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Gloucester County Commissioner DeSilvio and NJ Senator Durr volunteered at Angels Community Outreach in Pitman and delivered Easter food care packages, tulips, and baskets to families in need throughout Gloucester County. This organization’s mission is to give a hand UP to those in need. They accomplish this by providing clothing toiletries, food, and more at no cost to those financially in need. For more information or to volunteer, visit https://angelsoutreach.org
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Coast Guard searching for person in the water in Delaware River PHILADELPHIA — The Coast Guard is currently searching for a 30-year-old man in the Delaware River in the vicinity of Central Waterfront, Saturday. A 29-foot Response Boat-Small II boatcrew from Coast Guard Station Philadelphia is currently searching. Watchstanders from Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay received a report from the master of the 590-foot Singapore-flagged bulk carrier Weco Josefine at approximately 7 a.m. that a...
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Upon the 10-year anniversary of the adoption of the Master Plan for Central Delaware, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is thrilled to officially turn the newly completed 3-mile multimodal path over to the public for their leisure and enjoyment. Enjoy a Scenic Bike Ride Along the Delaware River Trail...Credit: Matt Stanley PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 29, 2022) – A major milestone in the Master Plan for Central Delaware, the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail (DRT) is...
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Get Your Tickets Today for the Down & Derby Wine Festival on May 7th! Just a week away. Get a Chance to Sample Wines from South Jersey's Best Wineries Join us on Saturday, May 7th on Veterans Island at Cooper River Park to sample delicious wines from South Jersey’s leading wine producers. This year there will be a larger festival site with extra space to enjoy the wine tasting! More food options to try and...
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PHILANTHROPY WEEK 2022: GRAND TOTAL ANNOUNCED! THANK YOU GCHS! WE DID IT!!!! Gloucester Catholic is proud to announce our GRAND TOTAL of $222,379.77 raised during the Philanthropy Week 2022 Campaign! As of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, our alumni and friends helped us reach the following milestones in this historic campaign: * 454 Total Gifts * Total Amount -- $222,379.77 in gifts and pledges, which represents * $22,379.77 over our goal of $200,000! The Gloucester Catholic...
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With a little over a month to go until the primary election (scheduled for June 7th) in NJ’s Congressional District 2, and mail-in ballots ready to be received soon, voters will decide if they will be represented by a Constitutional Conservative. Incumbent Jeff Van Drew is facing two direct challenges from John Barker and Sean Pignatelli. Gloucestercitynews.net graphic file "Jeff Van Drew was elected to represent conservative values and he hasn't done that at all....
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Washington, DC (April 28, 2022)--– Look Ahead America (LAA) has finally released the long-awaited Pennsylvania Report today. Using publicly available data, the report shows conclusively that not only did the number of illegally ballots in Pennsylvania determine the outcome of the presidential election, but also the state treasurer election. This report, combined with LAA’s Georgia and Wisconsin Reports that reached the same conclusion, now puts the outcome of the 2020 General Election into question beyond...
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You know that poker isn’t just fun and games, right? You’re not just sitting around playing cards with your friends; you’re trying to win money in your game! And you know that there are some habits that help you do better and some habits that don’t. But many poker players don’t realize that their own habits sometimes hurt their ability to win money at the table. Here are 10 bad poker habits by Toronto Poker...
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Hammonton, NJ - For the last 22 years Domenick DiGiovannangelo has been serving the community as a volunteer firefighter with the Hammonton Fire Department and the Independent Vol. Fire Co. 2. In addition to his time served with Hammonton, Domenick previously served 15 years with the Winslow Township Fire Department’s Elm Fire Company. Besides serving as a senior firefighter and mentor to many of the younger members, Domenick is currently serving as Assistant Chief of...
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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 29, 2022)--Lt. Jason Flood, Gloucester City Police Department spokesman, released a statement today thanking the Good Samaritans who aided the police in yesterday's rescue of a woman who drove her car off of Freedom Pier, King and Cumberland Sts., into the Delaware River. During the water rescue on April 28, 2022, (3) Good Samaritans helped load the female onto their boat and transported the female and officers to the floating dock...
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23 NJ school districts to close on Diwali in 2022: Hindus call for Diwali holiday in all NJ schools Welcoming 23 New Jersey public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in the state to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils of most...
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Identity Released of Man Slain in Yesterday’s Edgewater Park Shooting Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Edgewater Park Township Police Department Chief Brett Evans announced that the man who was killed in last night’s shooting in the 200 block of Ivy Road in Edgewater Park Township has been identified as a 23-year-old Willingboro resident. Sameil M. Barrett was fatally shot yesterday while sitting inside a parked car at approximately 6:30 p.m. A 21-year-old woman who...
