The Pennsauken Police Department is participating in Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child again this year. This program helps children in need receive a special box filled with toys. Each box contains a label and instructions on how to fill the box and designate the age and gender that the items inside would be appropriate for. Boxes can be picked up at the Pennsauken Police Department (2400 Bethel Avenue) at the information window. Please return the boxes to the information window by 11-22-2024 and the Police Department will take all the boxes to the designated drop off location. We were able to fill 50 boxes last year, please help us reach our goal of filling over 75 boxes to help children in need. Read more →

In celebration of National First Responders Day, Bally’s properties nationwide were proud to show our appreciation for local first responders through various initiatives. Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel employees delivered breakfast burritos, sandwiches, water, and energy drinks to the hardworking men and women at the Rock Island fire and police departments. Bally's Atlantic City delivered Dunkin' Donuts to local police, fire fighters and in-house security. Bally's Black Hawk team provided bagels and sweet treats to the Black Hawk Fire and Police Departments. Bally's Dover distributed donuts, Danishes, fresh apples, candy, and snacks to the Delaware State Police, Dover Police Department, Dover Fire Department, the 911 Center in Dover, and their in-house security team. Bally's Vicksburg also delivered donuts to all first responders, and Bally's Chicago provided bagged lunches to the Police and Fire Departments. Additionally, Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel served 57 complimentary ‘All American Breakfast’ from Sportsmans’ Paradise... Read more →

For months, an eye sore of a former gas station has been shuttered and falling apart located off the westbound lanes of Admiral Wilson Boulevard. The property has been the target of graffiti, illegal dumping, squatting and other criminal activities in its neglected state. On Tuesday, October 29, city leaders are coming together to call out the absentee landlord and charge the owner, Pontus Capital Shell Portfolio LLC, with the cleanup and maintenance. The property continues to rack up code violations while becoming a landmark for blight throughout the city. The city and the county will be consolidating several departments on site to bring the property back into compliance while violations will be tallied, and a lien will be placed on the property to pay for the public services. “I want to commend the mayor, city council and all of the public servants who will be on site to send... Read more →

Governor signs Carter, Miller and Peterpaul bill that will help ease burden of securing a college education. (TRENTON) — Assembly members Linda S. Carter, Cody D. Miller and Luanne M. Peterpaul, all of whom sponsored bill A4811, issued the statements below in response to Governor Phil Murphy’s signing earlier today of legislation that will appropriate $20 million for Summer Tuition Aid Grants (TAG) in the Summer of 2025. “Summer TAG has been instrumental in helping thousands of New Jersey students take classes to achieve their educational goals and advance their careers - without increasing their financial burdens,” said Assemblywoman Carter (D-Somerset, Union). “By funding Summer TAG, we are ensuring that many more students can get the education they need to pursue their dreams.” “Students attend summer school for a myriad of reasons, whether it's to catch up on courses or gain more valuable experience before graduating; regardless of the motivation,... Read more →

Mark your calendars! Gloucester Township Police and Starbucks presents GTPD Veterans Day Coffee With A Cop! Monday, November 11, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Starbucks in the Gloucester Premium Outlets near the center courtyard! We are inviting our Veterans and Gloucester Township residents to stop by and enjoy a free cup of coffee and a chat with a GTPD Police Officer and Staff! Hope to see you there on Nov 11th! Read more →

On October 22, the Board of Commissioners was joined Congressman Donald Norcross and Mayor Ted Brennan to present $850,000 in Community Project Funding to the Borough of Merchantville for upgrades to pedestrian and bike path infrastructure. CPF grants provide investment in a wide variety of projects such as housing, homelessness prevention, public facilities, parks, and other services. Congressman Norcross recently secured 14 CPF awards, total $13.5 million, for projects throughout the region. “Congressman Norcross is always fighting to make Camden County and the South Jersey region better places to live, work and visit,” Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell said. “This improvement project is extremely exciting as we know that quality green spaces create an immensely positive impact on our communities. We are happy for the Borough of Merchantville to be receiving this funding and we cannot wait to see the project once it is completed.” The upgrades will include new... Read more →

