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AccuWeather Global Weather Center - February 2, 2023 - AccuWeather preliminarily estimates the total damage and economic loss from the severe ice storm in the South, which led to widespread power outages and closures, hampered travel, the cancellation of thousands of flights, brought down trees and power lines through Texas, Arkansas, southern Oklahoma, and into Tennessee, and resulted in at least 10 deaths, to be $10 to $12 billion. STORY: Deadly ice storm snarls travel... Read more →

Online gambling is becoming increasingly popular, which comes as no surprise given the numerous games, bonuses and other conveniences they offer casino players. Some of these benefits about which you can learn more at Casinocrawlers.com and other online casino platforms have made online gambling the choice of entertainment for many. However, there's the other side of the coin, in that, not all online casinos are trustworthy. For that reason, it is of utmost importance to... Read more →

(NEWARK, NJ)(February 2, 2023)(CNBNews) On Wednesday night, Sayreville Republican Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, age 30, was found shot to death in her car outside her home. In response to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s tragic death, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and New Jersey District Director Kevin Brown issued the following statement: “Last night, the epidemic of gun violence gripping this country robbed New Jersey of a truly dedicated public servant with enormous potential. While we will never know the... Read more →

(Lindenwold, NJ) – PSE&G will perform road restoration work on Haddon Avenue in Camden today, Feb. 2, Friday, Feb. 3, and from Monday, Feb. 6 through Thursday, Feb. 9, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. There will be a partial road closure eastbound on Haddon Avenue at the intersection with Newton Avenue. Newton Avenue will be closed between Haddon and Trenton avenues. “Since crews will be working in an area with heavy traffic, motorists... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--Life is like a box of chocolates. You never do know what you're going to get, but “Sonny” kept it simple, Stu…. Herbert F. “Sonny” King, Sr. kept family first and didn’t need much, just his Natty Ice and pack of smokes. He was someone we could love and understand, just a simple man. The life given us by nature is short, and this world is not my home; I'm just a passing... Read more →

Still looking for ideas on how best to spend the quarantine period without getting in a bad mood. Especially booked trips that could not be started and also in the foreseeable future may not be made up. What remains in this time, which is marked by Corona and what ideas can help to be able to travel after all? Unpack your bags. Ways to travel from home The health situation of the Corona virus is... Read more →

Acclaimed Master Distiller David Scheurich oversees Signature Collection Bourbon Bayonne, NJ, FEB 1, 2023 – Royal Wine Corp is proud to release Boondocks 18-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey (MSRP $279.99), the latest in Boondocks’ Signature Series Collection. This exceptional cask-strength bourbon will have a limited production of just 1,620 individually numbered bottles. Like all of Boondocks’ premium whiskeys, ryes, and bourbons, this limited edition is created by the legendary master distiller David Scheurich, a 45+ year... Read more →

Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. Selma Police Department, California End of Watch Tuesday, January 31, 2023 Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco was shot and killed at 11:45 am at the 2600 Block of Pine Street in Selma. While on patrol, Officer Carrasco was stopped by a homeowner who stated that a man was on her property. When Officer Carrasco investigated, the subject fired several shots, striking Officer Carassco. The subject fled the scene. Officer Carrasco was... Read more →

AND HEART-SHAPED PIZZAS FOR VALENTINE'S WITH A CHANCE TO WIN 24K GOLD DIPPED ROSE FROM STEVEN SINGER photo provided Philadelphia, PA - Celebrate love, football, Philly and pizza this February! SliCE goes for a touchdown with not one, but two special pizzas for Super Bowl Season and Valentine's Day. Say "be mine" with specially delivered heart-shaped pizza-gram starting now through February 14, 2023, with all varieties (including gluten free) available for the same price as... Read more →

On January 31, 2023. Of Philadelphia, PA and Formerly of Bellmawr. Loving father of Guo T. Zhou and Guo Shun Zhou both of Philadelphia. Beloved grandfather of Le Nan Zhou. Also survived by many devoted and beloved family members. Qing was born and raised in Zhoushan City in Zhejiang Province in China. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Sunday, February 5th from 10 AM to 2 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL... Read more →

