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New initiative, which follows efforts in California and Wisconsin, to be based at the New Jersey Center on Gun Violence Research at Rutgers Washington, D.C., April 29, 2019 — Last week, while speaking at a conference launching the New Jersey Center on Gun Violence Research at Rutgers University, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the Center will partner with Brady, formerly known as the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, on a bold and innovative new program taking a city-led approach to address crime... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 30, 2019)--Gloucester High School will hold their annual “Academic Awards Night” on Wednesday, May 22 at 7 p.m. Along with the honoring of many of their current students, they will induct the following alumni into branches of our Academic Achievement Hall of Fame: Distinguished Alumnus Distinguished alumni who exemplify the school's motto of Partnership, Performance, and Pride. Honorees have led lives of purpose and have given a great deal back to their communities. For each of them, their road to success... Read more →

According to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request via immigration law groups, over a dozen protests in New Jersey and more than 40 protests in New York appear on a list prepared for the Department of Homeland Security's "State Fusion Centers" network, which assists law enforcement seeking "threat-related" information. The list details rallies that protested the Trump administration's "zero-tolerance" immigration and child separation policy last summer. The Jersey locations are below. (The Record) Asbury Park Bedminster Bridgeton Clifton Edison Englewood Flemington Glen... Read more →

The best of South Jersey's high school baseball teams will find out soon if they qualify for the Joe Hartman Diamond Classic which begins in gloucestercitynews.net graphic files May. So far the first month of the South Jersey high school baseball season has offered few surprises. During the preseason, defending state Non-Public A champion St. Augustine was expected to be the top team in South Jersey. The Hermits are near the top of the various South Jersey rankings Other top teams were expected to be... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --Gloucester High Girls softball had a big conference win over Schalick 11 to 0 earlier this week. Vanesa Pino threw a three hitter with nine strikeouts. Offensively, the Lady Lions were led by Grace Fenton (2 for 2), Sara Bonney (1 for 2) and Meghan Ferry ( 2 for 4) each with two RBIs. Hayley Welsh scored three runs and Danaka Bennett and Ferry each scored twice. **** April 23 the Lady Lions beat Salem 5 to 2. Emilee Hillman, Meghan Ferry,... Read more →

April 2019 | BY C. Todd Lopez RELATED: FACE OF DEFENSE If you've ever walked through a cloud of gnats, you'll know what a nuisance a swarm can be. On the sea, Navy vessels occasionally encounter swarms as well, in the form of tiny, less-than-friendly enemy boats. Navy destroyers, cruisers and littoral combat ships are powerful weapon systems, but a dozen or more tiny boats, each with a cache of weapons, can be a problem for large, less-agile vessels. And big Navy ships are not... Read more →

by Sherine Green Jen Ramirez has been a youth leader on previous missions to Jamaica. She is pictured with Lenroy, who has lived in the Mustard Seed Community all his life. Over the past three years, parishioners from Christ Our Light, Cherry Hill, journeyed to Jamaica for a mission immersion experience through the nonprofit organization Mustard Seed in Kingston, Montego Bay and Moneague. This July 27-Aug. 1 we will once again return to visit our friends in Christ. The week starts off with our greatly... Read more →

Scratch-Offs Players Received More Than $99.2 Million in Prizes in February TRENTON (April 30, 2019) – Eugene Martellio of Vineland has been playing New Jersey Lottery draw games and Scratch-Off tickets for many years. When the $3,000,000 CA$H OUT Scratch-Off game was launched, he purchased a few of the tickets for that game, but he didn’t have much luck. This game appealed to him, though, and he decided to give it another try. When he purchased the ticket, he felt like this, too, might not... Read more →

The concept of learning management systems has evolved in the last decade, A increasing number of world-class schools and universities offer their academic programs online, many platforms have created new learning techniques and websites are sprouting up for a plethora of educational services. Today, education has gone way beyond academic learning. It is not just about preparing for exams, the concept of learning also aims at improving hard and soft skills to excel in one’s career. So from the countless online services out there, we... Read more →

WILKES-BARRE, PA (04/29/2019)-- More than 200 Wilkes University students who received scholarships, along with the donors whose gifts made the scholarships possible, were recognized at the annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 4. Justin Gaskill of Somers Point, N.J. (08244) was recognized for receiving The Richard and Ellen Ayre Memorial Scholarship. Gabriella Lajara of Brigantine, N.J. (08203) was recognized for receiving The David R. Fendrick Scholarship. Brianna Rowland of Pennsauken, N.J. (08110) was recognized for receiving The Ballet Society of Wyoming Valley Scholarship. About Wilkes University:... Read more →

Townsend’s Inlet Bridge The following is a press release issued by the County of Cape May on Monday, April 8, 2018 regarding construction work on the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge. The bridge, roadway, and construction project are all managed by the County. CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ — In September 2018, the County in cooperation with the Cape May County Bridge Commission engaged a contractor to replace spans 1-7 of the Townsend’s Inlet Bridge. Although originally proposed to be a substructure repair project, additional pre-design inspections... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA, April 2019 – Amid a busy and historic election season here in Philadelphia, City Council passed a bill today, introduced earlier this year by Councilmember Derek S. Green (At-Large), which aims to provide more transparency and simplicity to the campaign finance process. The ordinance, Bill No. 190083-A, fills in gaps in the existing requirements related to dark money disclosure and pass through political contributions, ensuring the public is aware of all sources of spending on city elections. It also reorganizes provisions related to post-candidacy... Read more →

