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Raymond N. Seccia, age 69, of West Deptford, NJ, was reunited with his beloved son Christopher, on March 17, 2014. Ray will be fondly remembered as a hardworking and skilled craftsman who leaves behind a legacy of a loving family and his inseparable companion Oreo (his little boy). Ray enjoyed relaxing at the Westville Marina, hunting trips with his cousin Mario, discovering new things on the computer, cheering on the Eagles and Phillies to victory, and enjoyed eating big homemade meals. Beloved husband of 44 years to Sharyn A. (neé Baik); devoted father of Angelique Benson (George), Danielle Gregory (William),... Read more →

Dolores Farnese (nee Pignoli), suddenly on March 18, 2014, of Runnemede. Age 76. Beloved wife of the late Aldo M. Loving mother of Kim Martucci (Bob), Greg (Laurie) and Dino. Devoted grandmother of Jason, Justin, Marisa, Marco, and Matthew. Dear sister of Patricia Colella and Linda Ruggiero. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Dolores was a lunch aide at Mary Volz School for 10 years. There will be a viewing from 10:30am to 1pm Saturday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 1pm at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers,... Read more →

(January 15, 1912 - March 17, 2014) Mary Price Molineaux, 102 years young, went home to her parents, Joe and Lydia, and sister, Esther, on March 17, 2014, formerly of Philadelphia, Runnemede, and Leisuretown. Mary was an artist. Her favorite subjects to paint were the large farm in Runnemede she grew up on and St. John’s Church in Chews Landing that she attended. She painted commercially for several companies in Philadelphia and enjoyed spending her personal time painting for herself and friends. When she wasn’t painting and going to yard sales, she enjoyed her garden. Mary is survived by cousins,... Read more →

PUBLISHED HERE September 14, 2007 BY JACK HEATH Jack Pyrah never wanted the conversation to end. When Jack left us on July19 at the age of 88, no one wanted the conversations about Jack Pyrah to end. Sometimes it takes a man's passing to put all the pieces together to see the whole picture of the man. To see just how much he impacted everyone's life. When you lose a good, kind person like Jack Pyrah the world seems a little darker. Talking about the man and reminiscing about his wit and gentle nature give some comfort. PHOTO: JACK AT... Read more →

NEWS RELEASE CAMDEN, NJ (MARCH 18, 2014) – With tremendous rainfall, howling high-speed winds, and a largely destructive path, Superstorm Sandy altered the lives of many New Jerseyans in late October 2012. People across the state found themselves with property damage and loss, wage reduction and loss, and overall financial distress. That distress, for many, has continued and worsened into 2014. The increased distress that has continued into 2014 is caused in many cases by the challenges of meeting the day to day requirements of providing and maintaining food, water, and shelter. That distress combined with possible reliance on drugs... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY MINOR LEAGUE TRYOUTS... WEDNESDAY NIGHT (MARCH 19) AT THE MINOR LEAGUE FIELD ON JOHNSON BLVD. IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER, IT WILL BE MOVED TO THE INDOOR BATTING FACILITY ON NICHOLSON ROAD...... START TIME IS 6PM. MINOR LEAGUE DRAFT WILL BE THURSDAY NIGHT (MARCH 20) AFTER OUR REGULAR MEETING. ANY PLAYER WHO IS 8 OR 9 YEARS OLD AND WANTS TO MOVE UP TO THE MINOR LEAGUE IS ASKED TO ATTEND. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD TRY OUT, COME ON DOWN TO THE FIELDS ANYWAY...DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU NEED ADDITIONAL... Read more →

WFMZ Allentown, PA March 17, 2014 at 17:03:40 EDT Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is on the defensive following a newspaper probe that's put her on the hot seat. . This article, Kane defends handling of Philadelphia lawmakers probe, is syndicated from Repost Video News and is posted here with permission. Copyright WFMZ Allentown, PA 2014 Related articles Kane Sting Controversy Isn't Going Away AG says about 8 took $20k in legislative probe Pa. AG Kane defends handling of Democratic Philly politicians probe Read more →

