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Highland Park, NJ – As news was released that New Jersey lost 12,000 jobs in July -- 4,900 in the public sector and 7,100 in the private sector, bringing New Jersey’s unemployment rate to 9.8% -- New Jersey Citizen Action released the following statement: “The July jobs numbers are a clear indictment of Gov. Christie’s agenda,” said Jeff Brown, Policy and Communications Coordinator. “Gov. Christie has routinely stood in the way of fair policies that would invest in the middle class and NJ just keeps shedding jobs as a result.” “Gov. Christie has given out billions in corporate subsidies, vetoed... Read more →

http://weaselzippers.us Kill Them All Without Leaving A Single One”… It’s almost like he’s saying Islam is used to justify murder. (MEMRI) — Following are excerpts from a sermon delivered by Deputy Speaker of the Hamas Parliament Ahmad Bahr, which aired on Al-Aqsa TV on Aug 10, 2012. If the enemy sets foot on a single square inch of Islamic land, Jihad becomes an individual duty, incumbent on every Muslim, male or female. A woman may set out [on Jihad] without her husband’s permission, and a servant without his master’s permission. Why? In order to annihilate those Jews. Oh Allah, destroy... Read more →

by Ted Nichols, Principal Biologist Waterfowl Ecology and Management Program August 14, 2012 The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife recently finalized the selection of the state's 2012-13 migratory bird hunting season regulations. There will be relatively few changes from last year other than calendar date adjustments. Major changes for the upcoming season include the following: The scaup bag limit was increased to 4 birds. The brant season will be closed during part of the duck season in all zones. The "regular" Canada goose season was increased in from 45 to 50 days. In 2012,... Read more →

Obamacare has already begun gutting the system and threatening the future of Medicare - By David Weber BOHEMIA, NY, Aug 17 – “An unprecedented amount of distraction and distortion in this year’s mean-spirited presidential campaign is bound to have left seniors shaking their heads, wondering who’s telling the truth about the future of Medicare,” said Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. He told reporters in a statement issued today that it comes down to a simple choice: “Obamacare, which has already begun gutting the system and threatening its sustainability or the preservation of Medicare for older... Read more →

By Navy Lt. Theresa Donnelly American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2012 - Guest blogger Navy Lt. Theresa Donnelly is the owner of Hawaii Military Pets, a volunteer online resource for military families in Hawaii. The blog and Facebook page provide information on moving with pets in the military, boarding information and pet policies in state and federal governments. She partners with nonprofits that specialize in service members and their companion animals, such as Dogs on Deployment and Pets for Patriots. Navy Lt. Theresa Donnelly spends time with her 12-year-old boxer, Fiona. Donnelly helps other military families find pet-friendly... Read more →

A recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s national survey reveals that participation on hunting Gary Devine Trail Camera Photo and angling in the Unitted States has increased. Hunting participation was up 9 percent from the last survey in 2006, according to the data, while hunting expenditures were up by 30 percent over five years. In comparison, angling participation was up 11 percent but expenditures were down from 2006 by 11 percent. Nonetheless, the outdoor recreational activities, along with wildlife watching, engage about 90 million people, 38 percent of all Americans 16 years and older, the survey found. The activities generated... Read more →

Car Renovations In-Progress Will Make Delays Less Likely LINDENWOLD, N.J. – PATCO officials today apologized to customers for service delays caused last week by equipment failures. On Wednesday afternoon, an electrical motor failed on a train and created delays during the evening rush hour. On Thursday morning, an equipment failure in another train caused rush-hour delays. “We want to apologize to our customers for the inconvenience caused by unexpected rail delays,” said PATCO General Manager John Rink. “We appreciate your patience and value your business. We are working hard to renovate our track and rolling infrastructure, and we expect to... Read more →

microscopy of liver,H&E stain, showing evidence of Alcoholic Hepatitis: fatty change, cell necrosis, Mallory bodies:image from PEIR - University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pathology http://peir2.path.uab.edu/scripts/acdis.dll?cmd=see&fp=/dbif/PEIR/00009688.tif&fmt=jpg&q=100&h=512 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) New approach will help avert major increases in liver disease and deaths in the U.S. All U.S. baby boomers should get a one-time test for the hepatitis C virus, according to final recommendations published today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One in 30 baby boomers – the generation born from 1945 through 1965 – has been infected with hepatitis C, and most don’t know it. Hepatitis C... Read more →

source American Legion Before Game 13, Shelby broke last year’s World Series paid attendance record by nearly 5,000, selling close to 91,000 tickets to eclipse last year’s all-time mark of 86,000. Catch all the action for Tuesday’s game schedule here: Game 14: Bellevue, Wash. vs. Brooklawn, N.J. at 5PM Game 15: New Orleans vs. Winner Game 15 at 8:30PM Game 12: Brooklawn, N.J., 4; Omaha, Neb., 3 Brooklawn came back from a one-run loss to New Orleans in the opening game and put itself in the final day of play with a one-run victory over Omaha. The returning 2011 ALWS... Read more →