Fourth Member Indicted Caspers is the fourth individual to be indicted in the Eastern District of California based on an investigation into a brutal beating at the clubhouse for the Vallejo chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club. The other three defendants—Jaime Alvarez, Dennis Killough Jr., and Michael Mahoney—were indicted by a grand jury in 2022. When Casper's home was searched by law enforcement, he had in his possession several handguns. It is unlawful for... Read more →

Of Atco. On January 31, 2023. Age 74. Beloved brother of Patricia Germino, Eleanor Panagopoylos, and Ronnie Amelio. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Benjamin and Violet Amelio. Carmen was born in Camden, NJ, and proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for 25 years as a machine mechanic with Campbell Soup in Moorestown, NJ. Carmen enjoyed riding his bike, bowling, and playing baseball, and he... Read more →

WITH A NEW AUDIO WALKING TOUR AND NEW WINDOW STORIES INSTALLATION Philadelphia, PA - Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces plans to celebrate the neighborhood’s rich history this February. Launching for Black History Month are two new activations, including a new Audio Walking Tour: Northern Liberties Black History and Window Stories, a series of vinyl window clings that tell the stories of Black residents who lived in Northern Liberties in the 1800’s. The combined activities... Read more →

AccuWeather Global Weather Center – February 1, 2023 – AccuWeather released its official spring forecast for the United States on Wednesday, highlighting what people across the nation can expect as meteorological spring begins in about a month. There will still be “some winter-like conditions to contend with,” AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok said. Around the same time that meteorological spring begins, the polar vortex could shift again, sending a blast of bitterly cold air... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Recently early on a Saturday morning, Gloucester Lions Coach Liam James gathered his Defending South Jersey Group I Champions varsity basketball team to instruct a clinic for future stars. Led by Senior 1,000 points scorers Aydan Hagan and Liam Gorman, these five y/o kindergarteners listened intensely and work through fundamental drills. This Annual 9:00 AM event is one of several ways the current Lions work to help build the Lions into future... Read more →

MARLTON, N.J. (February 1, 2023)(CNBNewsnet)- A popular snack for kids is now a part of police's latest warning to parents after a bag of what seemed to be just tasty, fun-shaped crackers were confiscated from a local teen after authorities discovered it was actually a bag of edibles. Evesham Township Police are trying to get the word out to parents after they say they recently confiscated a bag of animal crackers, actually containing marijuana, from... Read more →

READING, PA (01/31/2023)-- Alvernia University physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) students and faculty served patients in a nine-day interdisciplinary, intercollegiate clinical study abroad experience across five local community organizations in Belmopan, Belize. "Our goal was to provide sustainable education first and, second, rehabilitation," said Dr. Robin Zappin, assistant professor of physical therapy Alvernia University. "We wanted to teach as many healthcare workers and community members about wellness, prevention and rehabilitation as possible to... Read more →

KINGSTON, RI (01/31/2023)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. They include: Ellie Sennhenn of Audubon (08106) Chris Bracchi of Berlin (08009) Alyssa Gentile of Blackwood (08012) Melanie Wilson of Blackwood (08012) Katie Reichert of Bordentown (08505)... Read more →

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – Filthy Fuhrer, formerly Timothy Lobdell, 46; Roy Naughton, aka Thumper, 44; Glen Baldwin, aka Glen Dog, 41; Colter O’Dell, 30; and Craig King, aka Oakie, 57, were sentenced this week in Alaska to life in prison without the possibility of parole. All five defendants were convicted of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy in aid of racketeering, murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping resulting in death, and kidnapping conspiracy. Fuhrer and Naughton were also each... Read more →

Programming throughout February includes theater, art exhibitions, and musical performances BURLINGTON, N.J., January 31, 2023 – This February, in celebration of Black History Month, Discover Jersey Arts honors the work and impact of African American voices in the arts. The contributions of African American artists have been vast — from The Harlem Renaissance, to the Black Arts Movement through today. Discover Jersey Arts, an ArtPride New Jersey Foundation program, celebrates the contributions of both artists... Read more →

