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Several mayors have promised to tackle income inequality, but some cast doubt that cities can make a difference. BY TOD NEWCOMBE | FEBRUARY 5, 2014 Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says he supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. AP BY TOD NEWCOMBE | FEBRUARY 5, 2014 After weeks of rallies and get-out-the-vote efforts, followed by weeks of careful ballot counting, residents in the small city of SeaTac, just south of Seattle, learned that a measure to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour had passed. The big move by the little municipality of 27,000 last November electrified... Read more →

THE ARTICLE BELOW was first published on November 16, 2012 PART ONE HERE How will the death of newspapers affect good citizenship? This is part of the cover story project in the Nov. 12 issue of The Christian Science MonitorWeekly. Here, Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate reporter Danny Monteverde takes notes during a New Orleans City Council meeting. (Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor) Dissenting from the notion that Haverhill is undercovered is Al White, editor of the Eagle-Tribune. The company, whose downtown Haverhill office closed in March, still publishes a regional paper covering more than a dozen towns including Haverhill, along... Read more →

(June 1, 1946 - February 13, 2014) Michael T. Harkins, on February 13, 2014, of Bellmawr, NJ, formerly of Arlington & Alexandria, VA. Age 67. Father of Michael, Brian, Dianne, and Marigrace. Grandfather of Bridget Claire, Benjamin Wilcox, and James Horatio. Son of the late John and Marigrace (nee Walsh) Harkins. Brother of the late Jack Harkins. Services and interment are private at the request of the family. Funeral services under the direction of the Gardner Funeral Home. gardnerfuneralhome.com Read more →

Gloucester Township Police Crime Stoppers: Theft From Vehicle- Target Store Cross Keys Road 2-9-2014: Victim accidentally left their trunk open in the parking lot. The suspect was parked next to victim's vehicle, and stole numerous items from the victim's trunk. Suspect left in a small black vehicle. If you have any information or can identify the suspects in the video or photos, please call our GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line: 856-842-5560. To send an Anonymous Tip via Text Message to Gloucester Township Police, text the keyword GLOTWP and your tip message to 847411 (tip411). Related articles VIDEO:Gloucester Township Police Crime... Read more →

Traversing Philly streets, parking spots, tickets and public transit updates In quest for freedom, gay man leaves Russia for new life in Philly [UPDATE 12:00 p.m.] (February 14, 2014)A massive pileup, estimated to have involved as many as 100 vehicles, caused a traffic nightmare along the icy Pennsylvania Turnpike just hours after a speed restrictio Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (Photo credit: Wikipedia) n was lifted Friday morning. Multiple accidents left dozens of vehicles wrecked, nearly two dozen motorists injured and hundreds of people stranded along a 5-mile stretch of toll road between the Willow Grove and Bensalem/U.S. 1 exits in the... Read more →

UPDATED:THE ARTICLE BELOW was published on CNBNews.net November 16, 2012 How will the death of newspapers affect good citizenship? This is part of the cover story project in the Nov. 12 issue of The Christian Science MonitorWeekly. Here, Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate reporter Danny Monteverde takes notes during a New Orleans City Council meeting. (Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor) One Saturday in June, the Pinstripe Brass Band played a traditional jazz funeral in the lakeside Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans. When "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" gave way to a livelier tune, dozens of mourners danced. But there was... Read more →

By Andrew Seidman A New Jersey elections panel voted Tuesday that Gov. Christie's reelection campaign can use money remaining in its account and raise more funds to comply with subpoenas issued by legislators and federal prosecutors. The subpoenas stem from investigations into September lane closures at the George Washington Bridge, which caused massive traffic jams and were allegedly carried out by Christie allies to exact political revenge against the mayor of Fort Lee. RELATED Christie Dodges Scandals in Inauguration Speech Video: Christie's 2-Hour Lesson in Damage Control Christie Denies Involvement, Fires Aide in Bridge Scandal Christie Tries to Move Past... Read more →

By Staff writer State Farm™ Employee What’s worse than a major home maintenance disaster? How about several major home maintenance disasters at once? For the quarter-million families who have their homes ruined and their lives disrupted each winter because of frozen water pipes, frigid nights can very quickly turn to ongoing, inconvenient, extremely expensive ordeals. In cold and warmer climates alike, pipes freeze for a combination of three central reasons: quick drops in temperature, poor insulation, and thermostats set too low. Both plastic and copper pipes can burst when they freeze, and recovering from frozen pipes is not as simple... Read more →

