NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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When looking for a reliable tank manufacturer, making the right choice can be a daunting task. With countless options on the market, how do you differentiate between high-quality manufacturers and those that may not meet your needs? This guide presents crucial criteria to help you evaluate a tank manufacturer effectively. 1. Experience and Reputation A manufacturer with years, or even decades, of expertise, is usually more capable of delivering high-quality tanks. Investigate their history and client testimonials. Reputable manufacturers often have glowing reviews and a strong industry presence. Companies with a rich history are more likely to have honed their...
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Many people are looking into their internet options because they aren't happy with their current providers. New technologies give them more options, and they want to explore the offerings. What are the main differences between cable and fiber internet? Which should a person choose? Fiber Vs. Cable If you have fiber internet near you, it may be tempting to sign up, particularly if a provider offers a fantastic deal. Cable internet has been around for a while, and coaxial cables are used to deliver service to homes. Fiber internet relies on fiber optic cables to transmit data. These fiber optic...
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Chesapeake Channa captured at the Conowingo Dam fish lift. Maryland Department of Natural Resources photo. A study conducted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources Biologist Dr. Joseph Love illuminates one of the biological factors that could be contributing to Chesapeake Channa’s efficient spread through Maryland’s waters. The study, published in the July 2024 edition of Northeastern Naturalist, found that the majority of female Chesapeake Channa, also known as northern snakehead, collected from the upper Chesapeake Bay carried eggs in two distinct sizes, suggesting those fish could spawn twice a year. In 2002, Chesapeake Channa adults were released to a pond...
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(Gloucester Township, NJ) – On Wednesday, the Board of Commissioners joined the Camden County Addiction Awareness Task Force at the Camden County Boathouse to celebrate the sober community that participates in the county’s Recovery Encouragement Athletic League (REAL) Sports program. The program provides participants with healthy activities that reinforce the idea that fun and camaraderie does not have to involve alcohol or drugs. Activities include golf, bocce, cornhole, basketball and softball. “Sports can be incredibly therapeutic, and an integral part to a person’s journey to sobriety,” Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “The participants of this program show up every...
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On Saturday, the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center will be hosting Pledge a Paw, the shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year. The event will feature 50 vendors, children’s activities, music, a K9 demonstration from the Bellmawr Police Department and a pet costume contest. Additionally, there will dogs and cats available for adoption. “Homeward Bound does incredible work caring for animals that do not have a forever home and this event is crucial to keep that work going,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the shelter. “Saturday will also be a wonderful opportunity for anyone who has been considering adopting a...
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NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 3, 2024)The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues. Effective immediately, all current job actions will cease and all work covered by the Master Contract will resume. As reported by the New York Times, an unnamed source revealed that dock workers have been presented with a substantial 62% raise over the next six years. However, the workers’ union is advocating for...
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Studies indicate that firearms are used more than 2 million times a year for personal protection and that the presence of a firearm, without a shot being fired, prevents crime in many instances. (source NRA) Armed Citizen® Archives https://judge.me/ A Grayson County, Va., man is dead after allegedly breaking into a house and attacking an armed homeowner early in the morning on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. According to police, the 41-year-old alleged intruder broke a bedroom window and entered the house while the homeowner was asleep. The resident quickly grabbed for a handgun that was in the room, when the...
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(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that a skunk found in Gloucester Township has tested positive for rabies. Recently, a Gloucester Township resident found a skunk in their backyard. The Animal Control Officer for Gloucester Township picked up the skunk and arranged for rabies testing at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton (PHEL). On Oct. 3, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services was notified by PHEL that the animal was rabid. There are no known human or animal...
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