Volume XVI No.31: August 17, 2012 Telling residents of military towns that the U.S. needs to close more bases is probably not a fun job. Yet that’s what Defense Secretary Leon Panetta did last week when he spoke at the annual meeting of the Association of Defense Communities about the inevitability of another round of closures by the Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC). “There is a strategic and fiscal imperative that is driving the Department…towards a smaller, and leaner, and more agile force. That’s a reality,” said Panetta. “It is an important debate that we have to have, and... Read more →

Game will be first women’s game at new arena; First three rounds will remain at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Atlantic 10 Conference will play its 2013 Women’s Basketball Championship game at the new state-of-the-art Barclays Center in Brooklyn, the league office announced on Thursday. The women’s championship finale will be conducted in conjunction with the men’s semifinal contests on Saturday, March 16 and will be televised on the ESPN Networks, while the first three rounds will once again be held at Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena on the campus of Saint Joseph’s University in... Read more →

Dorothy Eleanor Higginbotham AGE: 82 • Gloucester City On August 17, 2012, (nee Brandt) a lifelong resident of Gloucester City, NJ, age 82 years. She is the beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Higginbotham, Sr., loving mother of Alfred J. Higginbotham, Jr. (Helene) and Dorothy Breslin (Robert), cherished grandmother of Alfred J. III and James (Nicole) and also Nana to James Kelly's children of Stratford Meghan, Nicole and Jimmy. She was the dear sister of Marian Hagan (Robert), Earlene Hillman (late William), Jack Brandt (late Bette) and was predeceased by sister Betty Dobleman and Earl Brandt Jr. Eleanor is... Read more →

Landmark effort protects farmland and wildlife habitat in heart of Central New Jersey TRENTON - The Christie Administration has finalized the preservation of a nearly 1,900-acre nursery property in the heart of central New Jersey as wildlife habitat, preserved farmland, and additions to county parks and greenways along historic Crosswicks Creek, DEP Commissioner Bob Martin and Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher announced today. The DEP's Green Acres Program, the State Agriculture Development Committee and local funding partners closed the preservation deal with the Flemer family, which until a few years ago operated the property as Princeton Nurseries, one of the... Read more →

BY BILL CLEARY Have you ever had kidney stones? If you haven't thank your lucky stars. For those who have will tell you it is one of the worst pains you can expereince. Last Friday after trying to treat that dreaded pain at home I decided to go to the hospital. I reached out to the Lady of Lourdes Ambulance service of Gloucester City to transport me to Lourdes Hospital in Camden. Thank God for Chris and Mike, the Lourdes paramedics. They handled me with kid gloves. Within minutes of my call they arrived at my house, and before I... Read more →

Pledge so Shop Local over the next 14 weeks leading up to the ‘Big One’ (Woodbury, NJ) – Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert Damminger and Freeholder Heather Simmons today announced a new initiative to promote local businesses over the next fourteen weeks leading up to the busiest shopping weekend of the year – Thanksgiving weekend. Freeholder Director Damminger said, “We have all heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but we all have the chance to lift up our local economy by shopping, dining and going local for services. We are taking a pledge today that we will shop local,... Read more →

On Tuesday, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced the launch of seven Regional Achievement Centers (RACs) that will work with schools that have been identified as Priority and Focus schools. The designations of Priority and Focus schools are part of the state's new accountability system developed after the federal government granted New Jersey a waiver from certain provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. Priority schools are the lowest-performing schools in the state based on proficiency, growth and graduation rates. Focus schools include schools with high-school graduation rates lower than 75 percent; schools with the largest achievement... Read more →

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is looking for experienced hunters and trappers who are interested in becoming volunteer instructors for the agency’s basic Hunter-Trapper Education (HTE), Successful Bowhunting, Successful Furtaking and Successful Turkey Hunting courses, as well as future courses under consideration. “Becoming a volunteer instructor for the Game Commission is one way experienced hunters and trappers can help pass along our outdoors heritage to a new generation,” said Keith Snyder, Game Commission Hunter-Trapper Education Division chief. “Becoming an instructor also is a fine way to help make a differenc Pennsylvania Game Commission logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) e in your community... Read more →

