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By Bill Cleary WATERFRONT RESTAURANT ON HOLD AGAIN-Come to find out that Pat O'Donnell has backed out of the deal to build a restaurant on the pier at the old Coast Guard Base, King Street and the Delaware River. The recession is part of the reason I was told, Pat like the rest of us has lost money because of the economy. As such the City is back to square one and is advertising for RFP's (Request For Proposal) to get the project back on track. Do you know anyone with a lot of cash in the restaurant business? Only... Read more →

George J. Pyffer Jr., formerly of Gloucester City, Vietnam Navy Veteran, Member of Pipefitter Local 322 George J. Pyffer, Jr., 64, of Estell Manor, passed away suddenly at his home on September 27, 2010. Raised in Gloucester City, George served in the U.S. Navy for four years during Vietnam. After the service he started out as a pipefitter at the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia, and was a 30 year member of Local 322. He was also the owner of Custom Seamless Gutters of Ocean City for several years. George was an avid rider and one of the founding members... Read more →

Alvin F. Wilke Jr., of Gloucester City, Knights of Columbus Council 674 Member Alvin F. Wilke Jr., of Gloucester City, wWent to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Hospital of Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loving family. Age 66. Of Gloucester City. Alvin was the son of Alvin F. and Mary (nee Kaufholz) Wilke, Sr. formerly of Audubon. He leaves his beloved wife of 42 years, Constance R. (nee Wojtkowiak), son Joseph A. Wilke of Maple Shade, daughter Suzanne R. McNally of Allentown, PA, grandchildren Alexander and Elysia McNally. He is also survived by a sister,... Read more →

On September 28, 2010. Of Gloucester City. Cherished Hubby of 51 years to Dorothy K. (nee Groff). Devoted father of Ralph Randolph, III, Cherylann Randolph and NancyLynne Baus (Kenneth Jr.). Beloved grandfather of Derick, Aaron (Theresa), Douglas and Matthew. Ralph was born in Camden and raised in Woodlynne. Ralph was known to many as “Bud.” He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He started as a Career Firefighter with the City of Gloucester City in 1954. Ralph became Chief of the Gloucester City Fire Department in 1977 and served until 1986. Ralph was an... Read more →

FALL BOW SEASON BEGINS OCT. 2 New Jersey's regular Fall Bow deer hunting season kicks off statewide on Saturday, October 2 and extends through October 29. This season, Garden State bow hunters will benefit from another important regulation change, which comes on the heels of two changes implemented last season that significantly expanded bow hunting opportunities in our state. The expansion of bow hunting opportunities in New Jersey is gaining wide recognition through Whitetail Journal magazine, which recently chose the Garden State as one of the top five crossbow deer hunting states in the nation. Last season, bow hunting regulations... Read more →

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS The Brooklawn EMS would like to apologize for the quality of the hoagies we provided on September 11. We were very unhappy with the quality of the hoagie and are going to make every attempt to make sure that quality is improved in the future hoagie sales. We value your continued support of Brooklawn EMS and look forward to seeing you at the next hoagie sale in October. Paul Mangine, Gloucester City Brooklawn EMS Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs NEWS Correspondent The Mt. Ephraim Board of Education voted 6-1 to stop charging for preschool during last week’s meeting. In the spring, members had voted to begin charging regular education preschool students $3,260 for the 2010-11 school year as a way to raise funds after state aid was reduced. Under state law, districts are required to provide free preschool for special education students. The main reason members suggested to discontinue charging tuition was because there were 42 students enrolled in 2009-10, and only 13 this year. Of those 13, only five are regular education students that... Read more →

Put on your thinking caps! We need your Cheers and Jeers for the month of September. Deadline September 30th. No matter where you live... New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Japan, anywhere in the world. Send to [email protected]. Related articles by Zemanta Cheers and Jeers for August 2010 (gloucestercitynews.net) Cheers and Jeers for June 2010 (gloucestercitynews.net) July 2010 Cheers and Jeers (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →

The Borough of Audubon tax bills are being mailed out this week. Tax payments are due on Monday, November 1st, 2010. There is a 10 day grace period after which interest will begin to accrue. The tax office accepts cash, checks as well as credit cards. ** The final budget was adopted which provides for a $40 DECREASE in the estimated amount originally sent out for the August payment. This lowers the amount from $180 to $140 per year (or $15 down to $11.67 per month) on a home valued at $200,000. Thank you, Bill Gannon video of September 21... Read more →