PUBLISHED HERE September 18, 2007 CNBNEWS Point of View: By William E. Cleary Sr. We received a number of comments on the Gloucester City employee (s) not having to pay the fine for eight parking tickets received over a seven month period. Because of a possible conflict of interest the case was heard last month before Brooklawn Judge Jeffrey Karl. The reason the Karl gave for dismissing the eight traffic tickets; it couldn't be determined who was driving the vehicle at the time the tickets were issued. The majority of those who responded to the article feel the City's No... Read more →

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Kickoff Spring with the #GTPD: GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ-- Spring's arrival and its sense of renewal have been marked in many ways in the past. The Gloucester Township Police Department is ready to kickoff Spring and put Winter in the rear view mirror by participating in this unique event. The first day of Spring is March 20th and the GTPD is encouraging our residents to partner with the GTPD Community Relations Unit, Bicycle Officers, DARE Officers and others to ride the bicycle path through Blackwood to Gloucester Township School. Meet us on the Gloucester Township Bicycle Path in... Read more →

Black Horse Pike Regional School District will be sponsoring "Squash the Secret" what parents MUST KNOW about Drug Prevention, before it's too late! The program will be held on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:30 PM at the Triton Library Media Center. http://www.bhprsd.org/cms/lib02/NJ01001930/Centricity/Domain/273/squash%20the%20secret%20final%20flyer.pdf Posted with Blogsy Related articles How to Select Squash Balls and Shoes March Update The Secret Staple: Spaghetti Squash! Trigger extra GraphicsLayerGeometryUpdate for squashing if we reset compositedBounds on squashed la... Republican Committees of Gloucester Township, Runnemede and Bellmawr Demand Answers from Black Horse Pike School Board Read more →

CNBNews NOTE: The year of this news clip is not known. Does anyone have a guess? Related articles CNBNEWS ARCHIVES: Some Bad Teenagers Are Ruining Angel's Playground Clip Syndicate Top Sports Videos of the Day Dorothy Reed Schone, 84, illustrator Suspended Magnolia Teacher Teressa McKinnie Arrested Again!!! Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters Gloucester Catholic v. Gloucester High ~ 1 Read more →

Mary Whipkey Bishop Dennis Sullivan has appointed Mary Whipkey as the third president of Camden Catholic High School. The appointment was made upon the recommendation of the Board of Trustees of Camden Catholic. Whipkey has been interim president since May 2013. She previously served as director of admissions and director of development at Camden Catholic. In the interim president role, Whipkey has overseen the ongoing Camden Catholic High School Campaign for the Future. The school has announced an increase in registrations for the incoming Class of 2018. The new Camden Catholic president earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from... Read more →

John DeFalco John A. DeFalco, of Voorhees, who served as Gloucester City solictor from 1981 to 1988, died on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the age of 73. After he began his private practice in 1968 in Camden, Mr. DeFalco was a solicitor for the Camden County Park Commission from 1973 to 1989. He was also solicitor for the Bellmawr Board of Education from 1976 to 1979, and special counsel for Gloucester Township in 1980-81. While a public defender in Voorhees from 1991 to 1994, he was the Oaklyn municipal prosecutor from 1992 to 1994. He was the Bellmawr municipal... Read more →

By Carmela Malerba The second Annual Education Summit, sponsored by Catholic Partnership Schools, will take place on Monday, March 24 at the Enterprise Center at Burlington County College in Mount Laurel. With the theme of "Self-Control, Poverty, Social and Emotional Development and the Roles They Play in Raising Our Children," academics, educators, school psychologists, social workers, early education specialists and others will gather together for a daylong exploration of the long-term psychological and neurological impact of poverty and trauma on children's ability to learn. Angela Duckworth from the University of Pennsylvania, will give the keynote address. A 2013 recipient of... Read more →

The cycle of life can be so sad sometimes. Comedian David Brenner has lost his battle with cancer at 78 years old. The frequent Tonight Show guest — he appeared over 150 times — got to enjoy his last moments in his New York City home with his family all around him. In addition to Tonight , he’s also made documentaries and hosted his own talk show. Our hearts go out to David’s family during this tough time . Related articles Comedian David Brenner Has Passed Away At 78 Years Old David Brenner remembered Comedian and Favorite Late Night TV... Read more →