New Sensory Room will Offer Comfort and Care to Pediatric Patients. (MOUNT HOLLY, N.J, October 10, 2024)…Spirit Halloween, the largest Halloween retailer in North America, is also known for its spirit of philanthropy. Through its Spirit of Children initiative, the Egg Harbor Township-based company has raised and donated $127 million to more than 160 pediatric hospitals since 2006, including more than $1 million to child-life services at Virtua Health since 2011. GOOD NEWS! “We want children receiving care at our facilities to have the best possible experience, and that means creating opportunities for calming and self-regulation,” said Pam Gallus, MSN, RN, NE-BC, assistant vice president of patient care services at Virtua Mount Holly and Virtua Willingboro Hospitals. “Thanks to the generosity of Spirit Halloween shoppers across South Jersey, and the tireless work of Spirit of Children, Virtua can offer programs and services that foster good mental and physical health and... Read more →

CAMDEN, N.J. – SEPT. 16, 2024 – The American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility company, along with New Jersey American Water, announced today the launch of the second annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Grant Program. This year’s program will award a total of $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and public schools working to promote and foster inclusion, diversity, and equity within communities across New Jersey. Applications for the 2024 grant cycle are now open and will be accepted through October 18, 2024. Each recipient will be eligible for a grant of up to $2,500 to support initiatives that advance inclusion, diversity and equity through community-driven programs, educational efforts, or other innovative projects. "At New Jersey American Water, we are deeply committed to empowering the diverse communities we serve," said Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water... 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 the Joe Barth baseball field, Browning Road. The bleachers will have the capacity to hold 55 fans. The old wooden bleachers, part of the charm of the Joe Barth Field, will be relocated around the Barth Field. That baseball diamond is the home field of the Brooklawn Legion and Gloucester... Read more →

BY CNBNews Staff photos provided GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 8, 2024)(CNBNews)--The Ike's Hook 'em Early fishing event was held at Martins Lake in Gloucester City on Saturday, May 4. Over 50 kids participated in the contest, most of whom lived in Gloucester City. The non-profit foundation distributed a Flambeau Tackle Box and an Ike's Abu Garcia rod and reel to each child. The Ike Foundation's objective is to introduce the sport of fishing to children in both urban and rural areas. Through this, they aim to instill in them a strong love and respect for the outdoors that will last a lifetime. The winners of the contest included: Age 6 and under: 1 - Colton Zuccarelli….33” 2 - Jassie StBernard…3.5” 3 - Jacob Ellis…2” Age 7-11: 1 - Kai Reader…45.25” 2 - Addison Foote…26.5” 3 - Cooper Smith…22” Age 12-15: 1 - Roman Mahler…37.5” 2 - Ethan McCormick…31.75” 3 -... Read more →

Mount Laurel, NJ – As a not-for-profit, community-based organization, Samaritan relies on the support of a volunteer base of almost 400 individuals of all ages and talents. The organization continues to welcome all those interested in volunteering to join its growingvolunteer team in selfless, compassionate service through a wide range of opportunities, including providing companionship to patients, becoming a Friendly Caller, assisting with office work, helping with fundraisers and more. Recently, Samaritan honored its volunteers for notable service hour milestones and continued dedication to its mission at its 2024 Winterfest celebration – an annual event recognizing the hard work, commitment to excellence and compassionate care given by Samaritan employees and community volunteers. Samaritan’s President and CEO Phillip W. Heath recognized the following individuals at the event for their notable hours of service: Rodie Boyle (Moorestown) – 4,500 Service Hours Boyle has committed 22 years of dedicated service supporting the organization... Read more →

The dawn of digital has ushered in a new era for local journalism, transforming the way news is consumed and distributed. This shift towards digital platforms offers unprecedented opportunities for local news outlets to reach a wider audience, making your local stories and events accessible to anyone with internet access. The convenience and immediacy of digital news have changed your expectations of how and when you receive information, allowing for real-time updates and interactive content that brings community stories to life. With this transition, the landscape of local journalism is evolving. Traditional print media are finding innovative ways to adapt, blending the rich heritage of storytelling with the dynamic capabilities of digital formats. This evolution not only enhances the accessibility and engagement of news but also opens up new avenues for interactive community discourse. By adopting digital platforms, local news organizations can preserve the vibrancy of local journalism, ensuring that... Read more →

An outdoor kitchen is a deck- or patio-based grilling area having a few amenities of a simple indoor kitchen, like cooking appliances, a dedicated eating area and storage cabinets. An outdoor kitchen can also have other utilities, such as gas lines and electricity, and the more elaborate ones might include running water and sinks. If you enjoy spending plenty of hours outdoors, then creating an outdoor kitchen is surely the best improvement you can tackle in your house. Having all the food preparation outdoors where you are chatting and entertaining your family and friends proves to be more convenient than preparing the food indoors just to transport it outdoors later on. If you have a full-featured outdoor kitchen, you can enjoy the company of others while you prepare the food, and the delicious meals you have cooked will remain warm the moment they are placed on your guest’s plate. Plus,... Read more →

