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June 2020

The Philadelphia Union Foundation Virtual Fundraiser

The Philadelphia Union Foundation today announced a Virtual Fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, June 30th, at 7:00pm. Hosted by Union announcer, Kevin Casey, the fundraiser will feature player Q&A sessions, leadership discussions, silent auctions, prize draws and more. Tickets for the event will be $25 for a household ticket to the 75-minute event but fans may also purchase a $40 ticket that includes a raffle ticket for to win signed Philadelphia Union apparel. Fundraising from the event goes directly to the Philadelphia Union Foundation’s community initiatives under “Fight for Philly” which provide COVID-19 relief to those in need through... Read more →


Philadelphia Taxpayers Can Partake in the New Water and Sewer Rate Proceeding

PHILADELPHIA PA (June 26, 2020)--On May 20, 2020, the City of Philadelphia Water Department filed with the Department of Records and the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board (Rate Board) an Advance Notice of proposed rates and charges to implement the mandated annual adjustment to the Tiered Assistance Program Rate Rider Surcharge Rates (TAP-R) and to revise related water, sewer, and fire service connection quantity Gloucestercitynews.net files charges. The Water Department proposes to make such changes to rates and charges effective October 1, 2020. This Advance Notice initiates a TAP-R Reconciliation Proceeding under Section II.C of the Regulations of... Read more →


Shaq vs Gronk Showdown Saturday Night  

Orlando, Florida – When Hall of Fame legend and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal and three-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski go head-to-head for a series of live-streamed entertaining challenges Saturday night, they will have peace of mind that their production sets have been disinfected and protected with the BIOPROTECTUs System products along with sanitizer for everyone’s hands. BioSupplies.com is the preferred partner of ViaClean Technologies, which manufactures the BIOPROTECT Hydrating Hand Sanitizer. Shaq’s Fun House vs Gronk Beach is being billed as a virtual party with a purpose. Shaq and Gronk will compete in six “epic” live challenges such... Read more →


CONSUMER ALERT: Health product claims and false guarantees

by Lisa Lake Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If you’re looking for help with chronic pain, you might come across over-the-counter devices promising powerful, drug-free relief. But sometimes device marketers make claims that are not backed by scientific evidence. A case in point: The FTC’s settlement with the company marketing a low-level light therapy (LLLT) device called Willow Curve. According to the FTC, Willow Curve’s ads claimed it was an FDA-approved, “clinically proven” treatment for chronic, severe pain and inflammation from serious conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, lupus, shingles, and bone fractures. But the FTC says the company lacks the scientific... Read more →


NJ Legislators Add $7.7 Billion to State Spending Plan

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 REITMEYER | JUNE 27, 2020 [Updated: June 26, 2020] Lawmakers add money for higher ed, labor department tech problems, but keep Murphy cuts to property-tax programs; GOP members complain about rushed process Gloucestercitynews.net files Lawmakers are advancing a $7.7 billion supplemental spending bill that would fund state operations for another three months as New Jersey wrestles with the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. The Legislature’s spending proposal makes modest changes... Read more →


What Effect did the Pandemic have on College Students' Mental Health

Of 2,500 student respondents, 75% feel more anxious or stressed, 57% said they lost their summer jobs and 90% want to return to campus in the fall CHICAGO, Illinois – (June 23, 2020) – A recent survey conducted by student housing developer, Core Spaces, of nearly 2,500 college students throughout the United States, reveals how Covid-19 has impacted them – including their mental state, sentiment about remote learning, personal and parents' finances and more. Core Spaces emailed the survey to student residents at 19 Core Spaces properties across 12 cities in 11 states. Responses were collected from June 2 to... Read more →


Fitness Expert Devon Levesque to Bear Crawl 26.2 Miles through New York City

Historic Marathon Ran On Hands and Feet To Raise Funds For FitOps Foundation To Help Veterans Become Elite, Certified Personal Trainers Devon Levesque, practicing a bear crawl image courtesy of FoxNews New York, NY – Devon Levesque, a renowned fitness expert, entrepreneur and Partner of Performix House, will be the first person to embark on the historic feat of “bear crawling” 26.2 miles. This November he will be taking on the incredible endeavor across the streets of New York City to raise funds for FitOps Foundation, a nonprofit organization which holds month-long “live on” camps to train and certify veterans... Read more →


