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Gloucester City – On March 24, 2020. Age 61. (nee McDonald) Loving wife of 20 years to Kevin Kenney. Loving mother of Siobhan Cianfrani (Brian). Cherished mom-mom of Cassiday, Luci and Elijah. Beloved daughter of Mary McDonald and the late Hugh McDonald. Beloved step-mom of Kevin T. Kenney (Hanna) and Brittany L. Kenney. Dear sister of Moria Dillon (Martin), Thomas McDonald, Seamus McDonald and Joseph McDonald (Nuala). Predeceased by her sister, Breda Hill and her brother, Michael McDonald. Beloved daughter-in-law of Rosemary Kenney and sister-in-law of Tom Kenney (Carol), Pat Kenney (Nancy), Joe Kenney (Lori) and Bob Kenney (Lori). Also survived by 27 loving nieces and nephews. Sheila was born in Camden and lived in Cloughjordan, county Tipperary, Ireland at a young age. She was a bartender for many years at Vincent’s Mansion House and Bayer’s Tavern in Gloucester City. Due to current restrictions and complying with the executive order... Read more →

Mt. Holly, NJ--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 29-year-old Mount Laurel man has pled guilty to possessing child pornography. Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Robert J. Dwyer, of Hollowell Way, will serve three years in New Jersey state prison in exchange for pleading guilty to one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The plea was entered March 11 in Superior Court in Mount Holly before the Hon. Jeanne T. Covert, A.J.S.C., who scheduled sentencing for June 24. The investigation began after the BCPO High-Tech Crimes Unit received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding Dwyer’s online activities. The investigation revealed that Dwyer would utilize an online search engine to seek out child pornography. He was arrested in August at his residence following the execution of a search warrant, during which multiple electronic devices were seized. Dwyer will be prosecuted by... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(March 26, 2020)--Most people adore traveling. It’s an amazing opportunity to see beautiful places, meet interesting people and learn a lot about our planet. A pleasant journey awakens positive emotions and creates a memory that will last with us forever. Of course, you should take care of the stuff you’re going to take with you. There are multiple supplies, which are necessary for travelers that ensure their safety and comfort. The best way to buy all the traveling items is to go online shopping. For example, StartMyHobbyTrip.com is the top place to acquire the best travel accessories that can meet any demands a traveler may have. This online store provides equipment of any kind, which is of the highest quality and which suits the needs of men, women, and their children. Thus, this store offers important phone accessories, you’ll definitely require when you travel. We commonly use cell phones for... Read more →

Trooper Justin R. Schaffer Washington State Patrol, Washington End of Watch Tuesday, March 24, 2020 WASHINGTON STATE--Trooper Justin Schaffer, age 28, was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle while attempting to deploy stop sticks during a vehicle pursuit along I-5 in Chehalis. The suspect driving the vehicle had stolen an item from a convenience store in Lacey the previous day. The man had threatened the clerk with a stun gun and threatened to run him over. Thurston County deputies spotted the truck the following day and attempted to stop it in Maytown. The vehicle fled into Lewis County with deputies pursuing it. Trooper Schaffer was struck by the subject as he attempted to deploy stop sticks near mile marker 79. The man continued to flee until stopping and barricading himself inside his vehicle several miles later. He was taken into custody by Thurston County deputies. Trooper Schaffer had served... Read more →

By Christen Smith | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Pennsylvania State Police said Tuesday that troopers warned more than two dozen businesses to shut down in compliance with the governor’s mandate issued last week. Col. Robert Evanchick said the warnings came during the first day of statewide enforcement. Only two regions – comprising Clearfield, Clarion, Forest, Elk and Jefferson counties in the northwest and Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming and most of Luzerne counties in the northeast – showed 100 percent compliance. "As expected, we found the overwhelming majority of people and businesses across the commonwealth are voluntarily complying with the order and doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19," he said in a news release Tuesday. "This process is two phased beginning with warnings to gain voluntary compliance, followed by enforcement as necessary.” Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses shut down for two weeks beginning... Read more →