Grants available to help offset start-up costs HARRISBURG – With schools set to reopen later this month, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials are encouraging schools to consider adding the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to the physical education curriculum. “In addition to meeting physical education curriculum requirements set by the state Department of Education, NASP fosters an interest in archery for these students,” said Samantha Pedder, Game Commission outreach coordinator, who oversees Pennsylvania Game Commission patch (Photo credit: Wikipedia) NASP in Pennsylvania. “Through competition, we hope that the excitement will cause students to want to continue to shoot and... Read more →

Cherry Hill Municipal Bldg, Room 208, Mercer St, Cherry Hill, NJ Please join us in honoring Montford Point Marine, Arthur Carmichael, when he receives the Congressional Gold Medal for his historic role as one of the original Montford Point Marines. This is the highest civilian honor for one of the trailblazing African American recruits that trained in a segregated facility at Camp Lejuene, NC between 1942-1949. Powering through prejudice and with courage and determination, Arthur Carmichael and the other Montford Point Marines served our country with pride and unbridled patriotism. On June 27, 2012, the Montford Point Marines were guests... Read more →

$4.6 MILLION DEAL SHOWS CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION'S CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING THE HIGHLANDS (12/P92) TRENTON - A pristine 835-acre tract located in the heart of the North Jersey Highlands in Jefferson Township, and once slated for residential development, will be permanently preserved through a $4.6 million agreement announced today by project partners, the Department of Environmental Protection, the federal government, the Trust for Public Land, Morris County, and Jefferson Township. The newly preserved land, long known as the Baker Firestone or Baker Residential property, will greatly expand the DEP's Rockaway River Wildlife Management Area and provide land for local parks, said... Read more →

source American Legion For the second round of The American Legion World Series (ALWS), the teams endured eliminations, shutouts and comebacks. And the fans enjoyed the exciting game action, as well as the roaring entrance of the American Legion Riders who took to the field before Game 7 to present colors and ride around the warning track. Attendees also heard from heard from American Legion National Commander Fang A. Wong before Game 8 was postponed. Wong discussed the Legion’s Operation Comfort Warriors program in front of a crowd of thousands, as amputee Army Sgt. Thomas William Costello of Patterson Springs,... Read more →

by Christopher G. Adamo - Predictably, oh so predictably, the entire liberal/Democrat cabal is responding with phony hysterics to Mitt Romney’s selection of Representative Paul Ryan (R.-WI) as his choice for vice-president. Of course the reaction would have been the same no matter who Romney had picked. Certainly nobody on the right can match the stature, intellect, and statesmanship of the current Democrat VP, Joe Biden. But now that the Republican ticket has been solidified, the left will need to be more specific in its attacks in order to maximize their effectiveness. In the case of Paul Ryan, the most... Read more →

Cherry Hill Fire DEPARTMENT NEWS & INFORMATION Foam line from Squad 13 extinguishes fuel fire On the afternoon of August 9th A-group was dispatched for a tractor trailer vs. a car on Rt. 295 northbound between Warwick Rd. and Copley Ave. This sent Squad 13, Rescue 13, Battalion 13 along with Lawnside Squad 27-2, BLS 9 and BLS 1396. Squad 27-2 arrived to a tractor trailer on fire facing south in the northbound lanes into a SUV in the center lane. Foam line advancement with Squad 272 on other handline Once they confirmed all occupants were out of the vehicles... Read more →

(Aug. 18) The Music that Made Tony Mart's Famous from the 50's to the 80's performed by local professional musicians, 8 p.m. at the Music Pier, tickets $20 call (609) 653-6069. (Aug. 19) The Guts and Glory 5K Run/Walk benefits the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Early registration is $20 and includes a T Shirt. Day of registration is $25 7-8 a.m. at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, 1735 Simpson Ave. Register /donate on line http://online.ccfa.org/gutsandglory. (Aug. 17-18) Ocean City Library hold will hold its second summer book sale in the Atrium of the Library from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.... Read more →

