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Breaking News Alert The New York Times Tue, May 25, 2010 -- 4:26 PM ET ----- National Football League owners, lured by playing the sport's biggest game on the largest stage, combined with the promise that snow would not grind the event to a halt, awarded the 2014 Super Bowl to New York on Tuesday afternoon, making the New Meadowlands Stadium the host of what will be the first cold-weather Super Bowl. The New York-New Jersey bid beat out proposals from Tampa, Fla., and South Florida -- two traditional hosts -- in part to reward the Giants and the Jets for building a new billion-dollar stadium together, a tactic the N.F.L. has used when they have placed the game in Detroit, Dallas and Indianapolis. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/sports/football/26nfl.html?emc=naRelated articles by Zemanta Weather the Super Bowl? (online.wsj.com) New York Jets owner Woody Johnson 'cautiously optimistic' about New York's Super Bowl bid (sports.espn.go.com)... Read more →

May 21, 2010 Harriet Garrett Yvette Gimenez HARRISBURG - Agents from the Attorney General's office today arrested the president of Creative Urban Educational Systems (C.U.E.S.), a non-profit corporation in Philadelphia, for the alleged theft of nearly $220,000 in taxpayer money intended to help low-income residents of Philadelphia. Attorney General Tom Corbett said that Harriet Garrett, 63, 8065 Fayette St., Philadelphia, is facing theft and criminal conspiracy charges. Also charged is her daughter Yvette Gimenez, 40, 5813 N. 6th St., Philadelphia. Evidence and testimony regarding the alleged illegal activity was presented to a statewide investigating grand jury, which recommended the criminal charges being filed today. Corbett said that Harriet Garrett was the President of C.U.E.S., which was a non-profit corporation that contracted with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (D.P.W.) through the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation (P.W.D.C.) to assist individuals with integration into the workforce. Before heading up C.U.E.S., Garrett operated... Read more →

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (May 24, 2010) - Little League International mourns the recent passing of Mike DeBartolo, former New Jersey District 6 Administrator. He was 63. A native of Palisades Park, N.J., Mr. DeBartolo served as a volunteer District Administrator for 12 years. For 15 years, Mr. DeBartolo worked for the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark, N.J. He was a member of the Palisades Park Fire Department and Recreation Committee, and a former member of the Newark Board of Education. In Palisades Park, Mr. DeBartolo served as a past president of the Palisades Park Little League prior to his election as New Jersey District 6 Administrator on Sept. 1989. Mr. DeBartolo considered the many friends that he met through Little League, and knowing that he helped make a positive impact on our youth, as he greatest personal rewards. Mr. DeBartolo is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginna” DeBartolo, son,... Read more →

On behalf of the volunteers of the Helping Hand Food Ministry I would like to thank the Gloucester City Postal Workers for organizing the food drive last week. It was very successful and added greatly to our food supply. A special thank you to the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and their leaders; the Gloucester City Lions Club, the Gloucester City Lions Leo Club from Gloucester High School and their advisor, Rachel Clancy; the Gloucester High students who helped, the individuals from local churches, and Pastor Bill Dilks, Jr. of the Highland Park Church of God. Everyone worked together to unload the trucks, sort and store all the food items and clean up. We appreciate all the work of everyone who participated and the generosity of all the residents who so generously contributed food to the drive. Thank you for helping us to help others in our community. The volunteers of... Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs NEWS Correspondent Superintendent Joseph Rafferty proudly announced that Kershaw Middle School student Brandon Langchang was selected to attend this year’s 8th Grade Dialogue. This program features a group of Camden County’s exceptional 8th grade students, he said. Brandon spoke about his experience at the 8th Grade Dialogue during the Mount Ephraim Board of Education (BOE) meeting last week. He said that each student was able to ask questions of Camden County School Board President Mr. John Kendall, who in turn asked the students, board members and administrators in attendance how the schools could be improved. In other news, members elected Patricia Blaylock as Board Vice President. Rafferty said he has sent out letters to teachers and paraprofessionals asking for a 1.5 percent contribution of their salary towards their health benefits, and to agree to a pay freeze next year. The latest word is that the teachers... Read more →

KINDRED Linda K. On May 16, 2010. Age 59. Of Somerdale. Formerly of Gibbsboro. Loving Companion of 12 years to John Iacono. Devoted Daughter of the late Robert Earl Kindred and Florence W. (nee Sappington). Dear Sister of Bobbi and Diana. Linda loved to spend time with her friends, enjoyed going to the Jersey Shore and loved to shop. At Linda’s request, cremation will be private and there will be no service. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Linda K. Kindred. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street., Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

