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Summer on the Delaware Riverfront

FIREWORKS!!! 

It's almost July 4th, which means it's fireworks time. The big celebration on the Waterfront will take place on Saturday, June 30th with events at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, SugarHouse Casino and Fishtown Hops, Independence Seaport Museum, Battleship NJ, Moshulu, and the Spirit of Philadelphia to name a few. You can also watch the big show from Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park Sustained by Univest or the Race Street Pier. And of course, there are also tons of other great things to do all week and weekend on both sides of the river.

This Week

Grand Jury Returns Murder Indictment Against Kenneth D. Arsenault Accused of Killing Wife

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ (June 28, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)- Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Pemberton Township man has been indicted for fatally attacking his wife earlier this year with a hammer and knife at their home in the Browns Mills section of the township.

TWO NEW ATLANTIC CITY CASINOS OPEN A DAY EARLY

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino started taking bets from gamblers a day before they were scheduled to open, the Press of Atlantic City reports. Both casinos received permission to begin full operations on Wednesday afternoon from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, and both immediately started letting gamblers inside. Elaborate grand opening festivities are still scheduled for today and this weekend.

MAHWAH GROUP SUBMITS SIGNATURES FOR RECALL OF MAYOR

EPA Awards $250,000 to New Jersey for Beaches

(New York, N.Y. – June 27, 2018) As peak beach season arrives in the United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 2 office expects to award up to $250,000 to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to protect beachgoers contingent upon the number of eligible recipients nationwide that apply for grant funds and the availability of funding.

GTPD Requesting Community’s Assistance With Helping To Identify Possible Suspect In Reference to Suspicious Fires

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (June 28, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Gloucester Township Police Department, in partnership with local and county Fire Marshals and the Camden County Prosecutors Office are investigating four suspicious fires to several townhouses under construction on Iron Gate Road in the Erial Section of Gloucester Township.

Court Rules Defense Attorney Represented Sexual Assault Criminal Fairly

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WOODBURY NJ (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--A state appeals court has affirmed a prior ruling that the lawyer for Lawrence L. Moore (DOB 12/12/55), of Pitman, did not ineffectively represent him during his 2011 trial for sexually assaulting a girl when she was 10 and continuing from 1999 to 2001.

nj1015.com: Biggest winners and losers in NJ Democrats' new school aid plan

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TRENTON (JUNE 27, 2018)— More school districts would get more money under a competing school funding formula put forward by state Democratic lawmakers. Although many districts would also lose money.

EPA Awards $213,000 to Erie County, Pennsylvania for Water Quality Monitoring at Beaches

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PHILADELPHIA (June 27, 2018) – As peak beach season arrives, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to award approximately $213,000 to Erie County Pennsylvania to develop and implement beach monitoring and notification programs along the shores of Lake Erie.

Gloucester Catholic's Girls' Softball Team Captures Seventh Overall State Title

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LODI, NJ (June 28, 2018)--The Gloucester Catholic's girls’ softball team defeated Immaculate Conception of Lodi, 11-1, on June 9 and captured its seventh overall state title. Nicole Hagerty proved a threat on the field and at the plate, striking out seven, giving up seven hits, and walking one in being named the winning pitcher, and hit a solo home run in the fourth inning. Shayla reached base four times, knocking in one run and scoring a run.

William R. Hagan Sr., Past Gloucester City Councilman and Retired Ambulance Driver

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Gloucester City NJ (June 28, 2018) - Surrounded by his loving family on June 26, 2018. Age 84 Loving husband of 65 years to the late Effie M. Hagan (nee Harker). Loving father of William R. Hagan, Jr. (Dawn), Brian P. Hagan (Anne) and Michael J. Hagan. One of 14 children, William is survived by his sisters, Joan Gundle and Jean Eller. Predeceased by his children, Charles A. Hagan, Sr. and Margaret Hagan; his parents, Joseph and Amber Hagan and his grandson, Charles A. Hagan, Jr. and many brothers and sisters. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 11.  

