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A European “Quiet Season” Cruise

By Nicole Pensiero I’ve always loved cruising – to me, it’s one of the most relaxing and glamorous ways to see the world. So, with one beautiful, new cruise ship, a seven-night journey to some of Europe’s most popular destinations -- and two friends in need of some serious relaxation – you have all the makings of a great winter vacation. Traveling by sea through Europe at the start of the holiday season might not... Read more →


Peyton and Me Meandering through the Streets of Gcity, Cherry Hill, Down the Shore

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews FOND MEMORIES OF THE BROWN STREET SCHOOL-Today, the demolition process of Brown Street School, Brown and Somerset Streets commenced. Gloucester City taxpayers will bear the cost of $324,265 for this work. Caravella Demolition, based in Newark, NJ, is the contractor assigned to carry out this task. The contract outlines the specific duties that Caravella must perform. 1. Environmental/Asbestos Abatement 11,800 SF 2. Demolition of Former School Structures, Contents and... Read more →


GHS Boys Basketball Team Holds 10th Annual Free Basketball Camp

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 26, 2023)— Last week, the Gloucester High School Boys Basketball team hosted its 10th annual free basketball camp for our boy athletes in the district. Liam James, (photo) head Lions Basketball Coach said, "Along with the instruction and competition, we invited a group of speakers throughout the week with a wealth of knowledge and experiences at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Looking forward to seeing all of our Lions,... Read more →


THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY:

Not in Our Town

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Columnist GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (June 8, 2023)(CNBNews)When it comes to the growing, processing and sale of marijuana some towns are saying "Over here, we want it." Other towns are saying "not in my backyard." Unfortunately, there are some towns where the residents don't want the pot in their town but the city/borough leaders do. Pot is taxed, providing more money for our leaders to spend. Woodbury Heights is one of those... Read more →


Funeral Services for Deptford Police Officer Bobby Schisler to be Held at Rowan University

(gloucestercitynews.net photo credit)...Memorial in honor of Deptford Police Officer Shisler has been growiing in front of the Deptford Township Police Station, on Cooper Road and Delsea Drive intersection. (DEPTFORD Township, NJ)(May 12, 2023)(CNBNews)-- Funeral services for Deptford Policer Officer Robert J. Shisler, who passed away May 7, 2023, will be held May 17 at Rowan University, Glassboro. Beloved son of Robert H. Shisler of Deptford and Tracy (nee Hawkins) of Deptford. Loving brother of Ashley... Read more →


THE PENTAGON CHAPEL OPENED 12 days a week

The chapel is open 24 hours a day and can support 12 worship services a week. It's conveniently located right next to the Pentagon Chaplain's Office. In the front of the chapel, a memorial window was designed to look like the Survivor's Pin, which was given to every person who lived through the Pentagon attacks. It includes 184 pieces of red glass representing those who died. Four other stained glass windows in the chapel are... Read more →


Fantastic Photos of FRIENDLY ANIMALS from Around the World

EDITOR'S NOTE (FEBRUARY 27, 2023): Our friend Bonnie sent us these photos. We are unable to identify the individual. If you know who it is please contact us at [email protected] so we can credit the person for their great photography. Friendship Family Isn't Always Blood Best Friends From The Start More Unlikely Friendship Little And Large Best Friends. Even The Look In His Eyes Is Adorable. Comforting A Friend Finally Got Him A Stool So... Read more →


GLoucester County Commissioners Honor Woodbury Football Team

GLOUCESTER COUNTY Commissioner Jim Jefferson spent a memorable morning at Woodbury Junior-Senior High School on December 13 as the Woodbury High School Athletics department recognized the history-making, state championship football team, cheerleaders, and band. The local football team rallied past Mountain Lakes High School 31-7 at Rutgers University on December 3, becoming NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopedics Group 1 Champions, the first in New Jersey state history. An added special bonus was Nakobe Dean of the Philadelphia Eagles,... Read more →


Newly Elected Brooklawn Mayor Takes Oath of Office

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


2013 Video of 49 Plane Flyover of Kansas City Chief's Football Stadium

The following was submitted by our long-time friend, Chalie The Clip. image source youtube video Jason Rabinowitz/AirLine Reporter CNBNEWSNET(January 1, 2023)--The Kansas City Chiefs football team played the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. When Obama was president, you may recall that he eliminated patriotic military flyovers at significant events. On Sunday, October 13th, 2013, forty-nine homemade Van’s RV aircraft entered a tight formation and synchronized their flyover to occur at the very end of... Read more →


The Flooded Brooklawn Circle, Will The Bitter Cold Temperatures Freeze The Water?

