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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 Plaza, this year because it’s located in the heart of our city. We wanted to celebrate Philadelphia as an international destination, and highlight our culturally... 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 a single photographer must be submitted separately (maximum of six photos per person). Each photo may only be submitted once — no repeats. Resubmissions from... 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 for The Nature Conservancy and one of the contest’s judges. “TNC’s Photo Contest is a wonderful intersection for those who love nature and those who... 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 awakening from hibernation and migration to vernal pools to reproduce is one of the early signs that the spring season has finally arrived.” The winning... 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 control. click to enlarge Related: Mount Ephraim Related: Fire Read more →

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, 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 talked about. The resort we ended up selecting -- the 4-star, 340-room Royal Sands, is one of six properties owned by Royal Resorts, a pioneer... 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 DRBC’s Twitter and Flickr social media sites. The photo will also be published in the commission’s 2018 annual report, and the winner will receive a... 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, Battery 223. When it was built in the 1940s, it was approximately 900 feet from the shore. Flickr/he who shall CONTINUE via www.onlyinyourstate.com 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, 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... 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 N.J. college signed on to play? 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 [email protected] 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 →

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 event in Jim Thorpe (this coming weekend, October 15 & 16th, is the last Festival weekend for 2016). Caught in a massive traffic jam, we eventually found parking and then proceeded to enjoy every aspect of the autumn-themed event. This year, we planned things out a bit better. On the Jim Thorpe Fall Festival website, we learned that an inexpensive shuttle from Mauch Chunk Lake (Jim Thorpe’s original name, by the way, was Mauch Chunk)... Read more →

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 support. The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response also traveled to Louisiana to meet with senior officials from the Louisiana Department of Health and talk to survivors in shelters. Check out their stories in pictures. View the Album >> Read more →

photos by Heidi Weaver William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet GLOUCESTER CITY N.J. --Heidi Weaver, an aspiring photographer, took some photos recently from Proprietor's Park of Gloucester City's waterfront and the Delaware River. The 43-year-old Gloucester City resident plans on doing a series of photos of Gloucester City. The photos look great especially when you consider that Heidi shot them with her Walmart T-Mobile cell phone. After seeing her artistic work we asked if she had any photography experience. "I was a photography minor in college. I graduated from college in 1995. The photos I sent you were done within the last two weeks I also have many other pieces of artwork. I am looking eventually to have a display of my artwork in a show. I also do abstract art but the main focus of my artwork is photography," said Weaver. Related articles Tall Ships Philadelphia Camden: See the... Read more →

Rams Eric Grafton (CNB photo by Bruce Darrow) (CNBNEWSnet)BROOKLAWN N.J. April 15, 2016--Evan Giordano did all he could to give the Rams a Rams ss Alex Persichetti (CNB photo by Bruce Darrow) boost, but it wasn't enough to get pastNeumann Goretti, as the Rams lost 6-5 in seven innings at Joe Barth Field on Friday. Giordano got on base three times in the game for the Rams. He scored one run and had one RBI. He doubled in the sixth inning. Neumann-Goretti couldn't get anything going as long as Angelo DeAngeliswas on the mound. DeAngelis held Neumann Goretti hitless over two innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one. Eric Grafton ended up on the wrong side of the pitching decision, charged with the loss. He allowed six runs in 2 1/3 innings, walked five and struck out none. Neumann Goretti never surrendered the lead after the... Read more →

photo credit Bruce Darrow (Above) Gloucester High's Shi'mire Colon, (right below) Jaleel Hatcher and bottom Roy Bond Bruce Darrow | CNB Sports GLASSBORO NJ MARCH 2, 2016--The Gloucester Lions boys advanced to the SJ Group I Semi- Finals on Wednesday on the road beating the higher seed Glassboro Bulldogs 57-44. The Lion's entered the 3rd quarter down 24 - 22 but the Lion's outscored the Bulldogs 23 - 7 in the quarter and the Lion's held a 45 - 31 advantage at the start of the 4th quarter. The Bulldogs would not go down without a fight closing the gap to 51 - 42 with under 3 minutes remaining but a strong effort on defense helped the Lions close the game with the victory. The Lion's were lead by Senior's Jaleel Hatcher 25 points and Roy Bond's 18 points. The win advances the Lion's to the Semi Final game to... Read more →