Books and Culture City Journal Matthew Hennessey God’s Lucky Man The “charmed life” of Shane MacGowan 14 March 2014 Photo by wicho They say God takes care of fools and drunks. If so, he’s been working overtime the last few decades taking care of Shane MacGowan. As the frontman and principal songwriter of the Irish rock band the Pogues, MacGowan is as famous for his lyrics and whiskey-timbered voice as for his unlikely longevity, despite a Homeric appetite for intoxicating substances, especially, but not limited to, alcohol. Though he cuts a shambolic figure, MacGowan is still upright at 56, a... Read more →

GTPD Media Release GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP (March 15,2014)--Officers responded to two separate early morning crashes that resulted in four people being transported to the hospital for minor injuries and one driver being charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Assault by Auto. The first crash on Kearsley Road was reported at 0512 hours. Officers found a vehicle that traveled off the roadway, overturned and struck a landscaping wall. The driver, Javonna Custis (21 Y/O) of the 1100 block of American Road in Camden NJ, was transported to JFK Hospital Stratford for minor injuries and was later released. This crash remains under... Read more →

(March 15, 2014)--The new date for the preliminary hearing is Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Philadelphia Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert Street, Room 703 at 8AM. The docket number MC-51-CR-0006130-2014. To view the charges and court documents go here ++++++ (March 12, 2014)--The Woods family was notified today at 4:30p.m. that tomorrow's (March 13, 2014) preliminary hearing has been postponed. The reason; the counsel for the defense needs more time with his client. ++++++ Woods is knocked unconscious, the alleged suspect continues to strike his victim with the hammer. Image is a still frame from the store's video camera... Read more →

Gloucester Township Police (Photo credit: Gloucester Township Police Department / March 13, 2014 GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ--Heroin addiction has been an increasing epidemic throughout New Jersey. With the increasing addiction and cost of prescription drugs many addicts are getting addicted to heroin. "Addiction to heroin and other opiates — including certain prescription pain-killers — is impacting the lives of Americans in every state, in every region, and from every background and walk of life — and all too often, with deadly results,'' said Attorney General Eric Holder. Between 2006 and 2010, the attorney general said, heroin overdose deaths increased by 45%.... Read more →

LINDENWOLD POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS RELEASE Drive Sober! The Lindenwold Police Department is requesting everyone to drink responsibly and to use a designated driver this weekend. There is typically a marked increase in alcohol impaired driver motor vehicle accidents and fatalities on St. Patrick’s Day. Please help make this St. Patrick’s Day weekend a safe one by drinking responsibly and using a designated driver or public transportation. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! www.lindenwoldpd.com Related articles Police Urge Using Designated Driver For St. Patrick's Day Celebrating Dover Police Issue Saint Patrick's Day DUI Warning and Safety Tips New York Setting Up DWI Checkpoints... Read more →

[Update] by Tim Cushing Mon, Mar 10th 2014 11:13am Anonymous commenters are often held up as examples of the worst aspects of the internet. It's an enabler of abhorrent behavior, as the lack of identification allows people to make statements without suffering consequences. Of course, this isn't the only "benefit" of anonymity, but it's the one that gets the most press, so to speak. A new website has just been ordered to turn over information on an anonymous commenter who's currently the target of a defamation lawsuit. A Philadelphia judge has ordered the owners of Philly.com - who also own... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY LITTLE LEAGUE MAJOR LEAGUE... TRYOUTS WILL BE THIS WEEKEND MARCH 15 & 16 AT THE MINOR LEAGUE FIELD ON JOHNSON BLVD. IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER, IT WILL BE MOVED TO THE INDOOR BATTING FACILITY ON NICHOLSON ROAD... SATURDAY START TIME WILL 10 AM AND SUNDAY START TIME WILL BE 12 NOON. EVERYONE WHO IS COMING OUT WILL HAVE TO ATTEND BOTH DAYS TO BE CONSIDERED. ALL ELIGIBLE PLAYERS (AGES 10 THRU 12) ARE ASKED TO ATTEND. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD TRY OUT, COME ON DOWN TO THE FIELDS ANYWAY...DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY.... Read more →

By the Ocean Signal, March 12, 2014 Construction crews will soon begin repairs on a significant portion of the north side of the Barnegat Inlet jetty that protects the southern tip of Island Beach State Park, a spokesman for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District said today. The $7.6 million project will result in repairs to approximately 740 feet of the jetty that was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy, according to a February 2014 Army Corps release. Black Scoter, Barnegat Inlet N.J. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) “Our contractor, Agate Construction Company, is currently mobilizing equipment to begin the repair... Read more →