BROOKLAWN, NJ (December 23, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Photos of the Brooklawn Circle today taken today, Friday, from the Emerald Diner looking towards the west circle. It will be interesting to see if the cold temperatures will change that water into an ice skating rink later tonight or Saturday morning. Does anyone ever remember that happening in the past? Anyone out and about on Saturday in that area, please send your photos of the circle to [email protected] Photo credits... Read more →


PET TIPS: Protecting Your Pet from Winter Storms

Hi William​, An arctic blast of frigid weather that arrived in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday is now unfolding across parts of the nation’s midsection, bringing a dangerous mix of sub-zero temperatures, fierce winds, and snow. As temperatures begin to plunge below freezing, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital is reminding owners to keep their pets safe. Follow these expert veterinary tips to keep pets safe amid an artic blast. ERIKA AND LACEY CLEARY Keep... Read more →


How gambling has changed over time in New Jersey

Source: Unsplash Gambling laws across the US are changing rapidly. As states realize the lucrative revenue streams of the online iGaming industry, many are repealing state laws to allow this form of entertainment into their borders. Below, we discuss the history of gambling laws in New Jersey. Online Gambling The state was way ahead in its adoption of online gambling laws and ensuring that those who partook in it were safe and used reputable sources.... Read more →


World Wide Sea Life Video from the World’s Best Marine Photographers and Filmmakers

from Ocean Souls film BEHIND THE SCENES OCEAN SOULS--The film uses the best images, primarily unpublished, from the world’s best marine photographers and filmmakers who aim at showing the largest diversity of cetaceans ever presented on screen. They used drone footage, on-top and underwater; they have on camera celebrities, scientists and people on the street. Ocean Souls official TRAILER from OCEAN SOULS FILMS on Vimeo. "Behind the Scenes" Ocean Souls from OCEAN SOULS FILMS on... Read more →


ARE YOU LOOKING FOR YOUR CAT?

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 8, 2021)--During our walk today, we saw two lovely cats on Stites Avenue near the railroad tracks and a block from the Lane Avenue Playground. It was 10:30 AM when we saw them. The cat in the top photo was a dark brown with a white and brown face. The cat in the bottom photo was white with brown patches. She was wearing a collar.... Read more →


Brady Small Commits To Army; Who IS That Person?; Gcity's RE Market Booming; Teens Gone Crazy; PHOTOS

UPDATED/CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Image source Brady Small Twitter page BRADY SMALL COMMITS TO WEST POINT--Mount Ephraim resident Brady Small, a St. Augustine star football player has committed to the Black Nights for his college education,according to the Press of Atlantic City. Small, a rising senior defensive tackle at St. Augustine Prep, committed last Sunday to play for the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, for the 2022 season.... Read more →


What Instagram photos can get Automatic likes

You can post any photos on Instagram to get automatic likes and those that cannot be listed at the end of this article and this page. In fact, you do not need to limit your imagination or dwell on one thing it is important to correctly determine the purpose of the publication and with visual content only emphasize what you wanted to convey with the post. It is important to cultivate in yourself a subtle... Read more →


Peyton and Me Meandering Through S.J. (Gloucester City, Mt. Ephraim) Chapter VII

CNBNews photo The Gloucester High School opened in 1961-62 and since that date, football teams from both Gloucester High and Gloucester Catholic played on a grass field. But not anymore. The grass is being replaced with a synthetic turf type material thanks to taxpayers in Gloucester City and Brooklawn. The exact cost for the work which includes resurfacing of the track is $1,374,917. Related: Eventually, The Well Will Run Dry William E. Cleary Sr. |... Read more →


Get Hold of a Reliable Plastic Surgeon for an Early Facelift

(December 19, 2020)--As people age, one experiences the wearying effects on the skin. With wrinkles, fine lines, sagging of the face, and loss of elasticity, one can opt for a facelift. If you think you are too young for a facelift, it is a good indication, and this is the right time for you to explore the options. A facelift by a reliable plastic surgeon can aid a patient as young as forty to turn... Read more →


Food Pantries Benefit from Kiwanis Club

Past New Jersey District Kiwanis Governor Jack Wilson (right) of Haddon Township presents Bellmawr Mayor Charles Sauter (left) a $150 grant for municipal hunger projects. Photo by Milton Smith. HADDONFIELD: Food pantries in Bellmawr and Barrington are beneficiaries of grants from the New Jersey District of Kiwanis. Grants of $150 each were recently presented by the Kiwanis Club of the Haddons to Bellmawr Mayor Charles Sauter and to Barrington Municipal Clerk Terry Shannon. Each municipality... Read more →


