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to Purchase Needed Equipment The department will hold a community event with State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council on October 31, 2024 BROOKLAWN, NJ (October 28, 2024)--The Brooklawn Volunteer Fire Company is excited to announce that it is one of 100 volunteer fire departments nationwide to receive a $10,000 grant through the State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. In collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), State Farm has awarded $1 million in grants to help local fire departments obtain needed equipment to increase their responders’ safety, effectiveness, and ability to serve their community. Brooklawn Volunteer... Read more →

(Left to Right) J.J. Meehan and Geoffrey Gettings ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (October 27, 2024)(CNBNews)--Two students from the Alice Costello School in Brooklawn placed second in the New Jersey School Boards Association STEAM Tank Challenge Finals held in Atlantic City. J.J. Meehan and Geoffrey Gettings, or Team Door To Your Heart, achieved this impressive result in the elementary school division. A recent press release from the school announced that the two young gentlemen have been collaborating with their faculty advisors and subject matter experts to develop an innovative app. They aim to raise awareness about disabilities and the diverse challenges that... Read more →

KI is excited to announce its third annual Classroom Furniture Giveaway, offering K-12 teachers the opportunity to transform their learning environments. Four winners will each be awarded up to $40,000 worth of KI furniture of their choosing to turn their dream space into a reality. This year, the giveaway is open to all types of learning environments, including classrooms, libraries, makerspaces, esports labs, art or music rooms, and beyond. Three of these prizes will go to individual classrooms, while the fourth prize will fund a library or media center makeover. "We're thrilled to continue our Classroom Furniture Giveaway, offering educators... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews In a 2023 CNBNews photo, South Broadway approaching Brooklawn from Gloucester City is shown flooded recently due to a heavy rain storm. Are we asking the County Commissioners for too much by requesting a few more million to repave South Broadway in Gloucester City and New Broadway in Brooklawn? In 2012, the Freeholder Board (now known as Commissioners) promised to fix that road, also known as Camden County Route 551. Twelve years later, the public is still dealing with potholes and an impassable road that floods whenever there is a high tide or heavy... Read more →

+++++ CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ (SEPTEMBER 22, 2024)--On Monday, the Board of Commissioners will break ground on a $10.7 million improvement project on Kings Highway in Mount Ephraim, Audubon and Haddon Heights. The highly anticipated project will completely transform Kings Highway from Market Street to Hopkins Road, making it safer and more easily travelable for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. “This project is a huge undertaking, but it is completely necessary as this has been an area of concern for some time,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “This $10.7 million investment into our county’s infrastructure will... Read more →

Kathleen Kelly Fulginiti McMahon died peacefully at her home in Paoli, PA, on September 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 75 years old. Kathy's entire life revolved around teaching and children. She grew up in Collingswood, NJ, and attended Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. She then spent over 20 years raising her family in Haddonfield, NJ. In addition to guiding the hearts and minds of her own three children, Kathy spent many years touching the lives of other children in her neighborhood, as well as through her home-based daycare center, and by serving as a... Read more →

HANDOVER, MD (August 9, 2024)(CNBNews)--The New Jersey State Champion representative in the Mid-Atlantic Regionals, Brooklawn American Legion Baseball, suffered an uncharacteristic 20-10 loss to Northeastern Pennsylvania in a weather-delayed game on Thursday night. The loss on Friday morning to Northeastern dropped Post 72 into the losers' bracket. Brooklawn is now holding a 1-1 record in regional play. Starting pitcher Jackson Smallets struggled from the first pitch, and before being relieved on the mound, he found himself and his teammates down 7-0 with only two outs. Smallets' pitching line was 7 runs, 2 hits, 3 walks, 2 hit batters, and 2... Read more →

Teaching teenagers can be difficult, as can educating them and their parents. However, the talents they acquire during these important periods will be helpful to them throughout their lives. One significant set of skills is executive functioning, which includes abilities like planning, organization, time management, self-regulation, and problem-solving. These skills help teens manage their thoughts, actions, and emotions to achieve goals, succeed in school, and build strong relationships. Many strategies enhance executive functioning skills in teenagers, providing actionable insights and practical tips to guide them toward success, independence, and a bright future. What are Executive Functioning Skills? Executive functioning skills... Read more →