Police Unity Tour (Photo credit: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund) For Immediate Release GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP--The Gloucester Township Police Department supports initiatives that honor fallen law enforcement officers. The Police Unity Tour will take place again this year in May 2014 which involves police officers throughout the country riding their bicycles to Washington D.C. Proudly, "Police Unity Tour Team Gloucester Township" will again be participating this year by riding their bicycles from New Jersey to Washington D.C. with a goal of bringing public awareness for Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and to honor their sacrifices.... Read more →

Parents and other caregivers in the area will have the chance to discover how they can use inexpensive materials at home to engage in meaningful play with their children at the Big Play Date scheduled for Saturday, March 29. (Camden County Library photo)] VOORHEES, NJ – March 12, 2014 – Ever watch a kid spend more time playing with the BOX than the toy that came in it? Most of us have probably watched a similar scene or done it ourselves for those of us who can reach that far back into our memories. Did you know that one and... Read more →

By George Anastasia For Bigtrial.net First came the guilty pleas. Now comes the cash. Joe and John Mastronardo A federal judge yesterday entered a preliminary forfeiture order that will have gentlemen gambler Joe Vito Mastronardo forking over $3 million seized by authorities during an investigation that targeted his international bookmaking operation. More than $1.2 million was found stashed in PVC pipes that had been buried in the backyard of his posh Italianate mini-mansion in the Meadowbrook section of Abington Township. The government will get an additional $700,00 from co-defendants in the case, including Mastronardo's brother John. The authorities also get... Read more →

January 31, 2014/press release Joseph V. Mastronardo Jr., of the Meadowbrook area of Abington, and his brother John Mastronardo, of Blue Bell in Whitpain, were the alleged leaders of the Mastronardo Bookmaking Organization, according to the indictment. PHILADELPHIA – Joseph Vito Mastronardo, Jr., 63, of Meadowbrook, PA, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise (RICO), conducting an illegal gambling business, four counts of conspiring to launder money, eight counts of interstate travel in aid of racketeering, transmitting wagering information, and aggravated structuring of cash deposits. The guilty pleas stem from his leadership of the Mastronardo Bookmaking... Read more →

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Rob Bluey March 11, 2014 at 9:08 am Sharyl Attkisson, an award-winning CBS News investigative reporter who doggedly pursued the Benghazi and Fast and Furious scandals, resigned from the network yesterday. Attkisson was reportedly frustrated by CBS News’ liberal bias. Attkisson was honored in 2012 with an Edward R. Murrow Award for her coverage of the Fast and Furious gunrunning debacle, which involved the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. Attkisson shifted gears to cover the Benghazi terrorist attack that left four members of the U.S. diplomatic mission dead. Politico‘s Dylan Byers reported Monday that Attkisson “had grown... Read more →

By: Ryan Reclaim It’s Spring Time in Cape May, check the local activities for March and April . FRI, MARCH 14 Sherlock Holmes Weekend Join Sherlock Holmes and his partner, Dr. Watson for a weekend of mystery and intrigue. Get into the spirit of things by donning Victorian attire. Stalk the gas-lit streets in search of clues and compete for the $250 grand prize and a variety of other valuable gifts as you attempt to solve the mystery. HOLMES AND CARTER MYSTERIES East Lynne Theater Company Event Location: The First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, 500 Hughes St. Event Description:... Read more →

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On February 7, 2014 of Bellmawr, NJ, age 44. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Connell), loving father of Zachary J. Prepsel, dear brother of Scott A. (Sara) and Francis C.Prepsel Jr. (Dawn) and loving uncle of Samantha, Tatyana and Tyler. He is also survived by his stepmother Shirley Prepsel, stepsister Denise Mazur and stepbrother Joseph Hart. Jim’s funeral services are private at the request of his family and have been entrusted to the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ. Related articles Obits: Phyliss Thomas of Gloucester City; Charles Dunn, of Deptford Denise T. Porter, of... Read more →