Two of those tickets were Doubled to $5,000 TRENTON (April 30, 2019) – Five lucky ticket holders won $2,500 each by matching four out of five white balls and the Cash Ball drawn from the Monday, April 29th drawing. Two of those players added the DOUBLER feature doubling the prize to $5,000. The winning numbers were: 01, 21, 24, 30 and 35. The Cash Ball was: 01. Moreover, 21,541 other players won $109,964 in cash prizes ranging from $2 to $500 with 3,663 of those... Read more →

You have waited months for a much-needed vacation, and the day is finally here where you board the flight and head off to your dream holiday. There will always be a nagging thought in the back of your head, “Did I lock all the doors?”, “Are all the valuables safely locked?” and so on. Before you leave home, it’s essential that you check your house thoroughly before you pack your bags and leave on a jet plane. If you’re planning a vacation during the peak... Read more →

ANOTHER PICK-6 MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR TICKET SOLD IN MORRIS COUNTY TRENTON (April 30, 2019) – One lucky ticket matched all six numbers drawn for the Monday, April 29th Pick-6 drawing winning the $4 million annuity jackpot. The cash value of the ticket is more than $2.892 million. The winning ticket was sold at Netcong Valero, 10 Route 46 E., Netcong in Morris County. The lucky retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000 for selling that winning ticket. The winning numbers for the Monday, April 29th drawing... Read more →

source The State of Maryland A male Baltimore Oriole inspects a tent caterpillar web; by Bonnie Ott With striking orange and black plumage, it is no wonder why the Baltimore Oriole was selected as Maryland’s state bird. The male’s colors resemble the coat of arms for Sir George Calvert, First Lord of Baltimore. Baltimore Orioles are medium-sized birds. Male Baltimore Orioles are flame orange and black with a solid black head and orange sides, with orange in the tail. Females and immature Baltimore Orioles are... Read more →

If you have never driven in New Jersey, you are in store for a crazy ride. No, driving in NJ is not like driving on the Autobahn but you do need to consider which roadways would be best for you. There is also the fact that traffic laws in New Jersey tend to be a bit different. There is no driving in the left lane unless you are attempting to pass slower moving traffic. Left-hand turns are generally made from roundabouts, especially on busy roadways.... Read more →

Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on an offensive cartoon that was pulled by the New York Times: The New York Times has withdrawn a cartoon published last week on the opinion page of its international edition that was flagrantly anti-Semitic. It showed President Trump wearing sunglasses and a yarmulke being pulled by a dachshund with the face of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (he is shown wearing a Star of David collar). The Times has since apologized, and columnist Bret Stephens tried to put... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA – Deputy U.S. Attorney Louis D. Lappen announced that the political consultant to then-Allentown Mayor Edwin Pawlowski, Michael Fleck, 40, formerly of Allentown, PA was sentenced today to five years in prison followed by three years of supervised release by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Juan R. Sanchez. Fleck must also pay $134,487 in restitution. The defendant was immediately remanded to federal custody to begin serving his sentence. Fleck previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit extortion and bribery offenses and... Read more →

The year 2018 was an exciting year for the automotive industry. There were some interesting new features being made available in more mainstream cars, including radar-guided cruise control, complete auto-pilot, and automatic parking; cars are getting smarter and more automated. The year was also an exciting one for hybrids and electric cars, especially with the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 entering the market in February. There were some very popular models indeed, with some being a refresh of the 2017 model. So, what were the most... Read more →

CINNAMINSON TOWNSHIP NJ--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina recently visited the Cinnaminson Township Police Department and partnered up with an officer during the evening shift. “I would like to thank Cinnaminson Township Police Chief Rich Calabrese and his command staff for welcoming me to their Department, and Officer Garrett McLaverty for allowing me to accompany him on patrol," Prosecutor Coffina said. "Officer McLaverty’s devotion to serving the people of his hometown is readily apparent, and the residents of Cinnaminson are well served by him and his... Read more →

HOBOKEN, NJ--Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla (photo) released the following statement regarding Union Dry Dock It is critical for Hoboken to preserve the Union Dry Dock property for public, open space along our waterfront. A heavy refueling station run by New York Waterway would wreak havoc on our local environment, jeopardize the safety and well-being of our residents, and destroy Hoboken’s decades long goal of a contiguous public waterfront. One thing is clear – residents are overwhelmingly supportive of preserving the Union Dry Dock site for... Read more →

Kutztown University May 4 More than 2,100 Athletes, Coaches and Volunteers Will Come To Campus Saturday, May 4 KUTZTOWN, PA (04/29/2019) More than 1,200 Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) athletes and 400 coaches will travel to Kutztown University for the annual Eastern Spring Sectional on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Athletes from a number of eastern Pennsylvania programs will compete in team and individual events in six sports including athletics, basketball, golf, softball, swimming and tennis. More than 500 enthusiastic volunteers recruited from the university, area clubs,... Read more →

