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CSGO Gambling in “The Big Peach”

You might be like many and have already found a deep calling to play esports, and you might have discovered your passion for CS: GO gambling. If you are new to this world, here comes a brief introduction. So, what exactly is CS: GO gambling? CS: GO stands for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, a multiplayer first-person shooter tactical video game, developed in 2012 by Valve and Hidden Path Entertainment. CSGO gambling is a type of gambling... Read more →


Betsy Ross Way Unveiled at Proprietors Park, Inclement Weather Cancels Tuesday's Concert

GLOUCESTER CITY,NJ (July 26, 2023)(CNBNews)--The entrance to Proprietors Park, located on the banks of the Delaware River, has been named Betsy Ross Way. Ross, who made the first American Flag, married John Grisome at Huggs Tavern in Gloucester City, NJ. Elizabeth Griscom Ross (née Griscom; January 1, 1752 – January 30, 1836), also known by her second and third married names, Ashburn and Claypoole, was an American upholsterer who was credited by her relatives in... Read more →


Over 4,000 NJ Residents Wait For Organ Donation

KENILWORTH, NJ (June - 2022) - Meyer & Depew President Bobby Ring, a kidney donor, launched the company’s Installation Donation program last year to support organ and tissue donation. Meyer & Depew Company, a community-based HVAC company serving Central and Northern New Jersey since 1953, has presented the Sharing Network Foundation with a check for $29,400. The Foundation supports the work of the NJ Sharing Network, a nonprofit committed to saving lives through organ and... Read more →


LARGEST FLOATING SOLAR ARRAY 

NJR CLEAN ENERGY VENTURES AND NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER HIGHLIGHT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WITH NORTH AMERICA’S Short Hills, N.J., June 6, 2023 – From air conditioning to vacuum cleaners, New Jersey has long been known for its innovations, and now it is home to the largest floating solar array in North America. Consisting of 16,510 solar panels, the 8.9-megawatt (MW) solar array covers 17 acres of the Canoe Brook reservoir in Short Hills, New Jersey. The... Read more →


Egg Harbor City Water and Sewer Systems Acquired by NJ American Water

New Jersey American Water Completes Acquisition of Egg Harbor City Water and Sewer Systems Egg Harbor City Mayor Lisa Jiampetti signs an agreement to sell its water and wastewater system to New Jersey American Water. From left: Mark McDonough, president of New Jersey American Water, and Lisa Jiampetti, Mayor of Egg Harbor City The first Acquisition in the State Completed via the Water Infrastructure Protection Act Adds more than 3,000 New Customer Connections for Company... Read more →


Virtua Health's Mobile Health & Cancer Screening Vehicle Launches on April 19

The $1 million, customized van will enable six times as many screenings, including free mammograms and other services in underserved communities (MARLTON, N.J., April 17, 2023)….When Linda Curlis was unemployed and without health insurance, the Audubon Park resident couldn’t afford the cost of a mammogram. But when Curlis learned she could get a free mammogram through Virtua Health, the then 59-year-old got the test. As a result, her breast cancer was caught early. She was... Read more →


Gloucester County Commissioners Keep Promise; Okay FY Balanced Budget

Balanced Budget Keeps Spending Flat as Part of Three-Year Commitment At its March 15, 2023 meeting, the Gloucester County Board of County Commissioners approved the County government’s budget for Fiscal Year 2023. This balanced budget, first introduced at the Board’s meeting on February 11, maintains spending at levels identical to Fiscal Year 2022 with an anticipated county tax rate cut. Commissioner Director Frank J. DiMarco noted, “As a Board, we are proud to adopt this... Read more →


Camp Invention Coming to Gov Charles Stratton School

Woolwich Township, N.J. (March 23, 2023) - Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Gov Charles Stratton School the week of July 10 -July 13, 2023. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their creativity to solve problems. Through hands-on activities, Camp Invention... Read more →