On February 28, 2014, of Magnolia, NJ, formerly of Gloucester City, age 68. He is the beloved husband of Paula E. (nee Jenkins), loving father of Walter P. Simpson, III (Debbie) of Wenonah, NJ, Michele Simpson-Phillips (Ted) of Texas, and Kimberly Simpson-Voll of Gloucester City, NJ. Walt is the proud grandfather of 11, and great-grandfather of 7. He owned and operated Walt’s Automotive Service in Gloucester City for ten years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Walt’s Graveside Funeral Service at 11AM on March 6th, 2014 at Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walt’s... Read more →

GTPD Media Release: GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP (March 11, 2014) Today the Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) responded to Berlin Cross Keys Road at the Atlantic City Expressway for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus. Arriving units found a motor vehicle crash involving a school bus and a car. The bus was transporting students to Camden county Vocation School and it was reported that six students along with the bus driver were injured in the crash. The injuries were all reported minor including five students and the bus driver who were transported to a local hospital for... Read more →

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced Pennsylvania will receive $128,925 as part of a national, multi-state settlement kickback case involving the prescription drug Aranesp. Pennsylvania, along with the federal government and several other states, alleged that for nearly two years between 2003 and 2005, Omnicare Inc. solicited and received kickbacks from Amgen Inc. in exchange for influencing health care providers' selection and utilization of Aranesp within long-term care settings, and for implementing "switching" programs intended to identify patients taking a competitor drug and switch them to Aranesp. The purported kickbacks included discounts, market-share rebates, grants, honoraria, speaker... Read more →

(July 23, 1960 - February 21, 2014) Edward P. White Jr. suddenly on February 21, 2014 of Audubon formerly of Washington Township. Age 53. Beloved husband of Gina (nee Colassi) of 27 years. Devoted father of Edward P. White III, Daryl White, Anthony White, and Haley White. Loving son of Edward P. White Sr. and Penny (nee Wiley). Dear brother of Gary White (Joell), Suzanne White, and the late Sandra, Lorrie and Dennis White. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ed was a member of Teamsters local 830. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing Tuesday evening... Read more →

Fairfield Township, N.J. – (March 7, 2014)Yesterday, Paul Willoughby, 20, of Fairlfield Township, Cumberland County, had his six week run from the law come to an abrupt end just outside of his home. Members of the New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit, Canine Unit, Troop “A” Criminal Investigations Office, and U.S. Marshal’s Service assisted the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Bridgeton City Police Department with their investigation of the January 16 murder of Jermarl Dawkins that occurred at the Burlington Manor Apartments in Bridgeton City. Willoughby is accused of shooting Dawkins multiple times before fleeing. Willoughby managed to elude... Read more →

Published HERE August 2007 CNBNews Point of View .....................category CNBNews Point of View August 2007--The Sports Corner Bar was demolished to make room for a new restaurant photo credit CNBNews.net GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (August 31, 2007)--The old Sports Corner Bar, at 4th and Jersey Avenue, Gloucester City is being demolished to make way for a restaurant. The bar has been closed for nearly 20 years and soon the building will be non-existent. JK Venture Enterprises, LLC, the current property owners, have been working diligently to demolish and clean up the site in order to get it ready for their newest... Read more →

MARCH 10,2014 ALERT RELEASED AT 10 AM Absecon PD seeks your help in locating a missing "at risk" person: John J. Schmutz, 83, white male, 5'11", 130 pounds, red hair, and green eyes. Mr. Schmutz suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. He was last seen at 107 Lisbon Avenue, Absecon City, Atlantic County. He was driving a silver 1999 Hyundai Elantra with a NJ plate bearing V12CVT. It is believed that Mr. Schmutz may have traveled to Atlantic City. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate John Schmutz, please call 911 or contact the Absecon Police Department at... Read more →

via WITNESS.org By Frank Smyth A sensitive if not taboo subject in much of the world, sexual violence often goes unreported. Covering sexual assault, including rape, can bring swift and unpredictable repercussions, leaving many journalists and others torn over how best to navigate the risks. “You don’t have the courage. You don’t want to get into trouble,” Chi Yvonne Leina, an award-winning Cameroonian journalist and contributor to the women’s activist network World Pulse, told CPJ. “What you are reporting, who you are, can lead to changes in the way the community sees you,” she said. World Pulse describes itself as... Read more →