Ericka Andersen February 10, 2014 at 10:11 am Conservative leaders are speaking out after President Obama said there was “not a smidgen of corruption” within the IRS.The IRS was accused of targeting conservative groups starting in 2012 and the investigation is ongoing. >>> Check Out: The IRS Drive to Silence the Right Last week, Catherine Englebrecht, Founder of True the Vote and King Street Patriots, testified in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs. She founded True the Vote to help end voter fraud and protect the election process after she recognized corruption in her... Read more →

Columnist Christine Wolf, Evanston Patch's freelance opinion columnist, shares her perspectives on writing for a hyperlocal news source and how it has strengthened her ties to the community. Last month, AOL announced the sale of Patch.com to Hale Global, a technology investment firm. As a Patch freelance opinion columnist for the past three years in Evanston, Ilinois, I wonder what happens now. Hyperlocal news has been a game changer for me professionally, but -- more importantly -- it’s also connected me deeply to my community. Judging by the comments I receive every day – online and in person – I... Read more →

Published here May 30, 2008 By William E. Cleary Sr./ CNBNews.net GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 30, 2008) It is official! The City of Gloucester City is the proud owner of a 75-foot-long steel It hull schooner built in 1995. The sailing vessel has three sails, and a 20 foot beam. It can carry 47 passengers along with three crew members for a total capacity of 50. The sail boat was sold at an auction held earlier this week at a boat yard in Greenwich. The cost was $206,000 and it is appraised at $385,000. The money to purchase the boat... Read more →

(October 20, 1943 - February 9, 2014) Janet Linsenberg, on February 9, 2014, of Bellmawr. Age 70. Beloved mother of Sean McFeeley (Jaclyn), Shannon McFeeley and the late Michael McFeeley. Loving grandmother of Josh and Matt. Services are private at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may share memories at gardnerfuneralhome.com Related articles William Nordt, co-owner of Bellmawr company Raymond J. DeMarco, of Bellmawr, World War II Army Veteran, Retired Printer | cnbnews.net Robert F. Hanley Sr., of Bellmawr, WW II Army Veteran, Fought in the Battle of the Bulge Read more →

English: Frame of an animation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Roanoke, VA --A series of calls that mirror a previous scam may be attempting to lure seniors into giving away personal information. The BBB first reported on a Medical Alert phishing scam in May of 2013. In the scam, seniors received robo-calls from scammers posing as representatives of a medical alert monitoring company. They were informed a medical alert system had been purchased for them by an unknown party, and requested banking and other personal information to register. Now in a new twist, the calls are... Read more →

A funny youtube video from our friends in France. submitted by Bonnie F. Related articles Largest Newspaper in NJ 'regrets' endorsing Christie - myfoxny.com Bode Miller surprisingly 8th in Olympic downhill - Boston Herald Danish zoo kills healthy giraffe, feeds body to lions - CNN Swiss voters back limit on immigration - Washington Post AOL backtracks after blaming "distressed babies" for cuts - MSNBC Read more →

BELLMAWR, N.J. (CBS) — Route 42 in South Jersey has reopened after being closed for several hours following a tractor-trailer crash. (Bellmawr NJ)--The tractor trailer crash that closed down the southbound lanes between I-295 and Creek Road this morning has been cleared, according to CBS Philly. The busy highway had been since 9am. Chopper 3 HD was over the scene where it showed a tractor-trailer that somehow landed on its side, blocking the entire southbound lanes. The lanes were fully re-opened shortly after noon. Officials with the New Jersey State Police said the tractor driver suffered minor injuries. The crash... Read more →

THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT a blog by SOLOMON JONES Drug abuse doesn't begin with a needle in one's arm, like it reportedly ended for Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. It begins with a cloud of marijuana smoke and a string of bad decisions. This is not to say that every Justin Bieber will end up like Hoffman. But marijuana, like any drug, is a slippery slope. One that we, as a society, must tread carefully. A few weeks ago, when Philadelphia City Councilman Jim Kenney introduced a bill that would decriminalize low-amount marijuana possession, allowing police officers to issue a summons... Read more →

