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Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting the next Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March12th at the Collingswood Senior Center, 30 W. Collings Avenue. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. This month’s Caucus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March17th, and the Monthly Commissioner Meeting is Thursday, March19th. These meetings are held to help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

New Jersey Implements New CDL Medical Certification Process

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) today announced that the State of New Jersey has implemented the National Registry II (NRII). This enhancement allows for the electronic transfer of a medical examiner’s certification, required for commercial drivers, directly from medical providers to the NJMVC. It ensures a more efficient and seamless exchange of information for CDL holders.

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Gloucester Catholic’s 2026 Hall of Fame Program

By Gus Ostrum

Gloucester Catholic High School will host its 4th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Sapphire Grand Ballroom in Deptford, NJ, the Hall of Fame Executive Committee has announced.

Proceeds from the Hall of Fame Banquet benefit Gloucester Catholic High School.

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Walter A. Kirk, Jr., 76, of Oaklyn

Walter A. Kirk, Jr., a longtime resident of Oaklyn, NJ passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 76.

Walt was the beloved son of the late Walter and Josephine Kirk. He is the loving and devoted brother of Catherine (Lawrence) Kirk-Chase and Joanne (Rick) Wood. Adored uncle to Jacob and Jemma Chase.

Walt was raised in the Fairview section of Camden, NJ. He was the owner of Delaware Valley Appraisal Company of Audubon, NJ and was also a business partner in Homes by G & K. More recently, Walt earned his Juris Prudence degree which was a lifelong dream of his.

Funeral service and interment will be planned at a later date.

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Walter A. Kirk, Jr., please visit our flower store.

Free Haddon Home Care Senior Expo 2026 in South Jersey: April 2

(Collingswood) – Haddon Home Care will host its second annual Haddon Home Care Senior Expo for seniors and their families, Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ. Admission is FREE with light lunch and refreshments provided.

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Nominate Your Philly Faves for the 2026 Visit Philadelphia Liberty Bells

The Liberty Bells are back! It’s time for our annual awards-season celebration highlighting all of the people, places and things that make Philly so very, well, Philly.

Unlike those Hollywood awards shows, the Liberty Bells are 100% people-powered.

That’s where you come in.

We’re currently seeking nominations in five categories. You can learn more about each category below.

You have until March 13 to get your nominations in. We’ll tally up the submissions, name finalists and open up the public voting phase from March 23 through April 3.

Winners of the 2026 Liberty Bells will be announced during Visit Philadelphia’s 30th Anniversary Gala on May 14.

OK, enough talk. It’s time to make your submissions here!

The 25 Best Parks in Philadelphia

The city’s rich green backdrop of incredible parks and open spaces began with its founding 300 years ago.

William Penn was so inspired by the eastern hardwood forest that greeted him in the New World that he named his colony Penn’s Woods, or Pennsylvania. Another Penn gem, Philadelphia’s five main squares date back to the original city — all part of the founder’s plan for a “greene countrie town.”

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Maple Township Police Department Issues a Dense Fog Advisory until 10:00AM

* WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.

* WHERE…Portions of southern Delaware and central and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN…Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* AFFECTED AREAS: INLAND SUSSEX … DELAWARE BEACHES … WESTERN MONMOUTH … EASTERN MONMOUTH … OCEAN … ATLANTIC … CAPE MAY … ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY … COASTAL ATLANTIC … COASTAL OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions:If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Cooper University Hospital Recertified as Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center

Cooper University Hospital has once again earned recertification as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, receiving its Gold Seal of Approval® in recognition of the health system’s ability to treat the most complex stroke cases.

This prestigious designation places Cooper among an elite group of hospitals nationwide equipped with the highest level of expertise, advanced imaging, specialized interventions, and around-the-clock multidisciplinary stroke care.

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Arrest Announced for Sexual Assault of a Minor

Middle Township, New Jersey– Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Middle Township Police Chief Tracey Super announce the arrest of Brian Leach, 53, of the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue, Cape May Court House, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault.

On March 4, 2026, members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, the New Jersey State Police, the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office, and the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed multiple court-authorized search warrants at sober living residences operated under Leach’s Sobriety House, LLC, as well as Leach’s personal residence located in the 100 East block of Woodland Avenue in the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township, New Jersey.