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11 RECIPIENTS HONORED AT ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM EVENT

TRENTON - The winners of the 19th Annual Governor's Environmental Excellence Awards given today in Trenton were honored for various areas of environmental stewardship, from protecting water quality to improving access to electric vehicle charging stations and preserving natural resources, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced.

GQ: Philadelphia Is the City of the Year

 

Suddenly, Philadelphia has become a model city, with a Super Bowl-winning (and Trump-defying) NFL team and a new radical political class. Oh, and Meek Mill is finally free. We asked some of our favorite locals why they're celebrating 2018.

“Sharing Hope, Filling Hearts” Initiative

PHILADELPHIA PA (December 12, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--As part of the inaugural “Sharing Hope, Filling Hearts” initiative, homeless men and women served by Catholic Social Services’ housing and lunch programs will prepare 550 stockings for homeless and at-risk youth attending the 63rd Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children.

#1 Food Radio Show Philadelphia gets new co-host

 

PHILADELPHIA PA (December 11, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Small Bites Radio, the most popular and #1 listed food radio show Philadelphia* is thrilled to announce Donato Marino as new co-host with Small Bites founder Derek Timm beginning Sunday, January 6^th2019 at 6:35pm EST. Donato who is the owner of D & L Coffee Services which is Philadelphia’s premier bean to barista provider, will be replacing Derek’s former co-host Glenn Gross. Glenn will now instead be focusing on the process of relaunching his brand which we cannot wait to see and taste.  Wildfire Radio and the team at Small Bites wish Glenn the best of luck in all his future endeavors. Donato will have big shoes to fill as the new co-host, but we know Donato will be as smooth as one of his signature espressos during the transition on air.

WATCH: Gloucester Township Police 6th Annual Heroes and Helpers Event

 

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--On December 8th, 2018 The Gloucester Township Police Department, with a partnership with the Gloucester Township Target, participated in its 6th annual Heroes and Helpers Program (Shop With a Cop).
 
Gift cards were purchased for each child to spend on Christmas gifts for their families. The children were chosen with the assistance of the Gloucester Township Public School District. A male and female child were selected from each elementary public and private school to participate in the event.

THE KIMMEL CENTER: A Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

 

PHILADELPHIA PA (December 2018)----Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert, an annual new year’s tradition in more than 20 cities across North America, is returning to The Kimmel Center on Saturday, December 29, at 2:30 PM. European singers, ballet, ballroom dancers in gorgeous costumes will usher in 2019 with a beautiful concert of light classics, in the style of Vienna’s annual televised Neujahrskonzert. 

*Get in the Holiday Mood with Mainstage's Holiday Concert & Family Festival

Harmony Show Choir's fast-paced professionally-choreographed numbers are always a highlight ofMainstage's Holiday Concert & Family Festival.

Mainstage Center for the Arts' Holiday Concert & Family Festival on December 21st and 22nd is a treat for the entire family to enjoy. It comes complete with hot chocolate, a visit with Santa, and a joyful holiday concert featuring Mainstage Center for the Arts’ professionally-staged and choreographed show choirs, Harmony and Encore; its School of Dance; Musical Theatre Company; and more.  

CNB BUSINESS NEWS: Rodriguez Welcomes Brandon Cleary to Their Team!

 by Louis Rodriguez  | Rodriguez Consulting LLC

Civil Engineers * Land Surveyors

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (CNBNewsnet)(December 7, 2018)--Rodriguez Consulting is excited to announce a new addition to our team, Brandon Cleary.  Brandon is a 2017 graduate of West Deptford High School. After his high school completion, Brandon was looking for a career that would relate to his interests in the outdoors, history, and metal detecting. After meeting and consulting with Lou Rodriguez, he discovered that land surveying was a career he wanted to pursue. Despite only having a year of experience, Brandon has gained a vast amount of knowledge in regards to land surveying equipment and technology. Rodriguez has helped him develop a deeper understanding of career paths in engineering and land surveying. Brandon is now attending Rowan College of Gloucester County in the evening to improve his skills and begin his journey to achieve a surveying license.

South Jersey Gas First Responders Grant Program Winners

FOLSOM, NJ, December 6, 2018 - South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI), announced the winners of its First Responders Grant Program. This year, eight grants totaling $20,300 were awarded to local first responder departments, representing police, fire and emergency medical services.

“South Jersey Gas is proud to provide financial assistance to each of these hardworking, dedicated departments,” said Craig Jennings, president of South Jersey Gas. “We are proud to partner with this year’s winners and support their continued efforts to make our communities a better, safer place to live and work.”

Glendora Fire Company to Receive Safety Drone

 

The Glendora Fire Company will welcome representatives from the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program (NPS-DDP) / Airborne Works and New Jersey American Water for an event celebrating their collaboration on the generous donation of a drone to the fire company. The event will feature a speaking program and formal presentation of the drone to the fire company, as well as an onsite demonstration of the new lifesaving technology on  Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

DRBC Announces Delaware Basin Fall Photo Contest Winner

Winning Image: Bridge Between Two Seasons by Kevin Haines

Winter Contest Begins December 21

 

WEST TRENTON, N.J. (Dec. 4) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Kevin Haines’ photograph, titled Bridge Between Two Seasons, was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Fall 2018 Photo Contest.  Forty-three photographs were submitted by 12 individuals for the contest. 