This year, World Breast Feeding Week celebrates its twentieth anniversary of facilitating actions to protect, promote and support breastfeeding. To honor this week, Underwood- Memorial Hospital acknowledges its Maternity Department and Lactation Specialists. Michelle Pancoast, 26, had all three of her children, Nicholas, Lillyanna and Lucas, at Underwood. She explained, “The entire staff was so supportive and informative, and the nurses were awesome. My husband, Matt, and I wanted to keep coming back.” Whether it was her first or third child, Underwood provided exceptional care to her and her precious babies. Debbie Frye and Anne Capone, Underwood’s lactation specialists, introduced... Read more →

press release (Trenton) – New Jersey organizations today joined more than 300 others in calling on Governor Christie and other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic governors to build on progress reducing pollution and promoting clean energy by improving the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The coalition – which includes environmental and public health organizations, consumer advocates, and clean energy and mainstream businesses – highlighted RGGI’s success to date. In addition, they called on governors to strengthen the program’s pollution reduction targets and increase local investments in clean energy and energy efficiency measures that benefit the climate, the economy, public health, and energy... Read more →

Dear Neighbors, During these tough economic times businesses, individuals and governments are looking to save money by applying innovative practices in the work place. This year, Camden County took a regional approach to trash disposal that will result in a savings of $1,311,900 for taxpayers over the next three years. Yesterday, I was joined by Mayor Chuck Cahn of Cherry Hill, Mayor David Mayer of Gloucester Township, Mayor John Ward of Audubon, Mayor Tish Colombi of Haddonfield and Mayor Gary Passanante of Somerdale to announce the savings to taxpayers. The Camden County Division of Shared Services organized a cooperative bid... Read more →

Hello. We have a neighbor who has 5 cats. She lets 4 of them run during the day, which gets into everybodys flower garden and use's them like litter box's. They catch and kill baby bunnys and birds. She takes them in at night, then lets out another one durning the night because one of the 4 fights with it. None were register. with the city. I went to the clerks office and complained, all they did was send her a letter and in return, she got 2 register, She still lets them run. We are only aloud 3 pets... Read more →

By Kevin Jents The Newland family members who own and run Hercules Industries. Courtesy of ADF. Denver, Colo., Aug 15, 2012 / 05:18 am (CNA).- A spokesman for a Catholic family-owned business in Colorado is asking President Obama to respect his family’s faith after the president reaffirmed his support for the controversial contraception mandate during a recent campaign swing through the state. “Instead of rewarding political special interests and punishing family businesses, the president should instead be true to the oath he swore to uphold and defend the Constitution and religious freedom,” Andy Newland, Vice President of Hercules Industries, told... Read more →

Delaware Bay (Photo credit: ewan traveler) Port Norris, N.J. — Several organizations launched an experimental restoration project on Tuesday. Together they are moving “seed oysters,” or shells with baby oysters attached, from the Cape May County area of Delaware Bay to storm-damaged oyster beds off Salem County. Floods resulting from several consecutive storms, including Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, devastated oysters on the northernmost beds of Delaware Bay last year. These beds comprised about 35 percent of the oysters supporting the fishery. The impacts were worse than any other storm in almost 60 years, killing about half of the... Read more →

HIDDEN GEMS OF NEW JERSEY'S PARK SYSTEM: (12/P91) OLD BRIDGE -- A light breeze rustles tall saltmarsh grasses on Cheesequake Creek as kayakers peer at marsh wrens through binoculars. Diamondback terrapins sun themselves on logs and rocks, while tiny fiddler crabs peek out from the muddy banks. This bucolic scene may seem like a distant destination from the beaten path. But in reality, the subtle and natural wonders of Cheesequake State Park are just a stone's throw from the Garden State Parkway. And while the serenity of Cheesequake Creek kayak ecotours are certainly a highlight of this 1,274-acre park in... Read more →

August 15, 2012 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the debate over this year’s Al Smith Dinner: It is customary, though not compulsory, for the New York Archbishop to invite the presidential candidates from the two major political parties to the annual Al Smith Dinner in New York City. This year both candidates will be there. Some are not happy with these choices, especially the decision to invite President Obama. Cardinal Timothy Dolan has not been shy about his criticisms of the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate, yet he decided to rise above the politics of the moment... Read more →