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 29, 2022)--If you’re looking to fill your calendar with some amazing live music performances this summer, look no further than the happenings at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The resort’s day/nightclub, HQ2 Beachclub, is hosting the likes of Tiesto, Steve Aoki, Cheat Codes, and more this summer and you won’t want to miss it! More details are below: Inside the Ocean Casino and Resort Kick-off your summer the right way...
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By Keith Lockwood, fisheries biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Reza Karimi was fishing Seneca Creek when he caught this trophy-sized rainbow trout. Photo courtesy of Reza Karimi April has been a wonderful month for fishing, especially for our put-and-take trout anglers. Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff have been out each week stocking trout waters around the state. The 2022 striped bass trophy season begins Sunday, May 1, and our Chesapeake Bay...
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Backgammon is one of the world’s oldest games, although it could be argued that it is not the most popular board game to have existed. Indeed, there have been a number of other board games to have been released over the years that will be synonymous with the market and will instantly be spoken about when an individual is asked to name one. Of course, there have been various different versions and updates to the...
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Glassboro, NJ – Staff, Board Members, and volunteers at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Gloucester County’s Glassboro location welcomed Senator Edward Durr and Commissioner Christopher Konawel on April 25, 2022, with a Club tour. They also got the chance to speak directly to the organization’s CEO, Patricia Withington, to learn more about the issues and challenges facing America’s youth today. “We were so grateful to welcome Senator Ed Durr and Commissioner Chris Konawel to...
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First In-Person Meeting Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Lawrenceville, NJ – The Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ) will be hosting its 2022 Annual Meeting, entitled Rising Through The Pandemic, on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Camden, NJ. This unique, interactive conference is designed to connect and engage with New Jersey physicians and review the overall impact of the practice of medicine within the state. “This is the first time since the...
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Let Us Never Forget Our Solemn Pledge We must believe in our ability to work together to solve our toughest problems. On Memorial Day, 1945, the war in Europe had ended but the fighting in the Pacific continued, Lt. Gen. Lucian Truscott voiced remarks at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery at Nettuno, Italy. Turning his back on the assembled VIP’s he faced the rows upon rows of headstones and apologized to the 20,000 fallen Americans who...
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Acenda Institute of Health Innovation Announces Virtual Gun Violence Summit National Public Health Experts Join Statewide Leaders to Discuss Issues and Plan for Solutions GLASSBORO, NJ (April 28, 2022) – In light of the surge of gun violence across the nation which has become even more pervasive during the pandemic, Acenda Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) is hosting a summit to shift the approach to gun violence to one of public health. The hybrid event,...
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1400 block of Jarvis Road, Gloucester Township (image courtesy of Google Street Maps) GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at approximately 8:00 am, Gloucester Township Police responded to the 1400 block of Jarvis Road for a reported motor vehicle crash involving a school bus. Upon arrival, officers located a school bus and Toyota Camry disabled in the westbound lane as a result of a head-on collision. Lambs Terrace Fire Department and Inspira BLS/ALS responded...
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GLASSBORO, NJ - Trip McCaffrey and Hunter Wroniuk each went 3-for-4 and Ryan Mostrangeli drove in three runs as Rowan fought back to score a 10-6 win over Stockton in NJAC baseball action today in windy conditions. Rowan extends its winning streak to six and improves to 27-6 on the year and 13-2 in the conference. Rowan scored six runs in the seventh inning to overcome a 6-4 deficit and earn the victory. Tyler Cannon,...
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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ -Rescue personnel search the vehicle to see if anyone else was inside of it. The driver, a woman drove her vehicle off of Freedom Pier, King and Cumberland Sts., Gloucester City. She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. At this time her condition is not known. Also not known is how the accident happened. (Image courtesy of https://6abc.com ) The driver of the vehicle jumped the curb and crashed through...
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PHILADELPHIA (April 25, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)— Fifty-two Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians have been named to Philadelphia magazine’s “Top Doctors” list for 2022. Physicians on the list were nominated by a national survey of their professional peers. “Year after year, Fox Chase Cancer Center physicians earn Top Doctors honors, and this year provides further evidence of our consistently strong showing. The May 2022 issue includes 52 members of our clinical faculty, something that demonstrates our excellence in...
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The first thing we recommend is to determine the area where you will play with a ball, the ball should bounce well on it, and also determine the overhang of the shield. Do not forget to order an area markup service, after you have confirmed that it is safe to dig in this place and after you can proceed with the first part of the work. To install most basketballs, you need to dig 4...