Blockchain Will Soon Be A Necessity Across All Industries

 

CNBNewsnet(June 28, 2018)--Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin’s success, is already revolutionizing the world economy by changing how processes are being handled in industries. Already, a majority of organizations across different industries have incorporated blockchain systems into their day to day business activities.

 

What Exactly Is A Blockchain?

ICE removes Salvadoran MS-13 affiliate, Irish national with manslaughter conviction

 

NEWARK, NJ – Within the past week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) removed two public safety threats to their respective countries of origin.

ERO officers removed Frank Adonay Gonzalez Valdez, an El Salvadoran national with MS-13 affiliations, June 15 and transferred him to the custody of El Salvadoran law enforcement authorities upon his arrival in his home country. Gonzalez was initially

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police promoting Operation Dry Water June 29-July 1

 

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DOVER, Delaware (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced their active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities.

EPA Announces Settlement with Northeast Dredging Equipment Company LLC

Puts Cleaner Diesel Engines on Floating Crane in NY/NJ Harbor

 

(New York, N.Y. – June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Northeast Dredging Equipment Company, LLC has completed the installation of two cleaner diesel engines on a floating crane as part of a legal settlement reached in April of 2017 for alleged violations  of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. As part of the settlement, Northeast Dredging LLC invested at least $250,000 to replace two old diesel engines from its floating crane with cleaner models, resulting in improved water and air quality. The crane operates in or around the New York/New Jersey Harbor. In addition, Northeast Dredging paid a $100,000 penalty.

Don’t Miss the Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

 

 

 

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anyone can temporarily forget the name of a song, a movie title or a former neighbor’s name every once in a while. But when a loved one asks you the same question twice in five minutes, seems unusually aggressive, and begins to lose things around the house, it may be the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

Eight Arrested in Africa-Based Cybercrime and Business Email Compromise Conspiracy

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In accordance with the Justice Department’s recent efforts to disrupt business email compromise (BEC) schemes that are designed to intercept and hijack wire transfers from businesses and individuals, including many senior citizens, the Department announced Operation Keyboard Warrior, an effort coordinated by United States and international law enforcement to disrupt online frauds perpetrated from Africa.  Eight individuals have been arrested for their roles in a widespread, Africa-based cyber conspiracy that allegedly defrauded U.S. companies and citizens of approximately $15 million since at least 2012.

James Madison U Announces Spring 2018 Graduate School Graduates

 

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HARRISONBURG, VA (06/25/2018)-- James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 4, 2018 graduate school commencement exercises.

Maryland Fishing Report: Reading The Signs That Mother Nature Provides To You

 

 

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June 27, 2018

Nick Pirchio caught this striped bass fishing with his dad in Chesapeake Bay, when they tried some jigging after spotting some bait. Photo courtesy of Nick Pirchio

We’ve all heard it – 10 percent of anglers catch 90 percent of the fish. Good fishermen are often able to anticipate or adjust to changes in conditions or fish behavior. This trait lies deep in that hunter-gatherer instinct of those who can read the signs that Mother Nature provides them.

This kind of savvy and experience is usually part of what you’re paying for when hiring a charter or guide. Of course it is all the more exciting and certainly more rewarding when we can figure it out by ourselves.

 

Mellanie Kai Lassiter to Lead Next Phase of Pepco Holdings Corporate Relations Efforts

 

 

New leader brings broad community and stakeholder engagement experience to build on Atlantic City Electric’s and Delmarva Power’s respected philanthropic footprint

 WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2018) – Pepco Holdings has named Mellanie Kai Lassiter as its new senior manager of Corporate Relations. Lassiter, a 13-year veteran of both Baltimore Gas and Electric (BG&E) and PECO in Philadelphia, will build on Pepco Holdings’ ongoing philanthropic efforts and will oversee the implementation of the corporate citizenship programs that will further define Pepco, Delmarva Power and Atlantic City Electric as key community and philanthropic partners. Lassiter also will collaborate closely with the DC-based Exelon Corporate Relations team to ensure alignment with Exelon and the Exelon Foundation, in advancing impactful community engagement initiatives across the District.    