ELITE METHOD FILLS THE VOID WITH PRIVATE COACHING PROGRAM

NEW YORK -- Summer camps are canceling programs every day … Online school ends in June … And parents are struggling with children stuck inside and few outdoor activities to engage their interest. The solution? Elite Method, a concierge-style private coaching program that combines sports, fitness and social-emotional skills development through one-on-one sessions with highly trained coaches. This combination of both “mind and body” coaching has been proven to improve physical and mental health, cognitive abilities, self-esteem and social skills. Elite Method will get kids and teens outdoors after three months of stay-in-orders. It’s a much needed lifeline for parents... Read more →


PATCO Weekday Service Will Increase Monday

Weekday Service Increases Again to Keep Pace with Increasing Ridership Demand Trains will operate every 10 minutes during weekday rush hours starting June 29 Starting Monday, June 29, 2020, PATCO will increase the frequency of weekday rush hour service with trains departing every 10 minutes instead of 15 minutes. The increase in service comes as ridership increases as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease in the Greater Philadelphia region. Ridership has increased to 18% of normal levels, up from 12% in the beginning of June and 8% from the start of the pandemic. PATCO will continue to monitor ridership and make... Read more →


Camden County GOP Chair: Hirsh Singh Should Stop Confusing Voters

HADDON HEIGHTS (June 25, 2020)--– Camden County Republican Chairman Rich Ambrosino after receiving an image of a mailer sent by US Senate candidate Hirsh Singh called on the candidate to “immediately cease all attempts at confusing voters.” In the Singh campaign mailer the candidate writes, “As a patriot, if you have been hoodwinked into voting for Rik Mehta, it is your patriotic duty to contact your county clerk and request a duplicate ballot to vote for the only Conservative Hirsh Singh. Your duplicate ballot will replace your earlier ballot.” “In all my years participating in Republican politics this is a... Read more →


Republican Women Set New Record for U.S. House Nominees

; A record 54 Republican women have secured nominations in races for U.S. House seats in the 2020 election, according to data collected by the Center for American Women and Politics, a division of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University. The previous record of 53 was set in 2004. Thus far, 114 Democratic women have won nominations for House seats in 2020, still short of their record of 182 set during the 2018 midterms. Multiple women of both parties are competing in races from the June 23rd primary that remain too close to call, and primary races are... Read more →


Census Bureau: NJ Population Aging; 65 and Older Increased from 1.19 Million to 1.475 Million

By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square (The Center Square) – New Jersey’s population has more gray hair than it did nine years ago, according to figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of residents older than 65 increased from 1.19 million in 2010 to 1.475 million in 2019. The number of residents 45 and older increased from 3.6 million to 3.9 million between the same time period. Gloucestercitynews.net files Nearly 44 percent of the Garden State’s population is older than 45, up from 41 percent in 2010. The state’s under-18 population decreased from two million to 1.95... Read more →


Mariann J. Corcoran of Gloucester City, St. Marys Grammar School Cafeteria Worker, GHS Alumus

Gloucester City - On June 23, 2020. Age 91. Born in Malaga, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Edward B. and Louise Ann (Tomensky) Hill. Beloved mother of Kevin J. Corcoran (Luanne) and Janice Judge (Robert); loving grandmother of Jeffrey Judge, Jennifer Steinberg (Evan), Steven Corcoran (Fallon), Nicole Corcoran; great grandmother of Nolan Samuel Steinberg; sister of Edward Hill (Sharon), Louise Kohler (Edward) and Carol Branson (Jim). Mariann was also predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Samuel F. Corcoran. A longtime resident of Gloucester City, she was a graduate of Gloucester High School. Mariann worked for 28... Read more →


