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Gas prices are out of control. I see the high prices every time I fill my gas tank, and I know you do too. It drives me crazy that oil and gas companies are squeezing working families even as they make record profits. Wealthy executives just spent $35 billion on stock buybacks and left working people with the bill. I’m introducing the GOUGE Act to help change that. In short, the bill does three things: Read more about the GOUGE Act here. Congress has the power to help as we did with the American Rescue Plan during the pandemic and... Read more →

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On May 17, 2022. Age 79. Of Mantua. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving father of Michael S. Greene, Jr. (Christina), Beth Ann Perrone (Mark) and Brian Greene (Julie). Cherished grandfather of Michael III, Kyle, Olivia, Karlee, Logan, Daniel and Dominic. Beloved son of Ruth Greene (nee Sweeney) and the late Herbert I. Greene. Loving brother of Susan Vittorelli, Larry Greene, Ruthanne Greene and the late Stephen Greene. Also survived by his former wife Marie DeVone (nee Leafey) and dear friend, Neil Campbell. Mike was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1960. He went on to proudly serve... Read more →

In celebration of its 50th camp season, the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children will host a Community Open House on Saturday, May 28. The event will take place at the Diller Home from 11 am-2pm at 127 26th Street, Avalon. “We are thrilled to be celebrating 50 years of providing an all-expense paid week of summer camp for blind and visually impaired children,” says Douglas Heun, longtime President of the Board of Directors. “As a thank you to our community for their continued support over the last 50 years, we would like to invite you to celebrate... Read more →

MOORESTOWN, NJ (May 20, 2022)(CNBNews)--THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 251 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY BURLINGTON CAMDEN GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE... Read more →

Everyone deserves an affordable and safe place to live. However, life is not the same for every individual. What was available for previous generations is out of reach for most individuals today. If you look at the western world, you will see those young people struggle to get an affordable shelter in the city centers. In such a scenario, foreign speculators and investors purchase homes to transform them into affordable residential units. Rent in major cities is increasing in leaps and bounds. Hence, it is pushing individuals further away from their area of work. What is responsible for this housing... Read more →

Southern NJ – The Spring Heart Walk will be led by Anthony Suppa and Jake Ottinger of South State Inc on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 The American Heart Association program supports employees’ overall health and wellbeing. Southern, NJ May 12, 2022 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named not one but two co-chairs, Anthony Suppa and Jake Ottinger from South State Inc., as chairmen for the Spring Heart Walk. In this role, Suppa and Ottinger are charged with a $100,000.00 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work... Read more →

On June 1, George Washington is coming to South Jersey to build excitement for The Skirmish (June 4’s annual reenactment of ambushes by the Continental militia in Haddonfield). An Evening with George Washington June 1 at 7 p.m. Haddonfield Borough Hall During “An Evening with George Washington,” professional actor and historical interpreter Doug Thomas will recount some of the most important moments from the struggle for American independence, as well as Washington’s key values: Honesty and the Rules of Civility. This event is part of The American Revolution in Our Communities series, a partnership between Camden County College and the... Read more →

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CAPE MAY, N.J. – U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is scheduled to host a Memorial Day Sunset Parade on the training center’s parade field, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Sunset Parades are military displays of marching troops and the Coast Guard Recruit Ceremonial Drill Team. More than 350 recruits will march in the parade and strike the National Ensign from the parade field at sunset. This sunset parade honors the Coast Guard’s Gold Star Program, recognizing the sacrifices of the families whose loved ones died in service. The gates... Read more →

(VOORHEES, NJ, May 19, 2022) Newsweek and data firm Statista have named Virtua Voorhees Hospital as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals. The list includes 350 hospitals nationwide, eight of which are in New Jersey. Virtua Voorhees received five out of five ribbons, signifying the highest-possible performance category and the hospital’s commitment to safety, outcomes, and personalized care. Ratings are based, in part, on medical data, patient satisfaction data, and reputation among industry leaders. “We recognize the tremendous responsibility that comes with helping women and families welcome their babies to the world. Recognition like this affirms our patient-focused practices and... Read more →

On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued, Lt. Gen. Lucian Truscott voiced remarks at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery at Nettuno, Italy. Turning his back on the assembled VIP’s he faced the rows upon rows of headstones and apologized to the 20,000 fallen Americans who had been laid to rest far from home. He was quoted as saying, “All over the world our soldiers sleep beneath the crosses. It is a challenge to us – all allied nations – to ensure that they do not and have not died in vain.”... Read more →

NORTHBOROUGH, MA – Rowan's Molly Green has been named to the 2022 IWLCA All-Boardwalk Region First Team, with teammates Elise Cohan and Gianna Rusk being selected to the All-Region Second Team, as announced today. The IWLCA has honored 272 student-athletes in Division III with a selection to one of the All-Region teams and these student-athletes are now eligible to be named to a national IWLCA All-American team, which will be announced on May 26. - ALL-REGION TEAMS Green (Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional) becomes just the second freshman in Rowan history to earn All-Region honors and is the first Prof to... Read more →

DETOUR IN EFFECT FROM MAY 19 UNTIL MAY 22 CNBNews graphic files PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 19, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)On Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., Kelly Drive will be detoured between Strawberry Mansion Drive and Fountain Green Drive. The roads will remain closed until Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, at approximately 8:00 P.M. for Stotesbury and Manny Flick Regatta. Entrance into the regatta zone is by permit only. There will be pay gates for spectators' entrance into the parking areas adjacent to Reservoir Drive. DETOURS: Inbound (toward the center city) South up the Strawberry Mansion Drive ramp to Reservoir Drive, south on... Read more →