Good News for the Alice Costello School and the Community of Brooklawn

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... Read more →


Amerigroup Launches Annual Read Across New Jersey Initiative 

In an effort to encourage reading and literacy, Amerigroup New Jersey recently launched its annual Read Across New Jersey (RANJ) initiative. The initiative includes book distributions, in-school events, and a video library that features celebrities, authors, local New Jersey politicians, and prominent community leaders. . Experts estimate that more than one-fifth of all New Jersey residents can't read. "Literacy is the single most meaningful factor in lifting people out of poverty, encouraging social development, and... Read more →


CNB Business News:

Inspira Health - Woodbury Tops off New Building

Inspira Health employees, along with state, county, and municipal officials, signed the final steel beam at the Topping Off Ceremony on Inspira Health’s Woodbury campus. images courtesy of Inspira Health by Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Reporter WOODBURY, NJ (CNBNews)(March 10, 2023)--This week Inspira Health announced the last steel beam has been installed in their new $71 million building in Woodbury (formerly Underwood Hospital.) The current hospital building will be remodeled to provide medical offices and... Read more →


CNB GOOD NEWS: Samaritan Honors Employee Yvonne Rietschy of Browns Mills with Judy Taylor Award

Honoree Yvonne Rietschy (center) with retired Samaritan Certified Home Aide Judy Taylor and Phillip W. Heath, president, and CEO of Samaritan, at the Samaritan Center of Voorhees. Mount Laurel, NJ – Samaritan honored Browns Mills resident Yvonne Rietschy, certified home health aide, with the Judy Taylor Award for Certified Home Health Aide Service Excellence at this year’s Winterfest celebration – an annual event recognizing employees and volunteers for their service milestones and their continued dedication... Read more →


GOOD NEWS: Spirit of Children Raises $120,000 for Local Pediatric Patients    

February 16, 2023 -- Spirit of Children presented Virtua Health with a donation of $120,477 in support of the health system’s child life department. The funds come from donations made by shoppers at regional Spirit Halloween stores and on SpiritHalloween.com, as well as from generous business partners. Virtua Health’s child life specialists provide coping techniques, procedural support, play and therapeutic activities, and more for pediatric patients receiving hospital care. They help to create a safe,... Read more →


GHS Basketball Players Enjoy Helping the Next Generation of Lions

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 12, 2023)--Gloucester High’s varsity basketball players have volunteered all season to referee Carmen Palmeiro League games. It’s always great to see kids mature and want to give back. Gloucester High played a tough Saturday morning game yesterday against Group 3 Cherry Hill West (a 60-47 hard-fought Lions victory), but an hour later, the boys were all at the CPL. ~Joe Gorman source Gloucester History in Photos Read more →


Kiwanis Club of the Haddons Sponsor MLK Day of Service

HADDONFIELD: Improving the lives of children in our community is the focus of several community service projects on Martin Luther King Day, January 16. The Kiwanis Club of the Haddons for participation by local residents has developed low-contact and no-contact community service projects. Several drop-off boxes will be available at different locations in Camden County to accept donations. Project participants are asked to record their service at the club Facebook site, @HaddonsKiwanis Food insecurity: Please... Read more →


Cape May Coast Guard Recruits To Spend Christmas With South Jersey Families

CAPE MAY, N.J. — U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May and the American Red Cross will place approximately 250 Coast Guard recruits with South Jersey families for Christmas as part of Operation Fireside, resuming the in-home part of the program after the suspension the last two years due to COVID. Operation Fireside has placed recruits with South Jersey families during the holiday season since 1981. During the rigorous basic training program, it allows recruits... Read more →


Tree For Every Delawarean Awards $60,000 in Grants

Five projects will receive a combined $60,000 in grant funding for tree plantings as part of Delaware’s Tree For Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI), announced by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and initiative partners today. TEDI works with Delaware conservation partners, including DNREC and the Department of Agriculture’s Delaware Forest Service, to enhance and support tree planting projects throughout the state, to plant 1 million trees by 2030. Over 72,000 trees have been... Read more →


Peyton and Me Meandering:

Great GHS Idea; Gcity Thai Boxing; O'Hara's Penthouse; Meat/Fish Prices; School Lawsuit Settled; Olive & Mabel