MICHAEL S. KRUEGER Funeral Services were held for Michael S. Krueger, 43, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Bellmawr, passed away on September 12, 2010. Son of the late Nancy and Kenneth Krueger. Brother of the late Cindy Davis. Survived by siblings, Michele Heimlich, Kathy Ertl, Scott Krueger, Chris Krueger, Kelli McQuaid, Shawn Krueger and fiancée Phyllis Milukas, twenty-six nieces and nephews and eight great nieces and nephews. GEORGEANN LOUISE DRAKE Services were held privately at the convenience of the family for Georgeann Louise Drake, 57, of Bellmawr, formerly of Mount Ephraim, who died September 10, 2010. Loving daughter of the... Read more →

By Chris Concannon NEWS Correspondent The morning silence along Bell Road in Mt. Ephraim September 13 was broken around 7 a.m. by the sound of a running backhoe, as demolition began on the Mt. Ephraim Fire Department’s (Station 45) Bell Road Station. Station 45 Chief Brian Gilmore said the $3 million project, which they hope to have completed by mid- 2011 (weather permitting), also included a vacant home adjacent to the rear of the firehouse property. Gilmore said they, along with the Borough of Mt. Ephraim, purchased the home in 2003. The original building was built around 1927. Sacred Heart... Read more →

On behalf of the Heroes to Hero 5k run I would like to thank you for your past support in helping our foundation to remember and honor our three fallen heroes. As you are well aware of, FF Tommy Stewart, Chief James Sylvester and Camden County’s own Deputy Fire Marshall John West all lost their lives while attempting to save three little girls July 4, 2002 in Gloucester City. Each and every year since this tragedy, the Heroes to Hero Foundation has honored and celebrated the lives of Tommy, Jimmy, and John. This year’s event, the 9th Annual Heroes to... Read more →

Bellmawr Park PTO Official Admits Stealing $5,000 From Organization Gloucester Day October 9 At Martin’s Lake Governor Christie Will Decide Fate Of New Gloucester City Middle School Gloucester City Council Okays Bond Ordinance To Buy Front End Loader For Snow Removal ClassLink Program Presented To Bellmawr School Board Brooklawn Council Will Install Lock Boxes On Certain Buildings Read more →

Michael P. Angelastro, 73, of Egg Harbor Twp, formerly of Woodbury, on September 26, 2010. Mike enthusiastically embraced everything life had to offer. Whether it was his love of the Philly sports teams, Phillies fantasy camp, travelling throughout America and Europe, skydiving or business, Mike reveled in these activities and many others. At the center of his life was his family. He met Madelyn Duff in Spanish class in 1955 at Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City. Three years later Mike and Madelyn married. Sunday dinners with his family – eating pasta, hanging out and watching a ball game are... Read more →

Warren "Frank" Houser, age 70 of Gloucester City, Member of International Union #5 of Bricklayers, Devoted Grandfather; Services Wednesday Evening On Sept. 22, 2010. Age 70. Of Gloucester City. Loving father of Frank (Lisa) Houser, Michael (Linda) Houser, Diane (Gary) Houser, Tina (John ) DeFrank and Janet (Doug) Olive. Beloved Brother of Walter (Sue) Houser John Houser. Devoted grandfather of 10. Warren was known to many as Frank and was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. He was a member of the International Union # 5 of Bricklayers in Bordentown. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing... Read more →

I was asked to provide a campaign slogan for my campaign for Gloucester City Council, First Ward. The above phrase came to mind because no matter how one feels about how the city is progressing, we must always strive to do better and thus become greater. A Greater Gloucester City is where people who want to move, live, raise a family and conduct business. It is a place where people want to invest their time, energy and money, and a place where people want to have grown up and yes, grow old. A Greater Gloucester City provides optimal services so... Read more →