By JOHN F. MORRISON Philadelphia Daily News http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/20100524__Wee_Willie__Webber_... BILL WEBBER often said that he didn't look forward to retirement. He said that he wanted to continue working until they put him in the ground - "and maybe longer." William W. Webber, known as "Wee Willie Webber" to countless TV and radio fans in Philadelphia for more than half a century, longtime officer of the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia and a man who never turned down a request to do a fundraiser, telethon or other charitable benefit, died yesterday. He was 80 and lived in Center City. He had gone into Presbyterian Medical Center for heart surgery but died before it could be performed. He was still working until a short time before his hospitalization. One of his stints was with disc jockey Jerry Blavat on WVLT in Vineland, N.J., as well as spinning platters on Philadelphia's WHAT. READ via groups.google.com Read more →

Gloucester City Council Meeting Will Be Moved To Gloucester Heights Gloucester Catholic High School Graduation This Thursday Angry Brooklawn Mayor: ‘Secede From The State’ Mayor James – Gloucester City Has To Tighten Belt Bellmawr BOE Lauds Third Graders Gloucester City Art Exhibit June 5 Read more →

Most Reverend Joseph A. Galante, D.D., J.C.D., Bishop of Camden, ordained Peter Thomas and Phillip Max Johnson to the priesthood on Saturday, May 22 at services held at the Incarnation Parish in Mantua. Thomas, 27, from Mantua, is a graduate of Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, and The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He served as a transitional deacon at St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral in Camden. He will offer his first Mass on Sunday, May 23 at 2 PM at Incarnation Parish, Mantua. Johnson, 59, from Sewell, is a graduate of Harding University in Arkansas, Princeton Theological Seminary, John Paul II Pontifical Institute at the Catholic University in Washington, DC, and St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. Johnson, a former Lutheran pastor, has a wife, Janet, and four grown children. (The acceptance of married men to the priesthood is an... Read more →

“We were the only town of our size in the State of New Jersey that had more Firemen than Police Officers”, Mayor Bill James Is Gloucester City any different from other communities in the State of New Jersey as it relates to the impact of the recession and the Governors cuts in State aid? The answer is no, we are not. Recent newspaper articles and television reports have made it clear that the only alternative to steadily increasing property taxes is cuts in services. With budgetary spending caps, prohibiting by law, the past practice of handing out generous pay raises and health benefit packages to public employees, municipalities across the state are being forced to tighten their belts and do more with less and in Gloucester City it is no different. By instituting a 4% cap upon any increase in the budget, the Governor’s Office, in an effort to combat... Read more →

By CNB Sports Staff The lefty was called up May 23rd to cover for an already thin bullpen that was taxed in Saturday's 12-inning loss. He was 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP in 16 innings at Triple-A Nashville. Braddock was born August 23, 1987 in Mount Holly, NJ, He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School in 2005 where he played baseball under Coach Dennis Barth. He also pitched and played first base for the Brooklawn American Legion Team. In 2005 he was 18th draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers. Braddock (photo) pitched two scoreless innings in relief against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, May 23 to help the Brewers win 4-3. Adam McCalvy who writes for MLB.com interviewed Braddock recently in spring training. His article was posted on MLB.com on April 3, 2010… MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers appear to have settled on a permanent role for... Read more →

related category When East Meets West WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. It seems Japan just can't let go of the recent reporting on Japanese TV about Yukio Hatoyama being the "biggest loser" at the recent nuclear summit because he asked for--but did not get--a one--on-one meeting with President Barack Obama. He was described as hapless and in the view of the Obama administration officials, “increasingly loopy." The next day, a top aide to Hatoyama criticized the use of "loopy" as “somewhat impolite." In a just world, that might have ended the matter. Alas, Hatoyama stunned members of the Japanese parliament, the Diet, last month when he said that the characterization may have been correct after all."As The Washington Post says, I may have been a foolish prime minister,"Hatoyama said, using a rather mild interpretation of the term. Next thing you know, "loopy" is all the... Read more →