2022 Rowan baseball team ANNVILLE, PA – Tenth-ranked Rowan will open play in the NCAA Baseball Annville Regional against Mitchell College on Friday, May 20 at 10 a.m. at McGill Field. The Profs (30-8) are seeded first in this regional while Mitchell (30-11) is fourth. In the second game at 1:30 p.m., 24th-ranked and second-seeded Washington & Jefferson (35-8) will face the host, third-seeded Lebanon Valley (30-14). The winners of Friday's game will play at noon on Saturday, while the losers will face off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The double-elimination format will continue through Sunday. All three teams other... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (CNBNEWSNET) The Stanley Movie theater was one of the most popular places to take your family or your date for an evening of entertainment. Great memories of the plush red seats that reclined, an upstairs balcony for smooching with your girlfriend, and the aroma of popcorn being popped. In the mid-1950s students from St. Mary's Grammar School were bussed from the school in Gloucester City to that theater to see Ben Hur and the 10 Commandments starring Charleton Heston. In the video below Allen F. Haus, the author of the book South Jersey Movie House, talks about... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 19, 2022)--I don't try to hide my disappointment in America's public education and never will apologize for wanting today's kids to have the high quality of education we had decades ago. That being said, I also try to be fair and congratulate those who make changes in the right direction. This week I read that "trades" will be CNBNews graphic file reintroduced to Gloucester City schools. A sincere thank you to those who made this happen. I read so many Facebook posts from the boys of the 1960s discussing their woodshop or... Read more →

What has happened to the committee who decorates our city with flowers in the spring? Beautiful urns were purchased a few years back and they sit empty. There used to be beautiful hanging baskets on Monmouth St but I don’t see them any longer. I see other small communities, i.e. Westville with their urns/vessels decorated with beautiful spring flowers, but not Gloucester City. All I see is trash cans, sometimes empty, sometimes filled with trash, otherwise the trash is on the sidewalk or in the gutters. If I recall, flowers make us smile, make us happy, cheer us up when... Read more →

by Erik Zlokovitz of Maryland DNR Recreational Fisheries Outreach, filling in for Keith Lockwood. May 18, 2022 Glenn Simpkins and his daughter with a nice-sized crappie at a pond in Harford County. Photo by Glenn Simpkins Warm and sunny weather returned to Maryland and fishing conditions are getting back to normal, with lighter winds and less rain this week. The shad run is winding down, but should continue until the end of May. With the warmer weather, fishing for invasive snakeheads is starting to improve in the shallow waters of Blackwater and in other river systems, along the shorelines and... Read more →

Greece is among the world's most popular tourist destinations. It has a rich history, culture, monuments, and historical places. It is also known for its stunning islands and exquisite food. There are plenty of exciting things that you can see in Greece. Visiting this country can be very enjoyable and educational. Greece has a broad range of landscapes from mountains to beaches, and from busy cities to tranquil islands. There are also several monuments and natural features making each visit to Greece distinctive. Visiting Greece is recommended by tourists for other various reasons as well, such as the Greeks’ hospitality... Read more →

May 18, 2022 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (MAY 18, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)On Monday, May 30th the following road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect to accommodate the Memorial Day Ceremony at Broadway and Monmouth Street: Road Closures (10:30am -1:00pm) Broadway between Cumberland Street and Hudson Street (all traffic) Somerset Street between Broadway and Champion Road (all traffic) No Parking (10:00am -1:00pm) Broadway between Cumberland Street and Broadway (both sides) “No Parking” signs will be posted in advance. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation. Read more →

More than 400 supporters of Jefferson Health – New Jersey attended its annual Gala, held May 7th at the Borgata Hotel & Casino. The event -– the first in-person gala since 2019 –- raised about $635,000 to support the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in New Jersey. The iconic Beach Boys provided entertainment for the Gala. Shown here are several key Jefferson NJ leadership members, along with two members of the band. From left: Larry Slagle, Associate VP of Development; Mike Love of The Beach Boys; Lisa Dutterer, VP of Operations, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital; Autum Shingler-Nace, VP of Operations, Jefferson... Read more →

Image Source Being a mom is challenging; you will feel various feelings before and after a child is born. Soon-to-be parents are filled with thoughts, concerns, and whether they’ll be good parents. With or without other kids in the mix, being a mom of twins is no easy feat. So, be sure to purchase a gift in the upcoming baby shower and be respectful to the soon-to-be mom and dad! A way of thanking the parents for the invitation to the baby shower is by preparing a gift. This page covers the nine popular presents you can give. Matching Jewelry... Read more →

SERVPRO fire remediation specialists advise Gloucester City-area grill masters to prepare now for a safe, savory outdoor cooking season Gloucester City, NJ (Grassroots Newswire) March 18, 2022 - For many, the Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) warns families that the onset of the summer season also marks a rise in home fires started by outdoor grilling activities. According to the NFPA, on average, 10,600 home fires are started by grills each year. July is the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May, and August.1 "Sixty-one percent... Read more →

Gloucester Catholic's (GCHS) annual Rams Pub and Grub will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Patrick Peyton Athletic Complex in Sewell, NJ, from 2 pm to 8 pm. Join us for a day of food, fun and family! There will be a number of food trucks, activities, entertainment and much more! See details below! Read more →