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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. | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 2, 2021)--One of the areas Peyton likes to walk is behind Gloucester High School. This past Sunday, we were surprised to see the football field at the High School was nothing but piles of dirt and construction equipment. We were told by a school employee... Read more →

UPDATED 1/6/21 UPDATED 1/7/21 photos by CNBNews photographer BettyAnn KURKIAN RELATED: CC Democrat Chairman Says Assault on the Capitol was Fueled by the President GUEST OPINION: Why We Oppose Biden's Remark 'Lets All Be A "United States" Again' The Political Elite's $2.3 Trillion Omnibus Bill is Full of Wasteful Spending GUEST OPINION: "All Ya Can Do Is Laugh Somedays" Are Organized Anarchists Behind The Protests? Read more →

(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 back the clock and maintain a youthful appearance. Age is Just a Number Since every person ages differently, do not focus on how old you are. The factors that influence our age include our genetics, lifestyle, diet, and environmental influence. A forty-year-old lady with healthy habits might look ten years... Read more →

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 will distribute the funds to smaller pantries serving their residents. The New Jersey District of Kiwanis Foundation offered competitive grants to Kiwanis Clubs throughout the state who showed a dedicated effort in combating food insecurity within their service areas. The Kiwanis Club of the Haddons secured two $150 grants. Over... Read more →

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 Borough placed a tarp with a woodsy scene on one side of the public works property. Every street we viewed was cleaned, the homes were all kept nice, and there was no trash blowing around. The residents should be commended for taking pride in their community. The Borough placed a... Read more →

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 of the store in the background, but the store window has a banner at the top that might read “Marvel Ice cream”. He would also like to know if this was a Memorial Day or 4th of July parade and what the route was? Editor's Note: I think the building... Read more →

Gloucestercitynews.net (March 5, 2020)--The film industry is an exciting and varied career path, which can be notoriously difficult to get into. With a lot of competition out there, you must understand what you need to do to put your best foot forward. Due to the sheer size of the film industry, however, the good news is that you’ll be spoiled for choice in the number of areas and departments you can potentially go into. Here is your guide to get you started if you are considering a career in the film industry. Research Your Options Perhaps you know that you want to work in the film industry, but you’re not completely certain which area you would like to go into. Plenty of research on your... Read more →

by CNBNews Staff BROOKLAWN, NJ—Brooklawn School's first year Coach Austin Darrow never expected his first championship game as a Head coach would be decided off the court instead of on the hardwood floor of a gym. Darrow was forced to decide before the game whether to sit his best player over a personal issue and probably lose the game for his entire team or play the game as if nothing happened. After getting support from players and parents, Darrow felt setting aside his principles was not worth a Championship. Darrow sat his best player and with his top player sitting and watching, the Brooklawn Bears battled the best they could, but soon found themselves losing by 30 points. Darrow visibily upset continued to rally his... Read more →

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 →

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 →

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 school boys acting inappropriately. Not satisfied that it will really put the Church against the wall, you decide to enhance the piece by trotting out a story about a noted Catholic public figure (Brett Kavanaugh) who was accused of acting offensively when he was in high school. It happened decades... Read more →

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 Atlantic Section. She was also instrumental in having women’s hockey added as an Olympic Sport. Read more →

A Florida lawyer whose work for WikiLeaks landed him before the Mueller Commission and a small group of supporters of President Donald Trump just dropped on social media a humorous pro-MAGA video on the riffs of the 1970s disco anthem YMCA. Released about noon Monday, the video starts in the same fashion of The Village People's original song with vintage views of the Manhattan's old YMCA building -except that in his version, the real neon sign was replaced with MAGA. In the parody by the fake band The American People, the faces of the original singers dressed to look like a motorcycle cop, an Indian Chief, a cowboy, a construction worker, a biker and a GI are replaced with the faces of Trump as the... Read more →

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 photos were submitted by more than 500 photographers in this year’s contest. In addition to the overall grand prize winner, the judges selected first through third place winners in four seasonal categories—winter, spring, summer, and fall. Still to be determined is the “Fan Favorite,” which will be chosen by popular... Read more →

WEST TRENTON, N.J. (Gloucestercitynews.net) (May 31) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Laura Orbine’s photograph, titled Tulipes `a Frenchtown, was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Spring 2019 Photo Contest. Thirty-five photographs were submitted by 11 individuals for the contest. “This scene really spoke to me, and I knew I needed to grab a photo because the tulip bloom is fleeting,” said Laura Orbine of Frenchtown, N.J. “I am fortunate to live in the Delaware River corridor and thankful for the individuals and organizations that protect it as a water resource, recreational area, historical region, and treasure trove of natural beauty.” For this season’s contest, DRBC invited Julia Fahl, Mayor of Lambertville, N.J., to join our internal judging team as... Read more →

