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(December 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--BROOKLAWN POLICE Chief Shamus Ellis and Investigator Raymond Mckenney had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Allyssa Lefkowitz's Pre-K class at our Alice Costello Elementary School. The topics ranged from their uniforms and equipment, all the way to arresting Zombies. It was an experience that Chief Ellis and Investigator Mckenney will never forget and look forward to doing it again next year. Read more →

MAYS LANDING (December 2018)- Since the start of the Drug Related Death (DRD) Investigation Squad within the ACPO Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Unit, on Feb. 6, 2017, 5 defendants have pleaded guilty to Strict Liability Drug Induced Death charges, accounting for the deaths of 5 different victims dating back to April 2016. A total of 14 people have been charged with Strict Liability Drug Induced Death, accounting for the deaths of 11 different people going back to April of 2016. Many deaths from the past two years remain under investigation by the DRD Investigation Squad. The DRD Investigation Squad was... Read more →

Evidence photo of tires dumped in the Newark area. DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit photo. NEWARK (Dec. 27, 2018) – Following an investigation into illegal dumping of scrap tires in Newark, DNREC Natural Resources Police Officers with the Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark man Dec. 14 for illegal dumping and hauling solid waste without a permit. The illegal dumping of tires took place over several days earlier this month. Robert B. Halter, 39, of Newark, was charged with two counts of causing or contributing to the disposal or discharge of solid waste materials and two counts of... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Beverly City resident who was convicted of fatally shooting a man on a Florence street two years ago has been sentenced to 50 years in New Jersey state prison. The sentence was handed down to Anthony Harris, 32, on December 20 by the Hon. Charles A. Delehey, J.S.C. A jury found Harris guilty in October of Aggravated Manslaughter (First Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Second Degree), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Second Degree). The investigation revealed that on the evening... Read more →

Luca Ramon Salas August 09, 1997 - December 26, 2018 Luca Ramon Salas, on December 26, 2018, of Bellmawr. Age 21. Beloved son of Randy and Carla Salas. Dear brother of Nicholas, Ryan and Jesse. Loving uncle of Shane. Also survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles. Luca was a member of the Bellmawr Bears Hockey team and the Bellmawr Baseball team. Services are private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Luca’s memory to the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees, NJ 08043. Read more →

Bill Gallo, Jr. By David Wildstein, December 26 2018 2:08 pm Bill Gallo, Jr., a respected and popular South Jersey journalist, has passed away. Gallo had been a longtime reporter from the South Jersey Times, covering Gloucester and Salem counties. He had been the managing editor of Today’s Sunbeam, the Salem County daily newspaper, and had written for the Gloucester County Times. Read more →

Corporal Ronil Singh Newman Police Department, California End of Watch Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Corporal Ronil Singh, age 33 was shot and killed while conducting a vehicle stop at the intersection of Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue shortly before 1:00 am. Approximately three minutes after initiating the stop he radioed dispatch that shots had been fired. Responding officers found Corporal Singh at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. The subject he stopped fled the scene and remains at large. Corporal Singh had served with the Newman... Read more →

Salvatore A. Geraci July 04, 1958 - December 26, 2018 Salvatore A. Geraci, “Murph”, on December 26, 2018, of Bellmawr. Age 60. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Barrett). Devoted father of Lisa Geraci. Loving brother of Joan Geraci, Cynthia Shaw, and Ronald Geraci. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Joan Geraci. Son-in-law of Mary Barrett and the late James and brother-in-law of James Barrett (Donna), Mary-Alice Barrett, and the late Michael Barrett (Mary). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sal was a member of the Woodbury Chess Club. There will be a viewing from 12 noon to... Read more →

Congress could help millions of patients with a simple tax deduction provided for in a bill that could be passed before the lame duck session ends, according to a conservative seniors group. The Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) is touting the Good Samaritan Charitable Physicians’ Services Act as a way to incentivize doctors to offer pro-bono health care to Medicaid-eligible individuals through a charitable tax deduction for the work they do. The savings to the federal government would be in the billions, according to AMAC. The bill would apply to the roughly 73 million Americans enrolled in Medicaid and... Read more →

