NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA, PA (September 10, 2024)--Philadelphia makes history again this October with America's first and only parade and festival in honor of National Coming Out Day. Galaei's Pride 365 Initiative, organizer of the largest June Gay Pride Month in Philadelphia history, will present the second annual OURfest - which stands for Our Uniting Resilience. OURfest: National Coming Out Parade will make its historic first steps off of Independence Mall at 5th and Market on Saturday, October 12th and head to the Philadelphia gayborhood with floats, marching bands, artists, performers, officials, community leaders and much more. Plus, look for the historic largest...
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9382, which would designate alpha-gal as a major food allergen. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to red meat or other products containing alpha-gal, impacting hundreds of thousands of Americans across the nation. "Designating alpha-gal as a major allergen is a big step in the right direction for both food safety and allergy management," said Congressman Van Drew. "Every day, thousands of Americans deal with this serious condition, living with constant uncertainty because they cannot always determine if their food or medical products contain alpha-gal. By requiring labels...
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Are you passionate about making a real impact in Camden? Do you want to help gather feedback on the issues that matter most to our neighbors? Now's your chance to get involved! We're assembling a dedicated team to go out and connect with our community, and we need YOU to help shape the future of Camden. Canvassing Event Details: 📅 Date: September 15, 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Zoom Don't miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and help us gather critical insights from Camden CITY residents. Together, we can address the issues that truly matter and...
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Listed below are police departments in the immediate are from Burlington, Camden, Gloucester counties that have no major discipline cases filed against them. by Dana DiFilippo, New Jersey Monitor August 1, 2024 An Edison patrolman was drunk off-duty when he drove off the road and hit trees and utility poles, killing two passengers in his car. An Ocean City police sergeant sexually abused a teenage girl over five years. And a Monroe cop failed a drug test, logged onto a police database to research his girlfriend, and used Facebook Messenger to solicit a resident online for Percocet, getting disciplined by...
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Gabriella Alongi and Petty Officer 1st Class Jennaya Allen pose for a photo with their parents in front of the USCGC Sailfish (WPB-87356) following Allen's advancement ceremony at Coast Guard Station Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Aug. 26, 2024. Allen was relieved as the primary culinary specialist aboard the USCGC Sailfish (WPB-87356) by her own sister, CS2 Alongi, as CS1 Allen makes her way to the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) in Guam. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel) +++++ VIRGINIA BEACH, VA-- Homemade meals come straight from the...
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How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Protects Your Constitutional Freedoms When you find yourself facing criminal charges, the stakes are high and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. This is where a criminal defense lawyer becomes your strongest ally, working to protect your constitutional rights and ensure you receive a fair trial. In this article, we will explore the role of a criminal defense attorney in fighting for your rights. Let’s get started. Your Right to Remain Silent One of the most well-known rights is the right to remain silent. The Fifth Amendment guarantees that no one can be forced...
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Pennsylvania Association of Realtors reminds consumers about change in the homebuying process HARRISBURG, PA (September 10, 2024) – The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors reminds Pennsylvania consumers that, if you are going to work with a real estate agent to buy a home, you are now required to enter into a written agreement with a buyer agent before touring a home with that agent. The requirement is part of a set of changes in the homebuying process that went into effect nationally in August. “Consumers who are now beginning their journey to buy a home are among the first to experience...
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Sharon Abele, BSN, RN, a Surgical Services nurse at Jefferson Stratford Hospital, was recently honored with a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A resident of Woodbury Heights, NJ, Abele was recognized for her quick actions that saved a patient’s life. Abele was working in Recovery when she checked a patient's blood pressure before discharge, noting their history of hypotension. She took another set of vital signs, noticing a gradual drop in blood pressure. When the patient mentioned a recent fall, Sharon alerted the anesthesia team, surgeon, and Emergency Department. The patient was later found to have a severe medical condition...
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