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews THE GHS SENIOR PARKING SPOT...What a great idea.-- On a recent walk, we noticed some of the parking spots at Gloucester High School (GHS) were painted with different designs. Wanting to know more, we contacted School Superintendent Sean Gorman. "The new Senior parking spot tradition that we started has been wonderful. Seniors are assigned a parking spot in our lot. They worked with our Senior Class Advisor and Art... Read more →


Veterans and First Responders to be Honored in Voorhees

Fallen Comrade Ceremony Provides Hope and Healing for Soul Injury Voorhees, NJ – To honor those who have served, survived and now carry the burden of the losses they have sustained, Samaritan partnered with Voorhees Township and Opus Peace to host a special Fallen Comrade Ceremony at Voorhees Town Center. The ceremony was based on the welcome home rituals for Native American warriors. It served as a special moment to restore hope for healing the... Read more →


ONE BIG HAPPY LIFE

One Big Happy Life has 217,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views. After graduating from Yale Law, Founder Scarlett Cochran worked as a banking and consumer finance attorney for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. She has also served her country with the Marine Corps. Cochran built her dream life after starting off as a single teen mom living below the poverty... Read more →


Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces the return of Artists at Work

Philadelphia, PA - Northern Liberties Business Improvement District announces the return of Artists at Work on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The neighborhood comes alive this fall with a special art crawl that will feature live music, plus crafters and artists live-creating in pop-up spaces and shops around Northern Liberties. This episode of Artists at Work is the largest to date for the program with 19 locations. Attendees will be able to... Read more →


GCHS Announces the Catherine M. Flynn Scholars Program

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --Gloucester Catholic is pleased to announce the Catherine M. Flynn Scholarship, which helps to fund the education of a Gloucester Catholic student throughout her high school career (see below). The Catherine M. Flynn Scholarship was funded recently by Thomas F. Flynn III, Class of 1965, on behalf of his grandmother, Catherine M. Flynn. Mrs. Flynn (see photo below) was a highly recognized civic and politically active leader in Gloucester City prior to... Read more →


*Montreal Beach Resort's Doggie Day Pool Pawty Returns on Sunday, October 30,

DOGS-ONLY POOL PAWTY TO RAISE MONEY FOR ANIMAL OUTREACH OF CAPE MAY COUNTY Cape May, NJ - Montreal Beach Resort (1025 Beach Avenue) is going to the dogs - literally. A beloved and cherished Cape May tradition is back after a pandemic break. Montreal Beach Resort's Doggie Day Pool Pawty returns on Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 12:00pm Noon to 4:00pm. Years ago, after uneventfully closing their pool each season, the owners decided that it... Read more →


Coming to Gloucester City, NJ: " The Wave", A New Public Landmark in Proprietors Park

CNBNewsnet file photo GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 3, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--After several years of development, "The Wave" will be rising in Proprietors Park. The unveiling will occur on October 8, 2022, at 4 pm at Proprietors Park, Gloucester City, NJ, during our Pack the Park Fall Festival celebration. The installation, dedicated to former Mayor Bill James and created in partnership with the Hearth Community Fund, was designed by NY based artist Winter Willoughby-Spera as part of a... Read more →


Disney100: Coming to the Franklin Institute (video)

PHILADELPHIA PA--Disney100: The Exhibition to Immerse Guests Worldwide in the Magic of Disney The Exhibition, which celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder, launches a World Tour at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute on February 18, 2023, with the next stops announced, including Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, and Munich, Germany Philadelphia, PAToday at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, CA, exciting new details and stops were announced for the upcoming world premiere of Disney100:... Read more →


GOOD NEWS! Sharing Her Gifts!