FEAR OF BEING LEFT BEHIND BY CONGRESS AS COVID-19 GRINDS INDUSTRY TO A HALT COVID-19 Relief Bills Leave Behind Nation’s 11 Million Construction Workers and Their Families Newark, NJ – COVID-19 has decimated the U.S. construction industry, and Congress has done little to stop it or to provide relief for workers in this major jobs sector, a leading international building trade union charged Monday. Although construction is the 6th largest U.S. employment sector – larger than the transportation, financial, and information sectors – the needs of construction workers have been excluded from COVID-19 relief bills currently being considered by Congress. Construction labor officials say the industry is being overlooked. “Millions of construction workers and their families are getting totally wiped out, and Congress is doing very little about it,” fumed Ken Rigmaiden, General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), which represents more than a hundred... Read more →

Forcing gun stores to close, Gov. Murphy gibes gun owner: March 25, 2020 Alex "Alejandro" Roubian New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy came out with Executive Order 107 closing all businesses, except those that he believed were essential. Not surprisingly, he did not consider gun stores and ranges “essential” and forced them to close. His arrogance shines when NJ2AS President and Managing Editor, Alex “Alejandro” Roubian asked him why he did not consider this essential. Help support our lawsuit to overturn Governor Murphy’s unconstitutional closure of essential facilities like gun stores and ranges. Watch below: Read more →

SHORT HILLS, NJ – Investors Bank has announced that it remains committed to serving the banking needs of its customers during this critical time – for however long it lasts, and is making every effort to quell the spread of COVID-19. Most in-branch services at Investors will be conducted by appointment only. Drive-thru operations and ATM service, where available, will continue with amended hours. “These are unprecedented times,” said Investors Bank Chairman and CEO Kevin Cummings. “Our culture and reputation as a bank that cares has never been more important. Protecting everyone’s health and well-being – our customers, employees, and the extended community – is first and foremost, and we’ve made these changes with that in mind.” Investors Bank will host in-branch appointments between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays; for branches with Sunday hours, appointments will be... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ --Spring has arrived! I am sure that no one expected to celebrate spring with a “No Travel Order” but these are unprecedented times. That is what we are experiencing with this COVID-19 National Crisis. The men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department are adjusting our operations and continue to prepare for the public safety concerns of our community during this crisis. I am proud to say that our officers, dispatchers, and staff have stepped up to the challenge. We have taken on the challenge and are fiercely determined to come out on top by serving our community. The men and women of the Gloucester Township Police Department would like to commend our colleagues in this battle: -Health Care Workers -Emergency Medical Service Workers -Firefighters -OEM and Public Safety and Security Workers -Food service Workers -Truck Drivers -Government and Public Works Workers -School Teachers and Administrators... Read more →

Gloucestercitynews.net (March 26, 2020)--One of the hardest things to get alongside a used car is your peace of mind. Getting a used car usually comes with a lot of apprehension and suspicion, especially when you are getting them at Apex. Accountability, fidelity, and reliability have unfortunately become a luxury when it comes to the task of getting used cars. A NEW ERA IN THE USED CARS BUSINESS Apex imports have set out to introduce a new era in the purchase of used cars in Apex. With a passion to do things differently, they have been able to provide the peace of mind that every buyer of the used car so desperately longs for. Apex Imports combine their professionalism with transparency and accountability, to give anyone who desires to get used cars in Apex a reason to smile. They operate some of the most customer-friendly policies you can ever get from... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ --Christopher J. Boldizar, age 54, of Brooklawn, NJ, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020, at home after a brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer, with his loving family by his side. Chris was the loving husband of Linda Griffith-Boldizar. Loving father of Brittany, Christopher (Hannah), Sydney and Paige. Cherished grandfather of Gracie, Maddox, Quinn and Myla. Beloved son of Daniel Connelly and the late Judy Lee Connelly (née Hopkins). Loving brother of Randy (Patti), Eric (Andrea), Jennifer (John), Daniel (Lynn), Jason (Christina) and Lisa (Jack). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and devoted friends who stood by him through this battle until the end. Chris was a graduate of Gloucester City High School class of 1984. He proudly served our country in the US Army 10th Mountain Division Ft. Drum from 1987 to 1990. Due to current restrictions and complying with the executive order placed, Chris’ funeral... Read more →