Gale Ann Sweda, age 62, Holiday Inn Express General Manager

Surrounded by her loving family, at home, Gale passed peacefully on June 22, 2020 at the age of 62. Born in Pottsville, PA on May 28, 1958 to the late Irvin and Kathryn Kehler (nee Else). Loving mother of Tiana Sweda (Jonathan), PJ Sweda (Elizabeth), Kaylee Sweda (Maurice) and the late Matthew Sweda. Cherished grandmother of Colby Sweda, Kierrah Lopez and Jayce Lopez. Also survived by many loving brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Gale worked many years as the General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express in Stroudsburg, PA. At her request, services will be private. Condolences and Memories may... Read more →


The Center for American Women and Politics Releases Database of Women Elected Officials

The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, is proud to announce the launch of the online CAWP Women Elected Officials Database, a first-of-its-kind tool for exploring and analyzing women's current and historical representation in the U.S. political system. The CAWP Women Elected Officials Database includes every woman officeholder in U.S. history at the federal, statewide elected executive, and state legislative levels. This tool expands on the officeholder database that CAWP has long kept and shared with researchers, and, crucially, transforms it into a searchable, online format for public... Read more →


Katherine Kennedy, on June 24, 2020, of Runnemede. Age 68.

Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Gertrude Kennedy. Devoted mother of Kimberly Meglino, Lawrance S. Meglino (Dana), and Tara Meglino. Loving grandmother of Brooke, Kurt, Marisa, Lawrence Jr., Taryn, Domenic, Allanah, Braydon, and Tayne and great grandmother of Jelani and Amelia. Dear sister of Stephen Kennedy III, Patricia Robinson, John Kennedy, Michael Kennedy, and David Kennedy (Marie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her ex-husband, Lawrence A. Meglino. Katherine loved working with children, especially those with autism. She was an avid church goer who also taught Sunday school. There will be a viewing from... Read more →


Congressman Norcross Favors George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

WASHINGTON, DC (June 26, 2020)--– U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted yes to H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which passed through the House of Representatives this evening. This transformative legislation reimagines the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities. “I stand with my community and all those around the nation calling for justice following the senseless murder of George Floyd, along with real, meaningful change to the American policing culture and an end to systemic racial injustices,” said Congressman Norcross, a sponsor of the George... Read more →


Josephine R. Mehrer, of Barrington, formerly of Gloucester City

On June 16, 2020. Of Barrington and Formerly of Gloucester City. Josephine was born in Mt. Holly, NJ to the late Howard and Susan (Collins) Roberts. A homemaker she was the wife of the late, Vaughn F. Mehrer who died in 2005. She is survived by her sons, Russell Mehrer (Barbara), Howard Mehrer (Karen), Joseph Mehrer (Dina); grandchildren, Angelea, Frank and Katelyn, and her great grandson, Jayden. Burial will be private at the family’s convenience. There will be no visitation or service. Contributions may be made in memory of Josephine to the: Furrever Friends Rescue & Volunteers, Inc., P.O. 141,... Read more →


Saturday's Powerball Jackpot $42,000,000

Thousands of New Jersey Players Win Prizes TRENTON (June 25, 2020) – The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 24, drawing were: 15, 22, 27, 33, and 46. The Red Power Ball number was 23. The Multiplier number was 03. 15,593 New Jersey players took home an estimated $91,710 in prizes ranging from $4 to $300. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $42,000,000 for the next drawing to be held Saturday, June 27, at 10:59 pm. Read more →


Tune in Today to Gov's Awards in Arts

Trenton, NJ: — On Friday, June 26th at 5pm, the annual New Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts Education program will celebrate its 40th Anniversary virtually. Tune in to the NJ Governor's Awards in Arts Education's YouTube channel at 4pm to watch the LIVE virtual Red-Carpet Countdown hosted by 2020 Award recipients Jocelyn Jeffries and Jasmine Livingston followed by the virtual award ceremony starting at 5pm. The prestigious Governor’s Awards are hailed as the highest honor in arts education in the state by national and statewide arts organizations. Initiated in 1980 to promote awareness and appreciation of the arts, the awards... Read more →


Should Christopher Columbus Statue Remain in Place at Marconi Plaza?