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DOVER, DELAWARE--(APRIL 26, 2022)(CNBNews)--The team of Christian Wiggins and Priya Patel from Fred Fifer Middle School of Camden earned the title of 2022 Delaware Junior Solar Sprint champion in a virtual competition held Wednesday. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control teams up with the Delaware Technology Student Association for the event each year. Middle school students work with classmates and teacher advisors over several months to build model cars powered by solar...
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Milwaukee Brewers RHP Brandon Woodruff, who played American Legion Baseball for the Tupelo (Miss.) 49ers, has been selected as the 2022 ALB Graduate of the Year. Scheduling of the official award presentation is still in the works. Woodruff, a two-time All-Star now in his sixth season with the Brewers, was part of the 2011 American Legion World Series runner-up. He received the James F. Daniel Jr. Sportsmanship Award that year. “Really, any compliment that you...
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Patricia A Batdorf, 90, passed away at Inspira Hospital, Mullica Hill surrounded by her closest family on April 19th, 2022. Pat was born to the late John and Elizabeth Kelly O'Shura on April 10th, 1932 in Girardville, PA and was sister to Jack O'Shura (deceased). Pat is survived by her son Harold G. Batdorf Jr., her grandchildren Harold G. Batdorf III , Daniel R. Batdorf and her great grandchild Maya Batdorf. Pat graduated from Girardville...
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Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark Apr 26, 2:06pm EDT New Jersey’s racial gaps are larger than the national average When Rasheed Adewole’s friends from other high schools used to complain about their heaps of homework, he would feel a flood of shame. The other teens, whom he met through a college-prep program, attended magnet and suburban schools in New Jersey that offered an array of demanding Advanced Placement courses. He attended a Newark charter school that...
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On April 25, 2022. Age 42. (nee Widman). Of Williamstown. Formerly of Pine Hill and Gloucester City. Loving wife of 20 years to Armand F. D’Auria, Jr. Loving mother of Autumn D’Auria and Kevin Breckow. Beloved sister of the late Margaret “Peggy” Spavlik, Catherine Ritchie and the late Phillip Ritchie. Beloved daughter-in-law of Betty McNamee and Guy Ward. Crystal was a member of the Air Force Moms Club and the Westville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary...
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Eighth Person Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Trafficking Oxycodone and Xanax Pills CAMDEN CITY, N.J. – A Gloucester City, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for conspiring to distribute oxycodone pills and selling Xanax pills, making him the eighth person to be sentenced for his role in a drug trafficking ring operating in and around Gloucester City and Camden, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Marcus Rushworth, 48,...
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The fabulous Bellagio Luxury Hotel Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas strip has collaborated with premiere Las Vegas wedding planner Cactus Collective Weddings to offer meticulously styled luxe elopements and micro-weddings with stunning appointments and photographs to last a lifetime. With the rights secured for Cactus Collective Weddings to plan and photograph micro-weddings and elopements at The Bellagio, couples have access to the property’s iconic fountain, conservatory and botanical garden, and the Bellagio Gallery...
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Partnerships Strengthen Economic and Academic Relationships Between New Jersey and Ireland in the Tech Sector DUBLIN, IRELAND – Governor Phil Murphy, alongside Choose New Jersey President & CEO Wesley Mathews, today celebrated the signing of three Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between New Jersey academic and real estate entities with top Irish tech universities and a prominent startup accelerator. The MOUs aim to create mutually beneficial opportunities and forge collaboration in innovative projects that foster entrepreneurship,...
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Bitcoin trading in Mexico has been on the rise in recent years. The country's leading exchange, Bitso, reported a 150% increase in trading volume in 2016. The Mexican government has taken a hands-off approach to regulation, which has helped to foster the growth of the industry. However, this may change in the future as the government looks to get a better handle on the cryptocurrency market. Explore bitcoindecoder.org for further information. In the meantime, Bitcoin...
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A sales letter is a key element in any direct marketing campaign. It's a tool that can be used to generate leads, close sales, or simply create brand awareness. But what makes a good sales letter? Here are some tips by Thomas J Powell to get you started: 1. Start with a strong headline. This is your one chance to make a big impression, so make it count. Use bold font and exciting language to...
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While Harvest Numbers Decreased, Venison Donations Increased A succesful Delaware hunter Delaware hunters reported harvesting 15,383 deer during the 2021/22 hunting season, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. The harvest was 10.9% lower than the 2020/21 record harvest of 17,265 deer, but marked the ninth consecutive year that the Delaware harvest exceeded 14,000 deer. The smaller harvest could be attributable to various factors, including natural food availability, hunter effort or...
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Bitcoin trading in Uzbekistan is on the rise, as more and more people are realizing that Bitcoin is a great way to store value. This upward trend can be seen in the increasing number of exchanges that support trading in Uzbekistani somnomi against Bitcoin, as well as the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies among online vendors. Many businesses have even started accepting Bitcoin payments directly, recognizing its utility and security benefits over traditional payment methods like...