UPDATED (see asterisk below) William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews.net HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC--We have been in South Carolina for several weeks and will be home this weekend. Each February-March we, like so many other snowbirds from the north, head south to get away from the cold temperatures. We stay in a rented home on Hilton Head Island. Like most people we have been captivated by how devastating this Wuhan virus (also known as the Coronavirus) has become. Sadly more and more people are dying from it. Just recently we heard that a Gloucester City woman in her 30's has the virus. She is one of 19 in Camden County, NJ who are being treated. (read more) Spring break crowds worry Hilton Head Island residents who worried about the spread of the coronavirus. As a result the governor closed all public beaches on the island (image courtesy of https://www.fitsnews.com/ Hilton... Read more →

Project is one of 19 to receive inaugural grants from FORE NEW BRUNSWICK (March 2020) — The Center for Health Services Research at Rutgers University has been awarded funding from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) for a project that aims to build knowledge and evidence on effective treatment strategies to improve access and outcomes of medications for opioid use disorder in primary care settings in New Jersey. The need to increase treatment for opioid use disorder is particularly urgent in states like New Jersey, where overdose rates continued to grow through 2018, even as national rates began to decline. Center Director Stephen Crystal, PhD, said the FORE funding will “enable the organization to broaden its ongoing research around the opioid crisis to identify successful provider and payer strategies and disseminate best practices for increasing access to and retention in life-saving treatment.” “Initiation and long-term retention in evidence-based medication... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA (March 25, 2020)--The Philadelphia COVID-19 Small Business Relief Fund offers grants or zero-interest loans to Philadelphia small busi... Read more →

Newswise — Dr. David Alland, Director of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Public Health Research Institute, which is within the Rutgers Biomedical Health Sciences Institute for Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases (i3D), along with his colleagues Drs. Padmapriya Banada and Sukalyani Banik, have conducted the first evaluation of an innovative point-of-care test to detect COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS CoV2 coronavirus that has affected citizens around the world. Cepheid has received Emergency Use Authorization clearance of this test by the Food and Drug Administration. One of the biggest advantages of this test is that it is very fast and easy to perform without the need for a centralized laboratory. The hope is that this approach will enable decentralized testing for COVID-19, even in physicians’ offices, permitting physicians to make rapid decisions about quarantine, hospital isolation and treatments. Experiments that were undertaken at Rutgers showed that the test was... Read more →

PITTSBURGH - A physician who operated private family practices in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania, and Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of unlawfully dispensing controlled substances and health care fraud, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today. The 161-count Superseding Indictment, returned on March 10 and unsealed today, named Emilio Ramon Navarro, 58, of Coal Center, Pennsylvania, as the sole defendant. "The U.S. Attorney’s office supports in NO MORE week, March 8-14, 2020, a week dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by increasing awareness and inspiring everyone to become part of the solution," said U.S. Attorney Brady. "We say NO MORE to corrupt doctors like Emilio Navarro who exploit the opioid addictions of women for their own perverse sexual gratification. Our office will continue to fight against such sexual exploitation and abuse, this week and every week." According to Counts... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(March 25, 2020)--In the process of envisioning your next holiday? Not keen on doing the predictable? Driven to make this getaway the most memorable yet? Here is a breakdown of six unique travel experiences to add to your list. Film location tours If you’re a bit of a film or television ‘junkie’, you can’t go wrong with film location tours. These tours take you onto some of the most infamous sets and film locations of the world’s best-loved movies and TV series. Think Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Peaky Blinders, and Downton Abbey, to name a few. Make sure that you book tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment. These tours are immensely popular amongst tourists from far and wide. Gorilla trekking Track these mighty creatures and come face to face with them in a truly unforgettable experience known as ‘gorilla trekking’. This experience is popular in... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA--All non-essential City of Philadelphia government operations were halted, and all City government buildings will be closed to the public. Below are the essential City services that are still in operation. Public safety All Philadelphia Police, Fire, EMS, Prisons, and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) operations remain unchanged. On March 11, OEM established an Emergency Operations Center to bring City departments and external stakeholders together in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to set objectives and coordinate real-time interagency communication, information sharing, resource and equipment procurement and decision making. The Community Crisis Intervention Program (CCIP) teams continue to be available Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. To request assistance from CCIP, please call 215-800-4611. Homeless Services Assistance is and will be available to those who are homeless or facing imminent homelessness. People can use one of the Office of... Read more →