TRENTON, N.J. (5/23/10) – Johns Hopkins University sophomore right-hander Alex Eliopoulos struck out 12 and won his second game of the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional, as the Blue Jays defeated Kean, 8-3, to advance to the World Series for the second time in the last three years. Eliopoulos, who earned tournament Most Outstanding Player honors, went eight innings and scattered seven hits and one walk, while allowing three earned runs. The Cougars (39-12), who has won 39 games in each of the last three seasons, were denied their fourth straight trip to the World Series as they committed five errors in the game. Kean, who scored in the first inning of all the team’s wins in the regional tournament, were set down 1-2-3 to open the first inning and the Blue Jays quickly touched Kean starter Ryan Zamorsky for four runs in the home half of the inning to... Read more →

By Air Force Capt. Joseph Knable 19th Airlift Wing LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark., May 20, 2010 - One year ago, Air Force Senior Airman Brian Petras was flying C-130 Hercules missions around the world. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Petras sits in the cockpit of a C-130 Hercules, May 11, 2010, on the flightline at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Diagnosed with cancer in 2009, he returned to duty less than a year after surgery to remove part of his right leg. He is a flight engineer with the 50th Airlift Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C.G. Britton (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Since then, the flight engineer was diagnosed with cancer, underwent extensive surgery, recuperated, returned to all duties except flying and passed his physical fitness test with no score adjustments. And he passed with just one foot. Petras, 24,... Read more →

Joseph Raymond Barton, formerly of Gloucester City and Tabernacle, Skilled Craftsman Joseph Raymond was taken from this earth on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the age of 39. Formerly of Gloucester City and Tabernacle, N.J., Joseph was loved by his mother and father, Joan (Decker) and Joseph William, dearest brother Jesse, father of Ashlee and Olivia Nicole. Grandparent’s: Raymond J. and Mary Decker, Brooklawn and Joseph’s guardian Angel’s, Joseph Henry and Eleanor (MomMom) Barton. Aunt’s and Uncle’s: Virginia (Decker) and William DeLong, Haddonfield; Godmother, Sharon (Barton) and Jon Pishko, Moorestown; Roxanne (Barton) and Edward Kureck, Gibbstown; Eleanor (Barton) and Eugene Hammel, Washington Township; Monica (Barton) and Augustus Sortino, Eagleville, Pa.; Bruce Barton, Gloucester City; Godfather, Fred Decker, Millville; Timothy (Barton) and Debbie Mason, Waterford, Craig (Barton) and Donna Aldridge, Gloucester City and Kenny and Diane Ahearn, Lumberton. Cousin’s: Christian, Lauren, Roxanne, Patrick, Tara, Edward, Sharon, Jerome, Joel, Glen, Carley, Timothy,... Read more →

It's great to see the discourse that occurs following our articles. Many of the comments are insightful and prompt healthy discussions which challenge our way of thinking. This is what healthy debate should do. When someone challenges our position with facts, our position is strengthened when we are forced to rethink it and defend it. But calling someone ugly names because they support a position different from yours is not healthy discourse. Neither is calling someone a liar because they hold a different point of view or subscribe to a different philosophy. There seems to be a growing cacophony of posters who threaten others and call for violence; who demean others or resort to racial slurs; who seek to shout down those with whom they disagree. This does nothing to promote the conversation. Nor does it endear your position to those you'd most like to sway. We love to hear... Read more →

By Army Sgt. David Bruce Camp Atterbury Public Affairs CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind., May 21, 2010 - It's difficult for any leader to send someone into harm's way, but it's especially hard when that someone is your daughter. Before leaving Camp Atterbury, Ind., for deployment to Iraq in 2009, Army 1st Sgt. Bob Hempstead and his daughter, then Pfc. Crystal Hempstead pose for a photo during their pre-mobilization training at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Crystal Hempstead since has been promoted to sergeant. The soldiers serve with the Indiana National Guard's 1313th Engineer Company. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elizabeth Gorenc Army 1st Sgt. Robert Hempstead, first sergeant for the Indiana National Guard's 1313th Engineer Company, knows what that's like. The company, based in Columbus, Ind., recently returned from a tour in Iraq, and Hempstead's daughter, Crystal, is one of the unit's soldiers. "This sort of thing is... Read more →

