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By Jason Boyce While fast e-commerce growth has helped small entrepreneurs grow their businesses, these brands are seeing diminishing returns in a continually growing market. Mainly because a handful of Big Tech companies, like Amazon and Google, GUEST OPINION are consolidating their power and using it to create hurdles for online sellers. To lend support to the millions of merchants selling on online platforms and ensure a competitive marketplace where they can thrive, Congress and the FTC are beginning to show signs of reining in Big Tech. Enforcing existing law and passing modernized antitrust legislation this year is a must. It doesn't take an expert to see how massive Big Tech has grown in recent years and how tight its grip on the economy has become. While these companies were already budding Goliaths long before the pandemic, a greater reliance on technology boosted them. Amazon, for instance, saw a whopping... Read more →

for racketeering conspiracy involving multiple murders BALTIMORE — An investigation headed by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Baltimore Field Office resulted in a life sentence for a notorious gang member for a racketeering conspiracy involving two murders. On May 6, Oscar Armando Sorto Romero, a/k/a “Lobo,” age 23, was sentenced to serve life in federal prison for the racketeering conspiracy and for racketeering, as well as related violent crimes in aid of racketeering, including two murders, connected to his participation in La Mara Salvatrucha, a transnational criminal enterprise also known as MS-13. On January 24, 2022, a federal jury convicted Sorto Romero of the racketeering charges, along with co-defendants Jose Joya Parada, a/k/a “Calmado,” age 21, Milton Portillo-Rodriguez, a/k/a “Little Gangster,” age 26; and Juan Carlos Sandoval-Rodriguez, a/k/a “Picaro,” age 24, after a three-month trial. Portillo-Rodriguez and Sandoval-Rodriguez were also convicted of multiple counts of murder in aid of racketeering.... Read more →

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND , EXPANDING FREE PLAZA EVENT SERIES SHOWCASING PHILLY ARTISTS (Philadelphia, PA, May, 2022) –– Due to popular demand, the Kimmel Cultural Campus expands its new FREE Plaza performance series with Family Fundays, designed to engage family audiences through playful arts presentations and interactive activities. The new family-oriented events join the lineup of FREE Plaza activities announced earlier this year, including Happy Hour Sessions, Lunchtime Unplugged, and Nightlife at the Kimmel. Taking place under the Kimmel Center’s soaring 150-foot vaulted roof in the Plaza and adding to an already-full roster of more than two thousand events annually, the series highlights local artists and burgeoning student musicians. “We are thrilled to kick off our Family Fundays series with a Joyful Jazz Journey, combining music with storytelling, visual art, and history,” said Matías Tarnopolsky, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. “We look forward to... Read more →

Philadelphia, PA - After a two-year pandemic hiatus, iconic Delaware Valley based restaurant group Chickie’s and Pete’s will kick-off summer by paying travelers tolls Memorial Day Weekend. Chickie’s and Pete’s will once again partner with the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the Atlantic City Expressway for “Free Toll Friday." While gas prices and travel costs are on the rise, Chickie's and Pete's picks up the tab in one of the region's best summertime traditions. Chickie’s & Pete’s, home of world famous Crabfries®, will be paying tolls (cash and EZ Pass) for all drivers at the Eastbound Egg Harbor, New Jersey Toll Plaza Exit on Friday May 27th from 5pm to 6pm. Early that afternoon, from 12 noon to 5pm Chickie’s and Pete's will give away free orders of their world famous Crabfries® at the Farley Plaza from The Crabfries® Express Food Truck, plus host an outdoor celebration. Chickie’s &... Read more →

Regardless of age, class, income group, profession, gender, and country, people consume alcohol. Drinking alcohol occasionally may not be harmful. But when it becomes an addiction, it becomes harmful and often life-threatening. According to the reports of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 15 million people are struggling with alcohol use disorder. Alcohol addiction is a disorder where you are not able to reduce or stop your alcohol consumption, even though you know that it will damage your health and will pose trouble for your personal and professional life. So, if you know someone who is an alcohol addict, you must take them to rehab. If you feel that your loved one is addicted to alcohol, you need to take the necessary steps to prevent health issues or death caused by alcohol consumption. Take the help of professionals from a rehab center like Serenity Oaks Alcohol &... Read more →