Peyton and Me Meandering Through the Streets of South Jersey (Brooklawn Chapter II)

CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews PEYTON (Gloucestercitynews.net)(October 28, 2020)--Daniel Boggs recently submitted a Letter to the Editor titled "Are The Communities of Gloucester City/Brooklawn Turning Into Slums?". Although we agree with Mr. Boggs about some neighborhoods in Gloucester City having a housing and trash problem the only thing we found walking through Brooklawn today were two derelict cars missing license plates and NJ inspection stickers. Derelict cars CNBNews photo We liked how the... Read more →


Memories of Gloucester City: Do You know Where This Is?

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--(October 19, 2020)--Frank Devlin needs help identifying the location in the attached picture. The event is the 1930 American Legion Parade. The man on the horse is his grandfather J. Frank Devlin. He also appears on this site in an October 20, 2019 post. The notes on the bottom corner and at the top of the picture were made by my father Jack Devlin. I cannot make out the sign in the window... Read more →


Gloucester City Basketball Weekend

The Gloucester City Basketball League was in action this weekend, where the first place Grade 7/8 Senior Boys and Grade 3/4 Travel Girls took to the hardwood. Teams pictured below are the Grade 7/8 Boys, Kindergarten and Grade 3/4 Girls More Photos available at WWW.Darrowphotos.com Photos Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Pictured Kindergarten Action Pictured below Kindergarten Shea Gorman Pictured below Grade 7/8 Mike Light Pictured below Corrine Kelly Pictured below Audrey Rettig Read more →


Gloucester City Weekend Basketball and Middle School

The Gloucester City Middle School Boys Grade 5/6 Team remained unbeaten when they top Haddon Twp 42-33 on Sunday. The win for the school was the second this weekend as they beat previously unbeated Barrington. Photo's Courtesy of Bruce Darrow Pictured Below GHS Middle William Rodgers Pictured below GHS Middle Guy Lynam Pictured GHS Middle Keegan Cohan Pictured below Middle School Vincent Kelly takes a Layup Pictured below Carmen Palmiero Girls 3/4 Read more →


Detroit Free Press Is An Absolute Disgrace

January 2, 2020 Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a news story in the January 2 Detroit Free Press: By Bill Donohue | The Catholic League Let's say you are a reporter who detests the Catholic Church (there are more than a few out there), and would like to do an article that reflects badly on it. You come across a story that may qualify, but it is rather routine: it is about high... Read more →


Lillian Watson Straub, (GHS Class of 1960) Inducted Into Camden County Sports Hall of Fame

Lillian Watson Straub, formerly of Gloucester City, was inducted into the Camden Lillian Watson Straub with trophy (photo by Doris Cann) County Sports Hall Fame, on October 24, 2019. Starting at Gloucester City High School, (GHS Alumnus Class of 1960) Lillian Watson Straub played field hockey for 43 years. She worked on many committees for field hockey including the committee to divide New Atlantic into two divisions, which led to the creation of the Mid... Read more →


Maryland's Photo Contest Winners

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has announced the winners of the 2019 Natural Resources Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to David Illig of Gambrills for his stunning close-up shot of an eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly. This year’s grand prize package includes $500, a Maryland State Parks Passport, a five-year subscription to Maryland Natural Resource magazine, and five copies of the 2020 calendar with the winning image displayed on the cover. About 2,500... Read more →


4th Annual Gloucester City Irish Parade a Success

CNBNewsnet | March 3, 2019 GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ --Camden County Freeholder Bill Moen was this years Parade Grand Marshall for the 4th Annual Gloucester City St. Patrick’s Day Parade held today, Sunday, March 3. The parade featured string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music bands, and community groups. Despite the cold cloudy weather the parade route was lined with crowds of supporters all of who claimed to be Irish in one way or another. This... Read more →


Part 1: Early History of City of Gloucester City

The Tercentenary Committee formed by Gloucester City Mayor Louis A. Kelly in January 1962 William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)--The year 1964 was the 341st anniversary of the State of New Jersey (1664 to 1964). That year Gloucester City's Mayor and Council authorized a Tercentenary Celebration with a number of events planned to emphasized Gloucester City's rich history. In 1964 a 50-page booklet titled THE HISTORY OF GLOUCESTER CITY compiled by... Read more →


Get Your Tickets Now! The Most Spectacular New Year's Eve Celebrations in Philadelphia