May 17, 2007 CNBNews Point of View By William E. Cleary Sr. GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 17, 2007)--For some reason radio commentator Jay Lamont, who is the host of a real estate call-in show on WPEN 950AM, made some nasty comments about our fair city this past Sunday. From what I have been told a caller came on and said he was interested in purchasing investment properties in Gloucester City and what advice did Lamont have for him? For two minutes Lamont badmouthed Gloucester City saying (and I am paraphrasing) "it's the armpit of South Jersey" and that when you... Read more →

source http://www.weather.com/ Starting Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday, low pressure will slide up near or off the East Coast. (MORE: February Peak for Northeast Snowstorms) As is almost always the case, the exact track of the coastal low will be crucial. A track a bit farther offshore would draw snow toward the coast, while a farther inland track would shift the rain/snow line farther inland. Although subtle differences in the track of low could make a difference in where the rain/snow sets up, there is confidence that a swath of the Northeast will be impacted by heavy snow and... Read more →

William E. Nordt, Jr., on February 8, 2014, of Mt. Ephraim. Age 83. Beloved husband of William E. Nordt, Jr. (December 17, 1930 - February 8, 2014) Dolores (nee Okeson)for 61 years. Devoted father of Diana Lucia (Joseph), William E., III, MD (Dianne) and Lori Nordt, DVM. Loving grandfather of Devon & Dannon Lucia, and Oriana, William, IV and Eudora Nordt. Dear brother of Ralph Nordt (Gladys). After graduating from Audubon High School in 1948, Bill completed Officer Candidate School in 1951 and entered the Army. He married Dolores Okeson of Merchantville in 1953 and began working as a tool... Read more →

Scoring heroin on Philadelphia's streets CNN February 5, 2014 at 9:19:46 PM EST CNN's Randi Kaye rides along through a Philadelphia neighborhood where heroin is prevalent and easy to get. This article, Scoring heroin on Philadelphia's streets, is syndicated from CNN Video and is posted here with permission. Copyright CNN 2014 Read more →

Posted May 31, 2007 By Dr. James Doster GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 31, 2007)--A special dinner meeting was held Tuesday, May 22nd to discuss the concept of bringing a retired U.S. Navy warship to Gloucester City as a museum ship. The meeting, at Vincent's Seafood Restaurant in Gloucester City, was hosted by Dr. Jim Doster and brought together Gloucester city leaders, from the government and business sector, with experts in marine issues and Navy procedures pursuant to museum ship donations. The key speaker was Captain Jim Aldrich, USN (ret) who laid out the process required to procure a retired ship... Read more →

(June 21, 1922 - February 6, 2014) Mary L. Hesbacker, age 91 years, of Bellmawr, peacefully passed away on February 6, 2014. Mary devoted her life to her family as a homemaker which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was the Financial Secretary & Sergeant of Arms of the Ladies Auxiliary for 21 years for Bellmawr Park Volunteer Fire Company. She also served on the Boro of Runnemede Inspection Bureau Office of Code Enforcement. She was a member of the Boro of Bellmawr Board of Health and served on the staff for the Office of the County Clerk. Mary was born in... Read more →

By CNBNews Staff Zach Washart RICHLAND NJ--Fourteen-year old Zach Washart, who started his high school swimming career this year on the St. Augustine Prep swim team, is having a fantastic season. In December, in a meet against Mainland Regional, the Hermit freshman won the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle races . In a meet at Vineland High School he broke Vineland’s record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 4:17.29. In the S.J. Coaches Invitational meet at GCIT in Deptford he became the first freshman since 2008, and only the second freshman in 10-years to win an event in the... Read more →

By Michael Snyder When a real terrorist attack happens, sometimes we don’t hear about it until months afterward (if we ever hear about it at all). For example, did you know that a team of snipers shot up a power station in California? The terrorists destroyed 17 transformers and did so much damage that the power station was shut down for a month. And it only took them 19 minutes of shooting to do it. Of course most Americans have absolutely no idea that this ever happened, because they get their news from the mainstream media. The chairman …read more... Read more →