By Vincent Bitetti, CCO My wife has a small vegetable garden. She grows everything from seed. She got that habit from me. Cuttings/clones always seem to have aphids or other pests or disease. Her pride and joy: heirloom tomatoes. Other favorites include radishes, zucchini and herbs like rosemary and basil. That being said, she buys plenty of organic, locally sourced produce at the supermarket -- the home grown produce she grows at home does not... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 1, 2023)(CNBNewsnet)--0Mayor Baile and City Council are pleased to announce the first round of 2023 UEZ Business Revitalization Investment Program awards. Solutions in Warehousing Inc., Sunshine Florist, and Art's Deli have made building upgrades to improve their structures and thus can grow their customer base. This program also provides for signage, building facade improvements, and retrofit projects. If you are a UEZ-certified business in Gloucester City, this program can help you... Read more →

BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced yesterday in connection with his involvement in the violent Boston-based street gang, NOB. Michael Brandao, a/k/a “G Fredo,” and “Frizzblock Fredo,” 22, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release. In April 2022, Brandao pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances. Brandao is one... Read more →

February is the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day, Black History Month and American Heart Month. As such, we’re offering a series of programs to educate you on the brain and heart connection, among other topics. Take part in education in the way that meets your needs—virtually, in person or on demand. A selection of upcoming programs is listed below with the full list available at alz.org/crf. Review the options and register today. FEBRUARY PROGRAMS Alzheimer’s... Read more →

Camden County Health Department issues “Code Blue” (Gloucester Township, NJ) – Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, advises municipalities that the region will be under a Code Blue Advisory Tuesday evening into the morning of Monday, Feb. 6. CNBNews graphic file The Health Officer has issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., beginning Jan. 31 to the morning of... Read more →

UPDATED ANOTHER SHOOTING TODAY AT 5:30 PM. (JANUARY 31, 2023)-- 35TH DISTRICT SHOOTING.. 16XX WEST CHEW AVENUE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 5:30 PM. A 20 YEAR OLD BLACK MALE WAS SHOT ONCE IN THE CHEST, ONCE IN THE BACK OF THE LEFT ARM, AND ONE TIME IN EACH LEG.. MALE WAS TAKEN TO ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER VIA PRIVATE VEHICLE IN STABLE CONDITION.. SCENE HELD..NO ARREST. POLICE CAPTURE SUSPECT PHILADELPHIA PA (JANUARY 31, 2023)(CNBNewsnet)--At approximately... Read more →

By Joe Reagan, Director of Military and Veterans Outreach at Wreaths Across America At the entrance to the U.S. Army Infantry Museum, located in Ft. Moore, GA, (formerly Ft. Benning), visitors begin their journey by walking up a 100-yard ramp that shows the history of the U.S. Army Infantry. It is a symbolic representation of what is ingrained in every infantry soldier – you can have all the tanks, artillery, planes, trucks, and anything else... Read more →

Marjorie “Peg” B. Hughes of Mickleton, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at the age 89. Peg was born in Gloucester City, NJ, and resided there for 87 years. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Sarah (Harvey) Hughes. Peg is survived by her loving nephew, Charles West (Jackie), and her cherished great-nephew, Charles West III. She was also predeceased by her brother, Kay Hughes in 2009 and her sister, Mable... Read more →

Christian Wade | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) (January 31, 2023)--— New Jersey has the nation’s highest top statutory corporate tax rate, according to a new Tax Foundation report. CNBNews graphic file The Garden State is one of 44 that charges corporate income taxes, which the Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit says accounted for 7.07% of state tax collection and 4.04% of state general revenue in fiscal year 2021. New Jersey's 11.5% top marginal corporate... Read more →