The Gloucester City Light Rail Steering Committee will conduct a public forum for city residents and businesses on Monday, May 24th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Community Center, 230 Nicholson Road. The committee is seeking questions and comments from the community about the coming light rail train. The agenda will include; Station Location, Parking, Safety & Security, Quiet Zone Designation, and Transit Oriented Development in and around the station. All concerns the committee cannot address and questions the committee cannot answer will be submitted to the DRPA. Committee members include: Mayor Bill James, Adam Baker, Dave Townsend, Eric Fetterolf, Frank Haas, Glenn Hastings. Jesse Torres, Joanne McKernan, Louisa Llewellyn, Joyce Calzonetti, Kelly Light-Erlink, Mickey Glassman, Patricia Williams. Paul Neafsey, Peggy Kramer, Robert Anderson, Sarah Williams, Tina LaCrosse, Will Levins and Michael Stanton. related articles PUBLIC COMMENT MEETING ON PROPOSED GLASSBORO TO CAMDEN LINE ...May 10, 2010... Read more →

2010 Marine Digest Available Online The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has made the 2010 Marine Digest available online in PDF and interactive Flash formats. The PDF version can be downloaded in its entirety and in smaller segments. The print version will begin arriving soon in coastal bait and tackle shops, marinas, sporting good stores, and marine supply stores. Additionally, a PDF version of the 2010 Marine Recreational Minimum Size, Possession Limits and Seasons Summary Card is also available. To view (and print) the Digest and/or summary card, or access the Flash version, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/digmar.htm on the division's website. NJOA Sporting Clays Event June 5 Why not have some fun as you fight to reverse the progress of the animal extremism that is eroding our freedoms to fish, hunt and enjoy our lands and waters. Remember, the NJOA 2nd Annual Central Region Sporting Clays Event is June 5th.... Read more →

Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Time: Dusk Place: Fasola Park Lower Level Free popcorn and water will be provided Gather your family and bring a blanket or chair to Fasola Park to watch a family-friendly movie outside under the stars. The event is sponsored by the Gloucester County Board of Freeholders and Deptford Township Mayor and Council. For more information please call the Deptford Township Parks and Recreation at (856) 845-0804. Related articles by Zemanta Deptford Township Senior Breakfast, June 7, 2010 (gloucestercitynews.net) Deptford Township Summer Camp - June 21 - September 3, 2010 (gloucestercitynews.net) Eugene McCaffrey, Sr., First Mayor of Deptford, Served in Gov. Kean's Cabinet, Former PACO President, Friend of Pres. Geo H. Bush (gloucestercitynews.net) Harold Bubby Angeroth, Volunteer Fireman for 72 Years, Ironworker, WW II Army Veteran (gloucestercitynews.net) 1st Lt. Salvatore S. Corma II, of Deptford; A Determined Man of Grit and Gratitude (gloucestercitynews.net) TIPS... Read more →

related category Lions Alumni related category Rams Alumni The 7th annual Gloucester Catholic .vs. Gloucester High alumni softball game is being played Saturday May 22 at Brooklawn legion field at 5pm, home of the Rams!!!! $20 to play and all proceeds go to 1 student from Gloucester City High School and one student from Gloucester Catholic High School in the name of James "ZONK" Rodgers. The after party is at the Dog house with bartender Woody Woodhouse and DJ Billy "Booper" Eller. Related articles by Zemanta Braddock turning heads in Brewers camp - JSOnline (gloucestercitynews.net) The History of Gloucester Citys Bells (gloucestercitynews.net) Joseph W. Gifford, GCHS Alumni Class of '77, formerly of Bellmawr NJ (gloucestercitynews.net) Joseph G. McLaughlin, of Deptford, Loved to Bowl, Rapid Rover Dispatcher (gloucestercitynews.net) Stephen J. Farrell, Past City Police Chief, Past Security Director of Holt Cargo, Active Parishioner of St. Mary Church, GCHS Alumni Class of... Read more →

Philadelphia, May 12, 2010…In a major initiative to boost economic growth and job opportunities, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, working closely with the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, is seeking proposals from interested parties to design, operate and maintain “Southport,” a major new marine terminal in South Philadelphia, along the Delaware River. The project will be a public-private partnership, expected to bring millions of dollars of investment to the region. The Southport project will add a state-of-the-art marine terminal to the portfolio of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority, strategically positioning the region to capitalize on steadily increasing cargo volumes. With an improvement underway in the nation’s economy and concurrent growth in retail sales and distribution supply, the Port of Philadelphia’s international trade volume is expected to grow substantially. Thousands of new, family-sustaining jobs are anticipated from the Southport project, as well as millions of new... Read more →