Not many people know that dry eyes syndrome is one of the most common eye conditions that affect people worldwide. Dry eyes happen when your eyes don't produce enough good-quality tears to lubricate them properly. This leads to an uncomfortable feeling that people usually attribute to their allergies. The eyes become irritated, feel gritty and itchy, and there are times when they become light-sensitive and blurry. However, if left unchecked dry eyes can cause long-term problems, and in rare cases, it can even cause blindness. If your optometrist diagnoses that you have dry eyes syndrome, there's no reason to fret as several treatments and procedures are available to alleviate your condition. Most of them are non-invasive, and among the best and most effective that doctors can suggest is the light therapy solution for dry eye syndrome. This solution is a breakthrough in medical technology as it makes the treatment as... Read more →

DNREC Onsite to Assess Possible Environmental Impacts Local emergency responders have been working into the afternoon today to contain a fire aboard a cargo barge in Delaware Bay approximately nine miles off the coast of Port Mahon. Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are onsite assessing the situation after the fire was reported just after 1 a.m. today. The DNREC Emergency Response Team joined federal and local partners monitoring the Delaware Bay by air and patrol boat for environmental impacts caused by the fire, which discharged a plume of smoke. While smoke is currently visible from the beach, air quality monitoring stations in the region are currently showing low readings of Particulate Matter (PM2.5). Data is available to the public at Airnow.gov or Purpleair.com. The USCG and DNREC crews are also looking for debris from the barge and its cargo... Read more →

The Coronavirus spread rapidly across the globe, with approximately 59.4 million cases reported in the United States during the initial phase. Staying safe quickly became a top priority for Americans, with promises of vaccine development coming to market. Using mRNA technology, the covid-19 vaccine became available in early 2021. Three vaccine manufacturers were approved for human use, helping mitigate severe risks of the Coronavirus. Unfortunately, as cases surged worldwide, supply issues posed a severe threat to the nation. Shortages of vaccines posed significant delays in getting the population vaccinated. Anyone qualifying for a vaccine could not find available appointments in a timely fashion. Many online websites were swamped with an influx of appointment requests, forcing users to wake up exceptionally early to attempt booking a vaccine slot. Those unable to access the online portals were forced to visit vaccine clinics and wait for a cancelation. Most individuals waited in clinics,... Read more →

THE snippet regarding Southport has been updated William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews HEARD ON THE STREET—Recently we heard a rumor about Gloucester City School Superintendent Sean Gorman. Supposedly Gorman was going to be appointed to the position of the high school principal, and continue to serve the district as its superintendent. His salary for managing both jobs would be $265,000. Teri Weeks, School Business Administrator, was asked if there was any truth to the gossip. “At this time Mr. Gorman’s contract is not being re-negotiated. This sounds like the rumor mill has gone wild!" Gorman, who was the former high school principal, was named to his present position on July 1, 2021, at a starting salary of $165,000. Over the life of the three-year contract, Gorman's salary will increase by $10,100 or to $175,100 in 2025, the final year. In the local municipal government having one person do two... Read more →

see video below ANNVILLE, PA – Michael Miles threw a three-hit complete-game shutout as #10 Rowan defeated #24 Washington & Jefferson, 9-0, to win the NCAA Baseball Annville Regional at Lebanon Valley's McGill Field. Rowan advances to next weekend's Super Regionals and will face top-ranked and Rochester Regional champion Eastern Connecticut State on May 27 and 28. The site for the regional will be announced later this evening. Hunter Wroniuk drove in the Profs' first run in the second inning when he laid down a squeeze bunt to score Anthony Schooley. Eric DiDomenico followed with a two-run home run, his ninth of the season, to bring in Chris Curcio, who had each singled. POST-GAME PRESS CONFERENCE The Profs (33-8) added an insurance run in the seventh as Schooley reached base on an error and drive in Murphy. Rowan then exploded for five runs in the eighth to put the game... Read more →

During the declared COVID-19 emergency, Governor Murphy signed an Executive Order which temporarily disallowed water shut-offs and interest charges on water bills during the period of the Moratorium (October 15, 2020 -March 15, 2022). As the Moratorium was lifted on March 15, 2022, the State put in place certain measures providing relief to residential ratepayers experiencing economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. www.paulsboronj.org BILL ASSISTANCE: The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has developed a “Low Income Household Water Assistance Program [LIHWAP]”. This program is designed for qualifying low-income households who need help paying their water/sewer bills due to the hardship of the COVID-19 pandemic. OPPORTUNITY TO PAY WATER/SEWER ARREARAGES OVER A TWELVE-MONTH INSTALLMENT PLAN: Please be advised that any Paulsboro residents who have faced economic hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic and who are behind on their water/sewer payment may be eligible to enter into an Agreement with the... Read more →