Christopher Columbus Monument and Railing Sculpture of Nina Pinta and Santa Maria in Marconi Plaza source Wikipedia PHILADELPHIA PA (June 25, 2020)--Like many communities across the country, Philadelphia is experiencing a reckoning about the legacy of systemic racism and oppression in this country. Part of addressing that history is putting a spotlight on what historical figures deserve to be commemorated in our public spaces. One figure that has come into question is Christopher Columbus and the statue erected in his honor that sits in Marconi Plaza on South Broad Street. Christopher Columbus became a symbol of Italian communities’ contributions to... Read more →


NJ SIERRA CLUB: More Problems with Holtec at Oyster Creek Decommissioning

Ocean County Superior Court Judge Francis R. Hodgson has issued a temporary order of restraint to Holtec, stopping all decommissioning activities at Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. Lacey Township, the community where the nuclear plant is located, filed a complaint against Holtec International and Holtec Decommissioning International in late May. Holtec is also under criminal investigation by the NJ Economic Development Authority for misrepresenting information on its 2014 tax credit application. “There are serious concerns with the Holtec and the decommissioning of Oyster Creek. From the beginning of their deal with Exelon, we were troubled by the lack of transparency... Read more →


Are Mail-In Ballots A Good Idea? Morris Twp. Ballots Burned After Mail Truck Catches Fire

photo courtesy of Postal Times MORRIS TOWNSHIP NJ--A mail truck in Morris Township caught fire on Saturday and some vote-by-mail ballots being delivered to voters were destroyed, the New Jersey Globe has learned. The U.S. Postal Service notified Morris County election officials on Monday morning that an undetermined number of ballots were burned. These were ballots being delivered to voters and not completed ballots on their way to the Board of Elections, although it’s not immediately clear if the letter carrier picked up any returned ballots prior to the fire. Election officials are in the process of determining how to... Read more →


Down The Shore: Plastic Bags Cannot Be Part of Your Recycling Waste Stream

AVALON, NJ--The Avalon Department of Public Works reminds you that plastic bags cannot be part of the recycling trash stream in Cape May County. This County participates in single stream recycling, where all clean recyclables can go into one container. However, if your container contains plastic bags, it will not be collected by Avalon’s trash and recycling contractor. And, if you put a bag full of recyclables into the regular trash can, it creates two issues for the Borough. First, the Borough pays for additional tonnage fees as these recyclables are counted as trash. Second, our recycling numbers go down,... Read more →


GTPD Consumer Tip: Home Pool/Hot Tub Safety

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ--The American Red Cross reports that 69% of young children who drown were not expected to be in or near water. Learn how to reduce the risks: Top Things to Know Secure your pool with appropriate barriers. Designate a water watcher, and stay in arm’s reach of young children. Install anti entrapment drain covers and safety release systems to protect against drain entrapment If a child is missing, check the water first How to Create a Safer Home Pool or Hot Tub Secure Your Pool When Not in Use: Completely surround your pool with four sided isolation fencing... Read more →


The Green Phase in Philadelphia Coming in July

Philadelphia is on track to enter the green phase of reopening in early July. Our strategy is working: Daily case counts are falling, residents are wearing masks, and the number of patients hospitalized with the infection is steadily dropping. When we begin the green phase, not all activities can restart right away. Philadelphia will still restrict some activities that are allowed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and we’ll have stricter guidance for some of the newly reopened activities. As Philadelphia Public Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley said, “We may be tired of the pandemic, but the virus is not tired... Read more →


Buy Instagram comments and other must-know tips for web designers to increase visibility

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(June 26, 2020)--There is a veritable sea of talent out there as far as web designers are concerned, with carefully crafted websites and domains. The competition is fierce out there, and to make it big. It would help if you thought outside the box, which is going to increase your visibility. The following post is about the tips you need as a designer, to integrate your passion with your social media to raise awareness and profile for your concern. A brief intro about the use of Instagram for business - Buy Instagram comments Instagram has slowly evolved into something more... Read more →


