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April 2021

5 Alternatives to TikTok for getting popular on social media

People may like or dislike TikTok maybe because it’s difficult to buy more tiktok likes, but the platform is impossible to ignore. The app became the most downloaded app of 2019 due to the rapid spread of the COVID – 19 pandemic. Every adolescent has been obsessed with the app, businesses want to profit from it, and the government is afraid of it. It has also sparked a lot of debate so far. People can either buy tiktok followers and likes or develop their following organically, which may take some time. What if TikTok was to go away tomorrow? Although... Read more →


Rory McIlroy’s Is Suffering His Longest Winless Drought This 2021

Image sources: 1 | 2 Back in 2020, at the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship, Rory McIlroy took the world by storm by hitting with his club 13 out of the 18 greens in regulation and 8 of the 14 fairways, totaling at 14 under for the mentioned tournament and finishing it at 14 under. Indeed, this moment is a testament to the three-time PGA Tour Player of the Year’s prowess. After all, he is considered as one of the best players of the 2010s decade. However, his shine seemed to be lost this 2021. It has been more than 540... Read more →


Elsie Cardillo, age 95, of Bellmawr

Elsie Cardillo (nee Canuso), age 95 of Bellmawr, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Armand F. Cardillo. Devoted mother of Dr. Dennis Cardillo (Karen) and Dr. Brian Cardillo (Robin). Proud and loving Mom Mom of Dennis Jr. (Karen), Liesje (Thomas Jr), Karlee (Steven), Christopher (fiancé Jaime), Brianna (Jonathan), Kevin (fiancé Anne). Baby Mom-Mom to her great-grandchildren Rocco, Luciana, Isabella, Dante, Clare, Olivia, Cash, Presley, Frances, and Goldie. Dear sister of the late Angelo, Charles, Basil, Marie, Theresa, and Catherine. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to... Read more →


Illegal Migrants Trying to Enter Country Via the U.S. Rail System

CBP Notes Uptick In Dangerous Illegal Immigration Attempts On Trains EL PASO, TEXAS – It is happening almost every time CBP officers in El Paso process an arriving freight train from Mexico. Migrants are discovered attempting to use the railroad system to enter the country undetected. CBP Officer removing child from train. Since the beginning of the current fiscal year CBP officers working the two downtown rail crossings have removed 292 undocumented migrants from the trains. That is up more than 60 percent when compared to the 181 noncitizens CBP officers apprehended during the same timeframe a year ago. And... Read more →


The Transformation Of SIMs And How It’s Making The Lives Of Business Owners Easier

What we have today is the result of a series of transformations made possible through technology. And if you look far back enough, you’ll be able to see the tech evolution for everything that exists today. And there's one step in the transformation of phone numbers that has largely gone unnoticed until now: the IP phone number. With this tech, business owners became more empowered as it made it easier for them to manage both life and work. That’s why a lot of them get a virtual number for themselves! If you’re interested in harnessing the power of this tech,... Read more →


Remembering Alice Bloss, of Gloucester City with an Irish Wake

Gloucester City - 1939-2020 There will be a celebration of life for Alice Bloss who passed away on March 21st, 2020. In keeping with her strong Irish roots, Alice wanted to be remembered with an Irish Wake. We will have a memorial service at Healey's Funeral Home followed by calling hours then one of Alice and Fred's most favorite tradition, Happy Hour. All are welcome to celebrate her wonderful life. For those who would like to take part in the service remotely it will be streamed via zoom at 3:00. You can find the zoom link on the funeral home's... Read more →


Attention: Covid-19 Small Business Assistance Program Available in Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township, NJ - The Township of Gloucester has appropriated $425,000 of its federal Community Development Block Grant CARES Funds (CDBG-CV) for the COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program. The program is being established to provide working capital funds to the community’s small businesses that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program component makes funds available for 120 days of verifiable working capital up to a grant ceiling of $5,000. CDBG Small Business Assistance funds may be used to assist Gloucester Township retail, restaurants, entertainment, and nonprofessional service businesses with no more than 10 employees (full time equivalent... Read more →


Judicial Watch: Will They Wiretap You? Adam Schiff’s Secret Subpoenas

They do whatever they want, take whatever documents they want from you … maybe they can start wiretapping you, who knows?” As Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton discussed Friday, Judicial Watch is fighting to overturn a recent court ruling which alleges the House of Representatives enjoys “absolute immunity from inquiries about the subpoenas” they ordered on Rudy Giuliani, Rep. Devin Nunes, and a number of other prominent conservatives. As Fitton explained, Rep. Adam Schiff committed “a radical abuse of the impeachment power [when] he issued secret subpoenas.” The attorney representing Rep. Schiff, who Fitton argues obtained the records by trampling... Read more →


American Legion to Shelby, N.C.: Lets' ‘Play Ball!’