In-Person Performances with Livestream Option Sewell, NJ (MAY 18, 2022) – Music at Bunker Hill announces its final Season 14 concert, the long-anticipated Trout Quintet, rescheduled after its cancellation in spring 2020. Schubert’s beloved Quintet in A major, D. 667 “Trout” will be performed by Eugene Drucker, violin; William Frampton, viola; Roberta Cooper, cello; Timothy Cobb, bass; and Gili Melamed-Lev, piano. This quintet is nicknamed “Trout” because movement four is a set of variations on Schubert’s earlier lied (German song) “Die Forelle.” The concert is on June 12, 2022, at 3:00 pm. New to the Music at Bunker Hill stage is Susannah Woodruff, mezzo-soprano, who will sing three of Beethoven’s Irish Songs. Woodruff will also sing Drucker’s “Of Troubled Times,” which puts Music at Bunker Hill in the unique position of presenting music by a living composer who will also be performing. Violinist Eugene Drucker, a founding member of the... Read more →

Clean Water Spokesdog Competition Underway WILMINGTON — Four dogs from four different Philadelphia animal shelters are all vying for the chance to be the next Clean Water Spokesdog. Who will it be? Let the people decide! The 2022 Clean Water Spokesdog Competition is underway. Through May 31, people will have the chance to vote for their favorite dog to be the Philadelphia Water Department’s (PWD) new Spokesdog for clean water and Water Woman’s sidekick. Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) and PWD have collaborated with four Philadelphia animal shelters for the contest — Morris Animal Refuge, Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), Pennsylvania SPCA, and Street Tails Animal Rescue. This year’s candidates — Halo, Fancy Boy, Sophie, and Seven — are all shelter pups from the four partnering shelters. People can vote for their favorite dog by going to @DelawareEstuary on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and liking the image of their... Read more →

Sip Iced, Bring Joy! Benefit Local Greater Philadelphia Area Children’s Hospitals $1 from every Iced Coffee sold at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide will support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to bring joy to kids battling illness PHILADELPHIA (May 17, 2022) — Dunkin’ is giving guests throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area a whole new reason to fuel their “go” this spring. Today, Dunkin’ announced it will host Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day on Wednesday, May 25, to support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. On Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day, guests can help give joy with every sip, as $1 from every iced coffee sold at participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide will be donated to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation to bring joy to kids at local hospitals. * Photos/b-roll for your consideration: https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/OG3CSkka7W On Wednesday, May 25, guests across the country can make their iced coffee purchase work double duty... Read more →

Being a sports fanatic is a complex matter, in part irrational but not unworthy. It’s a relief from the seriousness of our world. Ya see, winning isn’t everything, but it beats everything that comes in second. Robert J. Stone was a serious sports fan who enjoyed being the boss on the field, the man in black… the umpire. “Blue”. He enjoyed watching his granddaughter play soccer and flag football. Bob was funny, in a sarcastic but fun way. He was incredibly generous and would do anything in his power to help you. He was just, great! Bob is either going to heaven in a wheelbarrow or hell in a shopping cart. One day we will know how lucky we were to have known his love with wonder, not grief. Bob passed away peacefully at home, after just 62 innings, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Bob was... Read more →

Stars and Stripes MAY 12, 2022 House lawmakers on Wednesday raised alarm over the string of suicides on the USS George Washington and the readiness of the Navy overall as the Pentagon’s top official acknowledged shortcomings with how sailors are housed on ships undergoing repairs. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told a subpanel of the House Appropriations Committee that the Pentagon is awaiting the results of two investigations into the George Washington and figuring out how to lodge sailors in the future after three of the ship’s crew members died in less than one week in April. “Whether or not we made the right choices is left to be said,” Austin said. “Certainly there’s a problem there. We’ve got to understand what the problem is a bit more and then we have to figure out what to do to ensure we don’t have these kinds of problems in the future.” Rep.... Read more →