Help COVID-19 contact tracers, not scammers

June 25, 2020 by Shameka L. Walker Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC After nearly three months of stay-at-home orders, America is starting to open up again. Contact tracers, the folks who work for state health departments to try to track anyone who may have been exposed to COVID-19, are an important part of our road to recovery. But some scammers are pretending to be contact tracers so they can profit off of the current confusion. They’re trying to steal your identity, your money – or both. Luckily, there are ways to tell the difference between a real... Read more →


Good Bye to Our Old Friend, Common Sense

Editor's Note: This has circulated on the internet for 20 years if not longer. It has been attributed to several internet sites along with the London Times. The earliest we can find is in 1998 on Lori Borgman website. and also to Lori Borgman, author, columnist, and speaker. In these troubling times the words below seem more appropriate than anytime in our history. ~ Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago... Read more →


Mechanicsburg Man Sentenced to Probation and Fined for Structuring $2M in Cash Deposits

HARRISBURG –The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Kenneth Hoffman, age 57, of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was Gloucestercitynews.net files sentenced on June 23, 2020, by United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner to two years’ probation and to pay a $9,700 fine for structuring cash deposits. According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, between 2014 and 2017, Hoffman deposited over $2 million in cash into various bank accounts which were just below $10,000 to avoid having his cash deposits reported to federal authorities. Judge Conner recognized the remedial steps Hoffman took since the... Read more →


Pew Study: WHO ARE THE PROTESTORS? Majority are White and Democratic

William E. Cleary | CNBNews (photo courtesy of The Philadelphia Inquirer) (Gloucestercitynews.net)(June 25, 2020)--The Pew Research Center released a survey today regarding the people who are participating in the Black Lives Matter protests taking place in major cities throughout the country in the past month. According to the study only 17% of the protestors are black Americans. Hispanic Americans account for 22% of recent protest attendees. When it comes to the share of protesters who are Asian the number is 8%. The survey reveals the majority of the protestors or 46% are white. About four-in-ten (41%) of those who say... Read more →


Hirsh V. Singh, NJ Republican for US Senate

We the People of New Jersey are suffering from political extremism and out-of-control egos. Our representatives have forgotten who they serve. Our economic engine is choking and our infrastructure is crumbling. Together, we will rebuild our state. Hirsh V. Singh Republican for U.S. Senate source Hirsh V. Singh Republican for U.S. Senate Read more →


Do sportsmen really need sports glasses? 

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(June 25, 2020)--Today, almost everyone who picks up a ball, bat, racket or club can see sports glasses, whether they play in the major leagues or the Little League. Fortunately, coaches, parents, and players now realize that there are many ways to pay for sports glasses. The risk of eye damage is reduced or eliminated, and the performance of players is improved by the fact that they are beautiful. Today, many clubs do not allow their members to participate without wearing the appropriate glasses. Initially, there was some resistance from children to "look funny" when wearing protective glasses. Today, sports... Read more →


Down The Shore: 53 Year-Old-Man Killed in Crash on White Horse Pike, Investigation Underway

MAYS LANDING (June 20, 2020)--- An investigation is underway after a 53 year-old Mays Landing man was killed Friday night in a crash on the White Horse Pike, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. An initial investigation by the ACPO Crash Investigations Unit determined that Taquaysha Bell, 28, of Trenton was traveling westbound on the White Horse Pike in a 2010 Chevy Silverado. At 11:07 p.m., near the intersection of Moss Mill Road, Bell crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a 2003 Honda Civic, operated by Michael Luko Sr., who serves as an officer with the New Jersey... Read more →


NASCAR RELEASES INVESTIGATION RESULTS

By Staff Report NASCAR.com June 25, 2020 at 12:49 PM NASCAR President Steve Phelps detailed Thursday afternoon via teleconference findings from NASCAR’s internal investigation into the noose found in the garage stall of No. 43 driver Bubba NASCAR has released a photo of the suspected 'noose' found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at Talladega on Sunday that at was investigated by the FBI as a possible hate crime before being revealed to be an innocent garage door pull rope that had been in use for at least a year Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway last weekend. A photo of the noose... Read more →


