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On Thursday, April 10 at 11 a.m., the Board of Commissioners will join the Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society (SJCS) to unveil the new workforce development center and community space in East Camden. The former warehouse space has been transformed into a multi-purpose community space that will be used by SJCS and partner organizations for workforce development as well as community and educational events. “This workforce development center will serve as a vital community resource for generations to come,” Commissioner Jen Fleisher said. “Not only will this space focus on workforce development but it will meet other needs of residents with its community meeting space, classroom for hands on courses and small office space for local contractors. Facilities such as this aid us in our continued mission to make Camden a city on the rise and I cannot wait to see the positive impact this center will have on this community.”... Read more →

1) POSTPONED ZOOtopiaries: Nature's Sculptures Debut and Opening Postponed Philadelphia Zoo has postponed tomorrow's debut of the new ZOOtopiaries exhibit due to weather. Due to the temperature dipping and the projected rain, the installation looks amazing but has been covered to protect the plants this week. The new projected date for this will be Tuesday, April 15th with arrival at 10:30am and program and debut at 11:00am. We will send a final media alert on Friday and/or Monday to confirm this. 2) SAVE THE DATE Giant Tortoise Hatchlings Public Debut and Introduction Please save the date! The recently hatched four critically endangered Galapagos tortoises will make their public debut during a media event on Wednesday, April 23rd, with arrival between 10:00am and 10:40am at Gate and the program at 11:00am. We will confirm this and the program as the event gets closer - but the Zoo has asked me to... Read more →

CAMDEN, N.J. – APRIL 8, 2025 – New Jersey American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water system of Shrewsbury Township’s Alfred Vail Mutual Association community. The purchase of this system, which serves 265 customer connections, follows the approval of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and is the second in the State of New Jersey to be completed through the Water Infrastructure Protection Act (WIPA). The state’s WIPA legislation was signed into law in 2015. It permits the sale of municipally owned water or wastewater systems that meet certain criteria. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection certified the township’s request to pursue the sale through the WIPA path in July 2023. “This agreement is a win for our community,” said Shrewsbury Township Mayor Lester Jennings. “By selling the Alfred Vail Mutual Association water system to... Read more →

(CAMDEN, NJ) – Cooper University Hospital has been recognized by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation. Cooper earned the prestigious Go Clear™ Award for its efforts in eliminating surgical smoke, a hazardous byproduct of laser and electrosurgical procedures that poses significant health risks to those exposed. This national recognition underscores Cooper’s unwavering commitment to providing a safe and healthy environment for both patients and surgical staff by effectively eliminating the hazards of surgical smoke. The AORN Go Clear™ Award signifies that Cooper’s surgical teams have successfully completed AORN’s comprehensive, evidence-based program and implemented advanced technologies to ensure a smoke-free environment wherever surgical smoke is generated. This achievement demonstrates Cooper’s proactive approach to eliminating the risks and protecting the health and well-being of everyone in the operating room. "Cooper University Health Care and our entire perioperative team members are truly... Read more →

By Slim Randles | CNBNews Contributor All land developers really have to do to name all the new streets in a sagebrush subdivision is to leave the naming up to the local kids. The names may be goofy, but seldom boring. Such was the case with Fonster Fench. From the outside, she looked just like any other small stray cat that a young girl might rescue and bring home. But when my kid named her Fonster Fench, I had to ask why. “Well,” she said, “you can see her name’s Fonster, right? And she has this … fenchiness about her.” The Fench part transmogrified into a verb over the next few weeks, until Fonster was known to cavort in a fenchlike manner. This became “fenching,” to the neighborhood kids, who would practice fenching on their own around the yard until they had it perfected. There must be some law of... Read more →

On April 6, 2025, Butch passed peacefully at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, at the age of 87. Of Haddon Heights, formerly a longtime resident of Riverside. Loving and devoted husband of 56 years to the late Mary Louise Solly. Loving father of Gregory C. Solly (Joann) and Maria R. Engler (Michael). Cherished grandfather of Charles Solly, Benjamin Solly, Daniel Solly, Rhys Engler and the late Bran Engler. Butch proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired chemist and worked many years at Knox Gelatine Company in Camden. Butch was a longtime member of Knights of Columbus, Council #1436 St. John Neumann in Delran, where he served as Past Grand Knight in 1974-1975. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 9:30 to 10:45 AM at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Vincent Pallotti Church, 901... Read more →

Cloudy skies did not stop more than 230 Hofstra students from going out into the community early Saturday morning to garden at neighboring homes. The University's Annual Pride and Plant event connects students with local homeowners, who need help with yard work and planting. Participating students from the local area included: Olivia Douse from Haddonfield. Douse is studying Psychology. Kylie Gilbert from Burlington. Gilbert is studying Nursing. The beautification event, which started in 2017, was sponsored by Hofstra University's Office of Commuting Student Services and Community Outreach, directed by Anita Ellis. The number of student participants more than doubled in 2025, Ellis noted, and participating homes grew from 49 in 2024 to 76 this year. Students came from a variety of clubs and organizations, including Greek life, Spirit Support, academic clubs, and Hofstra athletics. "Events like this make me love what I do at Hofstra even more. My heart is... Read more →

Older adults who’ve received the shingles vaccine may be protecting themselves from not only a painful virus, but also a devastating brain disease, as a new study published in Nature, finds the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccine helps cut the risk for dementia by 20% - more than any other known intervention. Researchers in Wales followed more than 280,000 Welsh adults and found that those given the discontinued shingles vaccine called Zostavax were one fifth less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next seven years, versus those who did not get the shot. Scientists say they saw the strongest effect in female patients. Manisha Parulekar, M.D., FACP, AGSF, CMD, director of the Division of Geriatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center and co-director of the Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health at Hackensack University Medical Center, specializes in memory and cognitive disorders and says although more... Read more →

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan’s spring teams are continuing their great success and all are now ranked among the top teams in the nation. The undefeated softball team leads the way, rising to #3 in the NFCA Poll with the men’s track & field team moving up to #4. The softball team, at 28-0, owns the longest winning streak in any NCAA division and is the nation’s only undefeated squad. The #2 Profs will put their record to the test with home games against Stockton on Wednesday and Ramapo on Saturday. The men’s outdoor track & field team moved up to 4th from 7th in the USTFCCCA rankings with the women’s outdoor track & field team making their entrance into the national poll for the first time in more than five years, coming in at #12. Both teams will their only home meet of the season on Saturday with the Oscar... Read more →

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