Lewis S. Tilton, Jr. February 10, 1948 - December 24, 2018 Lewis S. Tilton, Jr., on December 24, 2018, of Mount Ephraim. Age 70. Beloved father of Colleen Swain and her husband Jeff. Devoted grandfather of Summer and Savannah. Loving brother of Patricia Wheeler, Gail Tilton, and the late Linda Ludzieski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as his good friend and mother of his child, Karen McGeehan. Services and interment are private. Donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 365 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (https://mymsaa.org/). Read more →

December 24, 2018 Hunters in Region B Have Another Opportunity for Deer The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced the winter portion of the firearm deer hunting season opens Jan. 4, 2019, in Deer Management Region B, which includes all of the state except the westernmost counties. Hunters with a valid hunting license may use firearms to harvest sika and white-tailed deer during this season. The season is open Jan. 4 and 5, 2019 in all Region B counties and Jan. 6, 2019 – on private lands only – in Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Queen Anne’s,... Read more →

TAMPA – Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) are seeking the public’s help to identify possible additional victims in a child sexual exploitation investigation involving an assistant principal at Cypress Creek Middle High School in Pasco County, Florida. This case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with assistance from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Kyle Dale Ritsema, 36, of Land O’Lakes, pleaded guilty today to producing, distributing and possessing child pornography. He was arrested Feb. 13 by HSI special agents. This investigation has revealed that... Read more →

Shelby Fisk Mayor’s Office of Education PHILADELPHIA PA (December 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--With the holidays underway, and the year coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on some of our favorite moments of the year in the Mayor’s Office of Education, or as we like to call them MOEmoents. Here are 12 of our favorites: 1. This year we welcomed in the new Board of Education. We loved hosting listening tours, attending the first Board meeting, and of course getting to know the Board’s student reps! 2. The first day of school is always one of our favorites! We... Read more →

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (CN)(December 26, 2018)-- — In a somber endnote to the Christmas season, GoFundMe said it has refunded the $400,000 contributed to the trio who are charged now with concocting a bogus story of a homeless good Samaritan. The feel-good fundraising story went viral just over a year ago when New Jersey couple Kate McClure and Mark D’Amico said they were raising money for Johnny Bobbitt Jr., a veteran who had purportedly used his last $20 to buy gas for McClure after finding her stranded on the side of the road. After the fundraiser fetched $400,000, Bobbitt hauled... Read more →

New Study Finds Real-life auctions reveal consistent value for users that exceeds Facebook market value Newswise — BOSTON and GAMBIER, Ohio (Dec. 19, 2018, 2:00 p.m. ET)—How valuable is Facebook to its users, and how can you measure the value of the site when access is free? Three economists and a social media researcher pooled their work and expertise to assess Facebook’s value to its users, in contrast to its market value or its contribution to gross domestic product. Using a series of auctions – in which people were actually paid to close their accounts for as little as one... Read more →

Newswise — More than 100 million Americans have potentially deadly fatty liver disease and most do not even know it. Overeating and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol this holiday season could put someone with the disease on the fast track to liver failure. “There are no symptoms associated with fatty liver disease and no pain, so most people never get checked or treated for it and, over time, if it is not diagnosed the condition can cause severe liver damage,” said David Victor, M.D., a hepatologist at Houston Methodist Hospital. “In fact, the disease is so prevalent that it will... Read more →

(CNBNewsnet)(December 27, 2018)--Purchasing a point-of-sale system is a big decision for your business. It’s important to understand what kind of tools you need to grow and run your business. Keeping control of merchandise and dealing with customer payments can take a lot of time, and if not controlled appropriately can end up causing serious issues. While the good POS system like clover system for small business streamlines processes and saves you time, the wrong system complicates simple tasks and becomes a cause of grievance. Following these steps will help you make the best choice to increase your profits. Know Your... Read more →

The Garden State Outdoor Sports Show welcomes the return of the tackle time pavilion, expanded hunting & fishing pavilion and the always popular N.J.D.E.P. deer classic. This year’s show will continue Outdoor Sports Groups pledge to provide a forum for the entire family and the next generation of the outdoor enthusiasts. Kick the 36th Anniversary Show off with the world famous Hawg Trough, 5000 Gallon Aquarium, and Pro Staff Fishing Demonstrations. Check out the latest in boats, outboards, kayaks and dock offerings all demonstrated by your favorite bass pro. Schedule your time appropriately as there are 4 days of seminars,... Read more →