Philadelphia & The Countryside Calendar Of Events

Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region December 2018 Through November 2019

The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:

CNB Spotlight on College Students from NJ

 

Brianna Capacchione, of Sewell, Earns Spot on Assumption College's Women's Basketball Team

WORCESTER, MA (11/30/2018)-- The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that Brianna Capacchione, of Sewell, has earned a coveted spot on the 2018-19 Assumption College Women's Basketball team. Capacchione, Class of 2020, is competing during the Greyhounds' winter season.

Cystic Fibrosis & Reflux: Chad’s Story

PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 30,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--When Michelle looks back on the first few years of her son Chad’s life, she remembers many joyful moments — and many difficult ones, too.

As a newborn, Chad was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. He had severe reflux and breathing problems, and was constantly in and out of his local hospital. “I’d no sooner get him better, and he’d be back,” says Michelle.

Finally, when Chad was 3 years old, his gastric reflux got so bad that his local medical team referred him to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for surgery. And slowly, everything started to change.

Finding 'a whole new world' at CHOP

Murphy Administration Works to End the AIDS Epidemic in New Jersey

 

TRENTON, NJ--In recognition of World AIDS Day, December 1, the Murphy Administration is taking steps to end the HIV epidemic in New Jersey by 2025. As part of this effort, the Department will work with partners to promote testing and link individuals with treatment and HIV medications that are effective in preventing transmission of the virus.

“There are more than 37,000 residents in the state living with HIV and while we have made great progress in reducing the incidence of HIV, there is still so much more work to be done,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. “I am calling on all stakeholders to join the Department of Health to work strategically to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.”

A bridge from our earthly lives to heaven

 

Written  by Kari Janisse/ Latest News

 

November is one of my favorite months of the year. The leaves have changed by now into beautiful colors, Thanksgiving is celebrated with family and friends around the table and it is the month that begins with my favorite feast day, All Saints Day! On Nov. 1 the church set aside a holy day to celebrate the saints in heaven. This day is also one of the six days which are obligations for Catholics to attend Mass, but rather than looking at it as another day which you have to juggle your personal schedule to attend Mass, we should look at it as a day to celebrate some of our closest friends. It is a Holy Day of “opportunity” for grace rather than (another) “obligation” in our lives.

Video: Purple Eagles Insider Features Maggie McIntryre, Gloucester Catholic Alumnus

 

This week's episode of the Purple Eagles Insider features junior Maggie McIntyre of the Niagara University women's basketball team. McIntyre, of Mantua,  received her

high school education at Gloucester Catholic, Gloucester City, NJ

Before Niagara
McIntyre played at Gloucester Catholic High School as well as for the Philly Comets...McIntyre earned several honors during her junior season in high school, including being selected to first team all-conference, second team All-South Jersey, second team All-State and was named to the South Jersey Invitational Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team...At the start of her senior season, she was 85 points away from reaching 1,000 career points.

Personal
Born in Stratford, New Jersey...Daughter of Colleen and Michael...Has a twin brother, Michael and a sister, Kelsey...Currently pursuing an education degree.

source Niagara University

'We were not going to let (Post 11) go down'

By Andy Proffet

 

 

When he saw pictures of his post consumed by floodwaters from the nearby Peace River, American Legion Post 11 Commander Ron Jones was sick to his stomach.

It was September 2017, and Hurricane Irma had swollen the river on the west side of Arcadia, Fla., to record levels, flooding Post 11’s building and the park where it stood.

Saint Mary Interparochial School to Celebrate Golden Jubilee with Gala, Thursday, Nov. 29

 

A Celebration of Excellence in Catholic Education from Colonial to Contemporary

Saint Mary Interparochial School, a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, in Old City Philadelphia will celebrate the culmination of its year-long Golden Jubilee celebration with a “Golden Jubilee Gala,” generously presented by The Daly Group at KW Philly. The theme of the gala is “A Celebration of Excellence in Catholic Education from Colonial to Contemporary.” It will be held at the Ballroom at the Ben.  Proceeds from the gala will support enhancements to the school’s physical space and facilities.  

New Jersey Wounded Marine Veteran Honored

 

Last week, New Jersey Troopers assisted the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) by escorting Gunnery Sergeant Thomas McRae to New York City for the Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Linda Thompson, community coordinator for the FDNY, organized the event in conjunction with the Wounded Warrior Project.

Sgt McRae is a United States Marine who was injured in Afghanistan in 2012 when he stepped on an improvised explosive device. As a result of the explosion, Sgt. McRae lost both legs above the knees, lost his left arm above the elbow, and sustained a severe head wound.