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 … Ring in 2019 at the most spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations in Philadelphia – Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest's Parties on Ice! It's the best spot in the city to watch the SugarHouse New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront because the barges are positioned in front of the rink for optimal viewing. Add ice skating, food, cash bar, fire pits, heated Lodge, and activities, and you've got yourself one... Read more →


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. “I have been hiking, canoeing, and photographing the Delaware River since 1972 and love every trip,”... Read more →


DRBC Announces Delaware Basin Summer Photo Contest Winner

WEST TRENTON, N.J. (August 29) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Paul Michael Bergeron’s photograph, titled Lazin’ at Neshaminy Creek on an Early Summer Day, was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Summer 2018 Photo Contest. The Neshaminy Creek is a Pennsylvania tributary to the Delaware River. Twenty-four photographs were submitted by 13 individuals for the contest. “I became enthralled with the Delaware River from living on the waterfront for... Read more →


Photo Pop Philly’s ‘Red White and Blue’ Exhibit Ends Labor Day

image provided Special Discounts and Giveaways Announced For Its Final Week Who: Photo Pop Philly Where: Hosted in the Philadelphia Building (1315 Walnut Street) What: Photo Pop Philly’s Last Week When: Friday, August 31, 2018 (Hours 3pm - 11pm) - Final Friday - Guests can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer when they enter the Exhibit as a special thank you for welcoming Photo Pop with open arms this summer! Saturday, September 1,... Read more →


LE DÎNER EN BLANC WELCOMES 5,500 GUESTS TO PHILADELPHIA CITY HALL/THOMAS PAINE PLAZA

Photo Credit: Georgi Anastasov Philadelphia, PA (August 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet) -- On Thursday, August 16, 2018 over 5,500 guests attended Le Dîner en Blanc - Philadelphia held at City Hall and Thomas Paine Plaza. This was the seventh edition in the City of Brotherly Love and the largest Dîner en Blanc gathering in the country, so far this summer, for the second year in a row. Guests had the opportunity to explore one of the city's... Read more →


Cleary History/ George & Mazie Cleary, Ed & Anna Tucker, Frank & Florence Messenger Circa 1940's

Down The Shore (South Jersey)-Circa 1940's The Tuckers, far left standing, our Uncle Ed Tucker with curly hair and Aunt Anna (nee Kowalski) Tucker (Mom and Dad) George Cleary and Mazie (nee Tucker) Cleary, far right standing The Messengers, kneeling far right, our Uncle Frank Messenger and Aunt Florence (nee Tucker). Read more →


Capture the Beauty of the Schuylkill Entries for Schuylkill Shots Photo Contest to open July 1

What: Schuylkill Shots Photo Contest When: Entries accepted from July 1 to Aug. 31, 2018 WILMINGTON, Del. —Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) works to preserve the health and beauty of all water in the Delaware Estuary, including the Schuylkill River. PDE is proud to announce its second Schuylkill Shots photography contest to anyone who wants to enter. Go wild! Show off your photography skills and capture the beauty of the Schuylkill. How to Enter... Read more →


The Nature Conservancy Announces 2018 Global Photo Contest Winners

June 15, 2018 01:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Nature Conservancy unveiled the winners of its 2018 Photo Contest. Selected from more than 50,000 entries, a photo of two wild horses, “Stallions Playing” in Camargue, France taken by Camille Briottet of Lyon, France won the Grand Prize. Second place, “The End is Near,” featured a photo of a broken piece of the Vatnajokull Glacier at Jokulsarlon Bay in Iceland by Andre Mercier... Read more →


DRBC Announces Delaware Basin Spring Photo Contest Winner

WEST TRENTON, N.J. (May 31) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Janice Annunziata’s photograph, titled Red Spotted Newt, was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Spring 2018 Photo Contest. Twenty-two photographs were submitted by 15 individuals for the contest. “Each photograph submitted to DRBC’s Spring Photo Contest highlighted not only the renewal and beauty of the basin’s water resources in spring, but also the variety of life – from plants... Read more →


Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Car Fire on Kings Highway

UPDATED photos credit Mount Ephraim Volunteer Fire Department MOUNT EPHRAIM NJ (April 19, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Mount Ephraim Volunteer Firefighters were called out to the 100 unit block of Kings Highway on April 18 at 11:24 PM for wires burning in a tree. While responding the primary wire burnt through and fell to the ground, remaining energized. Due to the wire still being live the firefighters had to wait for PSE&G to secure the power so they could... Read more →


Travel: All in for All-Inclusive Fun? Let's go to Cancun, Mexico!