CNBNewsnet-December 26, 2018-Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the nomination of Brian C. Buescher for a federal district judge post: Senators Kamala Harris and Mazie Hirono have raised questions regarding the suitability of Brian C. Buescher to be seated as a federal district judge. They have a problem with his sex and his religion. Their concerns are so illegitimate that it raises serious questions about their ability to scrutinize Catholic males for any federal post. Buescher belongs to the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization. Like most practicing Catholics, he is pro-life. According to Harris and Hirono, those... Read more →

Barbara A. Brown, on December 24, 2018, of Bellmawr. Age 77. Devoted mother of David Brown (Lori), Jeffery Brown (Joanna), Joseph Brown (Cheryl), Edward Brown (Shannon), Robert Brown (Christina) and the late Terry Lewis. Loving grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Jerry Newton (Sandra). Barbara was a longtime member of Brooklawn United Methodist Church. There will be a viewing from 9am to 11am Saturday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral service 11am at the funeral home. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Eglington Twp. Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s memory to Brooklawn... Read more →

Media caught flat-footed. Via NY Post: President Trump used the cover of the partial government shutdown to slip off to visit US troops in Iraq. Trump and first lady Melania Trump met with military personnel on Wednesday at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, according to photos from Reuters. His whereabouts sparked speculation about what Trump was up to because he hadn’t tweeted in more than 17 hours, no press aides were in the media office and lights were turned off on the second floor where White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has her office. Keep reading… Read more →

Social justice in New York City/Weasel Zippers Via Officer Com: Officer Syed Ali — an Army combat vet who served in Iraq and Afghanistan — had no trouble fending off five homeless vagrants with his baton and his feet as they came at him one by one on Sunday night. The attack, captured on video, was viewed 4 million times on Twitter. As of Tuesday night, none of the men were to be prosecuted, said Danny Frost, a spokesman for Manhattan DA Cy Vance. Frost said the problem is that the police never charged the men with attacking Ali. “When... Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. (December 2018)– A Passaic County, New Jersey, woman and man were sentenced today to federal prison terms for their respective roles in conspiring to distribute thousands of pills containing heroin in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. Karen Rojas, 28, of Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison; Juan Vidal, 34, of Paterson, was sentenced on Dec. 18, 2018, to 30 months in prison. Both had previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge William H. Walls in Newark federal court to informations charging them with conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to... Read more →

December 26, 2018 Submit Original Work by March 8, 2019 Artists are invited to submit their original works for the 23rd Annual Maryland Black Bear Conservation Stamp and 45th Annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp design contests. These popular contests are open until March 8, 2019. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will judge the entries March 16, 2019, in conjunction with the annual Eagle Festival at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge. The Black Bear Conservation Stamp contest is open to both residents and nonresidents. Each contestant may submit one entry for a nonrefundable $10 fee. Proceeds are used... Read more →

December 16, 1942 - December 22, 2018 On December 22, 2018. Age 76. Of Westville. Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Dorothy E. (Whitty) Morrow. Dorothy is survived by her son, Robert J. Kondan; former daughter-in-law and best friend, Patricia Perrone (Gary); grandson, Nicholas Kondan, great grandchild, Giana; sister, Joan Proulx (George); niece, Courtney, many other family and friends and her beloved dog “Char.” Dorothy retired in 2008 from Kent Memorial Hospital in Kent, Washington where she worked as a Billing Specialist. She had also worked for many years at Pennsylvania Bank,... Read more →

There’s a place in the White Mountains that people seek out simply to mail their Christmas cards. It’s the little town of Bethlehem, New Hampshire. Since the 1960’s, the post office has postmarked “BETHLEHEM” on more than a million pieces of holiday mail. Customers can use an ink pad to stamp a winter Bethlehem scene — with hilltops and the North Star — all in green. “Always use green for Christmas,” postmaster Brian Thompson says, with a smile. This is the 24th Christmas Thompson has presided over what’s likely the most popular place, around this time of year. People too... Read more →