SEWELL NJ--On March 19, 2020. Age 69. Of Sewell. Formerly of Philadelphia. Loving and devoted husband of 32 years to Patti Jo Orapallo (nee Westerson). Loving father of Andy Orapallo, Alyssa Lynn Orapallo, Angelo Orapallo, Kristian Orapallo, Anna Maria Bonner, Anthony A. Orapallo Anthony Orapallo and the late David Orapallo. Cherished grandfather of David, Lilie, Giovanni, Mia, Anthony, Ian and Mercadies. Beloved brother of John, Nicholas, Sabatino, Patrick, Joseph, Rosie, Maryanne Orapallo and Butchie Ficcara. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony Orapallo, Sr. and Theresa (nee Bunodono) and brother, Michael. Anthony was the owner and operator of Gloucester Liquors in Gloucester City since 1989. Anthony loved making his customers laugh and feel welcome more than anything. He was always the funniest guy in the room. He had a way of making every single person who entered his life feel like family. His children and his wife, Patti Jo meant the whole... Read more →

Mullica Hill formerly of Gloucester City - On March 23, 2020. Age 79. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of the late, William W. and Stella H. (Hyk) Taylor. Beloved mother of Lawrence Pusey, Debbie Moore (Greg), Tina Williams and Sharon Allison. Loving Stella Pusey (Gloucestercitynews.net files) grandmother of, Matthew Guedon, Mitch Guedon, Patrick Moore, Nick Allison, Jennifer Allison, Jessica Allison, Nicole Allison, Thomas Pusey and Christopher Pusey. Stella retired in 2003 from Rowan University, Glassboro, where she worked as a secretary since 1986. Stella graduated from Gloucester City High School. Due to Governor Murphy’s Executive Order, Stella’s graveside services will be held privately in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. There will be no viewing or visitation. Contribution may be made in Stella’s memory to: Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stella... Read more →

Bill Donohue | CNBNews Contributor March 24, 2020 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on atheist critics of Vice President Mike Pence: Organized atheists, unlike most Americans who are non-believers, are more often than not driven by hatred of religion and the faithful. Their impulses are totalitarian: they would ban all religious expression if they could. A classic case is Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF). FFRF has gone ballistic because Vice President Mike Pence recently implored Americans to make donations to their church, even if they cannot attend during the coronavirus crisis. The atheists said that no American public official "should lend the power and prestige of their office to a particular church or to religion in general." They even accused Pence of being un-American. "Leveraging a global pandemic to drum up church donations is an egregious betrayal of the country's founding principles in order to benefit religion." The atheists... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA PA (March 24, 2020)--Individuals, families, and children impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in need of emergency assistance will receive critical support and resources from two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS). Family Service Centers, part of the Community-Based Services Division of CSS, will continue to provide emergency food and diaper assistance to those in need and as well as those impacted by coronavirus. Seven such centers are located throughout the five-county metropolitan area and are the first point of contact for individuals, families, and parishes when they seek assistance from CSS. Ms. Amy Stoner, Director of CSS Community Based and Homeless Services Divisions said, “Every day, CSS embraces the call to be servant leaders within our community. While we are all impacted by COVID-19, we must continue to have genuine care and concern for our neighbors in need.... Read more →

New Jersey American Water Warns Against Use of wipes impacts wastewater treatment facilities and could lead to sewer backups and unexpected repair bills CAMDEN CITY, N.J. – MAR. 23, 2020 – With hand hygiene at the top of everyone’s minds and toilet paper in high demand, many households are increasing their use of sanitizing wipes and “flushable” wipes. However, New Jersey American Water is telling customers not to flush these wipes down the toilet. Flushing wipes, paper towels, or other paper products not intended for use in wastewater systems, down the toilet can lead to sewer backups and in-home plumbing issues which may be expensive to repair. Even wipes labeled as “flushable” or “biodegradable” can cause backups for sewer utilities and headaches for homeowners. “Many sewer blockages occur between your house and our sewer main in the street, where the property owner is responsible for correcting and paying for the... Read more →