DNREC Reminder to Help Their Survival: 'If You Care, Leave Them There’ Look but don’t touch, much less disturb – and even then, just a quick glance and be on your way – that’s the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s message to Delawareans who are likely to see young wildlife in their backyards or almost anywhere in the outdoors this time of year. DNREC wants the public to be aware that the best thing to do when encountering young wildlife of any species is to leave the animals alone, since their mothers are usually nearby monitoring them. Taking or “rescuing” a young wild animal from the wild almost inevitably means that it will not survive. Thus, the reminder from DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife to help young wildlife survive: “If you care, leave them there.” While some young animals may appear to be abandoned, most often they... Read more →

Weekly Newsletter | May 20, 2022 | Fraud in America: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) On today’s episode of Fraud in America, we’re interviewing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), one of the key architects of the modern False Claims Act and other fraud fighting programs. In this interview, he discusses why he entered public service, the success of whistleblower laws like the False Claims Act and SEC Whistleblower Program, and how he is working with other legislative champions to strengthen these laws. Watch the episode here. Legal Developments TAF: A Look Back on the Success of the SEC Whistleblower Program To date, the SEC has paid approximately $1.2 billion to 256 individuals as awards under the Program. Enforcement matters in connection with these payouts to individuals have resulted in nearly $5 billion in monetary sanctions ordered, including more than $3.1 billion in monies that have been, or are scheduled to be returned... Read more →

Avalon Hosts Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Monday, May 30th American Legion Post #331 (Stone Harbor/Avalon) and the Borough of Avalon will host a Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday, May 30th, 2022. The parade will step off at 32ndStreet and Dune Drive and proceed north to Veterans Plaza where the ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the parade. DOWN THE SHORE The Guest of Honor at the event will be Command Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Michael R Francis, United States Air Force. Francis concluded his military service as the seventh State Command Chief for the New Jersey Air National Guard until his retirement in June 2012. Francis enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1973 where he was assigned to the USS Vulcan. He served in the New Jersey Air National Guard and was activated on September 11th, 2001 to support Operations NOBLE EAGLE and... Read more →

POSTED BY: ADMIN MAY 15, 2022 Let me tell you a little bit about the Ghost Tracks on the beach at Cape May Point. When I was a kid, it was a magnesite plant. After it was closed in 1983, the local kids used it as a go kart track before they fenced it off and closed access to the property. So, here’s the story, in the 1920’s The Cape May Sand and Gravel Company that at one time had a sand processing plant at Sunset Beach that used trains to hall sand to the gravel company. The Cape May Sand Plant operated on Sunset Boulevard at the entrance to Cape May Point for many years until closing in the 1920s. The company, run by George and Betty Patinee, was noted for uncontaminated sand whose grains were uniform in size. Workers dug the sand, hauled it away for delivery, then... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNews)The annual We Can Foundation Walk to Remember will be held on June 19, at the Pine Grove Fire Hall, 9th and Jersey Avenue, Gloucester City. The organization helps people who are fighting addiction. The public is invited to attend. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation send your check or money order to We Can Foundation, 573 Homewood Lane, Williamstown NJ 08094 RELATED: So Who is George Merryfield ? ##### SHOW ME YOUR FRIENDS AND I'LL SHOW YOU YOUR FUTURE Read more →

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PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 22, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--This upcoming Monday, May 23rd, Roman Catholic High School (RCHS) will be hosting a celebration of visual and performing arts in the Howard Center for the Arts (1212 Wood St.). The RCHS student orchestra will dedicate their performance to the people of Ukraine, demonstrating their solidarity with the suffering and plight of the Ukrainian people. The concert begins at 7:00 PM in the Black Box Theatre. In attendance, representing his homeland, will be Reverend Roman Pitula, Rector of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. Rev. Pitula is a native of Stryj in Ukraine’s Lviv Region. He studied at Ivano-Frankivsk Spiritual Theological University of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, where he received his primary seminary education and formation. In addition, Rev. Pitula will be blessing medals of St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of Kiev, which will be distributed to all concertgoers. In preparation... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan field hockey standouts Kristiina Castagnola and Abby Hainsworth have been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District 2 Women's At-Large Teams and will now be nominees for the CoSIDA Academic All-America® Team, as selected by the members of the College Sports Information Directors of America. CoSIDA Academic All-District Women's At-Large Teams Castagnola is a two-time All-American after being chosen to the NFHCA All-America First Team in 2021, playing a key role in the Profs' run to the NCAA Semifinals. She recorded a career-high 44 points, with a personal-best 18 goals, as well as three game-winning goals. She was named the NFHCA Region IV Player of the Year and the NJAC Midfielder of the Year, in addition to receiving All-Conference honors for the third time. The graduate student was also named to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team and the NFHCA Senior Team in 2021. Castagnola, who is pursuing... Read more →