UPDATED photo credit Amanda Stevenson Lupke PHILADELPHIA PA (January 29, 2016)(CNBNewsnet)--The album includes some random shots of some of the many vehicles on display at the Philadelphia Auto Show held at the Convention Center. The 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show, produced and owned by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center Jan. 30 to Feb. 7. This year's event will feature 700 vehicles from more than 40 worldwide manufacturers. Highlights include an array of concept, classic, luxury, pre-production and exotic models. Ticket prices range from $7 to $14. For more information, visit phillyautoshow.com. CLICK FOR ALBUM CNBNews photos by Amanda Stevenson Lupke http://www.amandastevensonphoto.com Related categories GREAT PHOTOS PHILLY/PA NEWS Read more →

Related Category: Gloucester City History Bill, I received this photo from Ray Kaess. He is a member of the Winklespecht family. It shows former Gloucester City Police Chief, who was chief in the 50's, as a Army Lieutenant during World WarII with Frau Goering, the wife of Hermann Goering, the Number Two Nazi. She was requesting Lt. Winklespect's help in moving to another part of Germany to shield her young daughter from hearing bad things about the child's father. Feel free to use the photo. submitted by Joe Hargsheimer Read more →

PHILADELPHIA -- Hundreds of naked bikers stormed the streets of Philadelphia for the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride on Saturday. For the seventh straight summer, hundreds of bicyclists joined together -- creatively painted or stripped down to their birthday suits -- to promote fuel-conscious consumption, positive body image and cycling advocacy. Before baring all for the… Read more →

ATLANTIC OCEAN — The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the Coast Guard’s 225 years of service to the nation by creating a Forever Stamp to honor its role in protecting the security of the nation and advancing vital U.S. maritime interests. The stamp shows two icons of the Coast Guard: the cutter Eagle, a three-masted sailing ship known as “America’s Tall Ship,” and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter, one of the Coast Guard’s rescue aircraft. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City coordinated the photo opportunity with the Coast Guard Barque Eagle while underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Fifteen million United States Coast Guard Forever stamps will be issued. Aviation artist William Phillips of Ashland, Ore., painted the image using oil and Masonite. Phil Jordan of Falls Church, Va., is the art director. Read more →

CNBNEWSNET The cover image of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" album. I was 13 years old when Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run album was released, on Aug. 25, 1975. I had not heard any Bruce Springsteen songs previously. I was living in Bergen County, and was totally unaware of the Asbury Park music scene – and, really,… Read more →

It's a picture sure to melt even the coldest of hearts, and certain to earn the pooches an extra spoonful or two for their efforts. The photograph taken at a police dog academy shows six dogs queuing up to get their dinner, while holding onto their plates with their teeth. A black Labrador heads up the line of five German shepherds as they sit patiently with their ears pricked, waiting for their turn to go up to the trainer and receive their food. Scroll down for video SHARE PICTURE Copy link to paste in your message +5 No skipping the queue: The six police dogs wait patiently in an orderly line to receive their food. The picture is believed to have been taken in a police dog academy in China It's not clear where this particular photograph was taken, but previous images from a dog training centre run by the... Read more →

CNB Archives published Friday, July 31, 2009 PHOTO by Caleigh Pittman GLOUCESTER CITY NJ July 31, 2009 (CNBNews.net) PHOTO of flooding at Broadway & Market St at 5:04pm today. The heavy rains that came through the area left some parts of the City underwater. Some communities in South Jersey got three inches of rain in 24 minutes according to the weather station. related link Great Photos Related articles The fish are biting at last in South Jersey | Jim Bolton's Outdoors Report Bill J. Buscher Jr., Longtime GAF Employee, GCHS Alumnus Class of '53, Antique Car Enthusiast Articles Elsewhere | South Jersey Foodie NJ News Commons: NJ CREDIT RATING DOWNGRADED NJ Transit proposes 9 percent fare increase, service cuts Read more →

UPDATE: The Gloucester City Police Department released the following information about the accident at Gloucester Liquor: On March 4, 2015 at 7:54 pm officers responded to Gloucester Liquors on S. Broadway for a hit and run motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, it was determined a vehicle had driven over the parking block at the front of the store and struck a brick support column on the front of the building. The column was destroyed and the vehicle fled from the scene traveling west on Ridgeway Street. A short time later, an officer located the suspect vehicle parked on Burlington Street at Monmouth Street. Further investigation resulted in the identification of the driver, who admitted driving her vehicle into the building and leaving the scene. Melissa A. Young (35), a resident of the 300 block of Monmouth Street, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to report... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--Spiritual Director-Rev. Joseph F. McGarvey, Scoutmaster Charles Grieco Sr. Bottom row: C. Cogan, T. Wilson, J. Davidson, Wm. Lee, D. Cleary, Wm. Crowthers, J. O’Donnell, Second row: P. Hinchliffe, R. Cann, L. Reader, A. Long, T. Reed, M. Shaw, D. Robertson, John Durkin, J. Miller Third row: R. Purbeck, Wm. Fredhoff, V. Dailey, J. Barnett, F. Costello, C. Klaus, James Durkin, G. Fitzpatrick, G. Thomas, G. O’Lear. Top row: B. Emery, C. Barber, R. Lee, Wm. Reinhart, C. Reilly, S. Skokowski, Fr. Haas, R. Fredhoff, T. Herbett RELATED: Gloucester City History St. Mary's Submitted by Joe O'Donnell photo and Bunny Sullivan Bailley Read more →