FILE - This March 14, 2012 file photo shows traffic crossing from Mexico into the United States at a border station in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. AP Photo/Jeri Clausing, file (The Center Square)- The United States Customs and Border Protection is asking Americans to stop trying to smuggle in raw eggs from Mexico. As avian flu is causing the price of eggs and poultry to rise, along with the current inflation rate, people are purchasing... Read more →

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that a rabid cat caught by a Haddon Township resident has tested positive for rabies. RABID CAT ALERT (CNBNews graphic files) The resident called animal control who picked up the cat and brought it to a local shelter. On Jan. 25, the cat started exhibiting rabies symptoms and was euthanized. The animal shelter... Read more →

Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day and Snow Goose Conservation Order to Open; Other Seasons Continue Small game and furbearer hunting and trapping opportunities continue into February in addition to the Snow Goose Conservation Order opening that begins Wednesday, Feb. 1 and the second special youth waterfowl hunting day on Saturday, Feb. 4, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. The Snow Goose Conservation Order will be closed Saturday, Feb. 4 for the... Read more →

Get Up to $1,500 Through the NJ ANCHOR Program You may be eligible to receive up to $1,500 in property tax relief. Read below to find out if you qualify and learn how to apply. The deadline to apply is February 28th, 2023. Homeowners with income of $250,000 or less are eligible. To apply: Apply online Complete a paper application and mail it along with any necessary supporting documents Apply over the phone by calling... Read more →

(Atlanta, GA) Today, over 1,300 Climate Justice and racial justice groups from across the U.S. joined Atlanta residents. Community organizations call for the immediate resignation of Mayor Andre Dickens in light of the police murder of a protestor, Manuel "Tortuguita" Paez Terán, by a joint task force, including the Atlanta Police Department, in Entrenchment Creek Park on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. Those included People Vs. Fossil Fuels a coalition of over 1,200 climate justice groups... Read more →

By William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet Barnard Avenue top and bottom photos. CNBNews photo credit (January 30, 2023) DOES ANYONE KNOW? Why has it taken over six months to repave Barnard Avenue in Gloucester City? It can't be weather related since this winter has been mild. There have been weeks when no construction work was done on the street. According to Barnard THE GRAND OPENING of the City of Gloucester City Water Works was... Read more →

1. China could be at war with the United States two years from now, a top Air Force general predicted in a bombastic and unusual memo to troops under his command, asserting a significantly shorter timeline before potential conflict than any other senior U.S. defense official to date. Gen. Michael A. Minihan, who as head of Air Mobility Command oversees the service’s fleet of transport and refueling aircraft, warned personnel to speed their preparations for... Read more →

By Christian Wade | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) — Delaware lawmakers are making another push to legalize recreational cannabis, but the effort faces an uncertain path amid opposition from Gov. John Carney. A pair of bills filed in the state Assembly would, if approved, legalize recreational pot for adults over 21, and set up a system of regulation and taxation for the drug that would allow retail sales. It's similar to proposals... Read more →

Marlene H. Badiali Price (Savidge), age 85, died on January 24, 2023. Born and raised in Audubon, Marlene graduated from Audubon High School in 1955. She and her husband John lived in Oak Valley over 20 years. In 1979, they moved to South Carolina and Marlene moved back to West Deptford in 2015. Marlene treated everyone as her friend. She made friends easily and loved spending time with them. She was predeceased by her husband... Read more →

By Peter G. Sánchez, Staff Writer The Catholic Star Herald January 20, 2023 Marching along Constitution Avenue, Sofia Yucis couldn’t help but feel overwhelming joy. “It was amazing to see people come together from all over [the nation],” said Yucis, a junior from Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City, who took part Jan. 20 in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. “There’s still a sense of hope in this world.” Yucis and her fellow... Read more →

BY Dale Mezzacappa, senior writer for Chalkbeat Philadelphia Helen Gym, right, talks with the crowd at a Philadelphia Federation of Teachers event on Jan. 23. The teachers union, the city’s largest union, endorsed Gym for mayor at the event. Dale Mezzacappa/Chalkbeat The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers endorsed Helen Gym for mayor on Monday, with union President Jerry Jordan calling her an “indefatigable, indomitable, unrelenting powerhouse of boundless energy and unparalleled determination” on behalf of the... Read more →