Thank You for Your Service Sgt. Caitlin J. Swanson Friday, October 1, 2010 Time: 7:15 PM “ish 208 Virginia Ave. Audubon Please come out and celebrate the safe return and completion of service of Sgt. Caitlin Swanson. Cait has served in the US Army for 5 years and recently completed her obligation and received an honorable discharge. She graduated from Audubon High School in 2005. She is also an honor graduate (and received the Commandants Award), of the Defense Language Institute/Arabic program in Monterey, California, which was part of her pre-deployment training. In the Army she was working for Military... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA—Christopher Allen Lewis, a.k.a. “EBK,” 20, of Newark, Delaware, and Michael Paul Nebel, a.k.a. “Slacker,” 28, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, were sentenced today to 18 months in prison for conspiring to disrupt service at Comcast corporation’s www.comcast.net website, on May 28 and 29, 2008, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. Lewis pleaded guilty to the charge on February 24, 2010. Nebel pleaded guilty on June 21, 2010. Lewis, Nebel, and co-defendant James Robert Black, Jr., a.k.a. “Defiant,” were associated with the hacker group Kryogeniks. On May 28, 2008, they used their hacking skills to redirect all traffic destined for the... Read more →

WHEN EAST MEETS WEST Commentary by Hank F. Miller Jr. In Dutch, Huis Ten Bosch, means "house in the woods." In Japan, it is a theme park with canals running through a spacious landscape surrounded by water and forest, with amusements, museums, shops of all kinds, restaurants, hotels and much more. photo: Hank and his wife Keiko at Huis Ten Bosch It was born in 1992 as a reproduction of a Dutch city of the Middle Ages. But why Holland, many people wonder. Over four centries ago, Nagasaki enjoyed with Holland, where over a third of the national land area... Read more →

Caption by Bill Cleary (photos by Adrianne Parent) THE GRAND OPENING of the City of Gloucester City Water Works was held on September 21. Attending the ceremony were former council members who were instrumental in the planning of the project along with present council members who continued to work on the plans and passed legislation for the funding of the $9.6 million plant. Former council members included: Mayor Thomas Kilcourse, Councilmembers Ray Coxe, Jean Kaye, William Hagan Sr., Patrick Keating, Anthony Kormann, Elsie Loebell, administrator Paul Kain. Present council members: Mayor William James, Council members John Hutchinson, Dan Spencer Jr.,... Read more →

Great grandfathers watched as their friends died in the Civil War. My father watched as his friends died in WW II. And I watched as my friends died in Vietnam . None of them died for the Mexican Flag. Everyone died for the American flag. Texas high school students raised a Mexican flag on a school flag pole, other students took it down. Guess who was expelled...the students who took it down. California high school students were sent home on Cinco de Mayo, because they wore T-shirts with the American flag printed on them. Enough is enough. This message needs... Read more →

By Raymond J. Rolak Autumn in Poland is a great time for tourism. The weather is pleasant and there are many harvest festivals. In the cities, summer hotel pressure is finished and the crowds have diminished. In the resort areas from Sopot to Gdansk (Baltic sea-shore) traffic has diminished. In the interior and folk country (rural) there is a saying. It is now the “Golden Time”. In America or Poland a Dozynki Festival always has color, music and dance. Photo courtesy of www.polishnews.com There is a short period of time every autumn in Poland called ‘Golden Polish Autumn’. According to... Read more →

- pressofAtlanticCity.com Nearby, 35 firefighters were finishing work on a devastating fire that burned dozens of people out of an Atlantic City rooming house. It was about 1:30 a.m. Aug. 29. That left only four firefighters to protect the rest of the city, he said, all of them on the west side of town in Chelsea Heights. Driving time to the far end of the city is more than 10 minutes without Saturday night traffic. The National Fire Protection Association standard calls for a response time of four minutes for the first arrival and eight minutes for a full crew.... Read more →

Agnes E. Galiano Switchboard Operator, Loved Casinos and Collecting Coins Agnes E. Galiano, age 71 of Brooklawn, passed away on Friday, Sept. 24th, 2010. Born and raised in South Philadelphia she moved to NJ in 1972. Agnes worked as a switchboard operator for Live Message America in Audubon. She enjoyed collecting coins and going to the casinos in Atlantic City. She is survived by her two daughters, Terry Welsh (Gary), Joyce Marshall (Frank), five sons, Frank Fulmer (Maryann), Peter Fulmer (Kathy), George Fulmer, Alvin Fulmer & Chucky Fulmer, 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, two sisters, Anna & Marie and one... Read more →