The American Legion Apr 26, 2021 (Photo by Ryan Young) American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford announced that The American Legion World Series will be played in Shelby, N.C., Aug. 12-17. The eight-team championship tournament is returning after the premier baseball event was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “As a former baseball coach, I am extremely excited about the return of this fantastic event,” Oxford said. “With the availability of vaccines and additional data showing that young people participating in outdoor activities represent a low risk for spread of the virus, we feel that we... Read more →


Chef Rene Johnson is a One Woman Healthy Soul Food Revolution

press release Chef Rene Johnson’s healthier, vegan spin on famous soul food staples has seduced some of the world’s biggest dignitaries, and it all started in her grandmother’s kitchen. From Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to author and activist Dr. Cornel West, actor Danny Glover, Congresswoman Barbera Lee and California Governor Gavin Newsom; Chef Rene Johnson’s signature healthy southern-inspired comfort foods have fed guests at countless exclusive soirees from Washington to Hollywood. Describing her acumen for whipping up addictive soul food dishes for satisfied A-list crowds, Chef Rene Johnson shares, “My grandmother was amazing... Read more →


Mayor of Gloucester City Makes Surprise Announcement, Will Resign June 1st

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 26, 2021)--Gloucester City Mayor Dan Spencer this evening made a surprise announcement that he was resigning from office effective June 1, 2021. The announcement was made on his personal Facebook page. He gave no precise reason why he was quitting although he did say, "It is with a heavy heart that I must do what is best for me and my family at this time." Spencer worked for 30 years for the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services. He retired in 2004. Although he had said many times... Read more →


Winslow Township Police Investigate Shots Fired Call; Two Suspects Arrested

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP NJ (April 26, 2021)--On April 19 at approximately 2030hrs, Winslow Twp Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Linden Ct and Lehigh Manor drive for the reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers began speaking with several witnesses and victims that were on the scene. It was learned that an unknown adult male and female were walking on Lehigh Manor Dr. when they began arguing with area juveniles, who were between 8-13 years of old. The adult male produced a handgun from his waistband and subsequently fired one round in the direction of the juveniles. Fortunately, the... Read more →


OPINION: Tuesday, BPU to Vote on Nuclear Subsidies

NJ Sierra Club Opinion Tomorrow, the NJ Board of Public Utilities will vote on Dockets ER20080557, ER20080558, and ER20080559 - In the Matter of the Application of PSEG Nuclear, LLC and Exelon Generation Company, LLC for the Zero Emission Certificate Program. If approved, these dockets would award the Hope Creek, Salem Unit 1, and Sale Unit 2 nuclear units Zero Emission Certificates (ZECs) for the 2nd eligibility period from June 2022 - May 2025. “PSEG is back for another round of $300 million subsidies. This will be the third year in a row. These subsidies aren’t needed and they take... Read more →


What Information On Your Hunting Plan Can Help Law Enforcement Officials Find You

Hunting is one of the challenging and yet rewarding activities you can engage in as a recreational activity. However, anything can happen while in the thickest, and you lose your way back. You should therefore share your hunting itinerary with your family members or friends before heading to the bush. This makes it easy for your friends or authority to begin a search should there be any emergencies. So, what information on your hunting plan can help law enforcement officials find you? Your name and that of your groupies, cell phone numbers, hunting destination and alternatives, and a brief description... Read more →


Sports Heroes Who Served Jamel William Herring

Jamel William Herring, a former Marine, has held the World Boxing Organization junior lightweight title since May 2019 when he defeated Masayuki Ito. Herring, a southpaw, is currently ranked as the fourth-best, active junior lightweight in the world. Born in Rockville Centre, New York, on Oct. 30, 1985, Herring enlisted in the Marine Corps in October 2003. After training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, South Carolina, he was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He then served in Fallujah, Iraq, in 2005 and redeployed to Iraq in 2007 at al-Taqaddum. After his second Iraq tour, Herring returned... Read more →


