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PHILADELPHIA – Two women are facing felony drug possession charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Philadelphia International Airport discovered 114 pounds of marijuana in their London-bound suitcases on Tuesday. Agents from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office charged Anetta Rachell Collins, 49, of Ventura, Calif., and Ty Taanetia Anettra Angel Mason, 24, of Las Vegas, Nevada, with felony possession with intent to distribute. While inspecting baggage being loaded onto a London-bound flight, officers discovered a green leafy substance in vacuum-sealed bags in four soft-sided suitcases. CBP narcotics detector dog Fredo, a 2-year-old male German shepherd, alerted to the... Read more →

Surrounded by and in the loving care of her family, Betty Bryson (nee Naumann) passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024, at the age of 89. She was the loving and devoted wife of 36 years to the late Francis X. Bryson. Betty was a cherished mother to Ann E. Bryson, Kathleen M. Ward, Jeanne M. Rofrano (Michael), Barbara J. Persing (Paul), Michael F. Bryson (Kim), and Mary T. Hoover (Eric). She was also a beloved grandmother to Katie Mae (Ward) Dierker (Daniel), Jaclyn (Ward) DeRisi (David), Matthew Rofrano (Dani), Ariel (Rofrano) Brigandi (Eric), Zachary Rofrano, Jason Boyce (Ciara), Ian... Read more →

Atlantic City, NJ (October 21, 2024) - Bally’s properties are inviting businesses, organizations, and individuals to host unforgettable holiday parties at their diverse and unique venues across the U.S. These properties, located in iconic destinations such as Dover, Atlantic City, Twin River, Quad Cities, Evansville, Biloxi, Lake Tahoe, Shreveport, and Ferry Point Golf Links, provide a wide variety of event spaces. Options include elegant ballrooms, upscale restaurants, lively nightclubs, and inviting bars. Whether planning a grand corporate event or an intimate holiday gathering, Bally’s venues cater to all group sizes with fully customizable options for decor, catering, and entertainment to... Read more →

State Farm teamed up with Glassboro Fire Department, Glassboro Child Development Center and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12. This year’s theme was “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you.” The initiative aimed to better educate the public about the critical importance of working smoke alarms. According to NFPA, working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a fire by more than half (54 percent). “Smoke alarms alert people in time to escape a home fire safely, but they have to be working in order to protect people,” said Lorraine Carli, vice... Read more →

Steve Lipski, aged 69, passed away on October 20th, 2024. Steve was a loving and devoted husband to Janet R. Lipski (nee Gracie) for 43 years. He was the loving father of Stephen J. Lipski, Jr. (Shannon), Thomas Lipski (Danielle), and Christine Williams (Dan) and a cherished grandfather of Stephen III, Roman, Elijah and Mia. Steve was the beloved brother of Stan Lipski and his wife, Paula and son of the late Stanley and Jean Lipski. Steve was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1974. Before his retirement, Steve was... Read more →

MOVIE NIGHT, HAUNTED MARKET, PUB CRAWL, MAGIC SHOW Haddon Township, NJ (October 21, 2024) — Haddon Township has planned a lineup of Halloween activities for all ages this spooky season. Six events are planned for Halloween weekend: October 25: Spooky Movie Night on the Square Halloween week kicks off with a big screen movie showing of “The Addams Family” at Haddon Square, 51 Haddon Ave. Admission is free! Hot cocoa and popcorn will be available. October 26: Haunted Haddon Market Night market at Haddon Square featuring spooky vendors, toasty fire pits, a boo-tiful beer garden, DJ beats, kids activities,... Read more →

WHAT: Established in 1977, the Radnor Run is a cherished tradition for local runners and community alike. This year, the event is hosted in partnership with Penn Medicine and more than 600 Pennsylvanians will lace up for the iconic 47th annual race this weekend with a fundraising goal of $110,000. Participants will complete a timed and certified 5-mile race on a challenging course through the beautiful backroads of Wayne, PA; or a 1-Mile Run in which all finishers receive a medal. The event also includes an untimed 2-Mile Trail Walk for adults and youths of all ages on the scenic... Read more →

Lawrence Elliott has taken pride in his athleticism all his life. From shooting hoops and boxing to long distance running and constantly working to better his golf game, there wasn’t a day he wasn’t active or a season he was sedentary. So when knee pain in his 50s started impeding his quality of life to the point he had trouble getting in and out of bed, it was frightening. “The pain would ping pong from one side of my body to the other. It became constant. Most people just call it getting older. But for a guy who is very... Read more →

(CAMDEN, NJ) – Cooper University Health Care’s Center for Healing has unveiled a new mobile health services van that will help expand outreach to those suffering from substance use disorders in Camden. The new unit was purchased through a $341,000 grant from Camden County as part of the nationwide opioid settlement payment to states. The mobile unit will be staffed by a team of physicians, nurses, and navigators. Medical students from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, residents, and fellows serve as volunteer support staff. The unit has a private exam room, a bathroom, and a dedicated waiting and registration... Read more →

The Drive: Lessons Learned Friends, supporters and fellow conservatives, Ed “The Trucker” Durr here! You may remember a few years ago we shocked the political establishment and unseated an entrenched pro-lockdown, pro-vaccine, pro-child indoctrination Democrat and made national headlines. I write you today with plans to shock the political establishment again. This time as a candidate for Governor. Together we can do it! Here in New Jersey, gubernatorial candidates can receive matching funds - $2 for every $1 raised. Can you help shock the political establishment again? Your donation of $20, $50 or any amount up to the maximum allowable... Read more →

NEW YORK (Oct 23, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Oxy Vinyls, LP, to resolve alleged violations of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) at the company’s facility in Pedricktown, N.J. The settlement includes a $113,000 civil penalty. “EPA is committed to ensuring that regulated facilities comply with the ‘Right to Know’ law, which requires the accurate reporting of chemical storage, use and releases,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “These reporting obligations are crucial as they inform communities and can... Read more →

OAKS, PA – The election season is certain to leave the public wanting to relax and enjoy man’s and woman’s best friend – Nearly 2,000 canines are guaranteed to bring smiles to visitors of the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show, happening live Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania, prior to its annual broadcast on NBC Thanksgiving Day from 12-2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for ages 3-11, with three-and-under admitted free plus free parking in the expansive Expo Center lots. For tickets,... Read more →

Following the antisemitic vandalism and attempted arson at Congregation Mikveh Israel, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has released the following statement: "Over the past several months, Congregation Mikveh Israel, one of the nation's most historic synagogues, has been repeatedly targeted by acts of antisemitic vandalism. October 22, these hateful attacks escalated into attempted arson. Let us be unequivocal: these are acts of antisemitism, a vile expression of Jew hatred that threatens not only the Jewish community but the very fabric of our American society. As the "Synagogue of the American Revolution," Congregation Mikveh Israel, established in 1740, holds a... Read more →

Ridgefield, N.J (Oct. 23, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, alongside U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr., U.S. Representative Rob Menendez, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, celebrated the award of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars ($250 million) to the Clean Corridor Coalition. This landmark grant, funded through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, will fund the electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the Interstate-95 freight corridor. Standing at the Vince Lombardi Service Area in Ridgefield, New Jersey with climate and freight industry leaders, Regional Administrator... Read more →

(24/P49) TRENTON – Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and the New Jersey DEP Forest Fire Service today strongly urged the public to heed Stage 3 fire restrictions that are in place as extremely dry conditions are expected to persist across New Jersey. Mandatory statewide Stage 3 fire restrictions, put in place earlier this week, prohibit all fires unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while this level of restriction is in... Read more →