Above, Mrs. Jennifer Daubert and Gloucester City School Superintendent Sean Gorman GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 30, 2023)--At their December meeting, the Gloucester City Board of Education named Mrs. Jennifer Daubert, the Cold Springs School's principal. Mrs. Daubert has worked in the City school district for the past two years as an Instructional Supervisor at Cold Springs School. Throughout her nearly 20 years working professionally in the field of education, she has been a teacher, literacy... Read more →

Social media stars, record-setting bowhunters, and couple-preneurs, Josh and Sarah Bowmar out of Ankney, Iowa who’s been in the limelight recently as part of a federal investigation related to hunts they conducted with a Nebraska outfitter, announce that all hunting violations against them have been dismissed after a nine-year battle to clear their name. Josh and Sarah Bowmar Josh states, “Since the investigation began in 2014, nine years ago, we have been under constant surveillance... Read more →

Lindenwold, NJ-Join us on February 22, 2023, in partnership with Volunteers of America Delaware Valley, Maryville, and the Lindenwold Police Department at the Woodland Village Apartments in Lindenwold, N.J., for the OPERATION HELPING HAND COMMUNITY IMPACT SERIES! Operation Helping Hand Community Impact Series events are designed to address an individual’s personalized needs and further demonstrates a commitment to assisting Camden County residents who are struggling with substance use disorder or in need of guidance in... Read more →

Brooklawn Water Works Department 305 Town Center. (image courtesy of Google Street Maps) BROOKLAWN NJ (January 29, 2023)(CNBNewsnet)Brooklawn residents received the following notice about a serious problem with their drinking water on January 24. According to the alert, the Brooklawn drinking water has levels of Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) that are above a drinking water standard. People who drink water containing PFNA over the MCL over time could experience problems with their liver, kidney; immune system;... Read more →

Lower Township Police Department's Introduction to 2022 Report: The Lower Township Police Department has released its 2022 Annual Report (enclosed/attached). This report is attached or can be accessed on the Lower Township Police website, via the link below: The contents of this report contains statistics on police related activity to include: arrest data, total calls for service, productivity, and criminal activity in the year 2022. It provides the specific duties and responsibilities of our employees... Read more →

By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square By Montgomery County Planning Commission The Center Square (The Center Square) – A dozen school districts in Pennsylvania exploited a legal loophole to raise millions of dollars in new taxes on the public without putting it to a referendum. In the process, they’ve hidden hundreds of millions of dollars in reserve funds that could cover school costs without raising taxes. The state auditor has warned that there are... Read more →

(MARLTON, N.J., January 25, 2023) When Kenneth Hogan ushered in the New Year, the Mount Laurel man thanked several strangers – and a chain of medical professionals – who enabled him to survive a severe heart attack. The 58-year-old was having breakfast with his wife and adult daughter at a Marlton restaurant in late November 2022, when he suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive. Staff and customers at The Kettle & Grille acted quickly, including a... Read more →

at Atlantic City’s Borgata on February 25, 2023 Tickets are Available Now Voorhees, NJ, January 17, 2023 – Community members are invited to wear their dancing shoes for a good cause! Tickets are now available for the Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey 2023 Gala, featuring Grammy Award-winning Kool & The Gang, on Saturday, February 25, at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa. Proceeds from this year’s Gala will benefit various Jefferson programs in... Read more →

MEDFORD, NJ (January 27, 2023)--Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 61-year-old Medford Township woman pled guilty in Superior Court to sexually assaulting a young boy over several years beginning in the early 1980s. On January 20 in Mount Holly, Katherine Clements entered the guilty plea to Sexual Assault (Second Degree), which carries an incarceration period of up to 10 years. The Hon. Mark P. Tarantino, J.S.C., scheduled sentencing for May 5. Under... Read more →

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