Eva-Marie McCallin of Gloucester City, GHS Alumnus, Ancora Employee

Gloucester City – On April 19, 2021. Age 34. Loving mother of William McCallin, Ian McCallin, McKenna McCallin and Joshua Dabney. Cherished daughter of Catherine Pearson (nee Armstrong) and the late William DePietro. Beloved sister of Mary Pearson and step-sister of Ashley, Jennifer and Matthew Pearson. Predeceased by her husband Alexander McCallin and her step-father, Stephen Pearson. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Eva-Marie was a graduate of Gloucester High School and was employed at Ancora. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021 from 9:30 to 11:15 AM at St.... Read more →


Learn Exactly What is Vape shop and How do E-Products work of Vape Shop

Vape Shop: The vape shop is established by the Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) that can engage with a wide variety of products and activities. A vape shop is a retail outlet that sells electronic cigarettes also Online vape shops are available. A vape shop offers a large number of products for e-cigarette. Vape shops sell numerous types of vape products like ENDS devices, ENDS replacements, ENDS pre-mixed e-liquids, ENDS hardware, products related to ENDS. They also sell tobacco products and tobacco-related products. Most vape shops do not sell "big tobacco" e-cigarette products. In 2013, searches in vape shops by... Read more →


Napoleon’s 200-year-old US link to be highlighted in New Jersey museum

Napoleon at Wagram by Joseph Chabord. © Wikimedia The move follows the purchase of the estate, which now consists of buried bricks, an old bridge, and a gardener’s cottage on 200 acres, by the City of Bordentown and preservation nonprofit D&R Greenway Land Trust for $4.6 million (€4 million) in the state of New Jersey. Joseph Bonaparte and Point Breeze According to NJ.com, the museum could open as early as this autumn. The site’s new caretakers hope to install audio tours and historic signage throughout the area. The estate most recently served as a home for the Catholic group Divine... Read more →


Free Trees Available for Atlantic City Electric Customers

Atlantic City Electric is giving away nearly 1,000 trees to residential customers through the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program. For the 10th year in a row, this Earth-friendly and environmentally focused initiative can help you reduce your energy use and save money. Beginning today, you can reserve one free tree per household by visiting arborday.org/ace. You can choose from several species, including Bald Cypress, River Birch, Serviceberry and Sweetgum. Your one-gallon tree will arrive at your home via mail by the end of May. Woolwich Township resident, Jessica Gilbert, included her whole family in planting her free Energy-Saving Tree... Read more →


NJ Lottery Anonymous Prize Information

TRENTON (April 21, 2021) – The New Jersey Lottery today presents all prizes over $1 million that have been claimed anonymously between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2021. Players who win $599.99 or less from the New Jersey Lottery can claim their prize at any of the Lottery’s nearly 7,000 retailers and be paid immediately in cash. Players who win $600.00 or more must file a claim with the Lottery. Each month, the New Jersey Lottery receives approximately 4,000 claims. Transparency and integrity are vitally important to the NJ Lottery. In the interest of maintaining that transparency, here are... Read more →


100 Days, 3,000-plus Miles

– 78-year-old Guinness World Records Distance Runner to Run from Los Angeles to Washington DC The Amazing Friendship Run Uniting America with Hope, Health and Friendship, Launches on May 7 Los Angeles – Uniting America with hope, health and friendship, The Amazing Friendship Run with world-renowned ultra-long-distance runner, Stan Cottrell, is an unparalleled sporting initiative featuring the incredible endurance of one man on a mission to impart positivity, connect communities and encourage greatness in today’s rapidly changing world. Cottrell is on a life-long mission to inspire and lead by example. Cottrell set a Guinness World Record for running across the... Read more →


What Is the Best Online Casino: A Fascinating Online Experience

Are you a gambling person? Do you enjoy playing games? Playing casino games is a very exciting experience. But what if we say that there is an online space where you can play casino games online Casino-Alpha easily? Now you can play online and win real quick. You should stop looking for the best online casino because you have already found it. This is the best mobile way to join a new world of online games. Let’s see what you can get by playing slots on the website. Play Casino Games Online and Win Your Money It is such a... Read more →