By Nicole Pensiero | CNBNewsnet (CNBNewsnet)--There's a first time for everything, as they say. And finally, it was time to give an all-inclusive vacation a try. Aside from ocean cruising, I'd never been very interested in all-inclusive travel, imaging long buffet lines, watered-down drinks and sub-par food. But when pondering a good getaway for my 60th birthday, the idea of a four-night jaunt to Mexico (with five longtime friends) seemed ideal. And an all-inclusive resort,... Read more →


DRBC Announces Delaware Basin Winter Photo Contest Winner  

WEST TRENTON, N.J. (Mar. 1) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Martha Tully’s Winter at the Stone Arch Bridge was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Winter 2018 Photo Contest. Twenty-three photographs were submitted by 14 individuals for the contest. “The Stone Arch Bridge (near Narrowsburg, N.Y.) is a little gem hidden away and is one of my favorite places to visit at any time of the year,” said Martha... Read more →


10 Staggering Photos Of An Abandoned WWII Bunker Hiding In South Jersey

There are abandoned places all over New Jersey, some of which are truly fascinating. For prime exploring, many head to the Pine Barrens. The woods are filled with remnants of former milling and mining towns, several of which are hidden and others which are well-preserved attractions (like Batsto Village). However, you can find abandoned barns up in Sussex County, abandoned factories in Essex County, and abandoned bunkers in Cape May County…formerly vibrant buildings become nothing... Read more →


A Parade To Remember Forever

photo credit CNBNews photographer Amanda Stevenson Lupke (See CNBNews photo album) ********* By Dave Spadaro/PHILADELPHIA EAGLES PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 9, 2018)--The remnants of the greatest day ever remain in the streets of Philadelphia, or, if you were there, in your clothes, up your nostrils, under your fingernails, like grains of sand after a day at the beach. They will never go away. And who would want them to, anyway? The Eagles’ Parade Of Champions from... Read more →


Photos: Frozen Niagara Falls Is Stunning

Freezing temperatures have turned Niagara Falls into an ice-covered, frost-bitten spectacle. ... media as the waterfalls' border towns in New York and Canada report that the icy temperatures are not keeping visitors away. The temperature of Niagara Falls was 8 degrees Fahrenheit at around noon on New ... Read more →


Spectacular Army v Navy Game Played in Snowy Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 9, 2017) U.S. Naval Academy quarterback Malcolm Perry (#10) pulls away from Army's Elijah Riley (#23) for a touchdown during the 2017 Army-Navy college football game in Philadelphia. This was the 118th meeting between the Midshipmen and the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights. The final score Army 14 Navy 13. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Brenton Poyser/Released) Related: Philadelphia/Pennslyvania GREAT PHOTOS Related articles Ex-Eagles coach: Carson Wentz is 'holy grail' quarterback... Read more →


PHOTOS: Runnemede 4th of July Parade

RUNNEMEDE, NJ (July 6, 2017)--A Runnemede resident sent CNBNews photos of their 4th of July parade held Tuesday. Some of the participants were from Gloucester City. If you have any photos of your town's parade that you would like to share send to [email protected] Read more →


Memories of Wildwood's Hunt's Pier in the 1970's

WILDWOOD-Today, Hunt's pier in Wildwood is unused, but not so long ago, it was one of the Jersey Shore's top attractions. Built in the early 1900's as Ocean Pier, it was the first pier built on the Wildwood boardwalk. On Christmas in 1943, the original pier burned down and wasn't rebuilt until 1957 when owner William… Read more →


CNB Travel News: Jim Thorpe & Split Rock make for a great Poconos getaway

Lake Harmony, PA, is one of the Poconos prettiest lakes. (Photo by Nicole Pensiero) by Nicole Pensiero | CNBNewsnet Last fall, during a stay at the beautiful Split Rock Resort in the Pocono Mountains with a group of college friends, we decided to take a side trip to the charming, historic town of Jim Thorpe, Pa., 30-minutes away. Little did we know, we had stumbled into the first of an annual three-weekend long Fall Festival... Read more →


News in Pictures: Images of the Medical Response to the Flooding in Louisiana

Louisiana flood survivor hugs NDMS responder-A survivor of the recent Louisiana flooding hugs Pamela Quick, an NDMS professional, while his wife, receives medical attention from Commander Pascale Lecuire, a physician assistant from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps stationed at FCC Butler, North Carolina. AUGUST 25, 2016--In the wake of the historic floods that have spread throughout Louisiana, ASPR has responded by sending medical professionals from the National Disaster Medical System to provide medical... Read more →