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By Christen Smith | The Center Square Caitlin Bagenstose and Logan Snyder make hand sanitizer March 16, 2020, at the Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in New Tripoli, Pa. Matt Rourke / AP Photo (The Center Square) – Pennsylvania distilleries began pumping out hand sanitizer this month to combat price gouging and depleted store shelves as fear of the coronavirus pandemic spreads. It’s a welcome development for the industry after Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all nonessential businesses to shut down indefinitely – including the state-owned liquor stores. He likewise instructed bars and restaurants to suspend all dine-in services. Maggie’s Farm Rum near Pittsburgh and Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in Lehigh County joined distilleries across the country in an effort to increase the supply of hand sanitizer after store shelves ran empty during escalating outbreak, which has killed 200 Americans and sickened more than 15,000 others. “We are in a national emergency,”... Read more →

BY Joanna Gagis, Producer/Correspondent | March 23, 2020, This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com John is an eight year old with cerebral palsy and autism. At school, he works one-on-one with an aid all day. But, like so many other kids with disabilities, the closing of schools means John doesn’t get the daily services he depends on. Neither do his brother and sister — each with different needs. “I have a typical 6 year old and then a 3 year old who’s also preschool disabled. So it’s difficult to try and teach these three kids and also maintain work and some sense of normalcy in their lives,” said mother Regina Tully. A speech therapist herself, Regina is working remotely while schools are closed. She says most... Read more →

Americans are flocking to gun stores because they know the only reliable self- defense during a crisis is the Second Amendment. Carletta Whiting, who’s disabled & vulnerable to coronavirus, asks Dems trying to exploit the pandemic: Why do you want to leave people like me defenseless? Related: NRA-ILA: New Jersey Stops Firearms Transfers! Gun Supporters File Lawsuit Against NJ Gov. & State Police for Shutting Down Gun Stores source https://www.nraila.org/ Read more →

Donald Marade, age 74 of Gloucester City, passed away at home on Tuesday March 17th, 2020. He was Preceded in death by his sister Yvonne. He is survived by his brother Robert Marade (Mary), his children; Edward Marade, Michael Marade, daughter Ginna Irizarry (Alesio), his grandchildren Drake Winchester and Liam Byrd, Step Daughters Anna Olsen, Cheryl Gedling, Shannon Shoemaker, Christina Shoemaker (Kevin Cabanas), and Keirston Jefferson (Kevin) as well as many step grandchildren nieces and nephews. Don worked many jobs throughout his life. He owned a roofing business and tire business. He loved playing poker and talking his nonsense to everyone. He was a very loved man, not just by family but friends as well. Funeral services under the direction of the Etherington-Creran Funeral Home, 700 Powell Street, Gloucester City Read more →

Deptford - On March 22, 2020. Age 66. Born in Philadelphia, PA. Burial will be held at a later date. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Edward Burke. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

Police Officer Kaia Grant Springdale Police Department, Ohio End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 2020 SPRINGDALE, OHIO (March 22, 2020)--Police Officer Kaia Grant, age 33, was killed when she was intentionally struck by a vehicle during a pursuit at 8:30 pm. The pursuit began in a neighboring jurisdiction when officers attempted to stop an armed, suicidal subject. The pursuit proceeded onto I-275 where Officer Grant and a police sergeant were preparing to deploy stop sticks near State Route 4. The driver intentionally swerved toward them, striking them both. Officer Grant was flown to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead. The sergeant suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The subject was taken into custody. Officer Grant had served with the Springdale Police Department for eight years. She is survived by her parents. RELATED: Via Officer Down Memorial page CNB Crime Blue Line CNBNews Tips and Snippets CNBNews Point of View BREAKING NEWS... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(March 23, 2020)--The coronavirus-stricken cruise ship Diamond Princess that was put on quarantine in Yokohama triggered international criticism directed at Japan for its alleged mishandling of the situation. The ship had docked alongside Daikoku Futo pier off Yokohama port in the late hours of Feb. 3, where Japanese officials immediately placed it on quarantine for 14 days. A number of passengers were already sick and had a fever. Samples were immediately taken from 273 people on Feb. 4, with priority given to symptomatic people and those who were in close contact with the infected man. The initial results showed 10 positive cases. The next day, another 10 were found positive and by the third day, the number of people infected with Covid-19 had risen to 61. The trend continued, as each day brought new cases, totaling 705 cases and seven deaths by the end of the month, although all passengers... Read more →