Cooper River Park Ice Rink Opens Nov. 30

(Cherry Hill, NJ) — The Freeholder Board is bringing the WinterFest Ice Skating Rink back to Cooper River Park this year to provide family fun from Nov. 30 to Feb. 18, 2019.

“We have another spectacular grand opening celebration planned this year featuring our annual tree lighting ceremony, family entertainment, carolers and more. While you are there, head into the tent to warm up with some hot beverages and food,” said Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “This year WinterFest is adding even more family fun activities, including arcade games in the heated tent, and other outdoor games for families while they’re off the ice.”

NCCN Announces Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania as New Member

 

Newswise — PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [November 2018] — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network^® (NCCN^®) today announced that Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania (ACC) will become the organization’s 28^th Member Institution. This alliance of top academic cancer centers from across the United States is devoted to improving and facilitating quality, effective, efficient, and accessible cancer care so patients can live better lives.

NJ Expands Landlocked Salmon Stocking Program

 INCREASING
OPPORTUNITIES TO CATCH HARD-FIGHTING FISH

 

 TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is expanding its popular landlocked salmon stocking program to a fourth northern New Jersey lake – the Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County.

“We are extremely pleased to continue expanding this program as it grows in popularity,” said Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe. “This stocking program creates a new and exciting way for people to enjoy the outdoors. Catching one of these beautiful and hard-fighting fish is surely the thrill of a lifetime.”

This fall, the Division of Fish and Wildlife has stocked more than 2,500 salmon in the four lakes. The others are Lake Waywayanda and Lake Aeroflex in Sussex County and Tilcon Lake in Morris County.

Update to Administrator’s Superfund Emphasis List Meadowlands New Jersey site Named to List

New York, N.Y. – November 20, 2018) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its third revision to the Administrator’s Emphasis List of Superfund Sites Targeted for Immediate, Intense Action (Administrator’s Emphasis List). The West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton, MO was removed from the list and three sites – Universal Oil Products, East Rutherford, NJ; Allied Paper, Kalamazoo, MI; and Madison County Anschutz Mine, Fredericktown, MO – were added. With this update, there are a total of 16 Superfund sites on the list, and a total of 11 sites have been removed from the Administrator’s Emphasis List since December 2017 because the short-term milestones were achieved.

UPDATE: ACES Thanksgiving Food Bank Give-Away Continues on Tuesday from 3PM to 6PM

 

 ATTENTION Brooklawn Residents!

There is still food available as such the event will continue tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 3PM to 6PM 

Some of the students involved with raising money for the school's first Thanksgiving Food Bank pose with the food they purchased. (photo provided)

Troopers Rescue Unconscious Man from Burning Car

Gloucester Township, N.J. - On Sunday, November 4, Troopers Thomas O’Connor and Christopher Warwick pulled an unconscious man from a burning car moments before it became fully engulfed in flames on State Highway 42 in Gloucester Township, Camden County.

At approximately 11:23 p.m., the troopers responded to a call for a car in the grass median that was possibly involved in a crash.  When troopers arrived, they observed a Ford Fusion against the metal guardrail with smoke coming from the front wheel well.  The driver of the Ford was unconscious and his foot was pressed on the accelerator.

Rare Beach Plant is Doubling in NJ

 

DEP DOCUMENTS SURGE OF SEA BEACH AMARANTH PLANTS, EXTREMELY RARE SPECIES FOUND ONLY IN BEACH HABITATS

(TRENTON NJ) (November 2018)(CNBNewsnet)-- - Department of Environmental Protection biologists have documented a nearly doubling of the state's population of a rare beach plant, demonstrating the resilience of nature, Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today.

SJTA Dedicates Purple Heart Parking Spaces at Farley Plaza on Atlantic City Expressway

 

 

Two signs reserve parking for recipients of the Military Order of the Purple Heart

(l to r) Stephen F. Dougherty, SJTA Executive Director, Charles Garrett, SJTA Community Relations Manager/United States Army, Ron Reese, United States Marine Corp/Purple Heart Recipient, Jerry Callahan, United States Marine Corp/Purple Heart Recipient, Marco Polo Smigliani, United States Marine Corp/Purple Heart Recipient and Frank Stranix, SJTA Operations/United States Navy

 

HAMMONTON, NJ - 11-09-18 - The South Jersey Transportation Authority is proud to designate two parking spaces as reserved for holders of the Purple Heart at its Frank S. Farley Service Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway. In consideration of the approaching Veterans Day observance, the Authority officially unveiled the signs establishing the reserved parking spaces.

Kiwanis Club Presents Free Dictionaries to Over 130 Cold Springs School Students

 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 7, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Over 130 excited and appreciative third graders and their teachers at Gloucester City's Cold Springs School received personal dictionaries as gifts from the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons.  #KidsNeedKiwanis

Presenting the dictionaries from the Kiwanis Club are Milton Smith, Jack Wilson and Pat Wilson.  Cold Springs School assistant principal Kate Kearney accepted the donation on behalf of the school.