DRBC Announces Delaware Basin Summer Photo Contest

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WEST TRENTON, N.J. (June 26)(CNBNewsnet)-- – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced its Summer Photo Contest, highlighting amateur and professional photography that conveys the beauty, diversity, function, and significance of the water resources of the Delaware River Basin, a 13,539-square mile watershed.

Camden City Resident Arrested on Charges of Sexual Assault and Child Pornography

 

Law enforcement investigating whether additional crimes occurred

 

MAPLE SHADE NJ (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Maple Shade Police Chief Gary Gubbei announced that a 21-year-old Camden man has been charged with manufacturing child pornography and sexually assaulting a young girl in Maple Shade earlier this year.

HOW NJ ALMOST MADE A $7 BILLION TAX MISTAKE

While scrambling to pass a $36.5 billion spending plan last week, Democratic lawmakers also rushed through a bill to raise the corporate tax rate and help balance the budget with about $915 million in new revenue, The Record reports. But a mistake in the legalese of the 24-page bill would have forced New Jersey corporations to pay as much as $7 billion more than intended. Lawmakers voted on the faulty bill then immediately started working on a fix.

MURPHY OFFERS TAX-INCREASE DEAL IN EFFORT TO BREAK IMPASSE

Bicyclist Hit by Van in Winslow Township; In Critical Condition

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WINSLOW TOWNSHIP NJ (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Winslow Township Police were dispatched to Erial road in the area of Wiltons Landing Rd for a reported motor vehicle crash with a bicycle. Responding units located a 14 year old male who had been struck by a van traveling westbound on Erial Road.

Ocean City Resident Busted on Narcotic Charges

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Cape May Court House, New Jersey (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--- Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Acting Chief, Captain John J. Prettyman announce the arrest of William Baker (age 18) of Ocean City for the distribution of Hashish on June 22, 2018.

A Message from Senate President Steve Sweeney

 

WESTVILLE NJ (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Yesterday, I had the pleasure of touring the Abilities Solutions, an organization based in Westville, New Jersey, that boosts employment opportunities for the disabled. This place is close to my heart.  Sheltered workshops offer employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. They provide a safe work environment that showcases the abilities persons with disabilities possess. That is why I will not allow funding for sheltered workshops to be cut from this year’s budget and why the Legislature’s budget adds $5 million more for them than did the Governor’s.

Letters to the Editor: Help Us Score More Victories!

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Dear Friend:
 
We relish a good fight. Not that we look for it: just as firefighters don't make fires so they can put them out, we don't set cultural fires so we can put them out. But once trouble begins, we swing into action, doing what we can to bring about justice.

Body Found Within The Cobblestone Development; Gloucester Twp. PD Investigating

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (JUNE 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Today at approximately 0613 hours the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the area of Scenic Point Circle for a report of a body in the water.

Pilot Charged with Criminal Trespass for Landing Plane at Cape May Coast Guard Base

Related: Coast Guard Searching for Pilot

Plane was landed  on beach at Training Facility

 

Cape May Court House, NJ (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--- Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Cape May City Police Chief Anthony Marino announce the arrest of James P. Dahlen, Jr. the 51 year old pilot who landed a plane on the beach of the US Coast Guard Training Center Cape May.

Alliance Defending Freedom Comments on Justice Kennedy Retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court

The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom President, CEO, and General Counsel Michael Farris regarding Justice Anthony Kennedy’s announcement Wednesday that he is retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court:

Primary Analysis from Gender Watch 2018

 

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With some results still pending, the team at Gender Watch 2018, a project of the Center for American Women and Politics and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, offers some initial takeaways on how women fared in tonight's primary races.