(Philadelphia, PA) – One hundred forty six (146) Temple physicians have been named to Philadelphia magazine’s “Top Doctors” list for 2019. Physicians on the list were nominated by their professional peers and practice at Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC), Jeanes Hospital, Temple University Hospital-Episcopal Campus and in the community as part of Temple Physicians, Inc. (TPI). “We are proud that Temple Health’s physicians are once again well represented on Philadelphia magazine’s ‘Top Doctors’ list,” says Larry R. Kaiser, MD, FACS, President... Read more →

NICKELBACK Saturday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena/**On Sale Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m.** 2019 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP 4/30 -5/5 - Kinky Boots – Sound Waves 5/4 – Tropicaliente 2 - Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena 5/6 – 5/9 – Bob Zany - Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club 5/10 – The Band Perry – Sound Waves 5/11 – Kenny Chesney - Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena 5/13 – 5/16 – Donnell Rawlings - Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club 5/17 –... Read more →

Voorhees, New Jersey – On Sunday, April 28th, 2019, at approximately 10:22 p.m. officers of the Voorhees Police Department were dispatched to the 1500 block of Chestnut Avenue for a suicidal person with a weapon. The caller indicated that he was distraught and intended to harm himself. Upon arrival to the scene, officers secured a perimeter to keep bystanders away and made numerous attempts to contact the caller, which went unanswered. The Lower Camden County Regional Special Response Team, which is comprised of Law Enforcement... Read more →

State lawmakers are beginning to discuss a future where the two cannabis bills — medical and recreational — would be split, and voted on separately, three legislative sources said. Two of the three anonymous sources said this idea is at this point a backup plan, because "lawmakers wanted to leverage the support of medical marijuana into the passage of adult-use cannabis," Payton Guion writes. A vote could potentially come as soon as May. (NJ.com) 9 POTENTIAL HISTORIC SITES COULD BE IN PENNEAST'S PATH The Record's... Read more →

NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media. The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in suicide rates, according to a study published today in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The findings highlight the necessity of using best practices when portraying suicide in popular entertainment and in the... Read more →

April 26, 2019 MECHANICSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pennsylvania American Water is joining forces with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to encourage participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27. This awareness campaign encourages area residents to clean out their medicine cabinets and turn medications in safely and anonymously at their local collection site on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For those who are unable to participate, the campaign teaches the public how to conduct proper disposal at home. “Far too often, unused... Read more →

One $10,000 Winning Ticket Sold TRENTON (April 29, 2019) – James Carey, New Jersey Lottery acting executive director, announced that there was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, April 26th drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was sold at Quick Chek #117, 3101 Bordentown Ave., Parlin in Middlesex County. The winning numbers for the Friday, April 26th drawing were: 09, 17, 23, 30 and 46. The Gold Mega... Read more →

by Josh Fuqua, Game Lands Maintenance Supervisor, Southwest Region The wild turkey has a long rich history here in the Keystone State. Although the Eastern Wild Turkey at one time here in Pennsylvania had extremely low populations, we now have a thriving turkey population for all to enjoy. There are many different factors that go into turkeys having a sustainable population. We are going to look at one of the key components for turkeys and the keys to identifying them to make you a more... Read more →

Dear supporters, friends, and those interested in the Republican Party of Pennsylvania: Once again, Pennsylvania is at the center of the 2020 world and, after a busy week, I am more energized than I have ever been to re-elect President Donald Trump. The highlight of the week was a meeting I attended with our Vice-Chair Bernie Comfort, National Committeeman Bob Asher, and other Pennsylvania Republican leaders with the President’s re-election team. There, we continued the work of implementing a plan we believe will be successful... Read more →

NY Times, really sliming themselves. Via Free Beacon: The New York Times announced Saturday it was deleting an anti-Semitic cartoon from its international edition featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a guide dog leading a blind Donald Trump. Netanyahu is depicted with a Star of David collar, while Trump holds his leash and is depicted as blind by wearing sunglasses. The Times said in a statement from its opinion page’s Twitter account that it was an “error of judgment to publish it” and admitted it... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --State workers from the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife were in Gloucester City recently stocking Martin Lake, Johnson Blvd. with fish. A spokesman said they stocked about 350 fish on the day they were here. And they will stock it several more times in the coming weeks. THE SPRING TROUT STOCKING PROGRAM Each spring, approximately 570,000 rainbow trout raised at the Pequest Trout Hatchery are stocked into the state's streams, ponds, and lakes. Nearly 1/3 of these trout, 184,400, await anglers... Read more →

TRENTON (April 29, 2019) – Two lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $535,502 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Sunday, April 28th drawing. Each ticket is worth $267,751. The winning numbers were: 06, 07, 12, 13 and 28 and the XTRA number was: 05. Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Warren County: Hop & Vine Liquors, 187 Route 519, Belvidere; and Warren County: Sunrise Convenient Store, 195 Main St., Hackettstown. Acting Executive Director James Carey said, “We are thrilled that... Read more →