Salvatore J. Marchese of Blackwood, formerly of Audubon (April 11, 1984 - September 23, 2010) Salvatore J. Marchese, suddenly, on September 23, 2010, of Blackwood, formerly of Audubon. Age 26. Devoted father of Salvatore W., II. Beloved son of Patricia DiRenzo and Salvatore W. Marchese and Monica. Loving brother of Nichole Campbell (Thomas), Blake Marchese and Vincent Marchese. Dear grandson of Vincent and Rosemarie Marchese and Joseph DiRenzo and the late Eileen. Also survived by his longtime girlfriend Rianna DeLuca and many aunts, uncles, cousins and his niece Victoria. Salvatore graduated from Sterling High School in 2002 and Pennco Tech... Read more →

Image via Wikipedia By Spencer Fordin / MLB.com Forget about who's playing spoiler, about hoping the opposition does well against its natural rivals. The Phillies have leaped over that segment of the schedule and now find themselves in position to aid their own cause. Philadelphia, winners of 11 straight games, are close to clinching a playoff spot and can start pondering the best way to set up their rotation. That point became clear earlier in the week, when the Phillies began mapping out their rotation for their final series against the Mets. Philadelphia reinserted Saturday starter Kyle Kendrick into the... Read more →

Firehouse.com News Posted: Sat, 09/25/2010 - 09:06am Updated: Sat, 09/25/2010 - 09:06am A volunteer with the McArthur Fire Department was killed after being hit by a water tank cap last night while battling a brush fire, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Firefighter Ryan Seitz, 26, died when a cap on a pressurized water tank flew off and struck him at approximately 6 p.m., the report said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. McArthur responded with a dozen other agencies to extinguish a brush fire in Liberty Township. Firefighter Aaron Chesser -- also from McArthur -- was transported to hospital.... Read more →

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Friday, September 24, 2010 - Last evening at the Borough Council meeting, Mayor and Council along with Local Fire Officials kicked off this years Fire Prevention efforts by recognizing the last years Fire Prevention poster contest winners. Each student was awarded a savings bond for their efforts. This year's fire prevention open house is being held on Sunday October 10th at the Fire Station on Essex Avenue from 1-4. Remember to check your smoke detectors. If you need assistance with your detectors please contact the Borough Hall at 856-933-1313, leave your information and someone from the Department will gladly come... Read more →

NJ Dog Training Areas The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be stocking quail on eleven (11) Dog Training Areas prior to the November 6 opening of the small game season. The quail are stocked for dog training purposes only. The dog training areas are located within the following WMAs (listed north to south) and will be stocked the afternoons of October 1, 8, 15 and 22: Whittingham, Pequest, Black River, Clinton, Assunpink, Manasquan, Colliers Mills, Stafford Forge, Glassboro, Millville and Tuckahoe. All dogs must be properly licensed. Hunters should note that they may exercise or train dogs... Read more →

MT. LAUREL, N.J., Sept. 22 — /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Real Estate & Auction Company [www.warnerrealtors.com] announces the auction of residential and commercial properties in Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia on Friday, October 1, according to Rich Warner, President and Broker. Located at 3303 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, the first property is a former social club consisting of a two and half story masonry building containing a total of 4,536 square feet with C-2 zoning. "Located in the Port Richmond section of Northeast Philadelphia, this is a great business or investment opportunity," said Warner. "This property has many possibilities allowed by... Read more →

Here are two photos of the Monmouth Street Business District taken in the 1940‘s. The young lady is Alice Pelligrino, the mother of the person who submitted the pictures, Pamela Fleig. How many of you can recall the names of the stores that were located on Monmouth Street in that decade? Here are two to get you started...Pelligrino's Barber Shop, and Marshalls Deli... I know you are saying I cheated, you can't blame a guy for trying. I came along in 1944 and Pete Pelligrino gave me my first haircut. I bet Joe Farrell could name some of the businesses... Read more →