UPDATED BROOKLAWN, NJ-- (Gloucestercitynews.net)(May 31, 2019)--Gloucester Catholic defeated Trenton Catholic 10-0 in the South Jersey Championship Game today at the Joe Barth Field, Brooklawn, NJ. Today's victory was the team's seventh straight win. Offensively they have been on fire at the plate having scored a total of 85 runs which includes today's result. The Rams Anthony Solometo was on the mound and his control of the ball was nearly perfect. He looked strong throughout the day. His fastball was hitting 90 mph according to a scout who was clocking him. The Rams, who are the reigning 2-year champions, will defend their state title on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 PM. at DeMeo Field at Veterans Park in Hamilton. They will face St. Mary of Rutherford... Read more →

UPDATED PENNSAUKEN, NJ (May 22, 2019)(gloucestercitynews.net)--Gloucester Catholic improved their record today to 16-5 with a 15-8 win over Bishop Eustace Prep. Rams Tyler Parks , a junior started the game on the mound and junior Jack Stewart got the save. Gloucester Catholic's Jack McNellis, hit a two-run homer. In the bottom of the 6th inning with the Rams ahead 12-4 Eustace got 4 runs. Gloucester Catholic's Senior Day is Thursday at 4 PM against Wildwood at home. The Rams begin the State Playoffs on Friday at home against Ranney Photo's courtesy Bruce Darrow Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (gloucestercitynews.net)--Gloucester City High School guidance counselor, Mr. George Bakey, who was honored as the recipient of the General Colin Powell Community Service Award at Tuesday night’s “Our Community Salutes” banquet. The Colin Powell Award, named after General Colin Powell, U.S. Army (Ret.), is a public service award that is presented to high school counselors in recognition of providing guidance, counseling and mentoring for students as they assess their accomplishments, talents, and interests as they move forward in their lives. The award is provided to one guidance counselor in each local organization and represents all counselors within the school’s program whose service, compassion, and commitment serve as an example for all of us. source GHS Read more →

RELATED: GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY SOME OF US may remember our parents saying some or all of the statements below. History does repeat itself. ***** Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging 7 cents just to mail a letter? If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store. When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 25 cents a gallon? Guess we'd be better off leaving the car in the garage. Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $50,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn't surprise me if someday they'll be making more than the President. I never thought I'd see... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--The annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast sponsored by St. Mary's Parish was held Sunday, March 17 in Monsignor Lucitt gym. Click on images to enlarge D. Danks, T. Cullen Powell Mayor Spencer, B. Shodder, B. Ryan, and Trish Trish Cullen Powell Trish’s sister Jody. Gloucester City Mayor Dan Spencer, Dee Danks RELATED: Gloucester City St. Patrick's Day 2019 Parade B. Mosteig, D. Danks, C. Shodder Joe and Marge Thomas Fred Durso and Joe Thomas Fred and Marge (photos by Gus Danks, CNBNews photographer) John Durkin, Fr. Durkin Pat Healey Read more →

CNBNewsnet March7,2019 WEST TRENTON, N.J. (March 5) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Bridget Davis’ photograph, titled Polar Vortex Beauty, was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Winter 2018-2019 Photo Contest. Forty photographs were submitted by 14 individuals for the contest. “I always have my camera with me and enjoy photographing the amazing wildlife and beautiful scenery of this area along the West Branch Delaware River,” said Bridget Davis of Deposit, N.Y. “The recent polar vortex made for some fantastic photographs; I felt sorry for the geese, but they didn’t appear to mind the cold.” For this season’s contest, DRBC invited Carl LaVO, author, journalist, and former Bucks County Courier TimesEditor, to join our internal judging team as a guest... Read more →

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 link will take you to some random photos of today's parade submitted by long time friend Larry "Gus" Danks. Gloucester City Irish Parade 2019 Gloucester City Irish Parade 2018 Read more →

Building at King and Monmouth The three-story brick building now standing on the northeast corner of Monmouth and Kings Streets has an old historic background. The first person known to occupy the building was Dr. Wm. C. Mulford who came to Gloucester in 1845. In addition to housing the doctor’s office it also served as the post office with Dr. Mulford as postmaster. The first bank was also located in this building. In 1849 the first Building Association, known as the Gloucester Saving Fund and Building Association was formed with Dr. Mulford as one of the incorporators. After seven years the banks ceased to operate. The Gloucester City Reporter printed its first issue on November 15th, 1875. The office was over the bank building. In... Read more →