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Crypto firms will flock to Dubai as UAE crypto regulation guides crypto sector rather than curbs it, says GlobalData Following the UAE’s regulation within the crypto sector and its moves to develop a crypto hub; Amrit Dhami, Thematic Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “The UAE’s regulation is more about overseeing the development of the crypto sector than curbing it. By accepting the inevitability of mainstream cryptoassets and helping...
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The Hatfield Township Police Department has a felony arrest warrant for Oscar David Amaya-Salmeron charging him with Rape, Involuntary Deviant Sexual Intercourse, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Indecent Assault, Unlawful Restraint, and Loitering and Prowling at Night time. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 215-855-0903 or click the submit a tip button. Docket No.: MDJ-38128-CR-0000343-2018 Date Issued: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 12:00am Source: Hatfield Township Police Department
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Thomas M. Laverty, 94 years of age, 61 year resident of Mt. Ephraim, NJ, passed away on April 20, 2022. Beloved husband for 68 years of Jean M. Laverty (nee Maxwell). Tom was a proud US Navy Veteran of WWII, active member of the American Legion, serving as County Commander and Post Commander. He was also a member of the VFW. Tom was a retired member of the United Bricklayers Union #1 of Philadelphia and...
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PITMAN, NJ -- A total of four Rowan student-athletes were awarded accolades from the New Jersey Athletic Conference in its weekly awards. Ahmir Johnson was named the NJAC Men's Outdoor Track & Field Field Athlete of the Week, Ashley Lechliter was chosen the NJAC Women's Lacrosse Player of the Week, Molly Green captured the NJAC Women's Lacrosse Rookie of the Week, and Marco Mannino was selected the NJAC Baseball Rookie of the Week. At the...
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Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Palmyra Police Chief Meghan Campbell announced that a former boyfriend has charged with killing a 28-year-old woman who was found fatally shot last week in the parking lot of a self-service car wash in the first block of Filmore Street in Palmyra. Antonio Burke, 32, of the 2000 block of Harbor Drive in Palmyra, was charged with Murder (First Degree), Possession of a Handgun for an Unlawful Purpose (Second...
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Now Available: Tickets to Harry Potter: The Exhibition & Free Hotel Parking Are you ready to celebrate magic in Philadelphia? This spring and summer, treat yourself — and your fellow Wizarding World fans — to an easy, affordable and unbeatable hotel package in Philadelphia. Through September 11, 2022, the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package comes with free hotel parking, two untimed tickets to the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute...
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GLASSBORO, NJ – Elise Cohan scored six goals and handed out two assists, while Ashley Lechliter recorded four goals and three assists, to lead Rowan (8-7; 4-1) to a 20-13 win over Stockton in NJAC women’s lacrosse action. The Profs, winners of four in a row, have scored 20-plus goals in the four games and have outscored their opponents, 81-24. Cohan’s total of eight points was one shy of her career high and freshman Molly...
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Lindenwold, N.J. – Detectives have made an arrest in reference to a homicide that occurred in Lindenwold last Friday, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael P. McCarthy, Jr. Trayshawn Simpson, 20, of Camden, was charged on Saturday, April 23, 2022 with one count of first-degree Murder in reference to the homicide of Alvin Redd, 25, of Lindenwold. Simpson was taken into custody in New Castle, Delaware at approximately 8:30...
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Journalist and award-winning author to receive honorary doctor of letters degree; former Rutgers president Robert Barchi, Aprille Joy Ericsson, Alondra Nelson also named honorary degree recipients David Remnick, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author who has elevated The New Yorker’s prominence as editor since 1998, will be awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree when he addresses graduates at the 256th anniversary commencement of Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences on May...
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Updated/Corrected William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GHS 400-MEET RECORD BROKEN--Steven Burkhardt, (inset) a senior at Gloucester High School, a star student- athlete at the school broke the outdoor track program’s 400-meet record during the Fast-Times meet at Cherokee High recently. That two decade plus record was held by his father .According to Sun Papers, Burkhardt has already cemented his own Lions’ legacy, following a historic 2021-’22 football season in which he led the state...
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On April 23, 2022, Marion E. Bruno passed away peacefully in her sleep at Brookdale Assisted Living in Echelon Lakes, Voorhees, NJ. Above all, Marion cherished her family and friends. She was an avid reader and a dedicated NY Yankees fan! She looked forward to her numerous visits to Foley’s Market! Born in Trenton, NJ, she resided in Trenton and Hamilton her entire life. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank A. Bruno, Jr, and...
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