Your both going the same direction so why fight them on a leash- direct their energy where YOU want to go. Your dog is perfectly happy following his pack leader. With these new dog/human exercise rigs you can do that and more. Using any wheeled vehicle to road work your dog is a dicy matter since the dog is usually OUT FRONT or ALONG SIDE on a FLEXIBLE line connected to them at one point- thus allowing the dog to go where he wants within the length of that line- at angles away from your direction of travel- and when... Read more →

Philomena (Phyllis) Thomas of Gloucester City, Loved the Phillies and Camping On September 21, 2010 (nee Conlon) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 83. She was the beloved wife of the late John Thomas and loving mother of John of Gloucester City, Edward (Stella) of Bellmawr, Robert (Brenda) and Glenn (Diane) both of Gloucester City. She is also survived by her dear brother Robert Conlon of Bellmawr, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Phyllis was an avid Phillies Fan and loved going to the Four Seasons Campground where she spent most of her summers for the past 25 yrs. Her funeral... Read more →

CARY, N.C. - The Kay Yow Cancer Fund™, in partnership with The V Foundation and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, held its third annual 4Kay® Golf Classic presented by Nike on September 12-13, 2010, at Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. Over 150 women’s basketball coaches, administrators and supporters of the Fund participated in the Pairings Party and the golf outing, which raised over $171,000 for women’s cancer research. “What an exciting time we had in Austin for the 4Kay Golf Classic presented by Nike,” said Marsha Sharp, Executive Director of the Fund. “One of Coach Yow’s reasons... Read more →

Dear Families It is getting to be that time of year again to plan for the memorial for our children that have been taken from us way to early. I am starting on the list of names so if you did not get the chance to sign the form at last years service to have your child's name added every year or know of a child that you would like to add to the list please contact me with all the information .I hope we get to have it outside again this year.If you have something you would like to... Read more →

Many heartfelt thanks to the MacAdams and Darrow families and their friends for their dedication and hard work in making the 21st Annual Wiffleball Reunion another great success. It was an honor to be part of the wonderful tribute to the two men who loved the tournament as much as we loved them. Also, a special thank you to Tom Iacovone for donating the banner honoring Danny and Bobby. To all who participated in the games and their sponsors, thank you for your support. Hopefull, wiffleball will live on for many years to come on God’s Little Acre. Sincerely, The... Read more →

RAYMOND E. LANEADER, SR. Memorial Services were held for Raymond E. Laneader, Sr., 83, of Audubon Park, who passed away September 5, 2010. Raymond was a member of the Masons. He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. Beloved husband of Catherine E. of 58 years. Devoted father of Rose Ann Laneader, Raymond E. Laneader, Jr. (Cheryl), Alice Marie Laneader. Loving pop-pop of Jessica, Alex, and Evan Laneader, and Erin Thomas. Dear brother of Rose Shinn, Margaret Krause, John Laneader (Agnes), and the late Rita, Mabel, and Marie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Interment was held privately.... Read more →

A Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Holy Maternity Church of the Emmaus Catholic Community, Audubon, for Matthew C. Hus, 21, a lifelong resident of Audubon, who passed away suddenly on September 4, 2010. Matthew was a 2008 graduate of Audubon High School where he played on the football team. He worked for Carpenter’s Union Local 393 in Gloucester City where he has been involved for over a year with the construction of the new Virtua Hospital in Voorhees. Matthew enjoyed hunting, skiing and fishing as well as following football and participating in fantasy football leagues. In addition, he was... Read more →

President "Has a Lot of Nerve," Says Project 21's Kevin Martin Washington, D.C. - A member of the Project 21 black leadership network says President Obama "has a lot of nerve" soliciting aid from black Americans only after his reputation with the rest of America has soured. The charge, from Project 21's Kevin Martin, comes following Barack Obama's partisan appeal this weekend to the Congressional Black Caucus, asking CBC members to "guard the change." "President Obama has a lot of nerve coming back to black America for support now," says Martin. "I have no doubt his policies are what is... Read more →

Regarding the train accident at George Street and the railroad today. The Gloucester City Police Department is not releasing a name at this time. According to Police Sgt. Brian Morrell, "The incident involved a 16 -year- old male, a Gloucester City resident. The accident happened at 3:40 pm at George Street and the Railroad. The victim is in critical condition and being treated at Cooper Hospital. The circumstances surrounding the accident are still under investigation." Neighbors in the area, who didn't want their names used, said the teenager was wearing headphones and he didn't see or hear the train coming.... Read more →