SPEND A DAY ON THE RANCOCAS CANOE TRAIL Spend “A Day on the Water” paddling along the scenic Rancocas Creek on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 9 am to 3 pm. Sponsored by the Burlington County Freeholders and the Division of Parks, the festivities will feature $15 per hour canoe rentals and activities at Historic Smithville Park in Eastampton that the whole family will enjoy. Paddlers who have their own canoes and kayaks are also welcome to join in the fun by canoeing a portion of the Rancocas Trail and taking advantage of a free shuttle service that will be available... Read more →

for immediate release August 15 Unless the House of Representatives takes action before January 1, 2013, taxes will go up on 114 million middle-class families. Nearly everyone in Washington agrees that’s a bad idea. That’s why President Obama is calling for -- and the Senate has already passed-- legislation that will keep the middle class from paying thousands of extra dollars next year. Here are 11 facts about the two plans and what's at stake for middle-class families. Read more →

Middle Tennessee State Athletics Last Updated - August 10, 2012 3:25 GMT Contact | Archive | RSS McGuire MTSU MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee associate head coach Jim McGuire has been promoted to the head coaching position, as announced on Thursday by Director of Athletics Chris Massaro and President Sidney A. McPhee. McGuire has spent the last 20 years serving alongside former head coach Steve Peterson, who retired on July 5 after 25 seasons at the helm. “I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to serve as Middle Tennessee’s head coach,” McGuire said. “I would like to thank Chris... Read more →

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2012 - Defense Department employees are doing their best to feed those in the National Capital Region who go hungry, and a federal program that collects food donations was recognized at the Pentagon today. Through August, the government-wide "Feds Feed Families" campaign, now in its fourth year, is helping to feed families in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. It is part of a nationwide program that provides food to 3.9 million people. At today's event, Capital Area Food Bank operations chief Mark McCaffrey thanked Pentagon employees for their... Read more →

Ewing, NJ…It was no surprise that The College of New Jersey women’s tennis team was the unanimous choice as the preseason favorite to win the New Jersey Athletic Conference as the Lions have dominated conference play since it began in 1982. The Lions have won every NJAC crown since the conference began sponsoring the sport and have won each of their 142 matches against league foes. TCNJ garnered all seven-place votes in the annual preseason poll, which is voted on by the coaches. The Lions went 6-0 in league competition a year ago and captured the conference’s automatic bid to... Read more →

In addition to the upcoming junior pheasant season, which will be held Oct. 6-13, the Pennsylvania Game Commission has established other special seasons for those 12 to 16 years of age, who can hunt either with or without a hunting license. Carl G. Roe, Game Commission executive director, noted that the junior rabbit season will run concurrently with the junior pheasant season, from Oct. 6-13. “As pheasants and rabbits inhabit similar habitat and can both be pursued using bird or rabbit hunting dogs, running these two seasons together broadens the opportunity and excitement for younger hunters,” Roe said. “Experienced hunters... Read more →

in the Face of Flawed Attacks by the American Civil Liberties Union Legal Experts Praise Decision as a Victory for Voter Integrity, Pennsylvania Citizens Washington, DC - Legal experts with the National Center for Public Policy Research, home of the Voter Identification Task Force, are lauding Commonwealth Court Judge Robert Simpson's decision to uphold Pennsylvania's voter ID law that will protect all Pennsylvanians from voter fraud and will result in just and free future elections. "Today is a victory for free elections and voter integrity," said National Center General Counsel Justin Danhof. "Voting is a privilege that many Americans hold... Read more →

Kyrillos Campaign Press Release Especially when he’s doing the bidding for his big bank pals. According to the Wall Street Journal, Senator Menendez wrote a letter to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. The letter from Menendez, called “grotesquely inappropriate” by a nonpartisan bank regulator, urged the Fed to approve the sale of the failing First Bank Americano in 2009. Despite the bank being ordered by the FDIC in 2007 to cease and desist from operating with inadequate loan policies, violating the Bank Secrecy Act, operating with insufficient asset coverage and operating without an adequate anti-money laundering compliance program, Senator Menendez... Read more →

By Air Force Airman 1st Class Tom Brading Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 15, 2012 - Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Proffitt reacted quickly at the beach to save the life of a drowning little girl. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Proffitt recently pulled a young girl from the ocean after a riptide pulled her out too far at Sullivan's Island, S.C. Proffitt faced another life-saving moment when he saved a co-worker who was choking on a turkey sandwich. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tom Brading (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution... Read more →

Ocean Township, NJ, August 14, 2012 - On Saturday, August 4th, Prevention First held its third annual benefit concert at the home of Lynne and Hugh Ward. "It was a pleasure to host Rock to Prevent for Prevention First, which does such valuable work in our community. The musicians who performed were all so talented, resulting in a great show! People of all ages really enjoyed the day!" said Mrs. Ward. The concert was attended by more than 450 people of all ages and featured some of the best young musicians in New Jersey. "The event was everything we hoped... Read more →

