NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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HONOLULU – The Coast Guard established a new Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program at Kalani High School in Honolulu Thursday. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Sean Regan, commander, District Fourteen, served as keynote speaker during the JROTC unit’s commissioning ceremony. “I am so proud to be part of such a great event and to see fantastic young men and women seeking new challenges, opportunities and adventures,” said Regan. “Thank you to the cadets’ families for their support, to Congress, the State of Hawaii and the City of Honolulu for bringing this program to fruition, and to Kalani High School’s administrators...
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On November 20, 2024, of Audubon, NJ. Age 90 years. Born on August 3, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, Frances married the late Edmund Jude in 1954. They were married 65 years prior to Ed's passing in 2019. Loving mother of Donna (Steven) Harris, Edmund Jude and the late Joseph Jude. Devoted grandmother of Donna Lee, Olivia, Edmund, Harrison, Nicole and the late Jude and Steven. Great grandmother to Ashley, Connor and Caprie and great, great grandmother of Jaxon. Dear sister of Loretta Duncan, Emily Dugan and the late Marie Parker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on...
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Cape May, NJ – Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille is kicking off the holiday season with the return of its popular festive Christmas pop-up, Jingle Bar, on November 22, 2024. Get ready to enjoy a cozy winter escape brimming with holiday cheer, twinkling lights, and a lineup of special events that will fill even the grumpiest Grinch with holiday spirit. This year’s Jingle Bar at Harry’s promises to be bigger and brighter than ever, with an expanded cocktail menu, themed décor, and exciting events to help you celebrate the most magical time of the year. Whether you’re seeking a festive...
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Those charged are Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was charged with hindering an investigation, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence. (Photo courtesy of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office) A Gloucester City resident, Richard B. Hawkins Willis, age 32, was one of three suspects arrested for the murder of Sgt. Monica Mosely, a Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Detective. She was shot and killed in her Bridgeton home on October 15 during a home invasion. Sgt. Monica...
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By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com NJ Turnpike Authority officials approved a $2.7 billion 2025 budget Tuesday that includes the fourth 3% toll increase since 2020 on both the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The vote to approve the budget came after a drivers group called on Gov. Phil Murphy to veto it. “Last year the governor temporarily vetoed your 3 percent toll hike and this year he will be under even more pressure to do so in response to the findings from this election (and) the importance of not being tone deaf to the economic concerns...
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VINELAND, NJ --Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and the New Jersey State Police announced today the arrest of Hakeem Denby, 34, a resident of Vineland, in connection with the murder of Daquann Smith. Denby has been charged with murder and multiple weapons offenses following a joint investigation by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit. Law enforcement agencies worked collaboratively to gather evidence and pursue leads, ultimately leading to Denby’s arrest. Prosecutor Sutherland praised the efforts of both the New Jersey State Police and Cape May County...
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Plan looks at future of transportation for the next 25 years (Trenton) - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and NJ TRANSIT want to hear from you! Share your thoughts by completing the KEEP IT MOVING NJ! survey here. NJDOT and NJ TRANSIT are excited to announce the development of the 2050 Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan, KEEP IT MOVING NJ! This plan aims to look 25 years ahead to enhance public transit, improve road infrastructure, and expand options for walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation. “Transportation is essential to New Jersey’s daily life, connecting communities, supporting the...
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FASHION DISTRICT PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH PHILLY'S ONLY BLACK SANTA, PLUS THE GIVING MACHINES, CHARITY DRIVE, BLACK FRIDAY SALES, HOLIDAY SHOWS AND BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES Philadelphia, PA (November 22, 2024)- Fashion District Philadelphia celebrates the season with a full line-up of sights, sounds, shopping and sharing for the holidays. Center City's premiere mall will deck the halls with festive decorations and holiday bling - including an illuminated tree of hanging lights, selfie and photo stations, window displays and Santa's workshop. Festive happenings will include the return of Philadelphia's only Black Santa, an exclusive pop-up with the travelling Giving Machines, a...
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MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Rowan’s Allie Palumbo (Mantua, NJ/Clearview Regional) has been named to the 2024 NFHCA Senior Team and is one of 60 athletes from 46 Division III institutions to be chosen by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association. The recognition highlights the honorees’ performances this season as well as their positive impact on and off the field. Palumbo came to Rowan for her final season and made an immediate impact. The 2024 NJAC Midfielder of the Year, she was the Profs’ leading scorer with 40 points (17 goals, 6 assists) while ranking second in the conference. She notched six...