Black Entrepreneur & Real Estate Investor Launches AI-Rooted, Hi-Tech Path to Financial Independence Offers a Year of Free Mentorship to 10 Single Moms Ready to Build Generational Wealth Applicants Simply Post an Instagram Video with their Kids to Enter Nicole Purvy, entrepreneur and founder of Philly Real Estate Week, Inc. (PREW) and the Better Than Success (BTS) Real Estate League, is launching an innovative AI-rooted, a hi-tech program for aspiring real estate investors. She’s gifting... Read more →


City of Gloucester City Offering Community Development Block Grants to Small Business Owners

Gloucester City— September 13, 2022 —Mayor Dayl Baile and the Council of Gloucester City open applications for Community Development Block Grants to businesses in Gloucester City. “The City administration has been persistent and diligent in pursuing these funds, totaling $370,684, which were awarded through Camden County Community Development,” stated Lori Ryan, Director of Community Development. Mayor and Council have appropriated $250,000 of its federal Community Development Block Grant CARES Funds (CDBG-CV1) for the COVID-19 Small... Read more →


American Welding Society Expands Its Commitment to Welding Education

Miami, FL, September 7, 2022: The American Welding Society has empowered the welding community through educational programs for over 100 years. To stay at the forefront of welding education and serve different industry sectors, AWS continues its commitment to education by frequently adding new courses and offering members and nonmembers the tools needed to face new challenges and emerging technologies. “Welding is a dynamic industry with endless learning opportunities, no matter where someone is in... Read more →


GOOD NEWS: Newark Symphony Hall Receives $2.75M to Support Capital Improvement AND New Programming  

Prudential Financial and Mellon Foundation gifted $2M and $750,000 to the historic performing arts venue. NEWARK, N.J. (Aug. 30, 2022)- Continuing an upward trajectory for the 1920s-era performing arts center as it approaches a century of existence, Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) announced it had received a combined $2.75 million from Prudential Financial and the Mellon Foundation. Prudential contributed $2 million to NSH as part of the performing arts center's 100th-anniversary capital improvement campaign, and the... Read more →


Philly Happenings: Omakase by Yanaga in Fishtown Grand Opening

OmakasebyYanaga-Photo by Eddy Marenco PHILLY SUSHI WHISPERER KEVIN YANAGA AND GLU HOSPITALITY GRAND OPENING OMAKASE BY YANAGA IN FISHTOWN WITH 25 COURSE TASTING MENU Philadelphia, PA - Philly's Sushi Whisperer Kevin Yanaga and Glu Hospitality announce the grand opening of Omakase by Yanaga in Fishtown at 1832 Frankford Avenue. Omakase is a Japanese cuisine-style “menu” that is completely left in the hands of the Chef. Chef Yanaga will be preparing his Kaiseki style Omakase, in... Read more →


GOOD NEWS: Philadelphia Independence Seaport Museum Granted Reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

Philadelphia, PA, July 19, 2022 – Independence Seaport Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. “Accredited museums are a community of institutions that have chosen to hold themselves publicly accountable to excellence,” says Laura L. Lott, Alliance President and CEO. “Accreditation is clearly a significant... Read more →


Wait List for State Rental Assistance Opens Monday

TRENTON, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Low-income residents can get vouchers for safe and sanitary housing through the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP). The SRAP waiting list opens on Monday, July 11th for pre-applications. Pre-applications enter a lottery for the statewide SRAP program in the Elderly, Family, Disabled, and Homeless categories. Elderly applicants must serve as head of household and be 62 years of age or older. For the Family category, the head of household must be 18 years... Read more →


$200,000 NJDCA Capital Grant will Help Gloucester Township Fix Blackwood Bank Building

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ– Gloucester Township Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) district has been awarded $200,000 Community Capital Needs NPP Grant from the NJ Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA). The grant will be used to acquire and help fund reconstruction of the former bank building on the corner of Black Horse Pike and Church Street ( 3 S Black Horse Pike) in Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. Approximately $550,000 in additional funding from various federal, state, and... Read more →


New Playground Coming to Proprietor's Park

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (JUNE 27, 2022)--The City of Gloucester City has been awarded $247,000 Community Capital Needs Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA )and the Neighborhood Preservation Program for an inclusive Playground at Proprietor's Park. This grant will provide for the construction of a playground which will be available to all children with different levels of ability. With the additional assistance of funds from the Camden County Commissioners' Open Space Recreation... Read more →