My husband is a VFW member, a DAV member and a Service member currently deployed to Afghanistan How does a Service member who's entire energy is devoted to the defense needs of our nation in Afghanistan learn that his ancestral land is being taken for BP Oil's economic benefit by eminent domain in New Je rsey? The first week of April 2010, my husband LTC George A. Gallenthin III deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom and on April 24th, eminent domain papers arrived at our home. I notified my husband by email that his land was being taken. Imagine that LTC Gallenthin thought his land ownership was safe after legally defending another GCIA-funded scheme for BP Oil over six+ years and winning 7-0 before New Jersey's Supreme Court. (see attached Gallenthin v. Paulsboro (191 NJ 344 (2007)). Imagine that as she lay dying, George’s Aunt Margaret, the 87-year old... Read more →

115,000 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE WILL HELP RETAIN AND EXPAND PORT’S FOREST PRODUCT CARGOES PHILADELPHIA, MAY 10, 2010… James T. McDermott, Jr. Executive Director of the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PRPA) today presided over the grand opening of the Port of Philadelphia’s new 115,000 square foot forest products warehouse at Pier 74a in south Philadelphia. The new warehouse is the newest addition to the Port’s Forest Products Distribution Center, which is operated by Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc., with stevedoring services provided by J.H. Stevedoring, Inc. The Forest Products Distribution Center encompasses Piers 78/78a, Piers 80/80a, Piers 38/40, and, now, Pier 74a. Already, officials of Penn Warehousing & Distribution, Inc. have cited new business at the forest products center that was generated directly or in large part because of the new warehouse. “Expertise in handling the cargo, excellent facilities, and mutually-beneficial business agreements are what keep ships coming into our forest... Read more →

Through July 18 Fiddler on the Roof Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut Street 215.574.3550 www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org May 19 - June 20 Leaving The Wilma Theater 265 South Broad Street 215.546.7824 www.WilmaTheater.org May 19 - 30 The Screwtape Letters Lantern Theater Company 10th and Ludlow streets 215.829.9002 www.LanternTheater.org May 21 - June 13 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Philadelphia Theatre Company Suzanne Roberts Theatre Broad and Lombard streets 215.985.0420 www.PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org May 22 Sun Fun Family Workshop Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 215.299.1000 www.ANSP.org Opening May 22 5 Into 1 Annual Student Exhibition Moore College of Art & Design 20th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway 215.965.4027 thegalleriesatmoore.org May 23 UNPLUG! Lyric Fest The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia 21st and Walnut streets 215.438.1702 LyricFest.org May 27 - July 4 Sunday in the Park with George Arden Theatre Company 40 North 2nd Street 215.922.1122 www.ArdenTheatre.org May 27 - 29 Mozart and Rachmaninoff The... Read more →

Suddenly, On October 24, 2009. Age 34. Of Audubon. Formerly of Mount Ephraim. Cherished Father of Sarah Maxwell. Loving and devoted Son of Joseph R. and Margaret “Peggy” Maxwell, Sr. of Mount Ephraim and Linda (Powell) Kretzschmar and Family of Thackerville, OK. A Private Catholic Rite of Committal and Inurnment was held at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery on the Black Horse Pike in Chews Landing. Ph: 856-228-7588 . All are invited by the family to visit the grave by calling the cemetery or the funeral home for the location. The family is grateful for all the love and prayers during this difficult time especially Michele Biehl for singing and playing the guitar and Father Michael Hegarty from Holy Maternity R.C. Church in Audubon. The family strongly requests memorial donations to Sarah Maxwell Benefit Fund: P.O. Box 358, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Expressions of sympathy can be e-mailed to the family... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia See Philadelphia's Rich History PhillyHistory.org is excited to announce the addition of over 1,600 historic photographs from the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Supported by an IMLS/NEH Advancing Knowledge grant, stunning images from the Historical Images of Philadelphia Collection and the Centennial Exhibition Collection are now available to search, view, and purchase on PhillyHistory.org. Reading Terminal Outdoor Farmer's Market From 9am-1pm, every Sunday through mid-November, Reading Terminal Market is offering a new outdoor farmers' market in conjunction with Farm to City, an organization that runs farmers' markets in neighborhoods across Philadelphia. Fourteen local growers and producers offer fresh & local fruits, vegetables, artisanal cheeses, pastured meats and more. After you shop at the farmers' market on 12th Street, across from Reading Terminal, shop at your favorite merchants inside the Reading Terminal Market, and, while you're at it, grab a bite at the city's best collection... Read more →

