AME Church laying out how low wage and Black voters are the true swing vote in the South and that turning out the vote is the key to the people owning their power. From there, the tour will continue across the South and in battleground states leading up to Election Day, November 3, 2026.

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Weather Alerts

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10:00PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 604 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE’S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX SOMERSET WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, ATLANTIC CITY, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN, CAMDEN, CENTREVILLE, CHERRY HILL, CHESTERTOWN, DENTON, DEPTFORD, DOVER, DOYLESTOWN, EAST BRUNSWICK, EASTON, EASTON, EDISON, FLEMINGTON, FREEHOLD, GEORGETOWN, GLASSBORO, HAMMONTON, MEDIA, MILLVILLE, MOORESTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NORRISTOWN, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, OCEAN CITY, PENNSVILLE, PERTH AMBOY, PHILADELPHIA, READING, SAYREVILLE, SOMERSET, TOMS RIVER, TRENTON, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON.

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Final Rule for Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Swordfish, and Northern Albacore Quotas

NOAA Fisheries announces a final rule for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, northern albacore tuna, and bluefin tuna annual quotas.

The final rule:

Maintains existing baseline quotas for North Atlantic swordfish, South Atlantic swordfish, and northern albacore tunas
Implements the management procedure for North Atlantic swordfish consistent with recent recommendations adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Increases the baseline annual U.S. bluefin tuna quota from 1,316.14 metric tons (mt) whole weight (ww) to 1,509.98 mt ww, the level adopted by ICCAT for 2026-2028
- Increases the bluefin tuna domestic fishing category quotas according to the established regulatory percentages
- Increases the pelagic longline bycatch set-aside quota from 25 mt ww to 62.5 mt ww
Allocates the pelagic longline bycatch set-aside quota to Individual Bluefin Quota (IBQ) shareholders with IBQ shares designated for the Atlantic region
Updates the analyses of all swordfish and tuna quotas and consider changes to quotas that could occur in future years consistent with the management procedures
Reiterates the existing process for annual quota adjustments based on international quota transfers, underharvests, and/or overharvests.

A full description of the quotas for these stocks can be found in the Implementation Plan.

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New Jersey Fire Departments Receive Grant

New Jersey Fire Departments Receive $10,000 Grant Through the State Farm^® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program

The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council, provided a total of $1.5 million to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide

Four volunteer fire departments in New Jersey were among 150 nationwide recipients of a $10,000 grant through the State Farm^® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. The program, in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), helps local fire departments purchase needed equipment to enhance responder safety and better protect their communities.

Eighty-two percent of U.S. fire departments are comprised entirely or mostly of volunteer firefighters. Many of these departments operate on limited budgets that leave them struggling to fund equipment that enables them to more effectively and safely do their jobs. Recognizing this need, State Farm and the NVFC teamed up to provide $1.5 million to local fire departments in 2026. Since the program began in 2024, a total of $4 million has been distributed to support volunteer fire departments with their equipment needs.