This is the worst public health crisis in a century, and so many AFSCME everyday heroes are answering the call. Thank you for charging to the front lines like you always do, putting the health and safety of your communities first. Stop Playing Games with our money. Pass the Stimulus package! (Gloucestercitynews.net)unsplash.com You’ve stepped up. Now it’s time for federal lawmakers to step up and give us the resources to do the job. Click here to call your representatives in Washington and tell them to pass a robust package of aid to state and local governments now. The coronavirus outbreak is already causing huge economic disruption and is a grave threat to the stability of state and local government finances. Funding for public services has taken a huge hit in recent years. Staffing in public health and other agencies never rebounded after the Great Recession. Now, our health care workers,... Read more →

TRENTON, NJ (March 23, 2020)--At a time when uncertainty about social order has prompted a large number of Americans to exercise their Second Amendment right to self-defense, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has made it impossible for Garden Staters to do so. On March 21, the New Jersey State Police issued the following message to Federal Firearms Licensees. On Saturday March 21, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy announced he is putting New Jersey in lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus. Per Executive Order 107, he is ordering the residents of New Jersey to stay home, directing all non-essential retail businesses closed to the public. At this time, the order includes New Jersey Firearms State Licensed Dealers. The New Jersey State Police NICS Unit is directing the vendor of the NICS Online Application (NICUSA) to turn off the NICS Online Services for submitting NICS transactions by eliminating the “Request Form” button,... Read more →

Gloucestercitynews.net(March 23, 2020)--Everyone finds themselves in a time of financial hardship sometimes. Whether that happens in your early twenties or your late sixties, it all hurts the same. It's important to take steps toward better finances and prevent those kinds of hardships from happening. That said, some people are in better situations than others, and it's always easier said than done. We're going to explore the idea of investing in this article. We'll talk about why the decision to invest in stocks and bonds is a wise one, and how it might be easier than you think. "A lot of people are using Quotex to get started. It's a great way to trade and actively manage your investments. (Use this awesome Quotex promo code from ShipTheDeal to get started!)" Let's get started. Why You Should Invest in Stocks and Bonds While there are a bunch of reasons to invest in... Read more →

News Release WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) met with a ShopRite executive in South Jersey today to discuss the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and to discuss the impact it’s had on ShopRite’s business and the measures they have taken to help keep employees and patrons safe. Norcross also briefed the faculty on Congress’ actions in protecting workers and families, including passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. “Back in Congress, we have been working hard to pass strong, bipartisan bills that protect the health, economic security and well-being of American families. Congress has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes nearly a billion dollars to provide access to meals for those without food security, including $400 million in additional funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program,” said Congressman Norcross. “During this time, we must ensure our low income, elderly and disabled residents... Read more →

(March 21, 2020) “To be clear, we are entering a critical phase of the battle against COVID-19 in Camden County. There has not been a time in this nation’s history, not since we as a nation, were called to fight the evils of fascism in WWII, that we have asked for this kind of national participation to save lives. We are asking for your attention to be turned to your most basic instinct to preserve our community by following Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 107, so we can flatten the curve and stop the spread of this virus. We have one tool in this fight that we know works, and that is for residents to just stay home. By doing this you will ensure that your interactions with possible carriers of the virus and the threat to your health is drastically reduced and most likely eliminated. You will also stop the... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(March 17, 2020)Educational services across the world have got interested in the use of various web tools for their strict performance due to their simplicity as well as teamwork globally. The digital environment ensures content, mutual benefit and also proper security amongst the members. Some of the tools include blogs, wikis, podcasts and social networking. Teachers who are the curriculum implementers ought to clearly define and use the tools to their more significant advantage as well as assist the learner meaningfully. Various education web tools are necessary for any teacher to conceptualize for effectiveness. Consequently, fundamental mainly due to the changing world in technology. The twenty-first-century teacher has adapted to technology for survival and the general progress of the ever-changing technology. Hence compliance is not an option. Below are tools described in line with the competence of any teacher. Blogs. This is a web associated with sharing information on technology.... Read more →