The Maple Shade Police are requesting the public's assistance with identifying a purse thief. The pictured female is suspected of taking a victims purse on Saturday night into Sunday morning on 12/15/18. Anyone who recognizes this female is asked to contact the Maple Shade Police at 856-234-8300. Reply with TIP Instructions: Contact Maple Shade Police at 856-234-8300 Address/Location Maple Shade Township Police Department 200 N Stiles Ave Maple Shade Township, NJ 08052 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300 Read more →

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ--The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's assistance with identifying two suspects wanted for multiple offenses of shoplifting from the Marmora CVS in Upper Township, Cape May County. On Tuesday, December 11, at approximately 6:38 a.m. the suspects pictured in the surveillance stills entered the CVS and allegedly stole allergy medications and hair products. These two suspects are also being sought for another shoplifting incident, which occurred on Thursday, November 15, at approximately 6:13 p.m. where they entered the same CVS and allegedly stole allergy medications and hair products. Anyone with information is asked to... Read more →

Slim Randles | CNBNewsnet It was Herb who kicked things off at the world dilemma think tank at the philosophy counter in the Mule Barn truck stop. Herb is like Nature itself. He abhors a vacuum, too. “Well,” Herb said, “it’s about that time again.” Three heads swiveled to look at him. “New Year’s resolutions … you know.” Three nods. “So Herb, what are your new resolves for the next year?” “Glad you asked, Dud. I thought I might lose 15 pounds, take sailing lessons and come up with a good recipe for beef kidneys. How about you, Dud?” Dud... Read more →

History, Bistros, Nightlife, Cafes & More In Philadelphia’s Art Museum District Because of their proximity to the renowned arts and cultural institutions along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia’s Fairmount and Spring Garden neighborhoods are often referred to as the “Art Museum area.” The personalities of these historic, laid-back, diverse communities are distinct in their own right. Fairmount is residential, a sort of urban suburb, with plenty of cafes, restaurants and a massive former prison-turned-museum, Eastern State Penitentiary. Between the Parkway and Fairmount, Spring Garden has beautiful Victorian architecture and a decidedly relaxed vibe. Recent and continuing developments, particularly around its... Read more →

photo provided Project Santa 2018 Every year, New Jersey State Troopers partner with Santa Claus and visit the Children’s Hospital at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. to deliver presents to kids who won’t be home for the holidays. "There’s nothing better than seeing the big smiles on the kiddos, parents and staff! Join us in wishing these amazing kids a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" source New Jersey State Police Read more →

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today joined Governor Tom Wolf at the Capitol Building to announce the launch of a new online tool to report suspicious activity regarding prescription drugs. The suspicious activity report form is fully integrated into the Commonwealth’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Tool (PDMP) and can also be accessed by anyone at www.attorneygeneral.gov/Rx. “The illegal diversion of prescription pain pills from doctors’ offices and pharmacies is contributing to the opioid epidemic across the Commonwealth, but diversion activity is hard to identify and even harder to investigate” said Attorney General Shapiro. “This new reporting tool, which is available... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Patrick Walker, 52, of Philadelphia, PA was convicted by a jury today of one count of bribery and one count of attempted possession with intent to distribute marijuana. In January 2016, the defendant met and began a corrupt relationship with a U.S. mail carrier who delivered packages in Philadelphia. Thereafter, the defendant bribed the mail carrier to agree to divert to the defendant certain packages that had been placed in the U.S. mail. Under their arrangement, the mail carrier would bring certain packages directly to the defendant at... Read more →

Mount Laurel Township, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public's assistance with identifying a vehicle struck by the at fault driver in a fatal crash that killed Madelynn Rizzo, 9, of Union, N.J. and seriously injured Marcelo Rizzo, 37, of Elizabeth, N.J. and Juliana Rizzo, 8, of Union, N.J. On Sunday, November 25, at 6:03 p.m., troopers from Bordentown Station responded to Interstate 295 northbound at milepost 38 in Mount Laurel Township for the report of motor vehicle accident. When troopers arrived, they found a Ford Focus that went off the road and struck several trees.... Read more →