Virtua Health Presents Humanitarian Award to Senator Troy Singleton

The Health system also awards television’s Stephen A. Smith for vaccine advocacy (Marlton, N.J.)…Virtua Health recently presented Senator Troy Singleton with the Humanitarian Award at its black-tie gala held at the Borgata Hotel, Casino, and Spa in Atlantic City, N.J. The celebration of the not-for-profit health system’s philanthropic partners also included the presentation of the first-of-its-kind Voice for Good Award to ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. Representing New Jersey’s 7th Legislative District, Senator Singleton has... Read more →


CNB TRAVEL NEWS: All work and no play is boring...

A Complete Guide to Events & Festivals in Greater Philadelphia This Summer Head to Philly for a summer full of street fests, concerts, games and more. READ MORE JUNE HIGHLIGHTS 31 Great Things to Do on the Delaware River Waterfront Right Now SIPPING, STROLLING, LOUNGING, KAYAKING AND MORE READ MORE Where to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year HISTORICAL REENACTMENTS, AFRICAN-INSPIRED PROGRAMMING AND LIVE PERFORMANCES READ MORE SPONSORED Beach Days at Peddler’s Village SAND SCULPTURES AND BLOCK... Read more →


Virtua Health Nurse Ann Coyle of Audubon, Honored by Independence Blue Cross

Honored for Her Extraordinary Care and Compassion (Voorhees, NJ)…Virtua Health is proud to announce its own Ann Coyle, RNC-NIC (registered nurse certified in Neonatal Intensive Care), as an honoree of the Independence Blue Cross annual “Celebrate Caring” campaign, which highlights three nurses who demonstrate extraordinary care and compassion to their patients and community. For the last 39 years, Ann has taken care of Virtua’s tiniest patients and their families during what can be an incredibly... Read more →


Affordable Home Program Launched in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — City Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) joined by Councilmembers, housing officials, and advocates, today announced the single largest developers of affordable housing in Philadelphia history – 1,000 affordable homes to be built across the city. “Turn The Key”, the Philadelphia Affordable Homeownership Program, is being funded through the $400 million Neighborhood Preservation Initiative (NPI) program created by City Council in 2020. “Turn The Key” and NPI will provide funding to build... Read more →


Philadelphia Happenings and Events

29 Things to Do for Memorial Day Weekend in Greater Philadelphia INCLUDING THE VISIT PHILADELPHIA KICKOFF-TO-SUMMER FIREWORKS SHOW READ MORE The Best Things to Do with Kids in Greater Philadelphia TIME TO GET THOSE COOPED-UP KIDS OUT AND ABOUT READ MORE Greater Philadelphia's Top Beer Gardens for 2022 BEER AND BRAMBLES? FLOWERS AND FLUIDS? LOOK, JUST GO DRINK AT THESE SPOTS READ MORE 25 Things to Do in Philadelphia and the Countryside This Week &... Read more →


South Jersey Health System Welcomed 9,000-Plus New Babies in 2021

(VOORHEES, NJ, May 19, 2022) Newsweek and data firm Statista have named Virtua Voorhees Hospital as one of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals. The list includes 350 hospitals nationwide, eight of which are in New Jersey. Virtua Voorhees received five out of five ribbons, signifying the highest-possible performance category and the hospital’s commitment to safety, outcomes, and personalized care. Ratings are based, in part, on medical data, patient satisfaction data, and reputation among industry leaders. “We... Read more →


9 Popular Baby Shower Presents for Twins

Image Source Being a mom is challenging; you will feel various feelings before and after a child is born. Soon-to-be parents are filled with thoughts, concerns, and whether they’ll be good parents. With or without other kids in the mix, being a mom of twins is no easy feat. So, be sure to purchase a gift in the upcoming baby shower and be respectful to the soon-to-be mom and dad! A way of thanking the... Read more →


