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**Gloucester City Councilman Ed Cilurso and the present Democratic Mayor Dayl Baile**

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ-The City ranks 17th among the state’s 20 towns with the highest property taxes. With 566 cities and towns in New Jersey, that’s not a distinction poor Gloucester City residents can keep affording. In past years, Gloucester City ranked among the top 30 cities with the highest property taxes.

The total cost for the 143 employees in 2026 is $15,015,348.

Half of this year’s $30 million spending plan went towards funding employee salaries, health insurance, and pensions. There are 113 full-time employees represented by four labor unions. And 30 part-time employees; seven of those include the governing body.

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Fatal Crash-Trolley vs. Pedestrian

On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 9:10 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a SEPTA trolley at the intersection of 45th Street and Chester Avenue.

The pedestrian was jogging southbound on 45th Street when they were struck by a Trolley going eastbound on Chester ave.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene at 9:28 a.m.

The identity of the female pedestrian remains unknown at the time of this release.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

24th District Homicide

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 6:50 p.m., 24th District officers responded to the 3600 block of Richmond Street for a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the back/side area. He was transported by police to St. Christopher’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:06 p.m.

Police recovered a weapon, and an adult male was taken into custody.

The investigation remains ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or call the PPD tip line at 215-686-TIPS (8477). Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Franklinville Man Wanted for Murder-ARRESTED

UPDATE!

Ricardo A. Ferrera, 32, of Franklinville, was arrested for the early morning murder of his girlfriend shortly after noon today and is now in custody, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

Franklin Township Police responded to reports of a shooting at a Porchtown Road residence at 12:36 a.m. today. A witness, who had been upstairs at the home, reported they heard gunshots and came downstairs to find the victim, Christina Cruz, 30, lying in the living room.

The witness stated Ferrera was arguing with the victim about two hours before the shooting. A second witness, who was in a first-floor bedroom, reported hearing the argument followed by two gunshots and a thud.

The first witness told police that Ferrera drove off after the shooting and authorities issued a bulletin for his arrest.

He was taken into custody on charges of first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have a weapon.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of November 2 to November 6.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Audubon

· Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue on Monday, November 2, and Wednesday, November 4 through to Friday, November 6, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

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NJMVC Agency in Somerville Relocating in December

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) today announced that its Somerville Agency will close and relocate to a new, expanded facility in nearby Green Brook Township in December 2026.

Customers are advised of the following transition dates:

Wednesday, December 16 — the Somerville Agency, located at 10 Roosevelt Place, will close permanently. Customer appointments will continue to be serviced at Somerville through the end of the business day on December 16.

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Philadelphia Police Investigating Triple Shooting

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a triple shooting that occurred Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m. on a SEPTA platform near the 5600 block of Market Street.

Three males were shot:

A 14-year-old male was shot twice in the left arm and twice in the upper right thigh. He was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in stable condition.
A 25-year-old male was shot once in the right arm and twice in the back. He also was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and was listed in stable condition.
A 26-year-old male was shot five times throughout his body. He was transported by police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition.

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Election Day, November 3

Voters in Camden County, New Jersey, will decide Nov. 3 whether to increase the county’s open-space tax to help fund a $400 million plan to reduce sewage overflows, improve water quality and limit flooding. The proposed plan would address aging infrastructure that allows stormwater and wastewater to mix in some areas. During heavy rain, the system can overflow, sending raw sewage into local waterways, including the Cooper River. “This is about human health,” Don Baugh of Upstream Alliance said. “It’s about bacteria. It is about sewage.”

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NJMVC Facilities to Close for the State Holiday on Tuesday, November 3

TRENTON — All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in observance of the state holiday.

While the facilities will be open for normal business hours the rest of next week, customers should be aware that all NJMVC locations will be closed for another state holiday the following week, on Wednesday, November 11.

The Commission’s website, NJMVC.gov, remains open 24/7, providing a convenient way for customers to complete their motor vehicle business. Over 25 online services are available, including driver license renewals and replacements, vehicle registration renewals and replacements, address changes, fee and surcharge payments, driver record requests, specialty plate requests, and more.

New Jerseyans in need of motor vehicle services should always visit the website first to use online services, schedule required appointments for in-person services, verify what to bring for their NJMVC visit, and resolve the most common customer concerns.

Overnight Incidents

On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 10:10 p.m., officers were flagged down near Frankford Avenue and Covent Street by the operator of a white Hyundai, who reported that a 17-year-old male was suffering from a gunshot wound.

Officers located the victim in the rear passenger seat of the vehicle. He had been shot once in the right hip and was transported by police to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.

The preliminary investigation determined that the shooting occurred on the 8000 block of Frankford Avenue. The scene was secured and the Shooting Investigations Group was notified.

The offender was described as a Black male with a dark complexion, medium build and beard. He was wearing a white baseball cap with a blue brim, a blue-and-green jacket with a blue star on the back, green pants and white sneakers.