Steve Skipton May 24, 1973-August 23, 2014 Stephen Edward Skipton, Sr., 41, of Goose Creek South Carolina, formerly of Gloucester City, loss his battle with cancer and passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 23, 2014. Steve was born May 24, 1973 in Camden, NJ, the son of Bertha Skipton (nee Shearer) and the late George Skipton. Steve was involved and dedicated to the fire service for 25 years. He started his life in the fire service as a teenager as a junior member of the Brooklawn Fire Department outside of his home town. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Bellmawr NJ, later moving through the ranks to Chief of Department of the Bellmawr Park Volunteer Fire Department in his 20’s. Steve worked as an EMT for University EMS in Newark NJ, and the city of Camden for 17 years. During his time there, he responded... Read more →

MEMORIES FROM THE PAST (Gloucester City NJ)--Saint Mary's Grammar School Class of 1959 (bottom row left to right) Pat McGlingey, Mary Sue Obrien, unknown, Sue Smith, Jim Saxemyer, uknown, Father Peter Budniak, pastor of St. Mary Parish, Father Joe McGarvey, associate pastor, Janice Florich, Robert Volz, Flo Simila, Bob Wynne, Madeline Herbert, Walter Bechta. Second row (left to right)Lorraine Schafer, Joe Tedesco, Claire DeCarlo, Frank Burkhardt, Connie Kellis, Michael Flynn, Richard Sherrer, unknown, Jim Pierce, Pat Nolan, Bob Willet, Kathy Hye. Third row (left to right) Bill Barron, Julianne Fuchs, Jim Samartino, Mary Sue Obrien, Carlos De Mathis, Carol Lane, Jim Davis, Dori Radlinger, Joe Flynn, Eileen Warner, George Walsh, Mary Connell, Steve Murphy, Marie Barbera. Fourth row (left to right) John Carney, Kathy Dobbins, Dick Wright, Candy Pfeffer, Hugh West, Trish Cullen, John McCormick, unknown, Mary Provine, unknown, Kathy Pescatore, Carl Latini, Andrea McCracken, Frank Kelly. Fifth row (left... Read more →

PHOTO BY GARY MARCUCCI GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-- Employees of Iseler Demolition can be seen high on top of the old Hinde and Dauch water tower, 600 Jersey Avenue on Wednesday, August 6. Iseler Demolition specializes in the removal of old water towers and they expected to complete their scope of work in one day. The water tower is approximately 110’ tall extending 90’ above the roof of the building. The tower is connected to the former Hinde & Dauch Paper Mill factory. The building was also used at one time by a lamp shade manufacture. The old Hinde & Dauch Paper Company building (also known as West Virginia Paper & Pulp), located on Jersey Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, is being renovated by the owners of Thermoseal Glass, which is located a few blocks away on Water Street. The back of the property faces Water Street and one side... Read more →

Serena Dykman of New York shows off her award for the best short film, THE DOORMAN at the Trinity International Film Festival held in Detroit. Over 40 films were curated and the Hawaiian comedy GET A JOB got the award for the best full featured film. Photo by Glenn Kujansuu By Jacek Adamski CNBNEWS EXCLUSIVE DETROIT-- GET A JOB the comedy made in Hawaii and directed by Maui’s Brian Kohne took top honors for a full feature film while THE DOORMAN filmed in New York by director Serena Dykman took top accolades for a short. This was at the eighth annual Trinity International Film Festival held at the Carr Art Center. Full attendance watched on two screens as over 40 films from 14 countries were being showcased. Director Walter V. Marshall of Southfield, Michigan got the other top award as Best New Artist for the full feature, A LOVE THAT... Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES POSTED February 27, 2008 BROOKLAWN NJ February 27, 2008--Congratulations to the Brooklawn ACES girls' basketball team, coached by Chuck Thomson, for winning the Camden County Elementary League championship. They were the winners of the Colonial division with a 12-2 record and went on to beat 3 opponents from both the Colonial and Suburban divisions to win the championship. Pictured are players Makenzi Cooper, Sydney Thomson, Brianna Murphy, Rachael Cowgill, Kathi Velez, Kate Boulden, Melissa Mackey, Meghan Ryan, Amanda Boulden, Taylor Farrow, and Taylor Blackiston. Coach Thomson was assisted by Pat McCrea in the championship game. Related articles Related articles Brooklawn fails to advance to American Legion World Series Brooklawn baseball walks into first loss at American Legion World Series Brooklawn Police Arrest Three Suspects for Allegedly Stealing AC Condensing Coils from Shopping Center Roof | cnbnews.net CNBNEWS ARCHIVES-- Furrever Friends To Fight Their Case in Court Shoprite of... Read more →