Federal authorities unveiled a third superseding indictment targeting Sen. Bob Menendez that adds obstruction of justice and conspiracy to commit the same to the growing list of criminal charges the embattled Democrat faces. In the Tuesday indictment, prosecutors from the Southern District of New York allege the senator and Nadine Menendez, his wife, sought to conceal their alleged bribery scheme by returning some bribe proceeds, characterizing the payments as loans, and causing their attorneys to lie to authorities. The new counts, which name only the couple, charge Sen. Menendez wrote a $23,569 check to his wife so she could return alleged bribe proceeds to Wael Hana, one of three North Jersey businessmen initially indicted alongside the senator. Hand-filled memos on the checks characterized them as loan repayments to Hana, who is alleged to have paid down a mortgage on a property owned by Nadine Menendez that was facing foreclosure. The... Read more →

The best St Patrick’s Day Parade you might not know about! https://phl17.com/ St. Patrick’s Parade Participants! Those listed as participants in the parade include, (but not limited to): Gloucester High School Color Guard, NJSP on Horseback, Gloucester City Old Timers String Band, Grand Marshall, Roseann Michel with Ancient Order of Hibernians & Legion of Mary, Division 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians, Monsignor Hodge, Fox29’s Bob Kelly, Betsy Ross, The Bank Bar, Peter School of Irish Dance, British Hessian Brigades, Durning String Band, Civil War Reenactors. Anyzek Antique Cars and Trucks, Irish Singer: Timmy Kelly, Cold Springs School, Knights of Columbus with St Patrick Statue, Jordan Hunt School of Irish Dance, South Philly String Band, Epiphany Church, 2024 East Coast Miss Spirit USA, Apollo Auto and Wigs and Wishes, Holy City Publick House with the Broken Shillelaghs, Gloucester High School Dance Team, Gloucester City Irish Society With the Misty Dewers. Corvette... Read more →

The 2024 Cardiac Rehab Persons of 2024 It’s the leading cause of death in the United States - heart disease - with someone having a heart attack every 40 seconds. Statistics show approximately 1 in 5 of these patients will be readmitted to the hospital for a second cardiac event within five years - but this doesn’t have to be the case. Cardiac rehabilitation can’t change the past, but experts say, it can absolutely help to improve a patient’s future. Just ask this year’s Cardiac Rehab Persons of the Year Award winners - Chrisanne Belina and Lawrence Freirich. “Like so many people, my lifestyle led to my heart attack,” explains 65 year old Chrisanne. “While we all know we need to eat better and exercise more, we don’t always know how, that’s where cardiac rehabilitation makes all the difference.” Chrisanne, who had a history of hypertension, high cholesterol and was... Read more →

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, February 13, 2024 – South Jersey Gas is pleased to announce the recipients of the company’s annual First Responders Grant Program. This year, eight grants totaling nearly $40,000 were awarded to local first responder departments. “At South Jersey Gas, we recognize the vital role first responders play in our communities; providing critical emergency planning and response services for natural disasters and emergencies,” said Brent Schomber, President and COO, South Jersey Gas. “These grants are a token of our appreciation for their tremendous dedication, and we are proud to support the invaluable work they do to keep our customers and communities safe.” The 2023 First Responders Grant Program recipient departments include: Glassboro Police Department Hammonton Independent Volunteer Fire Company #2 Tabernacle Rescue Squad Somerdale Fire Department Cedarville Fire Company #1 Galloway Office of Emergency Management Wildwood Fire Department Washington Fire Company #3 Through the First Responders Grant Program,... Read more →