Walter L. Heim, Jr HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ--On March 20, 2020, after a long and joyful life, Walter L. Heim, Jr., age 85, passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Haddon Heights, NJ due to cardiovascular disease. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy (née Sheldon) and his 5 devoted daughters, Kathy (Tom Rivers), Theresa (Jim Cook), Mary Beth (Bill Staffieri), Margaret (Mark Harris) and Bernadette (Mark Simonetti). He was so proud of his 17 cherished grandchildren and 9 treasured great-grandchildren. His late granddaughter Emily greeted her Pop-Pop in Heaven. Walt is also survived by his siblings Marilyn Poplaski, Paul Heim and Barbara (Joe Daniszewski), and by many other loving relatives and friends. Walt graduated from Camden Catholic High School and attended Peirce Business College. He proudly served as a Communications Specialist in the US Army for 2 years. Walt married the love of his... Read more →

SHEILA NOONAN | | EXPLAINER, CORONAVIRUS IN NJ With the effects of the new coronavirus continuing to evolve, here’s a timely review of the state’s law on sick leave This story was written and produced by NJ Spotlight. It is being republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. To read more, visit njspotlight.com When influenza struck New Jerseyans particularly hard in the winter of 2018, state lawmakers and health care professionals used the widespread virus to illustrate the need for earned sick-leave time legislation statewide. People were coming to their workplaces with symptoms of the flu, when they otherwise might have stayed home, because they would not get paid for sick days. “We hear time and time again from patients reporting their symptoms that someone else came into work sick,” said Judith Schmidt, chief executive officer of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, at... Read more →

On March 17, 2020. Age 94. Of Cinnaminson. Survived by his children, King Lung Chao, Chen Chao, King Chao, Su Chen Chao and Su Ling Chao. Born on April 15, 1925 in Fujian, China to Chao Yee Li and Lin Chuen Shuew. Shih worked in the restaurant industry for many years in South Jersey and Philadelphia. At the request of his family, Entombment will be private in Lakeview Memorial Park Mausoleum, Cinnaminson. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Shih Chang Chao. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City. Ph:856-456-1142 Read more →

Paul E. Roller, on March 19, 2020, of Gloucester City, formerly of East Stone Gap, VA. Age 78. Devoted father of Linda Liberkowski (John) and Donna Roller. Loving grandfather of Peter Ciambrano (Brandie), Brandon and Tyler Liberkowski. Great grandfather of Anthony and Stephanie Ciambrano. Dear brother of Dennis Lane (Marie). Also survived by the mother of his children Nora Boresky (Michael), niece Jennifer, nephew Dennis and many cousins including Diane Schoell and Nancy Lacy (Steve). Paul loved to roller skate, dance and watch sports. After retiring from Stone Container, Paul worked part-time for Sangarlo's Pizza. Services to be scheduled at a later date. Read more →

Despite switch from free-to-air to pay-TV reducing global audience numbers in 2019, says GlobalData’s Sportcal According to the 2019 F1 Audience report, Formula One has seen a 3.9% decline in unique viewers globally, with audiences falling to 471 million following the move from free to air to pay TV. Yet, this iconic racing series is growing audiences in the US, Middle East and Asia and still remains highly attractive to sponsors worldwide, with companies spending an estimate of $1.2bn annually on partnerships, according to Sportcal, a GlobalData company. Sportcal’s latest report, ‘The Business of Formula One 2020’, reveals that technology companies make up the majority of team sponsors across the grid, accounting for almost 20% of all team partners - given their ability to aid and enhance performance. Moreover, automotive brands are unsurprisingly heavily involved, making up 17.6% of all deals while clothing and accessories brands are the third most... Read more →

Although all waters were open to fishing while trout were being stocked from the Pequest Hatchery this past week, most trout-stocked waters close Monday, March 23. To ensure a successful stocking season preseason stocking began a week ahead of schedule. Special trout regulation waters remain open during the closure; consult pages 20-23 in the Freshwater Digest and the Spring Trout Fishing Information pagefor information. Be sure to check the Updates section for any changes. Spring Trout Fishing Information Trout Regulations (pdf) Trout Allocations Trout Fishing In New Jersey Freshwater Fishing Digest Get your license and trout stamp online! Read more →