Cleary History/ George & Mazie Cleary, Ed & Anna Tucker, Frank & Florence Messenger Circa 1940's

Down The Shore (South Jersey)-Circa 1940's

The Tuckers, far left standing, our Uncle Ed Tucker with curly hair and Aunt Anna (nee Kowalski) Tucker

(Mom and Dad) George Cleary and Mazie (nee Tucker) Cleary,  far right standing

The Messengers,  kneeling far right,  our Uncle Frank Messenger and Aunt Florence (nee Tucker).

NJBIA: Payroll Tax Bill Would Burden All Jersey City Businesses

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TRENTON, NJ (June 25, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Legislation allowing Jersey City to impose a 1 percent employer payroll tax would add yet another expense to businesses already facing a host of costly mandates in the highest taxed state in the nation, the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA) said today.

HOME COUNTRY: “Here’s to coffee! The choice of sheepherders everywhere!”

 

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  “Ahhh! Coffee!” said our resident cowboy, Steve, raising his cup at the philosophy counter. “Let’s raise our cups to whichever Brazilian came up with this stuff.”

Pine Hill Police National Night Out -August 7 from 6 pm - 9 pm at Overbrook HS

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 PINE HILL NJ (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Everyone is invited to join us for the 35^th Annual National Night Out being held at Overbrook High School on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  The event is sponsored by organizations within the Borough of Pine Hill, including the Pine Hill Police Department, Municipal Alliance, Fire Department, Hope Chapel and many others. 

Training Center Cape May Scheduled To Hold Sunset Parade

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CAPE MAY, N.J. (June 27, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- – U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is scheduled to host a Sunset Parade in honor of the United Services Organizations at the Training Center, July 1 at 7:49 p.m.

NJ Residents Graduate from James Madison U

 

HARRISONBURG, VA (06/25/2018)-- James Madison University is pleased to announce the names of the students who graduated during the May 4, 2018 commencement exercises.

Philadelphia CBP Seizes $289,130 Shipment of Counterfeit apparel from Hong Kong

PHILADELPHIA PA (June 25, 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia recently seized over 13 boxes that included over 2,000 pieces of counterfeit apparel.  If authentic, the merchandise held a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of nearly $289,130.

Delaware Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

 

 

LAUREL (June 25, 2018) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips Landing Road with Sharptown Road. Past dumping and vandalism resulted in closure of this road. 

NJ Residents Named to Gettysburg College Dean's List

 

GETTYSBURG, PA (06/25/2018)-- Gettysburg College students take pride in their work, and we are likewise proud to announce their recent academic achievements.

Former Mafia Boss and Associate Convicted of 1993 Murder

 

 

 

 

 

Francis ‘Cadillac Frank’ Salemme Sr., (left) and Paul Weadick 

Defendants were members of the New England Family of La Cosa Nostra

BOSTON – Francis “Cadillac” Salemme, a former boss of the New England Family of La Cosa Nostra (NELCN), and former NELCN associate Paul Weadick, were convicted today by a federal jury in connection with the 1993 murder of Steven A. DiSarro.

NUTRITIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM

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PHILADELPHIA PA (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--For the 12th consecutive year, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will hold its annual Blessing of the Summer to kick off its Summer Meals Program.

PROTESTS OF TRUMP’S IMMIGRATION POLICIES PLANNED IN 16 NJ TOWNS

People who oppose President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy on illegal immigration will be holding protests Saturday in Washington, D.C., and in more than 600 places around the country, including at least 16 locations in New Jersey, NJ.com says. The “Families Belong Together” rallies were organized to protest the Trump administration’s policy of separating migrant children from their parents. Trump reversed the policy last week but the marches will still be held. NJ.com lists 16 towns in New Jersey where the demonstrations will be held and what your need to know about them.

GOVERNOR WON’T RULE OUT USING LINE-ITEM VETO

The Food Bank of South Jersey Kicks Off its 2018 Summer Meals Program with Kidsfest

 

Sponsors and children who participate in the Food Bank of South Jersey’s Summer Meals program cut a ribbon to officially begin the 2018 Summer Meals program.