Galveston County Sheriff's Office Border Security Response Team deputies apprehend illegal border crossers in Kinney County, Texas. Source: Galveston County Sheriff's Office By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor Feb 9, 2024 (The Center Square) (February 9,– Recent murders of Houstonians highlight how the border crisis is impacting the largest city in the state. While criminal aliens have reportedly committed numerous murders, two recent ones highlight a troubling pattern, authorities have told The Center Square. Gov. Greg Abbott warned about the consequences of President Joe Biden’s “open border policies” earlier this week, which he said were having “a devastating impact on every community in our nation.” On Sunday, Gov. Abbott met with 13 Republican governors in Eagle Pass, Texas, to express their commitment to border security and states’ constitutional right to self-defense. “We've seen the catastrophic consequences of Joe Biden's open border policies. We see the dangers every single... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 24, 2024)(CNBNews)-The Gloucester City Fire Department (GCFD)members welcomed firefighter Nick Stewart to their ranks today. Stewart is the son of Firefighter Thomas G. Stewart III, who died in the tragic fire that took the lives of three firemen and three children on July 4, 2002. Besides 30-year-old Stewart, two Mount Ephraim volunteer firemen died. They were John D. West, 40, and James E. Sylvester, 30. The three children, all sisters, included a five-year-old and two twins, both three years old. The following message was posted on the GCFD Facebook page. Today is a great day at the GCFD. Today, we celebrate a full circle moment here at the GCFD, as Firefighter Nick Stewart came in this morning for his first day as a Career Firefighter at the GCFD. For those that may not be aware, Nick is the son of Firefighter Thomas G. Stewart III, who... Read more →

ROME, GA (01/03/2024)-- Allison Washburn of Haddonfield NJ, was named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List at Berry College. The Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester. Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college of approximately 2,200 students. For more than a century, the college has offered an exceptional education that balances intellectual exploration, practical learning, and character development. Its 27,000-acre campus is the world's largest. Visit www.berry.edu. Read more →

Image courtesy of CBSNews Philadelphia GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 26, 2023)(Clearysnotebook)-On Christmas Eve, a local car dealership and a non-profit organization, Wigs and Wishes, teamed up to surprise the Eells family in Gloucester City, NJ. According to CBSNews, Santa led a procession of firetrucks to the family's neighborhood, where they gifted them with a wheelchair-accessible van to help transport their daughter, AnnaMae Eells. The founder of Wigs and Wishes, Martino Cartier, presented the van to the family, saying, "It's yours, AnnaMae. Merry Christmas!" The family was overwhelmed with gratitude and joy at this unexpected and generous gift. AnnaMae was born with cerebral palsy seven years ago. Her mother, Mary Ann, shared that it mainly affects her legs, making it difficult for her to walk. AnnaMae has an upcoming surgery on Friday, and her parents said having a new van will be helpful when they go to and from the hospital.... Read more →

In preparation for Thanksgiving, Virtua Health will give away frozen turkeys and fresh produce to local families – 350 in Burlington County and 350 in Camden County – who otherwise might not be able to afford them. Plus, for the first time, Virtua will distribute 500 turkeys and accompanying produce in Atlantic City. The not-for-profit health system will hold a drive-thru giveaway at Virtua Willingboro Hospital, and a walk-up event at the Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Camden. Virtua senior leaders and other staff will work as volunteers at all three events. Each person or family will receive a 12- to 14-pound frozen turkey, celery, onions, carrots, sweet potatoes, and Idaho potatoes. Virtua aims to help people be well, get well, and stay well – and eating well is an essential component of that mission. Virtua’s Eat Well initiative furthers that goal by supporting nutrition as the foundation of... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA (November 16, 2023) – The SEPTA Board today approved the new contracts between SEPTA and TWU Local 234, covering employees in the City, Suburban, and Frontier Transit Divisions. Union members voted last week to ratify the one-year agreement, which includes a signing bonus, salary increases and maintains health and pension benefits. It also includes changes to the wage progression rate that will allow SEPTA to offer higher starting salaries, which will bolster efforts toattract and retain new employees. These contract agreements were reached following around-the-clock negotiations last month, and there were no service disruptions to customers. “I want to thank the SEPTA negotiating team and TWU leadership for engaging in good-faith discussionsand reaching this agreement that averted a service interruption for our customers,” said SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon Sr. Negotiations were focused on finding a way to recognize employees’ hard work and ensure that SEPTA is in... Read more →

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 that uses CS: GO skins for betting and wagering on the games so that you can win special in-game items. A great place to go to find out more and to access reliable links is at CSGO Captain, where you can get an overview of 2023, new skins and place real money bets. Esports is incredibly popular around the world as well as in the USA. Maryland, New Jersey and California currently rank as the... Read more →

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 1870 with making the first official U.S. flag. Source Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/ Unfortunately, the concert scheduled for Tuesday, July 25 at Proprietors Park had to be canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions. However, local weatherman Tussey Tornado predicts a clear sky for next week's concert on Tuesday, August 1. The show will start at 7 PM and end at 9 PM, provided the weather allows. Refreshments will be available at all the concerts, and there will... Read more →