Ocean County Student Recognized in PDFNJ’s Statewide Fourth Grade Folder Contest

Pt. PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — Young people are using their artistic talents to encourage their peers to live a healthy substance-free lifestyle as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s (PDFNJ) Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest. Nearly 3,000 fourth grade students from all 21 counties in New Jersey entered the contest, but only 33 earned recognition at the program’s virtual award ceremony held on Tuesday, May 3. Allison Leinen of G. Harold... Read more →


GOOD NEWS: Burlington County Student Recognized in PDFNJ’s Statewide Fourth Grade Folder Contest

WILLINGBORO, NJ — Young people are using their artistic talents to encourage their peers to live a healthy substance-free lifestyle as part of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s (PDFNJ) Design a Fourth Grade Folder contest. Nearly 3,000 fourth grade students from all 21 counties in New Jersey entered the contest, but only 33 earned recognition at the program’s virtual award ceremony held on Tuesday, May 3. Justin Martin of Twin Hills Elementary School... Read more →


Camden County Commissioners Reduce Taxes

By Linda Lindner CAMDEN CITY, NJ (MAY 13, 2022)(CNBNews)--The Camden County board of commissioners on Monday said that, in an effort to ensure Camden remains an affordable place to live, it recently passed a budget that reduced the county levy by $5 million this year and puts it more than $15 million under the state-imposed tax cap, according to a news release. GOOD NEWS The new 2022 budget represents an almost 8% decrease from 2021... Read more →


GOOD NEWS: DELAWARE RIVER TRAIL IS COMPLETE AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Upon the 10-year anniversary of the adoption of the Master Plan for Central Delaware, the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is thrilled to officially turn the newly completed 3-mile multimodal path over to the public for their leisure and enjoyment. Enjoy a Scenic Bike Ride Along the Delaware River Trail...Credit: Matt Stanley PHILADELPHIA, PA (April 29, 2022) – A major milestone in the Master Plan for Central Delaware, the highly anticipated Delaware River Trail (DRT) is... Read more →


NJ American Water Awards $41,000 in Environmental Grants to Five Communities

CAMDEN CITY, N.J. – APRIL 21, 2022 – In honor of Earth Day this week, New Jersey American Water announced today the recipients of its 2022 Environmental Grant Program. This year, the company awarded a total of $41,000 to five distinguished organizations and community groups within its service areas that are engaged in sustainability projects to improve water source protection or watershed protection. “At New Jersey American Water, we recognize that people aren’t the only... Read more →


CNB Fishing News NJ: SPRING TRADITION GETS UNDERWAY WITH OPENING DAY OF TROUT

SEASON ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9 (P22/15) TRENTON – Anglers will have approximately 250,000 freshly stocked rainbow trout to catch in waterways across the state when trout season opens on Saturday, April 9, Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today. Approximately 100,000 anglers of all ages are expected to head to their favorite fishing spots on opening day, which kicks off at 8 a.m. Trout season in New Jersey is eagerly anticipated by... Read more →


Camden and Gloucester Counties Launch South Jersey First Joint Film Office

(Paulsboro, NJ)— Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. and Deputy Director Heather Simmons of Gloucester County joined film industry leaders Monday evening to launch South Jersey’s first joint film office. The South Jersey Film Office Cooperative will assist in a variety of services for film productions such as permitting and scouting. The communities within Camden and Gloucester counties are suited to be the backdrop for almost any type of production. Each county features diverse... Read more →


NJ Renaissance Faire Celebrates Triumphant 13th season

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!!! There’s no better way to celebrate the re-socialization of modern society, than to attend an outdoor festival set in MEDIEVAL times! The NJ Renaissance Faire celebrates its triumphant 13th season with the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men. Robin’s close friend, Will Scarlet, is accused of murder and on the run from the Sheriff of Nottingham- it’s is only a matter of time before he’s caught! The... Read more →


Stella Nwanguma, Winslow Township Middle School Principal, Honored

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SELECTED AS VISIONARY PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Winslow Township School District is proud to announce the awarding of Visionary Principal of the year to Ms. Stella Nwanguma, Winslow Township Middle School Principal, by the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA). Ms. Nwanguma has served as the Principal of Winslow Township Middle School for the past 11 years after successfully teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels for... Read more →