Growing Up Gloucester Without Internet, Computers, Television or Cell Phones

UPDATED with new information below the original article William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews The "Rough & Ready" guys are (bottom) from left, Jungle Murphy, Pete Coppola, Bob Grub, Beaver, Butch Shaffer (circle), Jake Burkardt, Bill "Wiby" Yeager, Frank "Reds" Grandizio, Jim Clements, Stanley Schellcroft. (photo provided) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--(April 26, 2021)--The other day we had a surprise visit from our long-time friend Howard Butch Shaffer. Butch has been living in South Carolina for some time but he was born and raised in Gloucester City. Invariably we got talking about our memories of Gloucester back in the day without the... Read more →


Where to Post Bad Review Online Casino and Why You Should Do It

Playing an online casino is always interesting and captivating. It’s a perfect way to have a good time and even to win some extra money or superb prizes. Yet, sometimes it happens that your high expectations are not justified. Slots are boring and extra simple. Video games feature awful graphics and sound effects. Moreover, one of the common problems many gamblers face is an extra-long withdrawal period. There are a lot of reasons for complaints. Yet, many gamblers make serious mistakes. They do not talk about their bad experience. Yet, WinCasinosReview.com is a perfect place to post bad online casino... Read more →


Attention Delaware Residents: Open Burning of Brush and Limbs Allowed Through April 30

Open Burning Ban – Also Known As Ozone Season – Runs May 1-Sept. 30 The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents that open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed until May 1 – when the state’s annual open burning ban takes effect through Sept. 30. But DNREC further reminds the public that it is against the law at all times to burn materials considered toxic or hazardous. “We want to reinforce the environmental message that while residential open burning is allowed until the end of April, there are constraints on... Read more →


Letter to the Editor: Please Support the Fox Chase Cancer Center

You know that your support of Fox Chase Cancer Center helps make the comprehensive cancer care we offer here possible. Your generosity gives us the resources we need to implement the most innovative and effective treatments possible. And in the case of Nick Pifani, having access to every possible resource at Fox Chase saved his life. Nick is a husband, a father of two, and a marathon runner who’s even completed a half Ironman. But a few years ago, he had pain in his stomach and back that was so intense it kept him awake for days. At the ER,... Read more →


NJ Politics: Polistina Blasts Mazzeo for not Supporting Local Police/Fire Depts.

ATLANTIC CITY NJ(April 25, 2021)--Local small businessman, former Assemblyman, and 2nd Legislative District State Senate Candidate Vince Polistina blasted Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, who chairs the Assembly State and Local Government Committee, for failing to secure critically needed funding for our local police and fire departments. In recent Facebook posts, the Pleasantville Fire Officers of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 4928 revealed their Fire Department had no choice but to take one of their fire engines off the street due to budget shortfalls – and it’s now been out of service for 72 hours. “Urban communities like Atlantic... Read more →


Philadelphia CBP Discovers Over ONE lb of Ecstasy in 3 International Parcels

CBP officers seized 565 grams of ecstasy tablets. PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia discovered more than one pound of ecstasy in three international parcels on April 10. CBP officers discovered the pills in three shipments that arrived from separate addresses in The Netherlands. A field test of the pills proved positive for the properties of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphatemine (MDMA), commonly known as ecstasy or molly. The three shipments weighed a combined 565.2 grams or one pound, four ounces. The shipments were destined to addresses in Crawford and Chester Counties in Pennsylvania and to Hillsborough County, Florida. CBP... Read more →


Looking for a Loving Home: Xena, Female Siberian Husky/Mixed

Adult Female Siberian Husky / Mixed Meet Xena! An owner surrender, Xena is looking for her loving, forever home. She knows to sit, paw, and is great on a leash. Please no homes with small animals or cats. Interested in adopting Xena? Visit www.huskyhouse.org today to fill out an application. Up to date with vaccinations Not good with cats! Available 04/12/2021 Birth Date 04/14/2015 (may not be exact) Fill out an Application Stay updated © Husky House Inc. All Rights Reserved 2015 Find us here 391 Route 34 Matawan, New Jersey [email protected] Read more →


New Jersey Sierra Club Opposes Colliers Mills Land Swap

The New Jersey Sierra Club has submitted comments to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Agency opposing the agency’s proposed land swap with the Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club (attached). The proposal is to transfer approximately 43.05 acres of land that the DEP owns in Jackson Township exchange for approximately 86.8 acres of land owned by the Club in Upper Freehold Township. “This is a bad deal for New Jersey and open space. The state is giving away to the Central Jersey Rifle Club that they have already polluted in exchange for a less valuable property. The gun club... Read more →


Churches Turn to Supreme Court as...