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HONOR A STUDENT SEE BELOW Ways To Give! VENMO -- @gcramsgiving ONLINE -- http://gchsrams.org/wordpress/?p=10085 TRADITIONAL MAIL -- Make Check Payable to Gloucester Catholic Gloucester Catholic High School 333 Ridgeway Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Once a Ram .... Always a Ram! If you would like additional information, please contact Pat Murphy at [email protected] RELATED CATEGORIES GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC RAMS ALUMNI Read more →

Border Patrol Agent Daniel Salazar - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government End of Watch Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Border Patrol Agent Daniel Salazar was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the Bell Valley Truck Trail near Campos, California. He was responding to investigate a sensor that had been activated in the area when his Jeep Wrangler patrol vehicle left the roadway and overturned in a rugged area. Another agent located the wreckage at about 5:30 am. Border Patrol Agent Salazar had served with the United States Border Patrol for four years and was assigned to the El Cajon Station. He is survived by his wife and son. #### MOST RECENT REFLECTION View all 47 Reflections On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Border Patrol Agent Daniel Salazar. Please know we are eternally grateful for Daniel’s service and his ultimate sacrifice. To honor Border Patrol... Read more →

Spring 2022 Commencement WILMINGTON, DE (05/19/2022)-- Goldey-Beacom College congratulates more than 150 students who received their academic degrees on April 29, 2022. Alexis Harrison of Millville (08332) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Nazim Moore-Derry of Atlantic City (08401) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Jaida Brown of Millville (08332) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology Sydney Poff of Carneys Point (08069) graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Star Beasley of Cherry Hill (08003) graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care Management Emily Lozowski of Marlton (08053) graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management Alexis Jo Thomas of Westville (08093) graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management... Read more →

Jeff Van Drew Running on Misinformation Again Sean Pignatelli, Van Drew’s Primary opponent, released the following statement: Recently a video posted in December of 2021 was labeled misinformation by YouTube. This has social media companies in a frenzy reviewing all of current Congressman Jeff Van Drew's posts.The video was opinion based that Jeff Van Drew received an endorsement from Donald Trump for the 2022 election, but this was a lie and labeled as such. NEW JERSEY POLITICS Back in December of 2021 Jeff Van Drew attended an event in Mar-A-Lago. During this event former President Donald Trump called out 13 Republicans that voted for the Biden Infrastructure Bill, including Van Drew, telling supporters these 13 Republicans must be voted out and replaced in the primary election. With Van Drew currently claiming he has the endorsement from the former President, could be the reason most of his videos and posts have... Read more →

Laquay Gibbs MAYS LANDING –An Egg Harbor City man has been arrested and charged with numerous narcotics offenses, following a Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Unit investigation that began in December 2021, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. On May 4, 2022, members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant upon a 2020 Acura TLX at 805 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. Laquay Gibbs, 40, of Egg Harbor City was arrested during a pedestrian stop prior to the execution of the search warrant. Members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Unit recovered the following items during the execution of the search warrant: -A black bag containing approximately 16.8 grams of suspected heroin -approx. 500 wax folds of suspected heroin -several hundred empty white wax bags -digital scale -cut measuring straw with plastic spoon -one-gallon Zip-Lock bag filled with tan... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA — City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) joined by Councilmembers, housing officials, and advocates, today announced the single largest developers of affordable housing in Philadelphia history – 1,000 affordable homes to be built across the city. “Turn The Key”, the Philadelphia Affordable Homeownership Program, is being funded through the $400 million Neighborhood Preservation Initiative (NPI) program created by City Council in 2020. “Turn The Key” and NPI will provide funding to build more than 1,000 new, energy-efficient, 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bath homes on publicly-owned city land. Several Requests For Proposals have already been issued to develop homes, and RFPs will continue to be issued on a rolling basis until 1,000 homes are built and sold to qualifying home-buyers. Using publicly-owned land reduces development costs and increases the affordability of the new homes. The mortgage for these 3-bedroom homes will be about $1,200 per month — considerably... Read more →

