NEWS, SPORTS, COMMENTARY, POLITICS for Gloucester City and the Surrounding Areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia
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Video by the National Safety Council: https://youtu.be/rAqrpMAf-SY?si=jcrP3LL_FJ6t8meI Driving in the winter can be harrowing, especially in snowstorms and icy conditions. By getting your car ready for winter and using some simple tips to drive safely, you can face almost any weather Mother Nature decides to send your way. Prepare Your Car for Winter- In addition to annual maintenance, here are some tips to winterize your car: ● Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops ● Make sure the cooling system is in good working order ● Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car ● If using all-season tires, check the tread and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch ● Check the tire pressure, which drops as the temperature drops ● Check your wiper blades and replace if needed ● Add wiper fluid rated for -30 degrees Fahrenheit ● Keep...
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Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Never in U.S. history has a president-elect been welcomed as the real president before his January 20 inauguration. And never has the incumbent president so willingly surrendered his last two months in office and all but abdicated—to the relief of his nation and the rest of the world. One reason so many are welcoming Trump’s return is the universally desperate hope that his election spelled an end to a collective madness at home and its ripples abroad during the last four years. And why not? Nations overseas had never quite witnessed anything like the lethal August 2021 American flight from Afghanistan. That utter humiliation and impotence of the U.S. military likely signaled to Russia there would be no consequences if it invaded Ukraine—and it did; to Iran that it could now unleash Hamas and Hezbollah on Israel—and it did; and to China that it could...
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TRENTON – (January 2, 2025) – Radon remains the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the latest American Lung Association “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that in New Jersey 9.8%% of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 pCi/L. During January for National Radon Action Month, the Lung Association in New Jersey strongly urges all residents to test their home for radon and take immediate steps to mitigate the threat if high levels are found. Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the ground. Radon can enter a home through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations and other openings. Radon can be present at high levels inside homes, schools and other buildings. It is responsible for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year and is the leading cause of...
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The Three Kings Day event, originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, has been postponed due to a forecasted snowstorm. The event will now be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 642 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102. “This is a beloved event by the entire Camden County community, so we want to ensure that the festivities are not hindered by the winter weather that is expected on Monday,” Commissioner Virginia Betteridge said. Three Kings Day is a Christian feast day that honors the visit of the Three Wise Men. The event will feature food, live music and gifts for children.
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Roadwork to close road in Gloucester Township Crews will be working on New Brooklyn–Erial Road in Gloucester Township from Monday, Jan. 6, to Friday, Jan. 10 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Erial–Williamstown Road and Deb Lynn Drive. Roadwork to close road in Haddonfield PSE&G will be working on Kings Highway West in Haddonfield on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Lansdowne Avenue and Avondale Avenue. PSE&G will be working on Ellis Street in Haddonfield on Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure between Fowler and Lincoln avenue. “Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when...
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The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 14-year-old from Whitman Park. Bernal Shambry has been reported missing from his home on the 1100 block of Kaighn Avenue. He is described as a black male, 5’9”, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing all black clothing and is known to frequent Centerville and Whitman Park. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.
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Mar-a-Lago, FL – President Donald John Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States, today announced the formation of Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization that will plan inaugural events. The work done by this official entity will be Co-Chaired by longtime friends and supporters of President Trump, Steve Witkoff and Senator Kelly Loeffler. “On Election Night, we made history and I have the extraordinary honor of having been elected the 47th President of the United States thanks to tens millions of hardworking Americans across the nation who supported our America First agenda. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee will honor this magnificent victory in a celebration of the American People and our nation,” stated President Donald John Trump. “This will be the kick-off to my administration, which will deliver on bold promises to Make America Great Again. Together, we will celebrate this moment, steeped on history...
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