Out of a Field of 70, Clearys Notebook #12

CNBNews Named One of New Jersey’s Top Blogs for the Second Straight Year

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 9, 2026)–Cleary’s Notebook News (CNBNews) received a welcome honor this week: Feedspot has once again ranked the site among the top blogs in New Jersey, marking the second consecutive year CNBNews has earned a spot on the statewide list.

Feedspot released its 2026 Best New Jersey Blogs rankings on May 1. The list evaluates blogs across several criteria, including content relevance, subject expertise, posting frequency, and overall freshness. Sites demonstrating the strongest credibility and influence within the New Jersey media landscape rise to the top. Feedspot updates the rankings regularly to reflect the most active and impactful blogs operating today.

This year, CNBNews tied for the No. 12 position. In 2025, the site ranked No. 11 out of 80 blogs, placing it firmly among the state’s most trusted independent news sources.

Founded in 2006 by William E. Cleary Sr., CNBNews has spent two decades delivering watchdog reporting, community news, and commentary across Gloucester City, South Jersey, and the Philadelphia region. Cleary, the longtime former editor and publisher of the Gloucester City News and the Camden County Record, continues to lead the site’s coverage.

Feedspot, a widely used content‑aggregation platform, helps readers follow blogs, podcasts, news sites, magazines, YouTube channels, and RSS feeds from one centralized dashboard. Its curated rankings highlight standout publishers who consistently inform, engage, and serve their audiences.

For CNBNews, the recognition is another reminder of what independent, local journalism can accomplish when it stays committed to accuracy, persistence, and public accountability.

Here are 70 Best New Jersey Blogs you should read and follow in 2026. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.

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CNB News BLUE LINE: 41 Fallen Officers Since January 1, 2026

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

According to the website, Officer Down Memorial, there have been 41 officers killed in the line of duty since January 1, 2026. There were 14 officers killed in April, which is the highest so far this year.

JANUARY, 5 officers killed

FEBRUARY, 14 officers killed

MARCH, 4officers were killed

APRIL, 9 officers killed

Between May 6 and May 14, there have been 5 officers killed.

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Daniel G. Duffy, 86, of Westville

On May 13, 2026, age 86 Of Westville. Formerly of Gloucester City. Predeceased by his loving wife of 55 years Helen Marie Duffy (nee Murphy).

Survived by his children, Dan Duffy, John Duffy (Kelly) and Patrick Duffy; grandchildren, Alec, Warren, Keegan, Kaitlyn, John, Fallon, Shane, Ellen, Erin and Teri and 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor Megee (late Donald). Predeceased by his brothers, Edward Duffy (late Elsie) and Michael Duffy (surviving Susan). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Daniel proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy. He worked many years for Aluminum Shapes in Pennsauken before his retirement.

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Bill Regulating Deceptive AI-Generated Real Estate Ads Clears Housing Committee

With artificial intelligence (AI) making it increasingly easy to manipulate photos and videos, the Assembly Housing Committee advanced legislation yesterday that would regulate the deceptive use of AI and heavily altered images in certain property listings. Assemblywomen Carmen Morales and Mitchelle Drulis and Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz sponsored Bill A4728.

“Searching for a place to live is already stressful enough without people having to wonder if the listing they are looking at is even real,” said Assemblywoman Morales (D-Essex). “When people can hide serious problems and exaggerate conditions, we have a serious problem. We must do everything we can to protect our residents during one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives.”

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Rowan Softball Stays Alive In NCAA Tournament

#16 Rowan fought its way back to the NCAA Tournament Regional Final with a 5-1 win over St. Thomas in an elimination game Friday evening at the Marshall Regional on the campus of East Texas Baptist.

The Profs (37-9) move on to take on the host #6 Tigers needing two wins to advance to the Super Regional round tomorrow starting at 11:00 a.m. (CT) / 12: 00 p.m. (ET) with the ‘if necessary’ game 30 minutes after.

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Green Fair and Shredding Event

Join the Winslow Township Environmental Commission for a day of learning, activities, facepainter, and of course the shredder trucks (Residents only – NO businesses please)

When: Sat., May 30 | 10 AM-2PM
Location: 125 S. Route 73, Braddock, NJ | Rain or Shine Event

Historic School House Opens at Bellevue State Park

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control held a ribbon cutting for the historic Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park, one of the first public schools in the state of Delaware. It is one of several major projects completed in the last six years.

The Mount Pleasant School House was built under the Free School Act of 1829, which divided each county into many school districts and provided funding to build a school house in each district. The one-room school house, designated as School District No. 2, was a common school where children of all ages learned reading, writing, arithmetic and English grammar together, led by a single teacher. It was used for nearly 35 years from 1830 to 1864, primarily serving the children of the local farming community. Today, Mount Pleasant Elementary School and Mount Pleasant High School are schools that descended from the original school house and are part of the Brandywine School District.

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Maple Shade Police Request The Public’s Assistance

The Maple Shade Police are requesting the public’s assistance with obtaining any available home video surveillance that may show actor(s) or vehicles involved in the recent rash of vehicle burglaries. Reported incidents occurred in the area of the Maple Shade High School and Alden Park (overnight – Thursday, 5/14 into Friday, 5/15). Residents are asked to forward any video clips they may have to tips@mapleshadepd.com. Please include any information you may have, along with your name, address and contact information. If you have video, but are unable to upload it to an email, please send your contact information and we will follow-up with you. Thank you for any assistance your are able to provide!

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#18 Rowan Women’s Lacrosse Places Six Players on the All-Region Team

Rowan’s Elaina Corson, Leah Corkhill, Alexis Lowry, Madison Rothwein have been named to the IWLCA All-Boardwalk Region First Team while Fiona Lockhart and Jenna O’Neill were named to the All-Region Second Team.

This marks Corson’s third consecutive year on the All-Region First Team while Corkhill, Lowry, Rothwein, Lockhart and O’Neill are earning the honor for the first time.

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Bronze Star Recipients, NASCAR Hall of Famer Among Dignitaries for Dover NASCAR All-Star Weekend

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna are among the dignitaries scheduled to participate in pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17.

Serving as grand marshals for the NASCAR All-Star Race are three Airmen from the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base who recently received the Bronze Star Medal from the United States Air Force for meritorious and heroic service during a 12-day war deployment at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar: Col. Bryan Ellis, Lt. Col. Robert Shuler and Maj. Brandon Gremillion.