..Federal Courts Uphold COVID Worship Bans Religious liberties, public health deadlocked over COVID-19 bans Although the Bible commands singing to the Lord, public health officials say it’s an activity that spreads COVID-19, leaving churches in conflict with government limits on public gatherings. Several California pastors have filed lawsuits for what they see as intrusions on the free exercise of religion, but federal courts aren’t taking any chances. A federal appellate court even thwarted a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the name of curbing coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals became a thorn in the side... Read more →


Vineland Teen Named as Finalists

in Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Statewide Drug Prevention Music Competition Millburn, NJ — A local teen has earned recognition for her original substance use prevention song created for the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey high school music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. The music competition’s virtual Prevention Concert will be held as an audio show on the Shout Down Drugs website (www.ShoutDownDrugs.com ) on May 7th at 5:30 p.m.’ and the winners to be announced live on air on 95.9... Read more →


Toms River Teens Named as Finalists in Partnership for a

Drug-Free New Jersey’s Statewide Drug Prevention Music Competition Millburn, NJ — Two local teens have earned recognition for her original substance use prevention song created for the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey high school music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. The music competition’s virtual Prevention Concert will be held as an audio show on the Shout Down Drugs website (www.ShoutDownDrugs.com ) on May 7th at 5:30 p.m.’ and the winners to be announced live on air on 95.9 WRAT immediately following concert.... Read more →


How Much Did Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Other States Spend on Gambling

Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square The 465 commercial casinos operating in the United States at the end of 2019 reported a combined revenue of $43.6 billion -- an all-time high. Gambling in the United States is by no means limited to casinos, either. All but six states had lottery games in 2019, and lottery ticket sales totalled $81.6 billion that year. Between both lotteries and commercial casinos, Americans and tourists spent $125.2 billion on gambling in 2019 -- or about $491 for every adult in the country. Of course, gambling laws, which can restrict gambling opportunities,... Read more →


WEEKLY WASTEBASKET: EARTH DAY Posting Positive Possibilities on

Climate Real solutions for the climate and taxpayers Happy Earth Day! In our last Wastebasket, we delved into how past U.S. policy missteps have failed to achieve climate results – while wasting taxpayer dollars to boot. Ever the budget (and policy) optimists, this week we turn to positing positive possibilities. In preparation for President Biden’s 40-nation Climate Summit beginning today, we have five recommendations on how Washington can steer climate policy in the right direction. Because climate change is real, it’s costly, and it’s solvable. For upcoming budget, infrastructure, climate, and other discussions to achieve real, long-term results, taxpayers must... Read more →


Cincinnati CBP Seizes 106 Pounds of Illegal Ketamine

Release Date: April 20, 2021 CINCINNATI—Since April 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati have seized ten shipments containing a total of over 106 pounds of smuggled ketamine. The shipments were coming from locations throughout Europe and Africa and were destined to addresses across the United States. During routine inspections, officers decided to take a closer look at multiple shipments containing décor, clothing, spices, and protein powder, among other articles. After testing bottles of nutritional supplements, unknown liquids, and bath salts with a handheld chemical analyzer, officers discovered liquid or powder ketamine in all of the products.... Read more →


Sunday Mass for Persons with Disabilities

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities. It is offered for the intention of persons with disabilities, the deaf community, their families, friends, and caregivers. Sunday, April 25, 2021 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 This celebration of the Eucharist seeks to embody the words of Pope Francis, “I pray that each person may feel God’s paternal gaze which affirms their full dignity and the unconditional value of their life.” Saint Christopher Parish Schola will... Read more →


CNB Fishing News: Cool Temps Impacting Maryland Fishing

by Keith Lockwood, Maryland Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist April 21, 2021 Joshua A. Campbell was fishing near the Conowingo Dam when he caught this whopper of a northern snakehead. Photo courtesy of Joshua A. Campbell There are a lot of exciting fishing opportunities in Maryland right now — the trout stocking crews are busy stocking trout in the put and take areas, hickory shad runs are underway, and warming waters have many fish species active. A reminder to anglers that all fishing for striped bass, including catch-and-release, is prohibited in the Chesapeake Bay or any of its tidal... Read more →