In February U.S. District Court Judge John Bates joined a growing list of district court judges unhappy with how the Department of Justice is processing CREW’s FOIA requests. In CREW v. DOJ, CREW’s lawsuit seeking documents related to DOJ’s investigation of former Senator John Ensign (R-NV), Judge Bates issued an opinion and orderrequiring DOJ to submit declarations describing the efforts of the FBI, the Criminal Division, and the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys to process CREW’s requests, and denying DOJ’s request to process only a tiny sample of the documents. DOJ had made the extraordinary request to conduct what it... Read more →

Timothea M. Smith (nee Cavanaugh) of West Deptford on March 7, 2014. Aged 70 years. A loving woman who was fun and light hearted, Timmie’s family was the most important thing in her life. Always looking forward to entertain over the holidays, she made every family gathering a special event, filled with treasured memories. Spending time visiting the beaches of the Caribbean and Mexico or spending time at the relaxing resorts of the Pocono Mountains were just a few things that Timmie enjoyed. She was lucky to find her soul mate of 52years with George, with whom she was inseparable.... Read more →

Charles Dale Hannan of Willards, MD, formerly of the Oak Valley Section of Deptford, suddenly on March 6, 2014. Aged 52 years. A caring and compassionate man, Dale was the one always rooting for the underdog. He was a graduate of Deptford High, where Football was his passion. Prior to retirement, Dale was employed as a boilermaker for Union Local #13, Philadelphia. Race cars, fishing and weight lifting were things Dale enjoyed; however, nothing superseded his love and passion for his children. He is the beloved father of Maria and Jake; devoted friend and former husband of Maryann Law (nee... Read more →

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Federal Agencies, Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons (BoP), FOIA, Transparency, Press Releases Washington, D.C. — Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) today released, "Private Prisons: A Bastion of Secrecy," a report calling for increased transparency by authorizing public access to documents that would shed light on private prison operations and their costs, and might reveal the extent to which they deprive prisoners of basic civil liberties. Federal and state prisons are subject to open records laws, but private prisons, which held 18 percent of the federal prison population in 2012, are currently immune from the same disclosure... Read more →

(January 14, 1962 - March 5, 2014) Margaret “Peggy” A. DePietro, suddenly on March 5, 2014, of West Deptford, formerly of Bellmawr. Age 52. Beloved mother of Kellyann Murphy (Dave), Nicole Rodilosso (Edward), Christopher Mucci and Michael Mucci. Devoted Mom-Mom of Timothy and Angelina. Loving sister of Daniel DePietro, Bonnie McGuckin (Tom), Michael DePietro (Jen) and the late William & James DePietro. Dear godmother of Daniel DePietro. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation from 4 to 6pm Friday evening at GARDNER FUNEAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial Service 6pm Friday at... Read more →

December 19, 1960 - March 1, 2014 Robert Megahan, of Deptford on March 1, 2014. Devoted father of Christopher Megahan; Dear brother to Joyce Frank (the late William), Donald (Linda), Eileen Garcia (Arias), Carol Armstrong (Ken), and Kevin. Loving uncle to many. Interment private at the request of the family. Please email [email protected] or [email protected] for friend and family gathering information. Funeral services under the direction of the McGuinnese Funeral Home, Woodbury NJ Read more →

PUBLISHED July 2007 By Bill Bates Committee Member The Heroes To Hero Foundation, Inc. recently presented three $1,000.00 scholarships to graduating seniors from three area high schools for academic excellence as well as community involvement. The scholarships are awarded in honor and memory of Tommy Stewart III, Jim Sylvester, and John West Sr. and the selfless dedication they gave to their respective departments and community's they so faithfully served. Another check (not pictured) was also presented to the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund, Inc. (www.camdencountyhero.com) in the amount of $5,000.00 to be used towards college educations for children of permanently... Read more →

source PhillyHistory Blog By Erica Stefanovich PHILADELPHIA PA--In the late 1880s, 9th and Fitzwater was outside of the plan for Philadelphia. Not included in William Penn's original outline for his city, the neighborhood sprang up quite by accident. Antonio Palumbo built his boarding house there, and received an influx of immigrants looking for work in the developing city. As the community grew they began to open up stores along 9th Street until it took on an appearance not dissimilar to what one finds in the same neighborhood today. Some of the many stores included butchers, cheese shops, cook ware stores,... Read more →