In this video press release, Assemblyman Paul D. Moriarty (D-Gloucester), the sponsor of legislation (A-20) that would have eliminated Gov. Chris Christie's cuts to property tax relief for senior and disabled residents and guaranteed the elimination of new and increased prescription drug fees, discusses the governor's veto. Read more →

Hi Bill In response to Mr. Calderon’s speech about the Arizona State efforts to enforce the laws of The United States that the President refuses to enforce I am submitting this request. John N. Branin Dear Mr. Obama: I'm planning to move my family and extended family into Mexico for my health, and I would like to ask you to assist me. We're planning to simply walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico , and we'll need your help to make a few arrangements. We plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas and laws. I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here. So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Calderon, that I'm on my way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following: 1. Free medical care for my entire family. 2. English-speaking government... Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs News Correspondent Mount Ephraim Mayor Joseph Wolk said the school tax rate will increase by eight cents during last week’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Taxes will go up $90 on the average assessed home of $100,000, Wolk said. Despite voters rejecting the school budget during the April Election, the Borough, meeting with the School Board, can raise the school tax up to 4 percent. The municipal budget will not be introduced until June’s meeting, Wolk said. But, he added, the Commissioners are trying to keep the increase as modest as possible, while keeping everyone employed. In an effort to cut costs, Mount Ephraim’s Police and Public Works departments have agreed to open contract negotiations. Wolk, when asked about cuts to the school band, encouraged a teacher to contact her union to do the same. Commissioners do not receive any health benefits, and just took a 30... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia The largest capital improvement project ever undertaken by the DRPA has received the approval of the Board of Commissioners who govern the bi-state agency. The board approved two contracts totaling $139,774,286.67 to both redeck the Walt Whitman Bridge and monitor construction of the project. A $128,085.778.00 construction contract was awarded to the American Bridge Company of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. An $11,688,508.67 construction monitoring contract was awarded to the joint venture of Urban Engineers Inc./URS Corporation of Philadelphia. The redecking project includes the removal of the suspended span, installation of a new lightweight concrete filled jointless grid deck, structure improvements, new parapets and a new steel shell movable barrier. According to DRPA CEO, John J. Matheussen, “Redecking the Walt Whitman Bridge is one of the cornerstones of our five year one billion dollar capital budget. This project will result in an entirely new deck over the Delaware River using... Read more →

NEWARK, NJ—Leonard Kaiser, formerly mayor of North Arlington , executive director of the Bergen County Utilities Authority, and a commissioner of the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, was sentenced today along with his wife for attempted tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Leonard and Barbara Kaiser were each sentenced to a year of probation. Leonard Kaiser, 61, and Barbara Kaiser, 60, both of North Arlington, each pleaded guilty on January 21, 2010, to an Information charging them with attempting to evade income tax due on over $28,000 in unreported income that they took from the campaign account of Leonard Kaiser. The defendants entered their guilty pleas before United States District Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh, who also imposed today’s sentence in Newark federal court. According to the Information filed in this case and statements made in court: Leonard and Barbara Kaiser established the election fund in connection with Leonard Kaiser’s... Read more →

By Claudia Vargas Inquirer Staff Writer Posted on Thu, Apr. 15, 2010 http://www.philly.com/inquirer Douglas W. Howlett, 65, of Somerdale, a former superintendent of the Brooklawn School District who was involved with the National Ski Patrol locally and nationally, died of complications from prostate cancer Friday, April 9, at Virtua Marlton. His devotion to passing on knowledge to help others better themselves was evident in his everyday life, from his career as a superintendent to his seasonal hobbies, skiing and sailing. Mr. Howlett was "a teacher at heart," said his wife, Cheri. While completing his doctorate in education at Temple University, Mr. Howlett was hired in 1975 as principal and superintendent of Alice Costello Elementary School, the only school in the Brooklawn district. He quickly became known for smart leadership in managing the district's budget and for working hard on teachers' contracts, former School Board President Kathleen Maass said. Mr. Howlett's... Read more →

The 4th of July Celebrations will be held on Saturday, July 3rd. The annual parade will begin at 10:00am down Broadway, around the circles, up Hannevig Avenue to the Memorial Park. We would like to invite everyone from the Borough to come out and enjoy a day full of activities and FUN. 9:30 - 10:00am - Parade Registration at West Side Firehouse 10:00am - Parade begins 10:30am - Parade prizes will be awarded at Memorial Park Crowning of Little Mr. & Miss. Brooklawn at Memorial Park 11:30am - Relay games at Memorial Park (Prizes will be given) 11:00am - 12:30pm - Fire Engine rides at Memorial Park 10:00am - 1:00pm - Amusements 10:30am - 1:00pm - Plenty of Refreshments 12:00 noon - Balloon Splash PARADE CATEGORIES ARE: Best Walking Costume Best Clown Best Costume symbolizing 4th of July Best Wagon or Pulled Float Best Decorated Stroller Best Decorated Bike (Age... Read more →