Jayson Burton, 33 (left) of Locust St., and Paul Clifton, 31 of Pine St, Philadelphia LANCASTER CITY, PA (CNBNewsnet)--The Lancaster County Drug Task Force halted a Philadelphia to Lancaster drug operation with the arrest of two Philadelphia men on May 16. Jayson Burton, 33 of Locust St., and Paul Clifton, 31 of Pine St., were arrested after being found in possession of cocaine, methamphetamine, over $2,500 in cash, and a pistol. Drug Task Force Detectives received information that illegal narcotic sales were taking place in Lancaster and an investigation began in May 2021. At approximately 3:51 p.m. on Monday, May 16, detectives executed a traffic stop on a 2018 Gray Infinity sedan in the 100 block of E. Chestnut St. in Lancaster city; Clifton was operating the vehicle and Burton was a passenger. Detectives obtained a search warrant and located approximately 149.6 grams of cocaine, 28 grams of methamphetamine, a... Read more →

WASHINGTON — Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), (photo) Ranking Member of the House global health subcommittee, today issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s plans to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the World Health Organization at the upcoming World Health Assembly: “The Biden Administration’s absurd proposal to surrender U.S. sovereignty to the corrupt World Health Organization (WHO) is an egregious breach of the constitutional principle that will lead to less accountability and more misconduct by this problematic UN agency. This never would have happened under President Trump’s watch. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO caved to pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and enabled China to hoodwink the world by providing tremendous cover to the CCP’s deadly lie that the coronavirus was not transmissible from person to person, even after being informed of the truth by Taiwan. Instead of demanding accountability from the WHO and its Director-General Tedros... Read more →

(nee Ilgenfritz) On May 17, 2022, of Haddon Heights, NJ. Age 96 years. Beloved wife of the late Paul H. Miller. Dear mother of David (Janice), Stephen (Rose) and Gary. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Stephen and Jonathan and great grandmother of Eladia and Sophia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mary Jane was a longtime tennis instructor in the borough of Haddon Heights. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday, May 24, 10 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment private. Read more →

People who reported in a survey that they felt worried, depressed or lonely had a greater chance of being hospitalized after a COVID-19 diagnosis, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study, which analyzed survey data from more than 54,000 female nurses and their offspring, was conducted by Andrea L. Roberts, Ph.D., of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, and colleagues. It appears in Psychological Medicine. Between April 2020 and April 2021, slightly more than 3,600 study participants tested positive for SAR-CoV-2 infection. Those who reported chronic (long-term) depression before the pandemic were 72% more likely to be hospitalized after their diagnosis for COVID-19. Those who scored high on likely indicators of depression (probable depression) when they began the study were 81% more likely to be hospitalized than those who did not. Being very worried about COVID-19 was associated with a 79% increase... Read more →

Rowan Baseball Defeats Mitchell, 7-1, to Open NCAA Regionals ANNVILLE, PA - Hunter Wroniuk went 3-for-4 and Eli Atiya earned his eighth win to lead #10 Rowan to a 7-1 win over Mitchell, in the opening game of the NCAA Baseball Annville Regional, hosted by Lebanon Valley College. The Profs (31-8) advance to Saturday’s winners bracket game scheduled for noon against either #24 Washington & Jefferson or Lebanon Valley. Atiya threw eight strong innings, and struck out six to up his season record to 8-0. Christian Bascunan entered the game in the ninth and closed out the win as he faced four batters. Rowan didn’t show any signs of rust after an almost two-week layoff after being eliminated from the NJAC Tournament on May 8. Tyler Cannon, Anthony Schooley, Trip McCaffrey and Patrick Defeciani each added two hits in the game as Rowan totaled 12. The Profs got all of... Read more →

Closures necessary to establish a new traffic pattern (Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced lane closures on I-295 southbound tonight as the I-295/Route 42 Missing Moves project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County, and Deptford, Gloucester County. Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, May 20, until 6 a.m., tomorrow, Saturday, May 21, NJDOT’s contractor, South State Inc., is scheduled to close and detour I-295 southbound after the Browning Road Bridge with all traffic directed to Route 42 southbound. The following detour will be in place: I-295 southbound detour: Motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left to take the ramp to Route 42 southbound Take Exit 12/CR 544 to Route 41 – Deptford/Woodbury/Runnemede Stay right and follow signs to Route 41/CR 544 east - Runnemede/Glassboro Follow CR 544 east/Clements Bridge Road Turn right on Route 41 southbound Stay right and take the ramp... Read more →