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 the Gloucester City Jaycees, with the help of the Gloucester City Historical Society was published and distributed to residents. The book contained historical photos and documents, that began with the early history of the different Indian tribes that lived in and around Gloucester City. Sadly much of Gloucester City's early... Read more →

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 of the best New Year's Eve Parties in town -- correction -- the best two NYE Parties. That's right! Here in Philadelphia we celebrate the New Year with two Parties on Ice. The 5-8PM party is perfect for those of you with small kids or for those who want to... Read more →

by: Laura Kochman & Aubrey Fink Parts Per Million by Ben Volta, in progress. Photo by Steve Weinik. No matter what neighborhood you call home, there’s a mural that you walk by every day. Over time, public artworks become part of a community’s identity, and we’re celebrating by calling out five murals in every Philly neighborhood. Explore the southeast side of the city with us in the fifth installment of this series, looking at public art in an area densely populated by new immigrants and longstanding Philadelphia families alike. EXPLORE WITH THE MURAL MAP Aqui Y Alla Aqui y Alla, Created by lead artist Michelle Angela Ortiz in collaboration with David Flores, Oscar Gallegos, Juan Carlos Reyes and Antonio Leal. Photo by Steve Weinik. Aqui... Read more →

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,” said Kevin Haines of Brick, N.J. “I appreciate the DRBC hosting this photo contest that features one of our most beautiful natural resources, the Delaware River.” The winning image was chosen by a judging panel of four DRBC staff members and will be featured on the commission’s website at https://www.nj.gov/drbc/basin/photo/photo-contest.html... Read more →

CNBNews photos credit Joe Townsend BROOKLAWN, NJ (September 17, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--A piece of Brooklawn history was demolished today as the Metro Diner, Route 130 and Browning Road was leveled to make room for a Super Wawa. Since the 50's that corner has been used for a restaurant. Originally the property was owned by the Ponizio's family. The owners of the Metro Diner closed the popular dining site Monday, June 4. The Metro opened in 2009. In 2013 the rumors began to circulate that the diner had been sold to Wawa. The gossip, mostly coming from Metro employees, off the record, surfaced again in 2015 and again in December 2016. In 2015 the Metro was to have sold for $14 million. When we asked manager Gerry Tsokantas... Read more →

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 over twenty years,” said Paul Michael Bergeron of Andalusia, Pa. “Nature, bird, and wildlife photography is my passion, especially capturing the beauty and magnificence of the historic Delaware River and its environs.” The winning image was chosen by a judging panel of four DRBC staff members and will be featured... Read more →

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, 2018 (Hours 12pm - 10pm) MIA Pre Party with a Special Made in America soundtrack! (Show your Made in America Ticket for $5 off at the door) Sunday, September 2, 2018 (Hours 12pm - 1opm)- MIA Pre Party with a Special Made in America soundtrack! (Show your Made in America... Read more →

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 most iconic landmarks while mingling amongst fellow Philadelphians. “This year we were celebrating the 30th anniversary of the event’s creation in Paris that brought so many people together throughout the world,” said Le Dîner en Blanc - Philadelphia co-host Natanya DiBona. “We selected City Hall, including Dilworth Park and Paine... Read more →

Big Sean and Terry Wrong produced “Detroit the Comeback City” which will premier on the History Channel, Sunday July 1st at 9:00 P.M. EST. (Photo by Rolco Sports & Entertainment Network) By Raymond Rolak CNB Entertainment and Broadcast Editor (DETROIT,MICHIGAN)(June 30, 2018)“Detroit the Comeback City” is an hour long documentary which tells the history of the Michigan Central Station and the plans for the future use of the iconic building. The recent purchase by the Ford Motor Company holds a lot of optimism for the edifice and for the City of Detroit. The film premiers Sunday, July 1st at 9:00 P.M. EST on the History Channel. Related: FORD MOTOR COMPANY PLANS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION FUTURE Narrated By Oscar winner J.K Simmons and produced by Terry... Read more →

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 →

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 Digital photographs should be taken at the highest resolution possible. Only entries submitted through the official contest app on Facebook will be considered. Photographs must be in a Facebook-accepted format. Facebook accepts .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, and .tif files. High quality scans of non-digital photographs are acceptable. Multiple entries by... Read more →

