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Updated/corrected Here's a glimpse of my skull post-surgery! I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Mixed Superficial and Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma, I’m feeling hopeful and positive about the healing process! Below, you can see my stitches. William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNews)(June 5, 2025)--Throughout my remarkable 57-year career as a journalist, I’ve had the privilege of reporting on a variety of events that reveal the excitement of being a journalist in a small community. Allow me to share a few highlights: -The passionate roar of Longshoremen as they picketed outside the imposing Holt Terminal in Gloucester City. Sheriff Officers on horseback kept the two sides apart as the Teamsters drove through the Longshoremen's picket lines, their bold signs waving defiantly in the wind. -A chilling demonstration by the Ku Klux Klan at the intersection of North Broadway and Essex Street, where men dressed in their stark... Read more →

This Saturday, June 7, New Jersey American Water will host its second annual “WaterFest” event in Egg Harbor City. WaterFest is a free, family-friendly community event that will be held at Lincoln Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on June 7 (rain or shine). WaterFest is designed to educate and engage attendees of all ages on the importance of clean drinking water, water services, environmental stewardship, water conservation, and lead service line replacement. “WaterFest is one of my favorite days of the year, and we’re thrilled to be in Egg Harbor City for our second annual event,” said Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water. “It’s a great opportunity to bring the community together for a fun, educational day focused on celebrating our most precious resource — and to connect residents with valuable resources like utility bill-pay assistance programs, job opportunities, and healthcare services.” At WaterFest, attendees will... Read more →

by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Newswise – Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, surpassing car crashes. About 30 million kids live in homes with guns and nearly 5 million live in homes where guns are loaded and unlocked. At the same time, youth mental health struggles have sharply increased, raising the risk of suicide and accidental shootings. Given this public health crisis and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation that healthcare providers engage families in discussions on gun safety, researchers in the Center for Violence Prevention (CVP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) embarked on a quality improvement (QI) initiative with behavioral health patients at CHOP’s Philadelphia and King of Prussia emergency departments with the goal of improving firearm safety conversations. The findings, recently published in the journal Academic Pediatrics, demonstrated that their new approach was successful in advancing the... Read more →

Now that you've booked your dream vacation, what will happen if your flight gets cancelled or your bags get lost in another country? Single-trip travel insurance can be very helpful in these cases. This blog post will show you how to get the best single-trip travel insurance, so you can relax and feel safe while you're away. 1. Know Your Travel Needs Some trips, like adventure travel or vacations abroad, need more coverage than others. In some places, it might be more important to get medical help, find lost bags, or deal with flight delays. Writing down those needs helps you quickly narrow down your options. Plans for trips don't always stay the same. Some trips, like a vacation, might need different types of insurance. It's easier to choose a plan that will help you if you know what you need before you go shopping. 2. Compare Different Providers Plans... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA – Areas throughout Philadelphia and New Jersey will see their air quality impacted by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada this weekend. The smoke is prompting several communities to issue air quality alerts. It is unhealthy to breathe and can be especially harmful to sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and people with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The American Lung Association offers these six tips for people to avoid lung irritation and health complications due to increased air pollution: Stay indoors. People living close to the fire-stricken areas should follow guidance from local authorities, and remain indoors to reduce breathing smoke, ashes and other pollution in the area if instructed to do so. Protect the air in your home. Keep doors, windows and fireplace dampers shut and preferably with clean air circulating through air conditioners on the recirculation setting. You can also watch this... Read more →

Gloucester Township Farmers’ Market – Summer 2025 Update! We’re excited to share that the Early Summer Session of the Gloucester Township Farmers’ Market will now be held at Veterans Park (1261 Chews Landing Road)! Thursdays from June 26 to July 24 (NO MARKET JULY 3) 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Veterans Park Join us each week for local produce, handmade goods, food trucks, live music, and more—all in the heart of Veterans Park. It’s a great way to spend your Thursday afternoons and support local vendors. Looking ahead, the Early Autumn Session will return to Harwan Park (13 S. Black Horse Pike) starting September 11 through October 2. Stay tuned—more details on the autumn market will be shared later this summer! We can’t wait to see you at the market! Read more →

The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating missing juvenile Gianna Diaz. Gianna was last seen May 30th 2025, 8:00 AM, on the 19xx block of N. Howard Street. Gianna frequents the area of “I” & Luzerne Sts. Gianna is 13 years old, 5’5″, 125 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, wearing a light blue hoodie and black yoga pants. If you have any information regarding Gianna’s whereabouts, please contact the East Detective Division at 215-686-3243 or dial 911. For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/missing-juvenile-gianna-diaz-from-the-26th-district/ Read more →

Levant M. Hill, a life-long resident of Pemberton Township, died unexpectedly on May 21st, 2025, at the age of 49. Levant is survived by his mother Shirley Hill; his son, William Hill; his grandchildren, Cloie, London, and Sapphire; his brother Brandon/ Jessica and nephew; and his sister India Hill. Levant was born in Fort Dix NJ on November 3rd, 1975, to Shirley and Mitchell Hill. He graduated from BCIT Medford in 1993. Levant was a devoted family man. He enjoyed spending time with family and making sure the grill was lit and the food was so good you had to go for seconds. He had a smile that could make you feel loved. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, June 6th, 2025, at the Pauline B. Grant CME on... Read more →

Philadelphia’s 2025 Mini Master Model Builder, Nicky Papa, unveiled their amazing LEGO® build to vie for the first-ever title of Global Mini Master Model Builder! His sports themed LEGO creation was revealed at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia and will be on display for guests to see through June 30th at the Center. The LEGO build will then have the amazing honor to be displayed at the one and only Home of the Brick, LEGO® House, in Billund, Denmark later this year. Nicky’s LEGO creation will be judged against other builds from Mini Master Model Builders across the globe from all twenty-seven LEGOLAND Discovery Centers and LEGO Discovery Centers, operated by Merlin Entertainments. The global winner will be announced this fall. In addition to an epic LEGO build being unveiled, a new event is also being revealed at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia today, June 5th! The LEGO Summer of Play event,... Read more →

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Health Department has been notified by the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) that a raccoon found in Clementon has tested positive for rabies. On June 1, a Clementon resident found a racoon in their backyard and confined it. The Animal Control Officer for Clementon picked up the raccoon and arranged for rabies testing at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories in Trenton (PHEL). On June 4, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services was notified by PHEL that the animal was rabid. There are no known human or animal exposures to this raccoon. “Although rabies is a serious illness, it can be prevented by early treatment,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Camden County Health Department. “If you have been bitten or scratched by a wild animal it is important that you seek immediate medical attention.”... Read more →

Free Fire known across the globe for its strategic gameplay demands players to be responsive and target their enemies with precision when it comes to close combat games no matter if you are playing solo or a part of some squad but in case if you are especially rooting for close ranged fights then in order to have a good performance throughout the game ,one of the things which stays under addressed is sensitivity settings set for that game. Sensitivity settings determine how fast or slow you can react & respond to a certain movement or attack & for close range fights having the right sensitivity can really make a decision if you are going to lose or win. Optimizing Sensitivity for Close Range Fights To achieve effective & efficient results in a close range fight in Free Fire you can totally go for it by doing sensitivity settings &... Read more →

Despite being one of the world's wealthiest nations, the United States does not rank at the top in average height. While American men average 5 feet 9 inches and women 5 feet 4 inches, several countries surpass these figures. Height differences across nations reveal insights into nutrition, healthcare, genetics, and social conditions, showing how societies influence human development. These comparisons highlight the factors that contribute to reaching full growth potential, offering a deeper understanding of how environment and lifestyle shape physical characteristics. What Are the Current Height Statistics in the US? The average height for American men is 175.4 cm (5 feet 9 inches), while women average 162.6 cm (5 feet 4 inches), reflecting decades of nutrition, healthcare, and lifestyle influences. Historically, Americans were among the tallest globally, but their height advantage has declined over the past century. While growth continued in the 20th century, the rate slowed compared to... Read more →

Explore how digital currencies are reshaping local economies. From global access to local innovation, see what the shift means for everyday people. Read more →