The Gloucester Township Police Department in a continuing effort to foster a better police-community partnership would like to invite any Gloucester Township resident 16 years of age or older to attend the 12th Citizen’s Police Academy. The Gloucester Township Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy will be a free 10-week course that will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and begin March 6. The course will include an overview of the police department and the administration, uniformed patrol, police communications, special operations, criminal investigations, youth criminal law and many other interesting topics. Also, all attendees of... Read more →

by Paul Steiger ProPublica, Feb. 7, 2014, 1 p.m. This morning, ProPublica founder and executive chairman Paul Steiger received the William Allen White Foundation National Citation from the University of Kansas’s White School of Journalism and Mass Communications in Lawrence. Here are his remarks. I'm honored to be here in Lawrence for the second time in 48 years. In the summer of 1966, having spent nearly all my life within 75 miles of New York City, I was driving across our great country on my way to California. In the late afternoon, one of those explosive thunderstorms you Kansans are... Read more →

To all residents and property owners of Maple Shade NJ Consulting Group Inc of Pennsauken, NJ has two employees with a valid permit to solicit for energy alternatives in Maple Shade. The Maple Shade Police Department reminds all to always be sure to ask to see ID before dealing with any door to door solicitors. Never let strangers into your home if you are unsure of their intentions or are uncomfortable. If you are unsure as to the legitimacy of any solicitor at your door, or in anyway feel uncomfortable or suspicious of a person that comes to your door,... Read more →

Ericka Andersen February 7, 2014 at 10:06 am After 22 years, Jay Leno hosted his last episode of “The Tonight Show” on Thursday evening with a monologue that included a jab at Obamacare. Leno said the worst part about leaving NBC was that he would no longer be covered under their health insurance plan and would now have to sign up for Obamacare. >>> Check Out: Explosive Report: How Obamacare Will Drive People Out of the Workforce The comedian has been known to poke fun at the health care law, which has had significant issues since rolling out an online... Read more →

BY CNBNEWS CHEER-To the people from Gloucester City, Brooklawn, Mount Ephraim, Westville and Bellmawr who, despite tough economic times, donated gifts and holiday dinners to those families less fortunate so they could have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. JEER-To people who park unlicensed/unregistered vehicles and trailers on their property, on city parking lots and in the streets. The same goes for people who store trash, junk and debris on their property. These eyesores affect the quality of life in the neighborhoods were they are located. To report a violation (s) call the Housing Office, the department that... Read more →

Posted on February 9, 2014 Christopher Onesti, Joe Derrico and Timothy Carroll (L-R) are “totally and permanently disabled” in the eyes of New Jersey Inside Edition will be featuring New Jersey Watchdog’s investigative reporting in an episode that debuts Monday, February 10. The syndicated TV news magazine’s story will focus on abuses of police disability pensions, including the cases of New Jersey retirees Joe Derrico, Christopher Onesti and Timothy Carroll. In New York, the program will air 10:30 p.m. Monday on WWOR-TV (channel 9) and Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. on WNYW-TV (5). In Philadelphia, it will air on WTXF-TV (29)... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a Camden County man pleaded guilty today to selling prescription narcotics to an undercover investigator. James Williamson a.k.a. “Tank,” 49, of Sicklerville, pleaded guilty to second-degree distribution of a controlled dangerous substance before Superior Court Judge Michael J. Kassel in Camden County. The charge was contained in an Aug. 29, 2013 state grand jury indictment. Judge Kassel scheduled sentencing for March 14. Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend that Williamson be sentenced to seven years in state prison with 30 months of parole ineligibility. In pleading guilty, Williamson... Read more →

By Joe Rafferty GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 2007)--(The author is the superintendent of Mt. Ephraim Public Schools. A resident of Gloucester City, he is a former Gloucester City Public School teacher, a former assistant principal at Mary Ethel Costello School and a past Gloucester City councilman. For many years when someone would ask me where I was from I would tell them that I was from Gloucester City – "The Holy City". As the person would look at me trying to understand what I meant by "The Holy City" I would try to give them a reasonable explanation of why... Read more →

For the tenth year in a row, the St. Augustine Prep swim team captured the championship of the South Jersey Interscholastic Swimming Association Coaches’ Invitational Division A meet, held on January 25 at the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. The team scored 345.5 points, far out-distancing its nearest competitor. In all, there were twelve teams in the division. Freshman Zach Washart finished first in the 500-yard freestyle, as did junior Colin McHugh in the 200 individual medley and the 200 medley relay team of Matt Taccard (Class of 2014), Colin McHugh (Class of 2015), Ryan Seay (Class of 2016), and... Read more →

