All-Star Village to Debut at Dover Speedway for 2026 NASCAR Weekend

Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone will expand in a big way during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15-17 with the debut of All-Star Village at The Monster Mile. Serving as a new hub for race weekend, All-Star Village will bring together live entertainment, interactive attractions and NASCAR-themed displays, giving fans even more to explore across the property.

Spanning more than two acres and located just steps from the Monster Monument and adjacent to Miles Beach, All-Star Village helps create the largest active Fan Zone footprint in Speedway history, adding even more entertainment, energy and space for fans throughout race weekend.

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Cooper University Health Care Congratulates Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Camden, N.J. — Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) proudly congratulates its partner Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), on its recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Medical Schools rankings. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the core clinical campus for CMSRU and Cooper physicians make up a majority of the medical school’s faculty.

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Open for the Season: Liberty Beer Garden

*— Photo by S. Ramones for Visit Philadelphia*

Now open (Wednesdays through Sundays)

Drink in Philly’s rich history with the return of this Independence Mall beer garden. Hosted right next to the Independence Visitor Center — within sight of the National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell — the breezy beer garden features picnic tables, cozy hammocks, and a bevy of bites and drinks.

On the menu: eats like loaded hot dogs, cheesesteaks, flatbread pizzas and giant Philly pretzels (!), plus a variety of craft beer, wine and cocktails. The beer garden is free to enter, with weekday happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m.

Where: Liberty Beer Garden, 50 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation, including projects in New York and New Jersey. These projects, financed in part by State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, demonstrate the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthy Americans and laying a foundation for economic prosperity.

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Eric Brennan Leaves Rowan for Air Force Academy Position

Rowan University’s head men’s basketball coach Eric Brennan, Ed.D., has accepted the position of assistant men’s basketball coach at the Air Force Academy, it was announced by Rowan director of athletics Shawn Tucker. A national search for the Profs’ next head coach will begin immediately with the position to be posted by April 13th.

The move reunites Brennan with former Rowan head coach Joe Crispin (2016-23), who was recently named the head coach at Air Force. Brennan served as an assistant coach on Crispin’s staff with the Profs from 2018 to 2023.

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Blackwood Kiwanis Little League Parade 4/11/26 8 AM to 930 AM

On Saturday , April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, the Blackwood Kiwanis Little League Parade will take place along the Blackwood Railroad Trail.

Although most of the parade route will stay off main roads, traffic delays are still expected on Glenn Ave, Morris Ave, Marshall Ave, and W. Railroad Ave during this time.

GTPD Officers will be on scene to assist parade participants, residents, and motorists. Please use caution in the area.

Thank you for your patience and support of this community event.

Newark Inspection Station to Permanently Close April 11

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s (NJMVC) Newark Inspection Station, located at 228 Frelinghuysen Ave., will be closing permanently on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to enable the construction of a brand-new, expanded, and modernized Newark Agency.

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Dolores A. Parsons-DiLorenzo, 78, of Millville

On April 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Of Millville. Formerly of Runnemede. Loving wife of 27 years to Craig R. DiLorenzo. Predeceased by her first husband, Edward Parsons. Loving mother of Thomas, Korin, Carolanne, Sean, Vinny and Summer. Predeceased by her children, Kimberly and Brandon. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Dolores worked many years as a server at O’Donnell’s Restaurant in Gloucester City.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Monday, April 13th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Family and friends will share stories of Dolores beginning at 12:30 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dolores A. Parsons-DiLorenzo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dolores A. Parsons-DiLorenzo, please visit our flower store.

BofA Invites Youth to Get Outside and ‘Golf with Us’ in 2026

Get ready for a summer of affordable, family fun. Bank of America is making golf accessible for young players in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey with the return of ‘Golf with Us.’ Building on a strong first year, Bank of America has teamed up with Youth on Course to again offer free, one-year memberships to Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey kids (ages 6-18).

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DNREC to Assess Wastewater Infrastructure in Manufactured Home Communities

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has begun a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure conditions in Delaware’s manufactured home communities (MHCs). Many of them are located in underserved communities and some systems are believed to be outdated, poorly maintained or in various stages of disrepair.