Mother Teresa Catholic School Movie Night

KING OF PRUSSIA PA--The Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School community in King of Prussia (Montgomery County) are celebrating the end of the school year by hosting a park & view family movie night fundraiser in the school parking lot. Friday, June 26, 2020 7:30 p.m. (Entry Opens) Movie to Begin at Dusk Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School 405 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Montgomery County) Saturday, June 27, 2020 7:30 p.m. (Entry Opens) Movie to Begin at Dusk Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School 405 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Montgomery County) The movie night includes the... Read more →


Virtua Memorial Hospital’s Special Care Nursery

Receives National Recognition for Excellence The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has awarded the gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Special Care Nursery at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ. This award recognizes caregivers who utilize a consistent and systematic approach to evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes. “While health systems across the world have faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Virtua has never faltered in providing its patients with quality care,” said Pamela Gallus, assistant vice president for maternal-child services at Virtua Memorial Hospital. “This prestigious recognition showcases our commitment to our tiniest patients, and... Read more →


DODGERS, YANKEES, ASTROS STILL HEAVY FAVORITES TO WIN WORLD SERIES

Shortened 60-game season, universal DH, and regionalized schedule shifts odds across Major League Baseball, according to TheLines.com (LAS VEGAS) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, followed by the Houston Astros, remain the three clear favorites to win the World Series after Major League Baseball announced the opening of its shortened 2020 season, according to TheLines.com, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting markets. Baseball announced Tuesday that it will push ahead with opening its 2020 season on July 23 — a season that will feature 60 games in 66 days for each team and... Read more →


Good News? Dangerous tick-borne bacterium extremely rare in New Jersey

by Rutgers University Three American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis): two females and one male. Credit: Jim Occi/Rutgers University-New Brunswick There's some good news in New Jersey about a potentially deadly tick-borne bacterium. Rutgers researchers examined more than 3,000 ticks in the Garden State and found only one carrying Rickettsia rickettsii, the bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But cases of tick-borne spotted fevers have increased east of the Mississippi River, and more research is needed to understand why, according to a study in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Rocky Mountain spotted fever from infection with Rickettsia... Read more →


GTPD Alert: Graffiti Thief Signs His Name on Crime

(Gloucester Township NJ)(June 24, 2020)--On Wednesday April 15 at approximately 1131 AM, the Gloucester Township Police Department (GTPD) responded to the Camden County Regional Emergency Training Center located on Woodbury Turnersville Road for a burglary and theft. It was discovered that on 04/14/20, a suspect unlawfully entered the Emergency Training Center buildings, stole various emergency training equipment, and spray painted the building with graffiti markings, causing significant criminal mischief damages. After committing these felonious acts, the suspect went across the street and purposely caused additional criminal mischief to a motor vehicle by using a sharp object to damage the tires.... Read more →


Consumer Alert: Gloucester Township Police Fireworks Safety

(Gloucester Township, NJ) (June 24, 2020)--Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades and fireworks. The National Safety Council advises everyone to enjoy fireworks at public displays conducted by professionals, and not to use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are not safe. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2018 five people died and over 9,100 were injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Children younger than 15 years of age accounted for 36 percent of the estimated injuries. Similar to 2017, nearly half of the estimated emergency department treated, fireworks-related injuries were... Read more →


Consumer News: EPA Marks National Pollinator Week

Administrator signs first-ever pollinator proclamation for the agency in its 50-year history PHILADELPHIA (June 24, 2020) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler has signed a proclamation designating the week of June 22 as National Pollinator Week. Administrator Wheeler is the first EPA Administrator to make such a designation – joining leadership from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), all 50 Governors and hundreds of governments and organizations around the world. “EPA is committed to protecting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds which sustain the majority of our food supplies,” said EPA... Read more →