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ (July 27, 2024)(CNBNews)—The Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 baseball team clinched its 32nd state title on Friday night, triumphing over Bordentown Post 26 by a score of 7-4. The game unfolded at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. In a tense moment during the bottom of the sixth inning, Brooklawn found themselves trailing with the bases loaded. That's when Jack Mustaro, the last batter in the lineup, smashed a 2-1 pitch over the right field fence for a grand slam, decisively securing the win for The Brookers. Brooklawn went undefeated in the double-elimination state tournament, beating Montgomery Superior (3-1), Lawrence... Read more →

N.J. towns can’t face contract suits over contaminated water, court rules by Nikita Biryukov, New Jersey Monitor July 19, 2024 New Jersey residents cannot sue public water suppliers for breach of contract when the utilities supply contaminated water, a panel of appellate judges ruled Friday. The three-judge panel’s decision unifies decades of divergent case law that, at first, considered municipal and county water suppliers as parties to a contract with their residents but later found water distribution is a government service that is shielded from some civil liabilities. “Considering both the developing caselaw and the current pertinent statutes, we conclude... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ (July 24, 2024)--The Borough of Brooklawn is expanding its local business community with the recent opening of INDIGO Dispensary on US Route 130 North, just past the Brooklawn Circle. Despite being new to the area, the owners of INDIGO are committed to investing in the Brooklawn community by planning to build a cultivation facility on the grounds of the former Webers Drive-In. According to owner Nathan Yanovitch, in the near future, the company intends to employ between 30 and 40 people. Brooklawn Mayor Skip Granston stated, "In addition to INDIGO, VP Racing Fuel is establishing their business at... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ (July 22, 2024)(CNBNews)--The Brooklawn Legion Baseball Team has headed north to defend their 2023 State Championship and their 31st State Title. The Dennis Barth Bulldogs have traveled the country from New Jersey to Nebraska to Georgia and all states in between to prep for this Tournament. This season, with fewer American Legion Teams, the annual Camden County American Legion District Playoffs was abandoned in favor of an eight-team state-wide tournament hosting eight of the top teams. On Sunday, the Brookers defeated Montgomery Superior 3-1 and followed that up with a Monday rainout and played Tuesday with a 3-0... Read more →

CNBNews Editor's Note: I can imagine the pride and joy that Allie Darrow must have felt when "New Jersey’s Dog Whisperer" article was featured in Jersey Magazine, highlighting her passion for dogs. Allie, the wife of Austin Darrow, a longstanding resident of Brooklawn, was the main focus of the story. The author, John Kellmayer, is the former superintendent of the Brooklawn School District. Below is an excerpt from that article, with a link to the full story: New Jersey’s Dog Whisperer By John Kellmayer* Allie Darrow, a twenty-eight-year-old newlywed from Deptford, New Jersey, seems to have a special gift in... Read more →

Baseball Hall of Famer and Legion Baseball alum Rollie Fingers, 2023 American Legion Baseball Player of the Year Jacob Cyr, and Americanism Commission Chairman Mark Avis at Cooperstown, N.Y., on May 25. Photo by Steve Cloud / The American Legion The American Legion MAY 26, 2024 Last August, Jacob Cyr opened the American Legion World Series with the third no-hitter in ALWS history and closed it with a shutout to lead League City Post 554 to Texas’ first ALWS title. Given the opportunity over this Memorial Day weekend, of course Cyr took the chance to pick the brains of Hall... Read more →

(Photo courtesy of the Borough Police Department) The Brooklawn Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Brandon Jones, Officer Bryan Moye and Officer Lihat Selengkapnya BROOKLAWN, NJ (CNBNews)(June 22, 2024)-- --At their latest council meeting, the Mayor and Council of Brooklawn proudly welcomed three new patrolmen to the Borough Police Department. Additionally, they decisively approved several community enhancement projects. These include the construction of Pickleball courts on the east and west sides of the borough, the resurfacing of the west side basketball court with new basketball racks, and new elevated aluminum bleachers on the first and third base sides of... Read more →

Pictured holding 2023 National Championship Trophy Defending National Champions, L-R Coach Greg Chew, Head Coach Rob Valli and Gloucester City Grad Coach Austin Darrow DEPTFORD, NJ (May 28, 2024)(CNBNews)--Rowan College of South Jersey, located in Deptford, will enter the Junior College World Series Championship game in Auburn, NY, as the only unbeaten team left. Rowan will face the winner of the Dallas College Eastfield—Dallas College Richland game. The winner of this game will need to beat RCSJ twice to defeat the defending National Junior College Champions. RCSJ needed to win three games on Sunday, May 19, on their home field... Read more →

National School Choice Week: Campaign advocating for passage of the Educational Choice for Children Act to expand school choice to all 50 states Click here to watch ad WASHINGTON, DC—The Invest in Education Coalition (IIEC), a national school choice advocacy group, launched a TV and digital ad campaign for National School Choice Week, that advocates for the passage of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). The ads feature stories of school choice beneficiaries who support the federal Educational Choice for Children Act that they say will ensure that every child can get access to the educations options that best... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin l CNBNewsnet Columnist Gloucester High School (CNBNews photo) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 21, 2024)(CNBNews)--This is not a joke. It is not even a threat. It is a law (A1181/S205) signed by Governor Phil Murphy today, Friday, January 19, 2024. The law states "to make the completion of a financial aid application form a prerequisite to graduation for public high school and charter school students in New Jersey." Gloucester City High School just got a long-awaited and badly needed center for trades programs for those who don't want to go to college but want to learn entry-level skills for... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Gloucestercitynews.net graphic files The article was first published February 2022 To the surprise of many Gloucester City residents the local Board of Education in December 2020 approved the expenditure of $1.3 million to install a astro-type material on the school's football field and running track. Why did the school need such an expensive upgrade for their football field? The football team plays five home games a season. Since the school opened in 1962, a natural grass field has been sufficient. The construction started when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its peak. A time when... Read more →

A New Jersey Police Captain captured on film by James O'Keefe of OKeefeMediaGroup.com scanning the license plates of citizens who attended school board meetings. In the second video, O'Keefe tries to interview , (Top)--O’Keefe’s exposé led to the NJ Police Captain announcing he would review the officers' conduct for "deficiencies." In the second video below, O'Keefe tries to speak with a former Roselle Park school district employee who had published a video simulating sex with a mannequin and pretending to eat babies. CNBNEWS NOTE: COMING SOON...More videos of O'Keefe confronting Local School Boards in NJ source Read more →

CNBNews photo PITTSGROVE, NJ (August 25, 2023)(CNBNews)--The Gloucester High Lions traveled to Schalick for the 2023 football Non Conference opener. The Lions took the opening kickoff and started play outside the 20 yard line. After a few runs and a penalty, the Lions turned to the arm of Senior Qb Jake Siebert. Siebert completed 3 first down passes before connecting with Jaden Garris on a 22 yard TD reception with 4:32 remaining in the 1st qtr. giving the Lions 6-0 lead after a missed pat. Schalick HS used a ground game with 6 rushes to put 7 points on the... Read more →

Bruce Darrow | CNBNews SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA (August 14, 22023)--League City, Texas, hosted the Brookers in the American Legion’s World Series Monday night, August 14, in the Semifinal Championship at Keeter Field, Shelby, NC. The host League City spotted Brooklawn's 1-0 lead before taking advantage of seven walks and three hit batters followed by two wild pitches by Brooker's pitching staff. All four runs scored by Texas were either by walk or hit by pitch. Brooklawn took a 1-0 lead in the third on a wild pitch by Texas pitcher B. Castle allowing Matt Leahy to score. Texas used a... Read more →

By Jessie Gomez Jun 15, 2023, 6:00am EDT CHALKBEAT CNBNews graphic file New Jersey is among the worst states in the nation at preparing future teachers to teach children how to read using an evidence-based reading approach, according to a report released Tuesday. The National Council on Teacher Quality, known as NCTQ, evaluated nearly 700 teacher preparation programs across the country on how well they prepare aspiring elementary teachers to teach students to read using an approach known as the “science of reading.” That approach relies on five core components: phonemic awareness (which involves working with the individual sounds that... Read more →

In response to a complaint filed by Education Law Center (ELC), the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) agreed to make major revisions to the information it provides parents, the public, and Department complaint investigators about issues to be considered in state special education complaints and the remedies that may be granted. The revisions, required by a Mediation Agreement between the NJDOE and ELC, underscore the NJDOE’s “acknowledged obligation” to investigate and remedy not only procedural violations, but also substantive failures by school districts to offer appropriate services and placements to students with disabilities. Departments of education in every state... Read more →

All this "ed tech" sounds modern and cool — but how can you be sure the devices and apps your child's school is using are actually helping your child learn? by: Crystal Yednak | Updated: April 24, 2023 Dusty media labs with old desktop computers — or sleek iPads, cloud-merging Chromebooks, immersive VR helmets, and data projectors flashing micro-films? Today, what passes for “ed tech” (educational technology) ranges widely. If a school’s technology is shiny and new, parents can assume their child is getting a modern education. But does all this ed tech really improve learning? Parents who studied with... Read more →

UPDATED By Austin Darrow/CNBNews BROOKLAWN, NJ (April 4, 2023)(CNBNews)--On Sunday, April 2 the all-new competitive basketball Shot Club hosted a Fundraiser in the Brooklawn Gym in memory of Tommy MacAdams. All proceeds benefit the Brooklawn School. MacAdams who lost a battle to ALS 9 years ago was a former councilman and a lifelong resident who continued until his passing working to make Brooklawn the best possible community for its citizens. MacAdams was responsible for the slogan "God's Little Acre". MacAdams was one of the pioneers in elevating the Brooklawn Bees Travel Basketball Team when the Bees won the NYAA National... Read more →

UPDATED AND CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet BROOKLAWN, NJ (March 24, 2023)(CNBNews)--The latest good news for God's Little Acre, also known as the Borough of Brooklawn, is the five elementary students at the Alice Costello School who represented the district in the STEAM Tank program. The boys in fourth grade are between the ages of 9 and 10. They represent the Brooklawn School District in the State's STEAM Tank program under the team name "Door to Your Heart." Their popularity has even spurred the interest of one of the Philadelphia News stations, CBS 3. A reporter from the... Read more →

source of photo Alice Costello Elementary School BROOKLAWN, NJ (March 23, 2023)Congratulations to Mike Barcklow (photo) for earning a spot in the annual Tim Lenaham Memorial 8th Grade All-Star Game on Sunday, March 26 at 1 PM at Rutgers, Camden City. That game will be followed by the 46th annual Albert J. Carino Boys Basketball Club of South Jersey Senior All-Star Game which is jointly sponsored with the Lions Club of South Jersey. Playing in that game are 30 of the area senior boys basketball players from the seven-county region. Nearby Gloucester High School will also be represented that day... Read more →

EDITOR'S NOTE (February 21,2023): Yesterday, we received a comment on an article written by Bruce Darrow about the passing of Coach Bob Barth, dated June 22, 2010. Coach Bob died suddenly in 2010. The article brought back many fond memories of him, as such, we decided to re-publish it in its entirety. REST IN PEACE COACH BARTH published Tuesday, June 22, 2010 By Bruce Darrow CNB News Sports Reporter BROOKLAWN, NJ --There are times when writing a story you need more than words. Readers must be able to envision what is being written. Enjoyment in reading comes with the great... Read more →

There are a lot of things I love about my work, my colleagues and many of YOU reading Forza today. And I’m crazy about anything or anyone that works hard to influence those who influence policy, or people, or behaviors to understand what it takes to educate kids. Like these examples… Loving the Yass Prize Family of Innovators Love was in the air even before Valentine’s Day, when Yass Prize awardees and alumni reunited in Washington DC for two jam-packed days to fill the hearts and minds of members of Congress, Governors and their teams with their views on what... Read more →

Brooklawn Water Works Department 305 Town Center. (image courtesy of Google Street Maps) BROOKLAWN NJ (January 29, 2023)(CNBNewsnet)Brooklawn residents received the following notice about a serious problem with their drinking water on January 24. According to the alert, the Brooklawn drinking water has levels of Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA) that are above a drinking water standard. People who drink water containing PFNA over the MCL over time could experience problems with their liver, kidney; immune system; or, in males, reproductive system. For females, drinking water containing PFNA over the MCL over time may cause developmental delays in a fetus and/or an... Read more →

BROOKLAWN, NJ --Newly elected Brooklawn Mayor Julie McCleary was sworn into office with her son holding her mother's bible and her family at her side. McCleary said, "We will greatly miss our outgoing Mayor Teri Branella. Congratulations to our new Council President Patrick Moses and to John Clotworthy on his re-election to Council. What a fun evening we all had afterwards. I couldn’t be more proud to serve such a great community with amazing people." source of information and photos Facebook Read more →

Catherine Carrera, Chalkbeat Newark Dec 21, 12:01pm EST Significant disparities between New Jersey’s white and Asian American students and their Black and Hispanic peers grew bigger on last spring’s state standardized tests, while proficiency rates among Newark’s relatively young students suffered the biggest declines from pre-pandemic levels, according to a Chalkbeat analysis of the scores. There were drops in proficiency rates in math and English language arts on the spring tests for all student groups in the state. And Newark’s struggles with achieving math proficiency have only grown more pronounced. The scores on the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments, known... Read more →

[New Jersey – December 5, 2022] Paula White, Executive Director of JerseyCAN, will testify before New Jersey’s Joint Committee on Public Schools regarding the urgent need for the New Jersey Department of Education to release all student assessment data. The hearing will take place over Zoom on Tuesday, December 6th, at Noon. Please contact the Joint Committee on Public School to receive viewing information. CNB Graphic files In the midst of independent analysis showing unprecedented learning loss throughout the state, Ms. White has been at the forefront in demanding the State of New Jersey’s Department of Education fully release the... Read more →

The NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) is keeping complete statewide test results under wraps, but partial reports released to school districts show that just 39% of students who took the first ever administration of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency PRESS RELEASE Assessment (NJGPA) last March passed the English Language Arts section, and just 50% passed the Math section. The low passing rates are a direct result of the State Board’s last-minute decision to raise the passing score on the new exam and reject a lower benchmark recommended by both the test vendor and the NJDOE’s own assessment officials. Only one... Read more →

The Gloucester City Helping Hand Food Pantry is holding its annual Holiday Food Drive on for your generosity Saturday, December 10. (Rain Date Sunday, December 11. Residents are asked to leave unperishable food items outside their door in a bag. Besides Gloucester City, the volunteers will also collect food from the people living in nearby Brooklawn. More information below Read more →

Dentist; resident of Haddon Heights, NJ, for 60 years; passed away on November 11, 2022. He was 89 years old. He was the only son of Edward and Elizabeth Strow of Brooklawn, NJ. He attended LaSalle High School in Philadelphia and then Rutgers University. He graduated in 1958 from the University of Pennsylvania with the highest honors. He served with the US Public Health Service in Washington, DC, at the National Institute of Health; at the USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, LA; and spent two years as a staff dentist at the US Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.... Read more →

Brooklawn - On August 21, 2022. Age 80. Devoted brother of Eileen (Keith) Weisgerber. Predeceased by his brothers: Michael Gorecki and Steven Gorecki. Cherished son of the late John P. Gorecki and Roslyn Gorecki (nee Campbell). Devoted uncle of Mychael Gorecki and Daniel Gorecki. Survived by many cousins and friends. John was a lifelong resident of Brooklawn. He was a 1960 graduate of Gloucester City High School. John proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. John became a union carpenter for Carpenter’s Local Union # 393 of Gloucester City / Camden and retired in 2002 with 25 dedicated... Read more →

UPDATED WITH NEW PHOTOS photos provided by Gary Devine GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 21, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Saturday, September 17, the Gloucester City High School Class of 1972 held their 50th Reunion at the Elizabeth Ballroom, Highland Boulevard. Five years ago, the 45th Class Reunion was paid for by classmate Gregg Teears of Gloucester City. Amazingly, the 50th reunion was also paid for by two other classmates. Jim McGlade of Washington D.C. paid for the bulk of the bill, and one other donor wanted to remain anonymous. The committee paid for the decorations, favors, door prizes, and extra desserts. Gary Devine donated two... Read more →

Kathleen Kelly Fulginiti McMahon Kathleen Kelly Fulginiti McMahon died peacefully at her home in Paoli, PA, on September 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 75 years old. Kathy’s entire life revolved around teaching and children. She grew up in Collingswood, NJ, and attended Rutgers University in Camden, NJ. She then spent over 20 years raising her family in Haddonfield, NJ. In addition to guiding the hearts and minds of her own three children, Kathy spent many years touching the lives of other children in her neighborhood, as well as through her home-based daycare center, and... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Columnist It was announced this week on the Haddonfield Police Department's Facebook site that a state grant of $75,000 had been received. The purpose of the grant is to study the feasibility of combining the Fire and Emergency Medical Services of Haddonfield, Haddon Heights and Barrington. It is surprising that Haddonfield would want/need to decrease their property taxes. After all, Haddonfield is rich, isn't it? Well, the last year for which tax rates are available is 2019. At that time the average property tax rate for Haddonfield (which is 37th highest dollar amount of the 565... Read more →

On August 13, 2022. Age 80. (nee Cline) Lifelong resident of Brooklawn. Daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Cline. Loving wife of 55 years to the late Christian M. Kraft, Sr. Loving mother of Christian M. Kraft, Jr. (Jacquelynn) and Elizabeth A. Muldoon (late William). Cherished grandmother of William Muldoon, Jr. (John), Dennis Muldoon (Samantha), Bridget Muldoon (Lauren), Jillian Kraft (Angelo), Rachel Kraft and Dennis Cline. Loving great-grandmother of Angelo, Lincoln, Clementine and Melanie. Beloved sister of Jerry Cline and Dennis Cline, her devoted caregiver. Predeceased by her siblings, John Cline (late Ethel), Catherine Zawojski (late Paul), William Cline... Read more →

On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Most Parents Believe Their Children Will Have Mental Health-Related Challenges Going Back to School Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio (August 8, 2022) — Every new school year comes with its own set of emotions – from worry to excitement – for kids. After years of a global pandemic, safety concerns and other stresses of today, we have to prioritize checking in with children to understand what they are thinking and feeling. A new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health, finds that 79%... Read more →

Gloucester City High School (CNBNewsnet photo) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 5, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--School Superintendent Sean Gorman announced on Friday that he has been appointed the principal of the high school, and he will also continue in his role as district superintendent. In the same announcement, Gorman said that Donna Lacovara was named the principal of the Gloucester City Middle School. Gorman, who was the former high school principal, was named to his present position on July 1, 2021, at a starting salary of $165,000. Over the life of the three-year contract, Gorman's salary will increase by $10,100 or to $175,100 in... Read more →

Location: Brooklawn, NJ Address: Pershing Rd , Brooklawn, NJ 08030 Phone: 8563044632 Dates: 05/30/22 - 05/30/22 Ages: U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 Contact: Joshua M Cassidy - Please do not contact (spam) Joshua M Cassidy for reasons other than the purpose of the listing. Cassidy’s Baseball clinic is designed to teach the skills, techniques, fundamentals, and knowledge of baseball under the guidance of an experienced coaching staff. This 4-hour clinic offers an opportunity for all athletes, regardless of ability level, to participate in an exciting clinic of baseball training and game simulation. Age and skill levels will be separated into... Read more →

Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark Apr 26, 2:06pm EDT New Jersey’s racial gaps are larger than the national average When Rasheed Adewole’s friends from other high schools used to complain about their heaps of homework, he would feel a flood of shame. The other teens, whom he met through a college-prep program, attended magnet and suburban schools in New Jersey that offered an array of demanding Advanced Placement courses. He attended a Newark charter school that offered just one advanced class: AP U.S. History, which he took his senior year. In most of his other classes, expectations were low and homework... Read more →

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Contributor GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--New Jersey 101.5 announced recently that the graduation exam will be made harder starting with this year's junior class. Fear not. Despite all the panic there is really nothing to worry about. The State Board of Education wants the passing grade to be set at 750 but the state Department of Education feels that score is too high and wants it lowered to 725, once again dumbing down our schools' standards. Even state Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, D-Essex said "725 is just way too low. It makes me cringe...725 for me I... Read more →

Brooklawn, N.J. – Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Brooklawn Police Chief Shamus Ellis are announcing the arrest of a bank robbery suspect. Phillip Jones, 55, of Camden was apprehended on March 8th, 2022. He has been charged with first degree Robbery. Earlier in the day on March 8th, officers responded to the Wells Fargo Bank located on Crescent Boulevard in Brooklawn for a bank robbery. Investigation revealed that Jones handed a bank teller a note in which he demanded money and made reference to having a gun. Jones received an amount of cash and fled from the bank.... Read more →

New Jersey schools are unlawfully segregated and it's the state's duty to fix that, the plaintiffs in a historic legal case argued in court Thursday. If the lawsuit is successful, it could lead to fundamental changes to New Jersey’s school system and large-scale desegregation efforts not seen in the U.S. for decades. Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark Mar 3, 6:03pm EST Hundreds of thousands of Black and Latino students in New Jersey attend schools where they are racially isolated and surrounded by poverty, despite strong state laws forbidding school segregation. One of the nation’s most segregated states, New Jersey has allowed... Read more →

AN ESTIMATED 600 STUDENTS ARE ABSENT EACH DAY IN THE DISTRICT: William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Gloucestercitynews.net graphic files To the surprise of many Gloucester City residents the local Board of Education in December 2020 approved the expenditure of $1.3 million to install a astro-type material on the school's football field and running track. Why did the school need such an expensive upgrade for their football field? The football team plays five home games a season. Since the school opened in 1962, a natural grass field has been sufficient. The construction started when the Covid-19 pandemic was at its... Read more →