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 tissue donation and transplantation. The check was presented at the NJ Sharing Network headquarters in New Providence, NJ. Meyer & Depew is based in Kenilworth, NJ. One year ago, Meyer & Depew pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds from every new residential heating and cooling system installation to the Sharing Network Foundation through the HVAC company’s Installation Donation program. The contribution of $29,400 is the culmination of that pledge. Meyer & Depew has... Read more →

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 clean power generated is enough to power 1,400 homes annually and will provide approximately 95% of the power needs for New Jersey American Water’s Canoe Brook Water Treatment Plant. Owned and operated by NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), the renewable energy subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR), the array uses an innovative racking system that enables the panels to float on water. Projects like this offer a novel approach to developing solar and a... Read more →

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 and Provides Rate Protection for Residents CAMDEN, N.J. (JUNE 1, 2023) – New Jersey American Water announced today it has completed its acquisition of the water and wastewater systems of Egg Harbor City, N.J. for $21.8 million. The sale of these systems, which serve approximately 3,000 customer connections combined, follows the approval of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and is the first in the state... Read more →

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 successfully treated in 2021 and remains cancer-free. (Read more of Curlis’s moving story below.) Now, Virtua—South Jersey’s largest health care system—is introducing a Mobile Health and Cancer Screening Unit. This state-of-the-art vehicle will offer various cancer screenings and other services in local communities where they’re needed most. Operating four days a week, the 40-foot vehicle will enable Virtua to dramatically increase the number of cancer screenings it provides—from 1,000 screenings in 2022 to more than... Read more →

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 budget, which keeps spending flat. In August of last year, we tasked the County’s Administration - by resolution - to keep spending flat for three years while maintaining the level of services provided to residents, and this budget meets that mandate, despite the inflationary times we are living through.” DiMarco further added, “I am extremely pleased that this Board will cut the county tax rate for the third year in a row”. County Administrator Chad... Read more →

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 promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning; builds confidence, leadership, perseverance and resourcefulness; and encourages entrepreneurship - all in a fun and engaging environment. Each year, the program features a new curriculum inspired by some of our nation's most world-changing inventors - the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees. This year's Wonder program encourages children to be confident in their ideas and explore their innovativeness though hands-on activities including: Catching Air™: Taking a confidence-building... 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 station will be at the school to interview them at a later date. The first page of the Team Door to Your Heart slide presentation source Alice Costello School Brooklawn School District teacher Theresa Dolan, chair, started the school's STEAM Tank club last year. On Friday, March 16, The Door... Read more →

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 helping promote good physical and emotional health. That's why Amerigroup is working with various communities to improve literacy rates and increase reading engagement," said Anya Nawrocky, Director of Membership and Growth. The Read Across New Jersey kick-off event was held in Camden on "Read Across America Day," Thursday, March 2. The event featured the Philadelphia 76ers Entertainment Squad, interactive games, a photo booth, and giveaways for students. In addition, local Paulsboro native and NFL Player... Read more →

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 a family medical center. Inspira's Warren Moore, executive vice president stated that for five years the health enterprise has been working with Woodbury City and Gloucester County officials to redevelop the former hospital area to improve medical facilities for the community. The new building, which is referred to as a "satellite campus" is planned to provide a 19-bed emergency facility, a 20-bed inpatient behavioral health center, and a new EMS station. It is planned that... Read more →

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 to Samaritan’s mission of service. “Samaritan’s strength is in the dedication of our health care team members, and no one demonstrates this more than Yvonne,” said Phillip W. Heath, president and chief executive officer, Samaritan. “She goes above and beyond every day for each of her patients, and has the heart and compassion to connect during even the most challenging of situations.” Yvonne was selected for the award after receiving glowing praise from patients and... Read more →

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, supportive environment for children as they manage the stress of a hospital experience. “The donation that Spirit of Children provides each year has a tremendous impact on the children and families in our care,” said Paul Minnick, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, senior vice president for Virtua Health and president of Virtua Voorhees and Marlton hospitals. “We are so grateful to Spirit, and all their local team members, for supporting our caregivers and making such a... Read more →

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 →

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 donate non-perishable foods. Donations will be distributed directly to local pantries in Audubon, Bellmawr, Barrington, Haddonfield, Collingswood and Cherry Hill. Pajamas: Please donate new pajamas, any size. The NJ Chapter Pajama Program will distribute donations to agencies including Center for Family Services, Camden Center for Independent Living, CASA of Camden County, Greater Collingswood Children’s enter, Ronald McDonald House and Cooper University Hospital Child Life Program. Pre-school literacy: Create alphabet flash card decks, about 5x7 inch... Read more →