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2024 – Yu Shang Food, Inc., a Spartanburg, SC, establishment, is recalling approximately 72,240 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products within their shelf life that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). This release is being reissued to expand the scope of the November 9, 2024, recall. All ready-to-eat products produced prior to October 28, 2024, are subject to recall. View full product list. View labels. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-46684” or “EST. M46684” inside the USDA mark of...
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Tulip Lovers Rejoice: Holland Ridge Farms Launches U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland Cream Ridge, NJ (November 22, 2014)– Get ready to see tulips like never before! Holland Ridge Farms is thrilled to introduce U-Pick Tulips: Winter Wonderland, a brand-new holiday experience running from November 30th to December 30th. This event reimagines the beauty of tulips, combining them with millions of sparkling holiday lights to create a magical, floral-filled celebration unlike anything else. Experience the Magic of Tulips: 30,000+ Illuminated Tulips: Explore a breathtaking display of glowing tulips like you’ve never seen before. The flower fields have been transformed into an unbelievable...
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Mount Laurel, NJ – Samaritan invites the greater southern New Jersey community to take part in its annual Tree of Life: Season of Light illumination program on Tuesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at its headquarters in Mount Laurel (3906 Church Road). This moving ceremony, dedicated to remembering and honoring loved ones who are no longer here with us during the holiday season, will be making its return to an in-person, outdoor event this year. “At Samaritan, we understand that the holiday season can be especially difficult for those grieving a loss or coping with memories of a loved one,”...
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On Monday, November 4, 2024, at approximately 8:00 pm, John DeMarco (age 58), was fatally struck by a motor vehicle while he was walking on Fries Mill Road in the area of Joseph Drive, Washington Township, New Jersey. Particulars regarding the accident, including time and place, as well as a description and photographs of the suspect vehicle, a silver Honda Civic, obtained from surveillance video, were released to the public on Friday, November 15, 2024. Through that distribution of information, the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle that struck DeMarco were identified by a concerned citizen. The citizen information,...
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84 Lumber also provided an early holiday gift of Christmas trees to 84 military families at Dover Air Force Base EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. (Nov. 21, 2024) – 84 Lumber, the nation’s largest privately held building materials supplier, is honored to have brought an early Christmas gift to Dover Air Force Base families with a private event held at Major George S. Welch Elementary School/Air Base Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. 84 Lumber provided special holiday treats, and music, and had Santa Claus make an appearance for the school children attending the special whistle-stop event. The company also donated...
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SEASON GUIDE: CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA PRESENTED BY BANK OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES 2024 VENDORS, MENUS, ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS photo provided Philadelphia, PA (November 21, 2024)- – Christmas Village in Philadelphia, presented by Bank of America, is thrilled to announce its return to LOVE Park and City Hall for the 17th consecutive season. Christmas Village will transform Center City into an authentic open-air German Christmas market from Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Eve, with a special Preview Weekend planned for November 23rd and 24th. Visitors will be enchanted by thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, themed weekends, and live music, all designed...
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Carlos Bongioanni/Stars and Stripes) November 21, 2024 Senators urged swift passage of a bill to require quarterly budget briefings from the Department of Veterans Affairs after the agency secured emergency funds from Congress for incorrectly claiming a multibillion-dollar shortfall threatened veterans benefits. Sixteen GOP senators urged swift passage of a bill to require quarterly budget briefings from the Department of Veterans Affairs after the agency secured emergency funds from Congress for incorrectly claiming a multibillion-dollar shortfall threatened veterans benefits. Accusing the VA of “gross mismanagement,” the senators wrote in a letter this week to Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., chairman of...
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VINELAND, NJ--As a result of an investigation by the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, Defendant Breanna Rowley, age 22, of Delmar Drive, Vineland, has been arrested and charged with the following offenses in Cumberland County: Homicide, 1st degree, in violation of 2C:11-3a(1)/(2); - Vehicular Homicide, 2nd degree, in violation of 2C:11-5a; - Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death of Another, 2nd degree, in violation of 2C:11-5.1; - Endangering an Injured Victim, 3rd degree, in violation of 2C:12-1.2; - Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, 3rd degree, in violation of 2C:39-4d; - Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 4th...
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