Addominal distension and muscle atrophy in a dachshund with endogenous Cushing's syndrome (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Released: 8/13/2012 11:50 AM EDT Source: University of Iowa Newswise — Whether you’re old, have been ill, or suffered an injury, you’ve watched gloomily as your muscles have atrophied. The deterioration of muscle—even slight or gradual—is about as common to the human condition as breathing. Yet despite its everyday nature, scientists know little about what causes skeletal muscles to atrophy. They know proteins are responsible, but there are thousands of possible suspects, and parsing the key actors from the poseurs is tricky. In a new... Read more →

updated/corrected post 11AM Principally Speaking by John T. Coleman Transitions can be tough, but offer the opportunity for growth and improvement. And so it is this summer at Gloucester Catholic as we close our beloved “Annex” and move into the renovated Saint Mary’s School. The “Old Building” on Burlington Street said good bye to her last students in June. Gloucester Catholic’s first home, known through the decades as Saint Mary’s High School, the Boys’ Building and the Annex, opened its doors in 1926. GC heroes, such as Sister Martha Mary and Father John Sullivan, walked the halls. This proud old... Read more →

press release: On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM, officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the unit block of Stonegate Court, off of Somerdale Road, for a reported attic fire. Upon arrival, officers observed smoke coming from the rooftop of the two story residence. All occupants were safely out of the house and fire fighters from the Chews Landing Fire Department were actively engaging the fire, along with fire fighters from various other companies. The fire was quickly brought under control and its cause is currently being determined. There were no reported injuries. Read more →

Welcome Back From Iraq/Middle East Brooklawn, New Jersey Who: 1st Class Petty Officer Steven Thomas When: Saturday, August 18, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM Where: Brooklawn American Legion Post #72 11 Railroad Avenue Brooklawn, New Jersey 08030 Please come out to finally welcome home 1st Class Petty Officer Steven Thomas from his deployment in Iraq, the Middle East, and also to celebrate his retirement after 20 years of active duty service with The U.S. Navy. Steven M Thomas, born in Woodbury NJ A Graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1990. Joined the Navy on August 10th,1992 His hobbies are:... Read more →

By Bill Cleary VOLUNTEER FED-UP WITH MAYOR AND COUNCIL-The City of Gloucester City is losing one of their unsung heroes because of the fishing ban at Freedom Pier enacted recently by Mayor James and City Council. Dan Reader who has volunteered his time and money over the years to fix up the Community Garden, City parks and playgrounds is calling it quits effective today. Reader stated in an Email sent to CNBNews, “I want to let you know that because of this situation (referring to the Freedom Pier fishing ban) I have decided after much deliberation to resign as a... Read more →

Each time I have attended a Bellmawr Council Meeting this year, a breakdown is provided in how much is saved and within a given timeframe regarding the Public Works Department by Councilman Jim DeAngelo. In my view, a breakdown of savings including overtime costs should be provided by other operating departments within the borough. Likewise, costs cents per dollar, and total savings should be published and posted on-line for residents to review. This information should be front and center on the Borough’s website for all residents to review as another resident inquired about Boroughs website lacking significant information being listed... Read more →

English: Skyline of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) from the New Jersey-Site of the Delaware River. Deutsch: Skyline von Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) von der New Jersey-Seite des Delaware River`s. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Celebrate summer on the waterfront as the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation sets sail with another great season of outdoor entertainment on the RiverStage on the GREAT PLAZA at Penn’s Landing and Philadelphia’s newest park, the RACE STREET PIER. Enjoy festivals, concerts, live arts, First Fridays, Screenings Under the Stars, kayaks, swan boats AND more fireworks than ever before! Screenings Under the Stars continues tomorrow night and every Thursday night in August. The... Read more →

Released: 8/10/2012 3:45 PM EDT Source: University of Alabama at Birmingham Newswise — As you finalize your child’s back to school checklist — new clothes, new schedule, school supplies — make sure you haven’t forgotten their immunizations. Failing to have your child vaccinated could mean the difference between life and death, says a University of Alabama at Birmingham pediatric infectious disease specialist. Sixteen diseases can be prevented by childhood vaccines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: chickenpox (varicella), diphtheria, flu (influenza), Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human papillomavirus (HPV), measles, meningococcal, mumps, pneumococcal,... Read more →