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 to celebrate the holiday with a host family while separated from their loved ones. Since the program started over four decades ago, Operation Fireside has been coordinated annually by the American Red Cross Southern Shore Chapter in Cape May Court House, N.J.. The Red Cross solicits and tracks volunteers and host families, while Training Center Cape May pairs each recruit with a family on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The families and the recruits will meet at... Read more →

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 planted with funds allocated through TEDI. Combined with funding from other sources, a total of 120,000 trees have been planted since January 2020. The latest projects will add almost 8,000 trees to this total and are to be completed this fall and next spring. The funded tree planting projects were selected from among 13 applications cumulatively seeking more than $250,000 in requests received during the latest funding round for TEDI. Project recipients, their TEDI grant... Read more →

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 Department Chair to personalize their design for their spot and completed the work themselves. Current Board of Education member Jackie Borger mentioned that she had heard of another local school district that allowed their Seniors to do this and thought it would be a marvelous tradition to begin here. We were able to connect with the other local school district, and our Maintenance Department helped support us in bringing this new tradition to GHS," said... Read more →

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 “soul injury” that veterans and first responders who have endured dangerous-duty assignments can carry with them throughout their lives. “This uniquely inspiring ceremony honors those who have humbly devoted themselves to our country and communities,” said Phillip W. Heath, president and CEO of Samaritan. “Samaritan is proud to partner with Opus Peace and Voorhees Township to not just thank them for their service, but to recognize their pain and trauma.” The ceremony also included a... Read more →

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 line. She wished there had been a guide to help her through her hard times; to pay it forward, she wrote IT’S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY: A Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve (Penguin Random House / Avery; on sale Feb. 7, 2023). One of the key points that sets Cochran apart is her unconventional, seemingly counter-intuitive financial advice (that has worked for her personally), like how debt can... Read more →

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 stop and talk with painters, sculptors, knitters, collagers and more to learn about their process and inspiration. New for edition, look for collaborations with Cosa Cosa, The Clay Studio and Almanac Dance Circus Theater. The event is rain or shine, and free to attend. Make it a day in Northern Liberties for Second Saturday with the brand-new Northern Liberties Farmers’ Market Pop-up from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Piazza Alta Courtyard. For a full list... Read more →

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 her passing in 1986 at 92. She was recognized for leaving an impressive record of community service and long hours spent throughout her lifetime for the betterment of her church, her community, and her neighbors. In 1972, she was named Gloucester City Jaycees Citizen of the Year while being selected Citizen of the Year by the Gloucester City Rotary and Lions Club in 1977 at age 82. Mrs. Flynn was also very active in the... Read more →

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 would be fun for one day a year to let the pups jump in for a dip. Over the years this fun way to close the season turned into a larger community tradition that now raises money for the Animal Outreach of Cape May. Madison Resorts and new owner Dan Alicea bring back the event and want to carry on the tradition after a two year break. “As the new owners of the Montreal Beach... Read more →

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 winning plan to beautify and redevelop Gloucester City's historic harbor front. "The Wave" showcases hundreds of fish sculptures painted by residents of all ages in response to the prompt: "What does Gloucester City mean to you?" The fish are symbolic of each citizen's story, forming "The Wave" that represents the legacy of Gloucester's historic waterfront and the promise of the city's future in its community. In 2015, Willoughby-Spera envisioned visitors approaching an installation that celebrates... Read more →

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: The Exhibition. Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, the exhibition will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling guests since 1923, when Walt Disney set his company on a path that would revolutionize the entertainment industry. The world premiere of the exhibit opens on February 18, 2023, at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA, with Chicago, IL, and Kansas City, MO, set as the next two stops on... Read more →

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 this new program and mentorship opportunities to 10 single moms in the Philadelphia area to help them build their own businesses and a path to create generational wealth for their families. Founded in 2016 with 400 members, the Better Than Success Real Estate League is the premier real estate club for first-generation entrepreneurs, investors, and wealth builders in the Philadelphia region. Purvy has created a first-ever psychology-based AI mentor assessment approach that is personalized to... Read more →

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 Business Assistance Program. This program is being established to provide working capital funds to the community’s small businesses that have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gloucester City Small Business Assistance Program has been established to provide working capital funds to community businesses economically impacted by the COVID-19 virus. The program component makes funds available for 120 days of verifiable working capital up to a grant ceiling of $7,500. “We are happy to... Read more →