Gas prices are out of control. I see the high prices every time I fill my gas tank, and I know you do too. It drives me crazy that oil and gas companies are squeezing working families even as they make record profits. Wealthy executives just spent $35 billion on stock buybacks and left working people with the bill. I’m introducing the GOUGE Act to help change that. In short, the bill does three things: Read more about the GOUGE Act here. Congress has the power to help as we did with the American Rescue Plan during the pandemic and by investing billions of dollars in New Jersey’s infrastructure. We can help to lower costs, too. I will keep fighting for South Jersey families and will work with anyone to lower everyday costs for our communities. Sincerely, Donald Norcross Member of Congress Read more →

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UPDATED WITH PHOTOS On May 17, 2022. Age 79. Of Mantua. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving father of Michael S. Greene, Jr. (Christina), Beth Ann Perrone (Mark) and Brian Greene (Julie). Cherished grandfather of Michael III, Kyle, Olivia, Karlee, Logan, Daniel and Dominic. Beloved son of Ruth Greene (nee Sweeney) and the late Herbert I. Greene. Loving brother of Susan Vittorelli, Larry Greene, Ruthanne Greene and the late Stephen Greene. Also survived by his former wife Marie DeVone (nee Leafey) and dear friend, Neil Campbell. Mike was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1960. He went on to proudly serve our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mike was a 30-year member of Local 825 as an operating engineer. He was an avid softball player in the Gloucester City Men’s League; a member of The Breakfast Club, and Ray Ford Oldtimers. Relatives and friends... Read more →

In celebration of its 50th camp season, the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children will host a Community Open House on Saturday, May 28. The event will take place at the Diller Home from 11 am-2pm at 127 26th Street, Avalon. “We are thrilled to be celebrating 50 years of providing an all-expense paid week of summer camp for blind and visually impaired children,” says Douglas Heun, longtime President of the Board of Directors. “As a thank you to our community for their continued support over the last 50 years, we would like to invite you to celebrate this milestone with us over Memorial Day weekend prior to the start of camp.” The Community Open House will include hot dogs, chips and soda, face painting and balloons, plus giveaways for the kids. Tours will be provided of the Diller Home, Camp Director Jim Moreland and Camp Supervisor Emily... Read more →

MOORESTOWN, NJ (May 20, 2022)(CNBNews)--THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 251 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY BURLINGTON CAMDEN GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN, CAMDEN, CHERRY HILL, DEPTFORD, DOYLESTOWN, EAST BRUNSWICK, EASTON, EDISON, FLEMINGTON, FREEHOLD, GLASSBORO, JIM THORPE, MEDIA, MOORESTOWN, MORRISTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWTON, NORRISTOWN, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, PENNSVILLE, PERTH AMBOY, PHILADELPHIA, READING, SAYREVILLE, SOMERSET, STROUDSBURG, TOMS RIVER, TRENTON, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON. * AFFECTED AREAS: NEW... Read more →

Southern NJ – The Spring Heart Walk will be led by Anthony Suppa and Jake Ottinger of South State Inc on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 The American Heart Association program supports employees’ overall health and wellbeing. Southern, NJ May 12, 2022 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on ensuring longer, healthier lives for all, has named not one but two co-chairs, Anthony Suppa and Jake Ottinger from South State Inc., as chairmen for the Spring Heart Walk. In this role, Suppa and Ottinger are charged with a $100,000.00 fundraising goal to support the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Heart Challenge® is a suite of activities and initiatives designed to help companies positively impact employees’ overall health and well-being. The program is anchored in a series of customizable workplace events that inspire employees to be more engaged, reconnect with colleagues,... Read more →

On June 1, George Washington is coming to South Jersey to build excitement for The Skirmish (June 4’s annual reenactment of ambushes by the Continental militia in Haddonfield). An Evening with George Washington June 1 at 7 p.m. Haddonfield Borough Hall During “An Evening with George Washington,” professional actor and historical interpreter Doug Thomas will recount some of the most important moments from the struggle for American independence, as well as Washington’s key values: Honesty and the Rules of Civility. This event is part of The American Revolution in Our Communities series, a partnership between Camden County College and the Haddonfield Skirmish Committee. Learn more: https://www.indiankingfriends.org/the-american-revolution-in-our-communities/ Walk-ins welcome; no advance reservations or tickets are needed. Read more →