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I received an email yesterday about a possible mutual aid slow down by surrounding fire departments in responding to calls in Gloucester City. ~Bill Cleary It reads in part, Bill, Just wanted to let you know about, a disturbing rumor I heard, and looked into . And it appears to be true. As I am sure you are aware that the paid fireman have many contacts in the fire service, and most of them volunteer in neighboring towns. Well if the lay offs happen all of our mutual aid departments have been asked to slow down their response to Gloucester City. Mt Ephraim is definitely planning on not responding in for a fire or a extremely slow response. I find it appalling that these so called professionals would risk the lives of the citizens, and possibly there own, to prove a point. I hope you can ask around, and if... Read more →

The Camden County Freeholders introduced a 2010 budget of $323 million today that increases employee contribution toward health benefit costs, freezes wages for all employees not covered by current union contracts, contains a wage cut for elected officials, and imposes four furlough days for all non-public safety employees and raises taxes a net 2.3 percent. “The Camden County Board of Freeholders understands that our number one job is to fight for the taxpayers. This means the lowest possible taxes, the best possible services and use of the most contemporary business strategies,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “To that end, we reduced the tax levy, the amount taxpayers pay to fund county government, for three consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009), reduced the workforce by 600 over the past five years, and fought for union contracts that require employees to pay a portion of health benefit costs. That fight continues with... Read more →

Top-Seed Johns Hopkins Cruises Past Moravian, 13-4 TRENTON, N.J. (5/19/10) – Top-seeded Johns Hopkins University scored runs in each of the first six innings to defeat eight-seeded Moravian College, 13-4, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional at Waterfront Park on Wednesday afternoon. Senior centerfielder Dave Kahn was 3-of-4 with four RBI for the Blue Jays (39-4). The Greyhounds (26-14) nearly matched Johns Hopkins in hits (14/13), however the four Moravian errors proved costly as seven of the 13 Blue Jay runs were unearned. Johns Hopkins advances to face #5 Keystone College on Friday afternoon at 4:45 p.m., while the Greyhounds battle #4 Alvernia University in an elimination game at 10:00 a.m. After Hopkins scored one run in the first inning, the Blue Jays plated five runs in the second inning, using RBI singles by senior third baseman Stephen Bejsiuk, senior right fielder Matt Bernardi and... Read more →

On May 19, 2010. Age 74. Of Deptford. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 52 years to Florence S. “Sue” (nee Hickson). Loving father of Robin “Viki” Alcott and Neall C. (Ginny) Alcott Jr. Predeceased by his daughter Susan Alcott. Loving grandfather of Amy Welch, Jason Miller, Lauren Alcott, Lindsey Alcott and Jake Alcott. Loving great grandfather of Mehkauley Klein. Loving brother Patricia (late James) Hagan, the late Stanley Alcott and the late Rosalie Tietjen. Neall was a resident of Gloucester City for 47 years. He was a volunteer Fireman for Gloucester City Fire Department Station # 4 in Gloucester Heights for 20 years. Neall was a former member of the Gloucester City Planning Board. He worked as a Plant Manager for the White Oak Ice Company in New Holland, PA before his retirement. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 313 MONMOUTH STREET GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 08030 PHONE: (856)456-0901 FAX: (856)456-3682 S.N.A.P. SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Gloucester City Police Department began this program in 2005 in an effort to assist senior citizens, dependant adults/children, their families and caregivers who reside in Gloucester City. We are expanding this program to help identify citizens of Gloucester City who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and any other special need that would prevent the person from providing the police with their name, address or a telephone number of a person responsible for their well being. In addition, we are attempting to identify citizens, both adults and children, with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Today, Autism is the fastest growing disability and police officers are seven times more likely to encounter a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder than a person from the general population. By registering with this program, all... Read more →