TRENTON, NJ --Adenoviruses are common viruses that can cause a range of illnesses. They can cause cold-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, and pink eye (conjunctivitis). You can get an adenovirus infection at any age. People with weakened immune systems or existing respiratory or cardiac disease are more likely than others to get very sick from an adenovirus infection. The New Jersey Department of Health is actively investigating two outbreaks at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell and Voorhees Pediatric Facility that appear to be unrelated at this time. Strain typing has confirmed the adenovirus cases... Read more →

December 21, 2018 | CNBNews graphics file GREENSBURG PA — Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that a Catholic priest in the Diocese of Greensburg who pled guilty to committing sexual assault against a 10-year-old boy was sentenced to eleven and a half months to five years in state prison, and ten years of registration as a sex offender. John Thomas Sweeney, 76, was indicted last year by the 40th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, which was tasked with probing sexual abuse by priests and clergy against children in six Catholic Dioceses in Pennsylvania, including the Diocese of Greensburg. He was... Read more →

Newark, N.J. - The New Jersey State Police have arrested five suspects of an alleged drug trafficking ring and seized weapons, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana and more than $150,000 as a result of "Operation Drive Thru." The eight-month cooperative investigation dubbed “Operation Drive Thru,” began in April of 2018 and targeted a drug distribution network operating in Newark. Detectives from the New Jersey State Police Crime Suppression North Unit and Newark Police Department were able to identify five suspects and determined that the network sold significant quantities of cocaine and heroin. On Wednesday, December 12, detectives from the New... Read more →

Philly Restaurant Openings This Winter Include Korean Fare, Inviting Pubs, BYOBs & Donuts Galore ’Tis the season for hunkering down and cozying up with delicious flavors in Philadelphia’s always-evolving dining scene. Whether it’s a vegetarian riff on soul food from legendary restaurateurs (Green Soul), classic yet casual Italian (Giuseppe & Sons) or neighborhood bars serving burgers and fries (720 West Bistro, Sutton’s), comfort food rules the season. Here are some of Philly’s best new eateries for beating the bluster: Center City West: Chubby Cattle – A Las Vegas chain delivers hotpot soups via conveyor belt in Chinatown. Diners choose a... Read more →

This week, the Department of Justice announced that it would soon be releasing a final rule classifying “bump-stock-type-devices” as “machine guns” under the National Firearms Act. These devices came to national attention in October 2017 after the horrific attack in Las Vegas. As multiple media accounts correctly pointed to at the time, there was overwhelming legislative support for proposals that went far beyond these specific devices and some that could have potentially jeopardized all semiautomatic firearms. Rather than sit back and watch a legislative over-reaction, the NRA asked Congress to let ATF review its prior determinations on bump fire stocks.... Read more →

Dec. 7 marks 45th anniversary of escape; reward of up to $25,000 offered Washington, D.C. - More than 40 years ago, one of the most notorious prisoner escapes in Ohio history occurred. A convicted child murderer, serving a life sentence, just walked away from his handlers and justice. On Dec. 7, 1973, prison officials took Lester Eubanks to a shopping center in Columbus, Ohio, and allowed him to shop unescorted as a reward for good behavior. When Eubanks failed to return to his scheduled pick up location, he was reported as an escapee, and has eluded authorities ever since. The... Read more →

Susie Christoff has tried a number of medications to cope with her painful psoriatic arthritis. Although some medications would work for a short time, she eventually “just started swelling up” in her wrist, ankles and knee. “I literally couldn’t walk five minutes,” Christoff says. (Chris Bartlett/for Kaiser Health News) Sarah Jane Tribble, Kaiser Health News/republished here with permission Europeans have found the secret to making some of the world’s costliest medicines much more affordable, as much as 80 percent cheaper than in the U.S. Governments in Europe have compelled drugmakers to bend on prices and have thrown open the market... Read more →

Sentence will run consecutively to 13-year sentence he began this year on prior gun conviction TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a Camden, N.J., man was sentenced to state prison today following his conviction at trial for illegally possessing a handgun as a convicted felon. It was the fifth time he has been convicted of firearms offenses in New Jersey. Steven L. Bookman, 33, of Camden, was sentenced to eight years in state prison, including five years of parole ineligibility, by Superior Court Judge Francisco Dominguez . He was found guilty on Nov. 1 by a Camden... Read more →