Bill Clinton Photographed Posing With Two Hookers… Classic Bubba. Via Daily Mail: Bill Clinton’s controversial couplings has reached a new level after he was pictured spending time with prostitutes at a recent charity event. The former President was in Los Angeles on Thursday and photographed with two female attendees who work as legal prostitutes in Nevada. Identified as Ava Adora and Barbie Girl by TMZ, both of the women are known to work at the Bunny Ranch brothel near Carson City. Clinton, who infamously faced impeachment after having an affair with intern Monica Lewinsky while he was still in the White House, is seen grinning ear to ear while posing with the two women. via weaselzippers.us Related articles Not so health-conscious on taxpayers' dime? Obama orders BBQ brisket, fries & 2 slabs of ribs for $50.85 Feel Better Now? Weasel Zippers | Scouring the bowels of the internet | Weasel... Read more →

Down the Shore/Catholic Star Herald Residents of the Victorian Towers in Cape May get into the Christmas spirit during their annual Christmas Party by dancing to the music of the Mummers’ Durning String Band. Photo by Alan M. Dumoff for the Catholic Star Herald For more information: Victorian Towers Age requirement 55+ 608 Washington Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204 609-884-5883 Source http://www.camdendiocese.org posted here by Sue Calloway Related articles Behind the Sequins Will Tell You Most of What You Need to Know About Mummers New Year's Day In Philadelphia 2014: A Guide To The 114th Annual Mummers Parade, Where To Watch, What To Expect And More The Mummers Museum is as colorful as the parade itself Mayor Nutter Says This Year's Mummers' Parade Will Be Pride of Philadelphia Gloucester City Father, Son Enjoy Being Mummers Mummers strut stuff while crowds brave the cold 114th Annual Mummers Parade Struts Up Broad... Read more →

The city’s surprising subculture of wave riders Think “surfing,” and Oahu and Malibu come more quickly to mind than New York City. Yet just 30 miles or so from midtown Manhattan, in Queens’s Far Rockaway neighborhood, urban wave riders tame six- to nine-foot swells and have given birth to a vibrant surfing community boasting boutique shops, popular competitions, and even a film festival. Thomas Wolfe famously described New York as a “magnificent jewel” in a perfect setting of earth and stars and—he didn’t forget to add—sea. That’s a depiction that the city’s thousands of surfers would agree with. see more photos via www.city-journal.org Read more →

Before...Related: Problem Solved WHERE'S THE SIDEWALK? SEE BELOW Thank you to Housing Officer Joe Stecklair for his help with this problem. ~ cnbnews.net Related articles Tips and Snippets: Problem Solved! Part Two: What is Being Done about the Blight and Housing Problems in Gloucester City Blight Is Spreading in Gloucester City CNBNEWS CHEERS AND JEERS FOR July 2013 Part One: What is Being Done about the Blight and Housing Problems in Gloucester City Tips and Snippets: A Look at the 1,946 Rental Properties in Gloucester City Two-Part Series on Community Blight and the Abandon Housing Problem Begins Monday Read more →

photo by Babe Tourtual BROOKLAWN NJ-- Turkeys are everywhere it seems. A few days ago Mark Matthews reported on a flock in his home town of Bellmawr. Earlier today we received this photo of a family of turkeys parading around the east side of Brooklawn. According to a Lake Drive resident she counted 22 turkeys that have made a home in that section of the community. A Gloucester City resident said he saw three hens and 8 young turkeys walking across the fields behind Gloucester City High School stadium the other day. Every so often we get a report about a deer or fox being seen in the woods near Gloucester High. It is amazing how wildlife has adapted to the influx of humans that have taken over their habit. Recently we reported on a red tail hawk being injured that was hanging around the Cold Springs School, Gloucester City.... Read more →