Pennsauken, NJ  - - June 22, 2018  The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) hosted over 100 children at its Summer Meals Program Kidsfest kick-off event at Wiggins Park at the Camden Waterfront. Last year’s program provided 395,000 meals to 8,100 children in Burlington, Camden, Salem and Gloucester counties.

Mrs. MaryJane Collins, of Brooklawn; Longtime Lipkins Pharmacy Employee; GCHS Alumnus

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GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Formerly of Brooklawn - On June 23, 2018. Age 89. Loving wife of 52 years to the late Bernard P. Collins. Loving mother of Patricia (James) Dobbins, James (Wendy) Collins, Bernard (Maureen) Collins, William (Maryann) Collins, Joseph (Kim) Collins and the late Claire Collins. Cherished grandmother of Jim (Alison) Dobbins, Kevin (Ingrid) Dobbins, MariJo Dobbins, Becky (Adam) Arensdorf, Joey (Elaine) Collins, Jerry (Renee) Collins, Phil (Laura) Collins, Amber (Brian) Wilk, Courtney Collins, Beth Collins, Kate (Joe) Dyson, Joe Collins, Blaise Collins and Casey Collins and great grandmother of 19. Beloved sister of the late William, Thomas, Joseph, James and John Gartland and Anna Coulter.

 

Authorities Investigating Suspicious Fire in Gloucester Township

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--On Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at approximately 2:52 AM, a security guard working in the Iron Gate development contacted the Gloucester Township Police Department to report flames coming from the rear of several townhomes on Iron Gate Road in Gloucester Township, located at Jarvis and Williamstown Roads. Three adjoining unoccupied townhomes were damaged. No injuries reported at this time.

ANOTHER VIEW: VICTORY FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS

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Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a U.S. Supreme Court decision reached today:

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a California law requiring crisis pregnancy centers to inform women about the availability of abortion and contraception was unconstitutional. The ruling was narrowly drawn and did not decide related issues.

James Nelson, age 29, of Bellmawr; Gloucester High Alumnus Class of 2007

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 26, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Suddenly on June 23, 2018. Age 29. Of Bellmawr. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving son of Christa Nelson Jost & Barry Jost and Lee & Michelle Nelson. Beloved brother of Danielle M. Nelson–Crespo & Alisa Crespo and step-brothers of, Jarvis Grant, Jared Jones, Barry Jost, Jr., and Steven Jost. Grandparents Edra Nelson, Walter Jost, and Meme Grant.

Blair Michael Leafey of Delray Beach, Florida; Graduate of Washington Township HS

 

April 02, 1981 - June 18, 2018

Blair M. Leafy, age 37, of Delray Beach, Florida and Cape May Court House, New Jersey, passed away suddenly in a motor vehicle accident in Florida on June 18th, 2018. He is survived by his devoted parents, Robert and Margaret, loving brother Ryan (April), his niece Fiona, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Gender Watch 2018 Provides Outlooks on Women Running in June 26th Primaries

 

 

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Voters in Oklahoma, Colorado, Maryland, and New York head to the polls on Tuesday to select major party nominees for this fall's election. Gender Watch 2018, a project of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation (BLFF) and the Center for American Women in Politics (CAWP), has issued outlooks on women candidates running for congressional and statewide offices in Colorado, Maryland, New York, and Oklahoma. Gender Watch 2018 will also provide real-time results and analysis of results on Twitter and at www.genderwatch2018.org.

Five Ways to Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk

New Haven, Conn. — Summer is here, but enjoying longer and sunnier days outdoors means your skin is vulnerable to sunburn. Experts at Yale Cancer Center(YCC) and Yale School of Medicine (YSM) say unless you take the right precautions, sun exposure (even if you don't get scorched) can damage your skin, causing wrinkles, age spots and even skin cancer. Just one sunburn during your youth doubles your chances of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.