AssociatedPress February 8, 2014 at 18:01:10 EST Justine Dufour-Lapointe of Canada won the gold medal in the women's moguls at the Sochi Olympics, while her sister Chloe took silver. The defending champion, American Hannah Kearney, got bronze. (Feb. 8) This article, Sisters Sweep Gold, Silver in Moguls, is syndicated from AP Video and is posted here with permission. Copyright Associated Press 2014 Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that an Atlantic City man pleaded guilty today to distributing child pornography over the Internet. He was among 27 defendants arrested in 2012 as a result of “Operation Watchdog,” a multi-agency investigation led by the New Jersey State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice that targeted offenders who distributed known images and videos of child pornography online. Max E. Mejia, 48, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty today to one count of second-degree distribution of child pornography and one count of fourth-degree possession of child pornography before Superior Court Judge Kyran... Read more →

May 24, 2007 Dear Bill, GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (May 24, 2007)--When I saw the article on the WWB (Walt Whitman Bridge) it brought back many memories to me. If you don't mind I am going to share some with you. During the summers of 1955 and 1956 I spent many a long afternoon lying on the grass by the old swimming pool watching as the two side of the bridge came together. There was a regular group of guys who hung out down there. I will name as many as I can recall but am sure I will leave someone... Read more →

Raymond J. DeMarco, of Bellmawr NJ, died on February 5, 2014 at the age of 90. Mr. DeMarco proudly served with the US Army during World War II. He was a printer with Beck Engraving Company in Philadelphia. Beloved husband of 67 years to Evelyn (nee Chierici). Devoted father of Patricia Thurston (Gene), Salvatore DeMarco (Ginny), and Raymond J. DeMarco, Jr. (Cheryl). Loving Pop Pop of Patty, Chrissy, Gene, Matt, Melissa, Amy, Sal Jr., Raymond, Daniel, and Jessica and great grandpop of 8. Dear brother of James DeMarco, Grace DeMarco, and the late Angelo DeMarco, Rose DeMent, Joseph DeMarco, and... Read more →

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Evan Bernick Like aspiring American entrepreneurs throughout our country’s history, 11-year-old Chloe Stirling wanted to help herself by helping others. Determined to save money for a car when she comes of age, Chloe baked, sold, and donated cupcakes for two years. She ran her business, called, “Hey, Cupcake!” out of her parents’ kitchen in Troy, Illinois. >>> Check Out: George Will: Media Should Regard IRS Scandal Like Watergate, Iran-Contra Ironically, it was Chloe’s success that got her in trouble. After a local paper lauded her creative cupcaking, the Madison County Health Department took notice and told her toclose up shop.... Read more →

James Carafano Photo credit: Newscom Last year, when the “Gang of Eight” immigration bill headed to the Senate floor, Jeff Sessions filed no less than 15 amendments. It was pretty clear the junior senator fromAlabama was out to kill the bill. In person Sessions doesn’t look like the bill-slayer type. Polite and affable, he comes across as a perpetual “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” rather than a bulldog. Yet over the years, Sessions has proved to be very serious about some very serious issues. He hates higher taxes, has no use for Obamacare, and has a passion for providing for... Read more →

On February 4, 2014 at approximately 7:17 PM, the Gloucester Township Police Department received a report from a citizen on two suspicious black males asking people for money in the area of the K-Mart store located at 1468 Blackwood Clementon Road. GTPD officers responded to the K-Mart and located the reported suspicious males. The investigation revealed that the two males were fictitiously collecting money under the name of the “The Public Schools Athletic League." The subjects were also found in possession of two clipboards with numerous alleged names and signatures with amounts they fraudulently collected. The GTPD is requesting that... Read more →

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the arrest of an Allegheny County man as part of ongoing investigations into the distribution of heroin in Western Pa. Agents charged the defendant, Tywon Laniel Newby, 39, of N. State St., Clairton, with one felony count of possession with the intent to deliver heroin and one misdemeanor count of possession of heroin. "Our agents and investigators are working cooperatively and effectively with their counterparts in the region in an effort to track down the heroin source so that they can be brought to justice," said Attorney General Kane. According to... Read more →

