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May 13, 2022

Why Use a Sound Bar in a Meeting Room?

For meeting rooms, high-quality audio is vital. According to the multisensory learning theory, individuals understand and remember information better when conveyed using more than one sense. It is disruptive, frustrating, and distracting to have poor quality audio during a video conferencing call. For this reason, many workplaces today use soundbars instead of regular PC speakers. Learn the reasons why you should use a soundbar in your meeting room: Advantages of soundbars Soundbars boost audio quality... Read more →


CNB Politics: Poll Reveals Van Drew Heading For Defeat In South Jersey District 2 Primary

With only a month to New Jersey’s Congressional District 2 primary election, a new poll by Eastern Strategies reveals voters may be turning on Republican incumbent, Jeff Van Drew. NEW JERSEY POLITICS One poll question was: “What is your overall feeling on how well Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey's District 2 has performed since becoming a Republican in 2020?” In this poll, 28% said they were upset, 39% were concerned, and 20% were satisfied.... Read more →


Woodlynne Suspect Arrested for August 2021 Homicide

Camden City, N.J. (May 13, 2022)(CNBNews)– Detectives have made an arrest in reference to a homicide that occurred in Camden last August, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. CRIME Taquan Tingle, 28, of Woodlynne, was charged on May 12, 2022 with one count of first-degree Murder in connection to the homicide of Darnell Farrish, 19, of Woodlynne. Tingle was also charged with three second-degree counts: Unlawful Possession... Read more →


Op-Ed: Mayor Tri Ta for Assembly To Shake Up Sacramento

Consistency Over Time & Actions, Not Shortcuts: By Marc Ang | CNBNews Contributor After years of community organizing, it’s rare I meet a candidate I can get excited about. After my documented support of political candidates in the past, I have become savvy on the internal dynamics and money-based decisions that have strayed far away from my common sense principles and community focus. But I have come out early to support the mayor of Westminster... Read more →


Camden County's Best of Class Awards

Celebrating Students Accomplishments from Throughout the County After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Board of Commissioners joined high school seniors and their families to celebrate the Best of Class Awards. The Board of Commissioners “Best of Class” awards honor students in seven categories: most courageous, community service, leadership, performing arts, most improved, school spirit and best overall. The students will be presented with a Camden County Best of the Class Medal that... Read more →


Camden County Commissioners Reduce Taxes

By Linda Lindner CAMDEN CITY, NJ (MAY 13, 2022)(CNBNews)--The Camden County board of commissioners on Monday said that, in an effort to ensure Camden remains an affordable place to live, it recently passed a budget that reduced the county levy by $5 million this year and puts it more than $15 million under the state-imposed tax cap, according to a news release. GOOD NEWS The new 2022 budget represents an almost 8% decrease from 2021... Read more →


ProPublica: Some Louisiana Katrina Survivors Who Received Grant Funds Are Being Sued by the Government

Katrina Survivors Were Told They Could Use Grant Money to Rebuild. Now They’re Being Sued for It. Debris 10 months after Hurricane Katrina hit Slidell, Louisiana./ Wikipedia image by Richard A. Webster, The Advocate | The Times-Picayune, and David Hammer, WWL-TV ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Celeste Matthews spent last summer’s 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in... Read more →


Rev. Samuel Rodriguez: People of God Must Step Up..

...proving they are comprehensively pro-life from the womb to the tomb. Press Release: The KAIROS Company for NHCLC SACRAMENTO — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, released the following statement calling for comprehensive pro-life activism: “This long, dark night may soon end. The unconscionable injustice of extreme abortion policies — aligning the U.S. with countries like North Korea and China — may soon be over. Praise God. We must now... Read more →


CNB Hunting/Fishing News Maryland: Offshore Blind and Shoreline Licensing Open Until May 31

Applications Must Be Postmarked by May 31 Photo by Jake McPherson, Ducks Unlimited The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Service is now accepting offshore waterfowl blind and shoreline license applications for riparian (waterfront) property owners. Riparian property owners, or anyone who has been granted permission from the riparian property owner, may license their shoreline. A license will establish offshore stationary blinds or blind sites for hunting waterfowl, and/or will prevent others... Read more →


Two New State Parks Open in Maryland

Maryland State Park Week, Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford joined the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to open two new state parks to the public: Bohemia River State Park in Cecil County, and Cypress Branch State Park in Kent County. “I want to thank the Maryland Park Service and the Department of Natural Resources for continuously searching for new opportunities of growth, access and preservation throughout our state parks,” said Lt. Governor Rutherford. “Bohemia... Read more →


Rowan Wins First Round of NCAA Softball Regional Tournament

MEDFORD, MA -- #19 Rowan took down Cabrini, 8-1, in its NCAA Regional Tournament opener on Friday hosted by Tufts. Morgan Zane went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI's while starter Emily August fanned six while allowing one run on six hits. The Profs will move on to play the host Jumbos tomorrow at noon. Tufts defeated Muhlenberg, 4-1, in the day's first game. The Cavaliers and Mules will play in an elimination game at... Read more →


"Goody Bag" Pill Mill Doctor from Huntington Valley Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Andrew Berkowitz, 62, of Huntington Valley, PA was sentenced to 20 years in prison, five years supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $40,000 fine and almost $4 million in restitution by United States District Judge Paul Diamond for running a prescription “pill mill” from his medical practice which he operated in Philadelphia under the name ‘A+ Pain Management.’ Judge Diamond also ordered... Read more →