Total of 50 Will Be Installed Citywide by Spring 2019 PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim Kenney, Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District), Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez (7th District), Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis and Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams announced today the installation of 15 new surveillance cameras specifically targeted for capturing illegal dumping. The cameras are the latest effort to crack down on illegal dumping and were installed as part of an initiative designed to step up enforcement of sanitation and dumping violations. The Streets Department has partnered with the Philadelphia Police Department to catch illegal dumping in the act allowing for... Read more →

John Grimaldi WASHINGTON, DC – “At a time in our nation’s history when pride in being an American has fallen to the lowest level ever measured, older Americans are seeking refuge by returning, in droves, to the core values that make our country great,” according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “And” says Weber, “the fact that AMAC’s membership has surpassed the 1.5 million mark is proof.” Gallup says that its most recent study shows pride in America is at its lowest level since its pollsters started keeping track shortly after the attacks of... Read more →

(Glassboro, NJ) On Wednesday, Dec. 12 Freeholder Jim Jefferson honored the Glassboro High School Boys Soccer team and congratulated them on winning the title of 2018 New Jersey Group 1 Boys Soccer State Champions. Freeholder Jim Jefferson said, "We are all proud of this team. After losing their chance at the title due to a controversial call last season, the Glassboro High School Boys Soccer team showed this year that they would not let that missed chance slow them down, coming back stronger than ever and claiming the title as 2018 champions." The boys were able to claim their victory... Read more →

Maxwell Forsman celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting (Washington Township, NJ) - Freeholder Heather Simmons presented Dave Maxwell and Danielle Forsman with a certificate at the ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of Maxwell Forsman Investment Services in Washington Township on Dec. 11, 2018. Freeholder Simmons, Liaison to the Department of Economic Development said, "We welcome Maxwell Forsman to our county and wish them success. When our local businesses thrive the trajectory of our entire community moves forward and that is what we all strive for." Pictured: Les Vail, Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Washington Twp. Mayor Joanne Gattinelli,... Read more →

(Camden, NJ) – Camden County will be the first jurisdiction in the state of New Jersey to employ a micro-grid to power key institutions and facilities. To achieve this objective the county was the second winner of the Environmental Impact Bond Challenge, an innovative program funded by The Rockefeller Foundation which is empowering cities to improve community resilience. The opportunity afforded by the award will allow the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) to pioneer an innovative financing strategy for an extension of a planned microgrid to critical infrastructure in the City of Camden. The microgrid will help protect the... Read more →

Dawn O Watson | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 25, 2018)--My family is unique; there haven’t been any babies born within day-trip-visit distance since the ‘90’s, which makes our Christmas non-kid inclusive, child-free, or however you want to say it. Christmas eve is spent having lunch with my adult children, followed up by a couple of brewskies at whichever pub is open in town, paying an outrageous tip to my designated driver for hauling me home at 7:30 PM. I make merry. But not for long. While I miss the thought of tots’ squeals as they open their gifts on... Read more →

by Dr. Jeremy Robbins, MD, Q & A: The Facts on Physical Fitness For the first time in 10 years, the American Heart Association and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have released new guidelines on exercise, urgently encouraging everyone to move more and sit less. Cardiologist Jeremy Robbins, MD (right), recently joined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, where he sees patients and conducts laboratory research to better understand how exercise is good for your heart and how exercise affects each individual. We talked with Dr. Robbins about why everyone should move more.... Read more →

MAYS LANDING- A man and a woman have been charged in connection to the death of a starved pit bull dog, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. Trent Brewer, 22, and Oniesha Noble, 23, both of 311 Booker Ave., Egg Harbor Township, are both charged with animal cruelty, causing bodily injury resulting in death to a living animal by failing to provide the dog with necessary care, a crime of the third degree. Oniesha Noble Trent Brewer On Dec. 16, 2018, Egg Harbor Township Police Department responded to complaints, regarding a pit bull tied up at a residence with... Read more →