Surrounded by his loving family, on May 14, 2010. Age 57. Of Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 35 years to Phyliss A. (nee Kormann). Loving father of Joseph J. III (Mary) Hopkins and Jason E. Hopkins. Cherished son of Helen T. Hopkins (nee Smith) and the late Joseph J. Hopkins Sr. Loving brother of Jo Anne (David) Boyer and Michael T. (Victoria) Hopkins. Also survived by many nieces , nephews, aunts and uncles . At Joseph’s request, Catholic burial was private at New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association: 1 Union Street, #301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Please write in the memo: Joseph J. Hopkins, Jr. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Joseph J. Hopkins, Jr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

By Bill Cleary Signs reading We Support Our Gloucester City Firefighters & EMT’s have been popping up throughout the city ever since the announcement that the fulltime fire department was going to be cut because of a $1.3 million budget deficit. Pink slips were handed out to 15 employees on May 14, eight of which were firefighters. Besides the layoffs two fire department supervisors are retiring and wont be replaced according to City Administrator Jack Lipsett. The fire department is the largest in the City with 33 employees, 10 of which are supervisors. Councilman Nick Marchese, finance chairman said in recent interviews, “The total cost for running the department is an estimated $4 million, salaries are approximately $2,565,003. Health benefits for those employees and retirees along with other costs amounts to an estimated $1.5 million”. Mayor Bill James said the union representing the firefighters was asked three years ago when... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA-For the first time since 1986, the City of Philadelphia is offering individuals and businesses delinquent in paying city taxes an opportunity to settle up on what they owe. While not a “free pass,” those who participate in, and qualify for, the Philadelphia Tax Amnesty program will have all of their tax penalties waived, as well as pay only half the interest owed. However, time is of the essence, as the Philadelphia Tax Amnesty period is only available for fifty-four days, May 3, 2010 – June 25, 2010. According to Philadelphia Business Journal, The program, which is projected to bring in a net $25 million to $30 million, is so far meeting expectations, the city Department of Revenue said. Now two weeks in, Philadelphia’s tax amnesty program has taken in $2.3 million in gross collections. The City is implementing an aggressive strategy to embrace as many individuals and businesses... Read more →

Awards in Transportation, Environment, Economic Development, Land Use, and Leadership The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) will present awards to four local initiatives at its 9th Annual Celebration of Regional Excellence on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia. In addition, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will recognize Joseph M. Manko, Esq., one of the founding partners of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the region. Each year, DVRPC recognizes leaders and programs that have significantly contributed to the unique character of the Delaware Valley. Recipients of this year’s Regional Excellence Awards include: Regional Transportation Program of the Year: The Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) DRPA/PATCO, in cooperation with SEPTA, the City of Philadelphia, and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, will be honored for two prospective light rail projects. The agencies are evaluating transit improvements to better connect Center City... Read more →

Breaking News Alert The New York Times Tue, May 18, 2010 -- 10:26 PM ET ----- Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, who bolted the Republican Party 11 months ago in a bid to salvage his Senate career as a Democrat, was defeated in a primary for his new party's nomination on Tuesday, as Democratic primary voters turned against him and selected Representative Joe Sestak for the nomination. Mr. Specter, 80, lost his bid for a sixth term despite the backing of a wide swath of the Democratic political establishment -- starting with President Obama in the White House and continuing with Ed Rendell, the governor of Pennsylvania. Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/19/us/politics/19elect.html?emc=na Read more →

Image via Wikipedia Hi family and friends, Come and help our team the Cancer Sinkers in our efforts to sink cancer!!! This event is amazing and there is a survivor event with a luncheon that kicks off the relay. The Relay for Life is an amazing event that signifies that cancer never sleeps. I am the captain of the Team the Cancer Sinkers in the 2010 Relay for Life in Haddon Township on June 5, 2010. I would love for you all to join me in the fight against this deadly disease. It begins at 12 on Saturday June 5th and runs through the night til June 6th but you do not need to stay the whole time. There is a survivor lap for anyone who has cancer and won, theres a luminaria event where at night candles are lit for ones lost and there is a celebration of life!... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia On May 14, 2010. Age 57. Of Williamstown. Loving brother of Joseph (Lisa) Prota, Robert (Sandra) Prota and Christina (Paul) Cortopassi . Fred proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a machinist for Caddell Dry Dock in Staten Island, NY for many Years. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to his Catholic graveside service with Military Honors on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 1 PM at Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Monroe Township. Expressions of sympathy: www.mccannhealey.com under online obituaries of Ferdinand Prota. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142 Read more →

Soldiers coming home from the war surprise their family and friends. This one will get to you, keep the Kleenex handy. Link submitted by Jessica Read more →