Camden County Starts $2.5M Bridge Repair Project

Beginning August 3, Camden County will begin work on Collings Ave Bridge over Newton Creek at the border of Gloucester City and Camden City. The $2.5 million project involves replacement of the concrete deck, sidewalks, and parapet, as well as refurbishment of steel support beams and bearings. Beginning on August 3, the bridge will be closed for approximately three months. Traffic will be diverted to Route 676 Exit 3 via Broadway and Morgan Boulevard.   

“These improvements to the Collings Avenue Bridge are essential to keeping our infrastructure safe and reliable,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We want to thank our residents for their patience during the next few months and recommend that they give themselves extra time in their commute while detours are in place.”

Philadelphia Police Report the Following Incidents

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available.

12th District Fatal Shooting Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at approximately 9:40 AM inside a residence on the 6500 block of Regent Street in the 12th District. Responding officers located a Black male in his mid-50s suffering from a single gunshot wound to his lower left back. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene at 9:55 AM. Police have secured the area. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established at this time. The investigation is actively ongoing with the Homicide Unit.

25th District Shooting Investigations (Temple University Hospital Walk-Ins)

Officers from the 25th District are currently investigating two separate, unrelated shooting incidents involving walk-in patients at Temple University Hospital.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

 Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of August 3 to August 7. 

“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, August 3, to Friday, August 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a partial eastbound road closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

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Theresa A. Graham, 84, of Gloucester City

Surrounded by her loving family and in their care, Theresa A. Graham passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born Theresa A. McQuaid, she was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Theresa was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late George “Mickey” D. Graham, Jr. She was the loving mother of Theresa Graham Hughes (Robert), Patricia Graham McCahill (Kevin), and Christine Graham King.

Theresa was the cherished “Mommom” of Christopher (Marisa), Daniel, and Patrick Hughes; Kevin (Caitlin), Matthew (Meghan), and Thomas McCahill; and Frank and Kimberly King.

She was predeceased by her siblings William McQuaid, Mary Pierman, Frank McQuaid, Marge Christy, and Rebecca Lang. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1962, Theresa dedicated much of her life to serving her community. She was a longtime member and past president of the Gloucester City Senior Citizens Association and also served as president of the Gloucester City Board of Education.

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DNREC to Host Introduction to Living Shorelines Training

Participants in a two-day Introduction to Living Shorelines training event (Sept. 22 and 23) offered by DNREC will make field trips to existing projects/Delaware DNREC photo

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a two-day training event Tuesday Sept. 22 and Wednesday Sept. 23 for anyone interested in an introduction to the development process and components of living shorelines in Delaware. Presented in conjunction with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee, the in-person training event will be held at the DNREC Field Office on Pilottown Road in Lewes, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and concluding at 4 p.m. each day.

The training focuses on the ecology behind living shorelines and implementing projects based on specific goals. On day one of the training, participants will learn about the causes and kinds of shoreline issues, define the types of living shoreline solutions, and become acquainted with the plants and animals comprising and living in shoreline habitats. Day two of the training will span techniques and applications, an introduction to living shoreline materials, designing for specific goals and a review of project permitting.

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Camden Man Arrested After K9 Finds Key Evidence

Camden County, NJ – A Camden man has been arrested and charged for seeking sexually explicit photos from a 7-year-old girl after chatting on a popular social media application, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Elmer Lao, 36, was charged with 2nd-degree Attempted Manufacturing of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 3rd-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

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EPA Proposes Arsenic Cleanup at Vineland Chemical Site

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an interim cleanup plan to address arsenic contamination remaining beneath the surface at the Vineland Chemical Superfund site in Vineland, New Jersey. The proposed plan focuses on arsenic-contaminated saturated soil, which is soil below the groundwater table, that continues to act as a source of contamination to groundwater, sediment, and nearby floodplain areas.

“To protect human health and the environment, EPA is taking an important step to keep arsenic from spreading,” said EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci. “EPA’s proposed plan targets a remaining source of arsenic contamination at the Vineland Chemical site and builds on years of cleanup work already completed.”
 

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Suspects for Multiple Vehicle Vandalism in the 35th District

The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individuals responsible for this vehilce vandalism.

On July 28, 2026, at 4:15am, on the 4800 block of N. 12th St unknown males broke windows on 16 different vehicles that were parked on the east side of the block. At approximately 4:15am on Tuesday, July 28th, an unknown vehicle, possibly a black Honda sedan, was seen driving north bound on the 4800 block of 12th St Surveillance cameras capture an unknown male leaning out of the passenger side of the Honda and this male is breaking the vehicle windows of all the cars parked on the east side of the street (16 cars total). The vehicle was followed on city cameras but last seen driving south bound on 5000 Camac St.

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New Jersey Blood Services’ Annual “Blood For A Brew” Campaign Returns

New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is kicking off its fifth annual “Blood for a Brew” campaign to encourage blood donations during the critical summer months. Expanded this year to include local coffee shops in addition to breweries, the campaign offers everyone who comes to donate at a NJBS donor center or mobile blood drive from August 1 through August 31 a voucher redeemable for a free beverage at a participating establishment.

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NJDOT Moves Outdoor Ad Permitting Online Aug. 1

Governor Mikie Sherrill today announced the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Outdoor Advertising Permitting process will become fully electronic beginning on August 1, 2026, with paper applications no longer being accepted. This change aligns with the Department’s Major Access Permitting process becoming fully electronic on August 1 as well, which Governor Mikie Sherrill announced on July 17.

The transition away from paper applications supports the Governor’s Executive Order 5 (EO-5) to simplify and modernize the State’s regulatory processes to save time and money, and improve affordability, accountability, and transparency.

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