Bigger Jackpots Coming to Jersey Cash 5

Big Changes Include $100,000 Starting Jackpots, Later Drawings Give More Time to Get in the Game TRENTON (June 24, 2020) – The New Jersey Lottery is refreshing Jersey Cash 5 starting June 29 with a new draw time, more numbers to choose from, and bigger starting jackpots – increasing from an estimated $75,000 to a guaranteed $100,000! In the enhanced Jersey Cash 5 game, players will select five numbers from 1 to 45 for a chance at the new higher jackpot pool. Currently, players choose five numbers from 1 to 43. Additionally, the New Jersey Lottery evening drawings are moving... Read more →


TSA updates two-year roadmap to address current global risks and threats to nation’s transportation systems 

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published an outline of key objectives to continuously improve security and safeguard the nation’s transportation systems. TSA Administrator David Pekoske presented his new objectives intended to guide the agency and its workforce over the next two years on managing new global security risks to safeguard all modes of transportation. The “Administrator’s Intent 2.0,” addresses tangible security threats across seven broad categories: insider risk, surface transportation, checkpoint strategies, workforce support, cybersecurity, outcome-oriented policy management, and utilization of TSA’s security authorities. “I am proud of the hard work and achievements TSA has made over the... Read more →


FTC, SBA warn companies about SBA loan promises

by Shameka L. Walker Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC The latest recipients of government warning letters are six companies that said they could speed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The letters – from the FTC and the SBA – direct the companies to remove all false claims from their websites immediately. According to the FTC and SBA, the letter recipients may be misleading consumers that they are affiliated with the SBA or about their role in helping businesses get SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As... Read more →


College Kid Returning Home? How Families Can Stay Safe During Pandemic

As off-campus leases end this summer, more college students and new grads will head home, potentially bringing coronavirus with them. A Virtua Health expert – and dad of a returning college student – offers advice. (Marlton, N.J.) As college students and new graduates return to their family homes, this would normally be a happy time for many parents. But today, that pleasure is dimmed by concern that their loved one might unknowingly bring the coronavirus home, too. Moreover, even after the initial risk has passed, families may struggle to keep everyone healthy and happy for the long haul – especially... Read more →


Top 10 Free Agents at the end of the 2019/2020 Season

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(June 25, 2020)--The second half of the 2019/2020 season was interrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic but nothing has stopped the transfer rumors. Most of the top leagues are finalizing their campaigns and players are already making summer moves. Well, there are plenty of high profile players whose contracts run out at the end of this season. Let us look at the top 10 free agents at the end of the 2019/2020 season. 1. Edison Cavani The Uruguay international has had a remarkable spell in the PSG and has been pivotal since his signature for the Paris side in 2013. Cavani... Read more →


Gravitas Ventures Offers North American Audiences Insightful Journey into “The Prison Within”, Powerful Documentary

(Los Angeles, CA—June 24, 2020) As global demonstrators stand united demanding police and prison reform “The Prison Within” from filmmaker Katherin Hervey, is an extraordinarily well-timed documentary that offers a powerful and thoughtful alternative to our current systems of justice. Through the crushing stories of survivors of violent crimes and men incarcerated for murder, viewers witness redemption and healing inside California’s San Quentin prison. “The Prison Within” takes viewers on a profound exploration of the unmet needs of victims, the vulnerable, and the marginalized within our criminal justice system. The film expands on the inherent injustices of the racially-charged United... Read more →


Guest Opinion: Judicial Watch Statement Regarding Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Obama ‘DACA’ Program

‘[A]n effort to avoid a politically controversial but legally correct decision’ – Justice Thomas (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton made the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling against the Trump administration’s effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Supreme Court undermined the Constitution today. Obama’s decision to provide amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens under the DACA program was unlawful, and the court interfered with the President Trump’s duty and absolute right to rescind it. Chief Justice Roberts and his liberal colleagues ruled that it is illegal for President... Read more →


Abby Colen , formerly of Philadelphia

On June 4, 2020. Age 69. Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 13, 1950 to Roy and Rhoda Colen. Survived by brother, Carl. Interment was held privately. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Abby Colen. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →