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(March 20, 2025 – Wenonah) - Amanda Esposito and Gerard “Jerry” McManus have officially secured the endorsement of the Gloucester Republican Party for New Jersey Assembly in the 4th Legislative District (LD4). Winning the Gloucester County GOP Convention, Esposito & McManus are now the party’s chosen candidates to advocate for responsible governance, economic growth, and a stronger future for New Jersey families. The convention also unanimously endorsed former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli for New Jersey governor. New Jersey’s 4th Legislative District spans 10 municipalities across Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic counties, including Gloucester Township, Washington Township, Winslow Township, Franklin Township, Waterford, Newfield, Chesilhurst, Buena Borough, Buena Vista Township, and Monroe Township. Gloucester County GOP Chairman Adam Wingate expressed strong support for the candidates, stating, “Amanda Esposito and Jerry McManus are the right leaders to represent the hardworking families of LD4. They bring the experience, dedication, and vision needed to fight for fiscal... Read more →

Friday, March 21, 2025 | 8 p.m. Celebrate 90 years of opera with this joyous celebration by the Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA). A program perfect for both opera lovers and newcomers, the celebration showcases excerpts from some of opera’s greatest masterpieces, including Madama Butterfly, La Bohème, The Barber of Seville, La Traviata and Don Giovanni. The works are each performed by AVA’s most distinguished alumni and backed by a full orchestra. Where: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA read more Read more →

The Camden County Police Department is proud to celebrate another year of its successful Bookmates program in partnership with the Camden City Schools and the Jewish Community Relations Council. Officers taking part in the Bookmates program spend time every Tuesday and Friday reading one-on-one with kindergarten students at Dudley Elementary and Forest Hill Elementary schools. CCPD officers have been taking part in the program in schools across Camden since 2015. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen, Superintendent Katrina McCombs and other city and county elected officials will be on hand as well to talk about the importance of reading with young children to help them develop their own reading skills and learn to love reading. Read more →

The Founding Fathers weren’t the only ones who knew how to cause a ruckus. Philadelphia celebrates the women of America — past and present — with special events, programming and more during Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution: The Museum of the American Revolution honors the revolutionary women of the nation’s independence movements with a slate of special programming, including theatrical performances, daily 10-minute talks about the museum’s staff’s favorite women’s history artifacts and more (through March 31, 2025). Women’s Way Wednesdays at Stratus Rooftop Lounge: Raise your glass to the ladies at this weekly pop up featuring women DJs and food and drink from woman-owned or -operated purveyors, with this Wednesday showcasing chef Karla Torres of La Ingrata. Ticket sales — and a portion of the drink proceeds — support the Sisterly Love Collective and Women’s Way (Wednesdays through March). Healing Women:... Read more →

Winnie the Pooh said, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard?” If you lived to be a hundred, then we want to live to be a hundred… minus one day. We never wanted to live without you. The past many years have been difficult ones. Slowly, the tides had steadily slipped away from her beach’s sand. Hallie “Cissy” Steelman (nee Neeld) was only able to give us 72 years before her sun had set over the ocean’s horizon on Friday, March 14, 2025, from Inspira Hospital in Mullica Hill. We were left with your absence in the spaces where the laughter used to linger. One day we will get to know your love with wonder, not grief. Cissy was a country gal whose sun rose up in Greensboro, NC, during the spring of 1952. She had spent her more recent years in Deptford. Home... Read more →

JERSEY CITY, N.J. –  Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) announced a series of three town halls across New Jersey to be held this week to hear directly from the people and engage in a dialogue about the future of our country. Following through on his long-held commitment to hold town halls and be accessible to New Jerseyans, Senator Kim held 81 town halls before being sworn in to the Senate at the end of 2024 and has held two telephone town halls this year. Over the course of the first ten weeks of legislative session in the U.S. Senate this year, Senator Kim has worked to hold the Trump administration accountable by introducing legislation to reinstate veterans they fired and highlighting the damaging impact of the Trump administration’s lawlessness. To support New Jersey families, he took action to protect federal programs Americans rely on and defend New Jersey’s schools and students.... Read more →

AUBURNDALE, FL - Tyler Cannon (Clayton, NJ/Gloucester Catholic) became Rowan's career leader in hits and Nick Struble went 4-for-4 to pace the #13 Profs' 12-2 seven-inning win over Southern Maine in the RussMatt Invitational. Rowan (11-1) has now won 10 in a row and has scored double-digit runs in all seven games of the tournament. Cannon, who had been sidelined with an injury for the past four games, returned to the lineup and hit a two-run RBI single into left field in the fifth inning to record his 231st career hit in four years. He breaks the record of 230 previously held by Alex Kokos. Struble hit two singles and two doubles to lead the way, while scoring two runs and driving in one. He walked in the seventh inning to bring home the run that stopped the game with the 10-run rule. Mike Shannon threw a seven-inning complete game... Read more →

The following information is preliminary and may be updated as more details become available. March 19, a double shooting occurred in the 25th District at 100 W Indiana Avenue on the highway around 5:32 PM. A 57-year-old woman sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both legs and was transported by police to Temple Hospital, where she is in stable condition. A 55-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body and was also transported by police to Temple Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. At this time, no arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting is unknown. March 19, a shooting occurred in the 25th District on the 2800 block of North 5th Street at approximately 6:54 PM. A 53-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported by police to Temple Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The scene is being held for further investigation;... Read more →

Man in brown jacket riding on bicycle during daytime photo – Free Car Image on Unsplash In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time to unwind and engage in activities that bring joy and fulfilment has become increasingly important. This is especially true in urban areas like Philadelphia and the surrounding region of South Jersey, where people are embracing a variety of new and emerging hobbies. From creative pursuits to outdoor adventures and tech-driven activities, these areas are seeing a rise in trends that are redefining how locals spend their leisure time. As we move through 2025, let's take a closer look at the hobbies gaining traction in these vibrant communities. Online Gaming and Esports Online gaming and esports have surged in popularity in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas, with a growing number of people engaging in competitive gaming or simply enjoying leisure time with virtual games. Esports,... Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing person, Richard Campbell. The 40-year-old male was last seen on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., on the 11XX block of East Upsal Street. He is 6’2″ tall, weighs 210 lbs, medium build, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue pants, red/blue long sleeve shirt, and white sneakers. If you have any information regarding Richard’s whereabouts, please contact Northwest Detectives at 215-686-3353. For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-person-richard-campbell-from-the-14th-district-2/ Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a the following juveniles/endangered persons: Zoey Jones. The 14-year-old female was last seen on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, on the 15XX block of Fairmount Avenue. She is 5’0″ tall, weighs 110 lbs, light brown complexion, short black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink sweatsuit. She likes to frequent the 23XX block of South Ithan Street. If you have any information regarding Zoey’s whereabouts, please contact Central Detectives at 215-686-3093. 15-year-old Mecca Hurst, who has been reported missing. Mecca is a female with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5’6” tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. She resides at 1XX E. Roosevelt Blvd. On Thursday, March 13, 2025, she did not return home from Lincoln High School, and her current whereabouts are unknown. She was last seen wearing all-black clothing. Anyone with information on Mecca... Read more →

Berlin Township, NJ – Detectives are investigating an attempted child abduction which occurred in Berlin Township reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Berlin Township Police Chief Louis Bordi. On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, officers from the Berlin Township Police Department responded to the John F. Kennedy Elementary School located at 228 Mt. Vernon Avenue for a report of an attempted child abduction. An 8-year-old girl advised school staff that an unknown male approached her from behind and attempted to abduct her while she was walking to school at approximately 8:45 a.m. in the area of Washington and Grove Avenues in Berlin Township. The victim was able to fight off the suspect and ran to the school. The victim believes she stabbed the suspect with a pencil she was carrying so he may have a facial injury. No injuries to the child were reported. The suspect is described as... Read more →

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Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming NPC behavior in modern games. Learn about advanced AI techniques, procedural generation, and deep learning applications in gaming. Read more →