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 of Los Angeles, CA. And, third place went to Terra Fondriest of St. Joe, Arkansas for a photo titled “Frog Hug,” of a young girl holding a bullfrog. “The quality of entries this year is stunning. It was very difficult to select the winner,” said Bill Marr, director of photography... Read more →

Travel story about a first-time River Cruise in Europe. Read more →

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 to animals to humans – that depend on them,” said DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini. “We thank everyone who entered the contest. While there were many exceptional entries to choose from, Janice’s photo stood out amongst the other entries for its focus on a creature native to the basin whose... Read more →

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 safely extinguish the fire At this time the cause of the fire is not known. There were no injuries reported. Mount Ephraim Fire Department would like to thank the Haddon Heights Fire and Police departments, Barrington EMS and Mt Ephraim Police Department for the assistance in bringing this incident under... Read more →

By Nicole Pensiero | 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, selected online, seemed our best value. We opted for the Mexican Caribbean for a few reasons: half of our group ad never been “south of the border” and were eager to visit Mexico, and everyone agreed it would be a great cost-savings over some of the other island destinations we... Read more →

UPDATED/CORRECTED Monsignor Bill Hodges doing the Mummers Strut (photo Gus Danks) The Mystery Consumer | CNBNewsnet RELATED: Gloucester City Irish Parade 2018 Photo Album GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (March 4, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The St. Patty's Day Parade in Gloucester, offered for its third year on Sunday, March 4th, has fast become a tradition. We started with 11:30 Mass at the beautifully renovated St. Mary's Church. Everyone should visit it and appreciate its classic beauty. When Mass concluded, Pastor Monsignor Bill Hodge led us all to enjoy the Parade Day festivities. Bishop of the Diocese of Camden Dennis Sullivan, Governor Phil Murphy, the Deputy Consul of Ireland, and former St.Mary's pastor, Monsignor James Curran and his sister Margaret, lent additional credence to the City's Irish heritage celebration and highlighted... Read more →

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 Tully of Glen Spey, N.Y. “It is a truly beautiful place and you may even spot an eagle or two down at the beach.” The winning image was chosen by a judging panel of six DRBC staff members and will be featured on the commission’s website at www.nj.gov/drbc/basin/photo/photo-contest.html and on... Read more →

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 as the years go by. While the bunker I’m referring to may not be considered hidden to locals, it’s certainly an unexpected surprise for many visitors. Exactly how much of the bunker you can see at any given time depends on the tides. This is Cape May's iconic WWII bunker,... Read more →

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 Thursday resonates like no day in the history of the City of Philadelphia ... View Gallery | 29 Photos Philadelphia Eagles Championship Parade 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,... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNewsnet)--Cold Springs grammar school students spell out EAGLES who are playing in the Super Bowl LII this Sunday against the New England Patriots (photo credit Vicki Rose Bowe) GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (January 30, 2018)-A red-tailed hawk enjoying a meal on King Street near Essex Street. The National Audubon Society says the red-tailed is the most widespread and familiar large hawk in North America, bulky and broad-winged, designed for effortless soaring. An inhabitant of open country, it is commonly seen perched on roadside poles or sailing over fields and woods. Although adults usually can be recognized by the trademark reddish-brown tail, the rest of their plumage can be quite variable, especially west of the Mississippi: Western Red-tails can range from blackish to rufous-brown... Read more →

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 →

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 prospect CBS Sports Announces 2017-18 College Basketball Coverage Schedule No schools have more college football championships than a pair of Ivy League schools Latest NHL Power Rankings Rutgers coach Chris Ash wants 'a team full of guys like' walk-on Larry Stevens What is 'sprint' football, and why has a second... Read more →

WEST TRENTON, N.J. (Nov. 27) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced that Andy Smith’s Rapids on the Mongaup in the Fall entry was chosen as the winner of the commission’s Fall 2017 Photo Contest. Seventy photographs were submitted by 21 individuals for the contest. “DRBC’s inaugural photo contest was a great success, and we thank everyone who entered,” said DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini. “Andy’s photograph captured the unique perspective of lively rapids flowing down New York’s Mongaup River, a Delaware River tributary, framed by the vibrant and beautiful golden tree colors of autumn lining the riverbanks.” The winning image, which was chosen by a judging panel of four DRBC staff members, will be featured on the commission’s website at www.nj.gov/drbc/basin/photo/photo-contest.html and... Read more →

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 CNBNews@gmail.com Read more →

photos and captions Gus Danks (click image to enlarge) RELATED: Rams Alumni Lions Alumni Gloucester Catholic Gloucester City SPORTS SOUTH JERSEY GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY Read more →

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 →