New Jersey news in Brief for Friday, April 23;

Quick Hits: Bill would allow burned-out police and firefighters to retire early Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law A-2562/S-1017, a bill that would allow police and firefighters with 20 years of experience and facing burnout from service amid the pandemic to retire. The benefit was previously only extended to police and firefighters at least 55 years old and with 20 years of experience. “This past year, we have asked our first responders to step up like never before as the coronavirus took more than 25,000 lives in our state,” Assemblyman Ron Dancer, R-Ocean, said in a news release. Bill aims... Read more →


Camden County Teens Named as Finalists

in Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Statewide Drug Prevention Music Competition Millburn, NJ — Two local teens have earned recognition for their original substance use prevention song created for the Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey high school music competition, sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), 95.9 WRAT and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. The music competition’s virtual Prevention Concert will be held as an audio show on the Shout Down Drugs website (www.ShoutDownDrugs.com ) on May 7th at 5:30 p.m.’ and the winners to be announced live on air on 95.9... Read more →


Pros and Cons of Mobile Gaming

Mobile gaming has been on the rise for quite some time. With a global pandemic affecting everyone anywhere in the world, most people were driven to spending long hours on their mobile devices. With long hours of isolation, many kids, as well as adults, resorted to the distraction of gaming on their mobiles. The world of casino games, as well as video games, has been expanding, adapting especially to the smaller scenes of mobile devices. Today you can easily log onto a casino site of your choice and gamble on your smartphone or tablet. This enables you to try new... Read more →


Burlington County Prosecutors Office Candlelight Memorial, Sunday, April 25

TO HONOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIME * * * Sunday, April 25, 2021 * * * 8 p.m. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office holds its annual candlelight memorial as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week to honor victims of violent crime and show support for all of those who have been affected by violence. Our theme is Seek Justice. Ensure Victims’ Rights. Inspire Hope. Historic Smithville Park 803 Smithville Road Eastampton, NJ 08060 Those whose lives have been disrupted by crime, the advocates who support them, members of the public, county, state, and federal elected officials, and members of... Read more →


The Philadelphia Flower Show to be Outside

Purchase Tickets Thank you for your interest in attending the 2021 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. When purchasing tickets, attendees must reserve a date and time for all tickets. Note that the prices listed below are only for your specific date and time, and are not for the entire day. Tickets are limited due to social distance protocols, so we do recommend purchasing early. BUY FLOWER SHOW TICKETS Note that the prices listed are good only for your specific date and time. You may enter the Showgrounds at any time throughout your selected session, up until 30 minutes prior to the... Read more →


18-Year-Old Willingboro Resident Fatally Shot Outside of his Home

WILLINGBORO TOWNSHIP (April 23, 2021)--– Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Willingboro Township Public Safety Director Kinamo Lomon announced that an 18-year-old township resident was fatally shot last night outside of his home. The investigation began after officers from the Willingboro Township Police Department were called to the first block of Barrington Lane just before 11:30 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of Yahsinn Robinson, who was a senior at Willingboro High School. He had been struck by gunfire multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy will be performed... Read more →


Washington Politics: Sherrill Should Have Voted to Censure Maxine Waters

Sherrill Proves Again She Puts Party First Over National Interest Lake Hiawatha, NJ/April 22, 2021 – Today, Hillery Brotschol, Republican Congressional candidate for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District condemned Democrat Mikie Sherrill for voting against censuring California Congresswoman Maxine Waters. Waters at protests for Daunte Wright this weekend said, “We’ve got to stay on the street, and we’ve got to get more active, we’ve got to get more confrontational. We’ve got to make sure that they know that we mean business.” Just hours later two National Guardsmen were shot at. Brotschol noted that Sherrill previously had charged Republican colleagues of... Read more →


CNB Fishing News Delaware: Killens Pond State Park Boardwalk Now Opened

Photo caption: Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin led the ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the new DNREC Killens Pond State Park boardwalk near Felton. Pictured, left to right, are: State Representative Charles Postles; Louise Warfield, Friends of Killens Pond State Park; Frank Newton, Friends of Killens Pond State Park; Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens; Wendy Aycoth, Friends of Killens Pond State Park; Governor Carney; Secretary Garvin; and State Senator Dave Lawson. /DNREC photo Walkway Provides Safer Trail Connection, More Fishing Opportunities To celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut... Read more →