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CAPE MAY, N.J. – U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is scheduled to host a Memorial Day Sunset Parade on the training center’s parade field, May 29, at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Sunset Parades are military displays of marching troops and the Coast Guard Recruit Ceremonial Drill Team. More than 350 recruits will march in the parade and strike the National Ensign from the parade field at sunset. This sunset parade honors the Coast Guard’s Gold Star Program, recognizing the sacrifices of the families whose loved ones died in service. The gates to the training center will open at 6 p.m., and visitors are asked to seated by 7:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to use this extra time for security screening, parking and seating. Those attending the event must have a valid, state-issued or government issued identification card in order to access... Read more →

(VOORHEES, NJ, May 19, 2022) Newsweek and data firm Statista have named Virtua Voorhees Hospital as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals. The list includes 350 hospitals nationwide, eight of which are in New Jersey. Virtua Voorhees received five out of five ribbons, signifying the highest-possible performance category and the hospital’s commitment to safety, outcomes, and personalized care. Ratings are based, in part, on medical data, patient satisfaction data, and reputation among industry leaders. “We recognize the tremendous responsibility that comes with helping women and families welcome their babies to the world. Recognition like this affirms our patient-focused practices and collaborative, team-based approach to care,” said Nicole Lamborne, MD, Virtua’s vice president of clinical operations for women’s health. In the 2021 calendar year, Virtua welcomed 9,109 babies, which represents a 7.36 percent increase over 2020. Virtua provides maternity services at three hospitals – Virtua Voorhees, Virtua Mount Holly, and Virtua... Read more →

NORTHBOROUGH, MA – Rowan's Molly Green has been named to the 2022 IWLCA All-Boardwalk Region First Team, with teammates Elise Cohan and Gianna Rusk being selected to the All-Region Second Team, as announced today. The IWLCA has honored 272 student-athletes in Division III with a selection to one of the All-Region teams and these student-athletes are now eligible to be named to a national IWLCA All-American team, which will be announced on May 26. - ALL-REGION TEAMS Green (Mullica Hill, NJ/Clearview Regional) becomes just the second freshman in Rowan history to earn All-Region honors and is the first Prof to earn a spot on the first team, as Becca Wood was a second-team choice in 2012. Green made an impact in her first season as she became the first-ever Prof to earn the NJAC Rookie of the Year award. The freshman attack player earned All-Conference First Team honors and was... Read more →

DETOUR IN EFFECT FROM MAY 19 UNTIL MAY 22 CNBNews graphic files PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 19, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)On Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 10:00 A.M., Kelly Drive will be detoured between Strawberry Mansion Drive and Fountain Green Drive. The roads will remain closed until Sunday, May 22nd, 2022, at approximately 8:00 P.M. for Stotesbury and Manny Flick Regatta. Entrance into the regatta zone is by permit only. There will be pay gates for spectators' entrance into the parking areas adjacent to Reservoir Drive. DETOURS: Inbound (toward the center city) South up the Strawberry Mansion Drive ramp to Reservoir Drive, south on Reservoir Drive to Fountain Green Drive, and west on Fountain Green Drive back to the Kelly Drive. Outbound (toward Roxborough) East on Fountain Green Drive to Reservoir Drive, north on Reservoir Drive to Strawberry Mansion Drive. North on the Strawberry Mansion Drive ramp back to Kelly Drive. Detour signs will... Read more →

CAMDEN CITY, NJ (CNBNEWSNET) The Stanley Movie theater was one of the most popular places to take your family or your date for an evening of entertainment. Great memories of the plush red seats that reclined, an upstairs balcony for smooching with your girlfriend, and the aroma of popcorn being popped. In the mid-1950s students from St. Mary's Grammar School were bussed from the school in Gloucester City to that theater to see Ben Hur and the 10 Commandments starring Charleton Heston. In the video below Allen F. Haus, the author of the book South Jersey Movie House, talks about the once-great movie theaters of Camden, New Jersey. submitted by Chalie The Clip Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 19, 2022)--I don't try to hide my disappointment in America's public education and never will apologize for wanting today's kids to have the high quality of education we had decades ago. That being said, I also try to be fair and congratulate those who make changes in the right direction. This week I read that "trades" will be CNBNews graphic file reintroduced to Gloucester City schools. A sincere thank you to those who made this happen. I read so many Facebook posts from the boys of the 1960s discussing their woodshop or metal shop adventures and telling what they made. Girls took sewing and cooking classes. Because I took sewing classes I made all my own clothes through high school and college plus bridesmaid's dresses and more. There is so much value to these classes. We learned how to make something. We... Read more →