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Federal Agents Raid Home In Gloucester City Fire Station 45 Building In Mount Ephraim Demolished Mount Ephraim School Board Will Not Charge For Preschool A Greener Environment – Westville Butterfly Garden Dedication Saturday Also, Brooklawn Shade Tree Commission Will Plant Tree Saturday For Arbor Day See the special Urban Enterprise Zone Advertising Page Read more →

851 MONMOUTH STREET (at Brown Street) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 08030 856-456-1142 Fax: 856-456-5561 “The Healey Family is in our fourth generation of compassionate, dignified and caring service to Gloucester City and the surrounding communities,” said John A. Healey, IV, manager and director of the funeral home that was established in 1937. PHOTO: John, left and his brother Patrick, who work with their mother, Rosemary Healey, are proud to live in Gloucester City and to call it their home. The family not only provides personalized service to loved ones but is very active in supporting the community. Rosemary was the Rotarian... Read more →

By Bill Cleary GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-A young man crossing the railroad tracks in the vicinity of George Street and the railroad was hit by a freight train around 3 PM today. According to neighbors in the area, who didn't want their names used, the teenager was wearing headphones and he didn't see or hear the train coming. He was dragged several feet and laid under the train motionless said one man. Pedestrians use this area as a shortcut to get to nearby Broadway. "We knew someday there would be an accident at this location said the neighbors. CONRAIL should be... Read more →

Dear Neighbors, As school begins, whether you have a child just entering kindergarten, returning to elementary school or transitioning to middle school or high school, the back-to-school “jitters” are known to affect kids and parents alike. Along with being a Freeholder, I am an educator and a mom. I know firsthand the excitement and the anxiety that goes along with the transition back to school. Attending new schools and meeting new teachers and new classmates can often be overwhelming and unnerving for even the most seasoned parents and kids. As a parent, there are some proactive steps you can take... Read more →

401 N. BROADWAY GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ 08030 856-456-3838 After purchasing one of the favorite dining spots in the city, new owners Tom and Louie renovated the restaurant with new flooring, new kitchen ovens and sinks and still preserved the clean, inviting and wholesome friendly atmosphere of the original pub that has served its customers since 1923. The two partners combined their skills and since buying the property in June, 2009 have kept the tradition that many long time customers have been enjoying over the years. “We are here to stay,” said Tom who purchased one of his first restaurants in... Read more →

56 A Crescent Blvd. (Hwy. #130) Gloucester city, NJ 08030 856-456-3133 [email protected] www.airportcircle.com “If you bought it, we can install it.” Professional help for home theatre set-up and installation is just one of the many services available from owner Nik Salvo and sales executive, Steve Piemonte of the Airport Circle Professional A/V Service. Photo: Steve Piemonte and John Bigwood John Bigwood, a Gloucester City resident, is the general manager for the company. John is also the secretary for the Gloucester City Little League Airport Circle is not located on the Pennsauken Circle but can easily be found on Highway #130... Read more →

LINK SUBMITTED BY JOHN N. BRANIN http://www.mcnaughtonart.com/ Utah Artist's Painting Draws Controversy I'm one American speaking to another American," McNaughton explained. The piece is titled 'The Forgotten Man,' "I feel like our Presidents have really forgotten who put them there," he said. It's symbolic of our countries condition in the eyes of artist Jon McNaughton. "The flag being at half mast usually happens when there is a tragedy in the country. I have painted the flag at half mast because I feel that right now our country is experiencing a tragedy at monumental proportions," McNaughton said. The painting includes every... Read more →

Hey Bill saw this on Fox News thought it was interesting figured id pass it on. JS Have a tip send it to [email protected] Some employees of the South Jersey Transportation Authority are given vehicles to drive back and forth to work. A spokesperson for the authority says the employees need the vehicles in case there is an emergency. The vehicles are paid for with taxpayer money. Fox 29’s Investigative Reporter Jeff Cole wanted to know, among other things, why the Director of Tourist Services needs a take-home car. The SJTA oversees the Atlantic City Expressway. Fox29 Philadelphia RELATED ARTICLES... Read more →