By Christen Smith | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Legislative Republicans questioned the constitutionality of Gov. Tom Wolf’s sudden shut down order for non-life-sustaining businesses, arguing that it caused nothing but chaos and panic across the state. It’s the latest criticism levied against Wolf’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak – mostly from members of the state’s majority party – which has killed one resident and sickened 268 others. “The Wolf Administration set off a panic tonight throughout the Commonwealth with its edict to shut down employers,” House GOP leadership said in a news release Thursday evening. “The ill-prepared actions, announced after normal business hours, are not only an economic blow to every worker in the state right now but will have ramifications long into the future.” The administration said emergency powers awarded during a disaster declaration give it the authority to shutter businesses and protect the public. Wolf... Read more →

MAPLE SHADE, NJ (March 20,2020)--A current nationwide viral text campaign about the imposition of martial law under the Stafford Act is FAKE NEWS. In this time of crisis we must all do our part and stop the flow of fake news and disinformation campaigns. If you get this virial text, STOP, do not forward it. DELETE IT. Rely on only trusted government sources for accurate news. In addition to this viral text campaign, many scammers and fraudsters are preying on the American public during this perilous time. Now is not the time to rely on social media outlets that primarily serve as entertainment for accurate news on important topics. Visit the FBI website at https://www.fbi.gov/ for the latest information on COVID-19 scams. Locally, Maple Shaders can visit the Maple Shade Township website at https://www.mapleshade.com/ for the latest information from the Township of Maple Shade. Those without internet access can call... Read more →

(Philadelphia, PA, March 22, 2020) – From Broadway to Broad Street, the curtains will rise again! The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization announced the 2020/21 Broadway Philadelphia season today, reminding the community to be hopeful in the midst of the current COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020/21 season features a dazzling lineup of Tony Award®-winning productions, the most recent Broadway hits, and beloved returning classics. The upcoming season boasts a combined 49 Tony Awards® and 47 Drama Desk™ Awards, as well as four brand-new national touring shows making their Philadelphia premieres – Pretty Woman: The Musical, The Cher Show, Ain’t Too Proud, and Hadestown – and the highly anticipated return of Disney’s The Lion King. Broadway Philadelphia is presented collaboratively by the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and The Shubert Organization, with productions at the Academy of Music, Forrest Theatre, and the Merriam Theater. The full 2020/21 season... Read more →

Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following: Fake CDC Emails. Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other organizations claiming to offer information on the virus. Do not click links or open attachments you do not recognize. Fraudsters can use links in emails to deliver malware to your computer to steal personal information or to lock your computer and demand payment. Be wary of websites and apps claiming to... Read more →

Playing a physically-demanding sport can exact a steep toll on athletes. It may even cost them their teeth. The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation estimates that, on average, 3 million teeth are knocked out every year during organized sporting events. While dentists advise athletes to wear mouthguards in most sports, the data indicates many do not. High-contact athletic competitions such as ice hockey, football, basketball, lacrosse, mixed martial arts and extreme sports (skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking) see athletes pay the price with their pearly whites, leading to costly trips to the dentist. Dental implants, bridges or dentures are options for replacing missing teeth after a sports injury. Another alternative is Utratooth, the only FDA-cleared immediate-load dental device, which can replace a missing tooth in just a one-hour appointment. Whichever option an athlete chooses to fill the missing gap in their mouth, advancements in dentistry can make an athlete’s return to... Read more →

source: CIVIL RIGHTS CORPS Former public defender and civil rights lawyer Alec Karakatsanis – one of the leaders in the national movement to end money bail and rethink the criminal legal system – is Alec Karakatsanis sounding the alarm about the emerging COVID-19 health crisis in the prison system. Unless protective measures are put into place, the situation could quickly develop into a dire emergency among the nation’s incarcerated people. In the midst of a public health emergency that’s unprecedented for our lifetime, Karakatsanis – who has won the release of tens of thousands of incarcerated people through impact litigation - is highlighting the COVID-19 crisis as especially urgent for the 2.3 million people behind bars across the United States. Even under normal circumstances, jails are inherently dangerous and unhealthy places. Overcrowding, deplorable conditions, and inadequate access to healthcare make jails a hotbed for infectious diseases. Add to this the... Read more →

Related: ARTIST Dave Wolfe Vol. 6 No. 38 (March22 , 2020) Editor's Note: Each Sunday morning we post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe. (click image to enlarge) Read more →