By Travis Hughes  @TravisSBN on Feb 6 2014, 11:01a 3 Each day during the 2014 Winter Olympics, we'll bring you some of the best photography from the Games. Here are a few of the best shots from the slopes, slides and rinks of Sochi on Day 1. Seppe Smits of Belgium competes in men's slopestyle at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park. This nesting doll was just hanging out in the middle of the course, in case you forgot the Olympics were in Russia. (Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Mountains! Canada's Spencer O'Brien competes in ladies' slopestyle. (Rob Schumacher/USA TODAY Sports) No, we... Read more →

(August 18, 1937 - February 3, 2014) Norman R. Kiersznowski, Sr., on February 3, 2014, of Blackwood, formerly of Haddon Heights. Age 76. Beloved husband of 25 years to Dorothy (nee Graham). Devoted father of Stanley (Debbie), Norman, Jr. (Michele), Catherine (Ed Shaw), Tracy Caltabiano (Fred), and Jenna Jones. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Jessica, Charles, Norman III, Katie, Maggie, Lizzy, and Mitchell. Dear brother of Dave (Bea) and the late Charlotte Blackstone. Brother-in-law of Vincent Kaighn and Lester & Janice Kaighn. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Norman was a Marine Corps veteran. He worked with the Teamsters... Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a Burlington County, N.J., man who stole millions of dollars from customers of his vacation travel club companies was sentenced to state prison today.Daryl Turner, 42, of Marlton, N.J., was sentenced to seven years in state prison by Superior Court Judge Terrence R. Cook in Burlington County. He pleaded guilty on Aug. 7 to second-degree theft by deception. Turner admitted that he pitched phony vacation travel membership packages to customers. He executed a consent judgment to pay restitution of approximately $2.6 million to his victims. Turner’s wife, Robyn Bernstein, 44,... Read more →

February 5, 2014 Reaching for some star power, New Jersey Republicans have once again recruited a former GARY COBB photo source/ Twitter Philadelphia Eagle to run for Congress. Former Eagles linebacker Gary Cobb will seek the state's 1st Congressional District seat being vacated by Democratic U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews, according to Camden County GOP chairman Thomas Booth. Cobb had an 11-year career in the NFL and found a home in Philadelphia, where he was a linebacker for the Eagles and then a radio sports talk personality. Booth said the party is excited to be backing Cobb. "It's certainly a great... Read more →

February 5, 2014 U.S. Representative Rob Andrews (D-1st) U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews (D-1st) resigned yesterday after nearly two dozen years in Congress, and state Sen. Donald Norcross -- the brother of South Jersey’s Democratic powerbroker -- has announced his intention to seek the seat. Andrews announced he will leave office February 18 to take a job leading the government relations practice of the Dilworth Paxson law firm. He said his resignation has nothing to do with an ongoing ethics investigation by aHouse committee of his use of campaign funds to fly his family to Scotlandfor a wedding -- among other... Read more →

(July 10, 1932 - February 2, 2014) Robert B. Brogan, on February 2, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 81. Dear uncle of Joseph, Maryann Woods (Paul), Brian and the late Bernadette. Brother-in-law of Bernadette “Bonnie” Brogan. Bob was the co-owner of Runnemede Supply Co. for over 25 years. In his younger years he enjoyed motorcycles and fishing. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 10 to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Bob’s memory to the Animal Welfare Assoc., 509... Read more →

Catholic star herald | WRITTEN BY ADMIN2 Father John P. Picinic has been named pastor of Holy Family Parish, Sewell, for a six-year term, effective Feb. 1. Bishop Dennis Sullivan announced the appointment Jan. 27. Since 2012 Father Picinic has been serving as parochial vicar of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Galloway. As pastor of Holy Family, he replaces Father Robert E. Hughes, who became Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of Camden on Dec. 3, 2013. Formerly a priest of the Pallottine Order, Father Picinic was ordained Aug. 13, 2005, and spent his first... Read more →

Note: The following thoughts came to me from a friend’s email. I do not know if Mr. Junius P. Long actually exists. Regardless of his status, these words and thoughts sum up quite nicely how the ruling political class has screwed up the country’s finances, priorities, liberties, and common sense. By Junius P. Long If you can get arrested for hunting or fishing without a license, but not for being in the country illegally ...you might live in a country founded by geniuses but run by idiots. If you have to get your parents’ permission to go on a field... Read more →