photo credit CNBNEWS.NET GLOUCESTER CITY NJ--New Jersey Department of Transportation employees were still working on clearing the water and debris off of Route 130 north under the Route 42 underpass at 12 noon today (July 29, 2013). On Sunday seven inches of rain fell on Gloucester City in just three hours. The driver of the truck seen in distant had to abandon his vehicle Sunday because the water was too deep. The DOT has several pumps on the scene draining the water off of the highway. It is not known when the roadway will be opened to traffic. Related articles Seven Inches of Rain Falls in Gloucester City Within Three Hours Computerize Traffic Systems Being Installed on Route 130 and Route 68 | cnbnews.net Breaking News: Traffic Accident Causes Massive Deadlock in Gloucester City NJDOT announces series of Route 130 Raccoon Creek Bridge Closures | cnbnews Rehab Work on Chatham... Read more →

My mother (Edna VanGemert longtime resident of Gloucester Hgts since 1945) passed away in September 2012 and we have been going through her photo albums. We found some pictures of the Gloucester Heights Fire Department dinners, etc from the 1950’s. My father, Carl VanGemert, was a long time volunteer fireman of Gloucester Hts Fire Dept. I would like to identify some of the people in the pictures. If you would please post these on CNBNEWS as a “Memories from the Past” photos, I would really appreciate it. Hopefully someone can identify the people in the photos. Elise Foster (Photo one)GLOUCESTER HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT annual banquet circa 1950's--First table, sitting in center is Al Grynkiewicz , second table, front center Joe Younkers? (click to enlarge) (Photo two)GLOUCESTER HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT--Annual Banquest, February 1953--First table, left side, Walt Klaus, unknown, Al Grynkiewicz (click to enlarge) (Photo three)GLOUCESTER HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE... Read more →

03/07/2013 06:18 PM CST Army Sgt. Leslie Langford, left, comforts his military working dog, Ted, a Labrador retriever and bomb specialist, as he receives simulated medical care in the veterinary section of the Combat Support Hospital during aeromedical evacuation training on Fort Polk, La., Feb. 23, 2013. Langford, a canine handler, and Ted are assigned to the 550th Military Working Dog Detachment, Fort Bragg, N.C. Related articles Adoption Program Lets Working Dogs Become Pets MoveStrong T-Rex Fitness Station™ equips Fort Polk Army Base Native Rank Supports Military Working Dog Adoptions Soldier Killed in Fort Bragg Shooting Identified, Shooting Suspect Dies Read more →

January 21, 2013 President Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., right, in a public ceremony at the U.S. Capitol before thousands of people in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. Roberts administered the oath in an official ceremony at the White House, Jan., 20, 2013. President's Escort... The Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as as "The Old Guard," marches as part of the president's escort in the inauguration parade for the 57th Inaugural Day events in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. More than 2,100 service members from each of the five branches are marching in the parade, with about 5,000 additional troops supporting inaugural festivities. SOURCE United States Department of Defense Related articles Inauguration 2013: Obama takes oath for second term, vows to tackle nation's tough problems THE RESET: Obama oath-taking pauses partisan duels Top News: Why 'Hail to the... Read more →

Brooklawn Circle West (Janaury 2013) Brooklawn PD photo By Sara Martino Gloucester City News It is a problem that has festered for years, the floods at the Brooklawn Circle every time it rains. Vehicles have gotten stuck in the water, especially under the railroad bridge, and traffic has backed up on Route 130 and Route 45, by the second circle near Verchio’s Produce. But 2013 is a new year, and State Senator Donald Norcross (D-5) said the problem will be addressed during the January 2nd Brooklawn Borough Council reorganization meeting. “We will do something about the flooding at the Brooklawn circle,” Sen. Norcross promised those in attendance. He also said that people should keep those affected by Hurricane Sandy in their thoughts. The senator officiated in the swearing in ceremony for Councilman Patrick MacAdams. Councilwoman Julie McCleary received her oath of office from Camden County Freeholder Ian Leonard. Camden County... Read more →

Potty training Chinese style is also known as "elimination training," or getting Junior to "go" on command, sans diapers. Here, a Chinese baby cools off in Beijing.(Courtesy of Casey Hynes) Lucy Hornsby lives life on the edge. She recently took her 18-month-old son, Oliver, out to lunch. And he wasn’t wearing a diaper. “There was a bush nearby. I felt like we had an escape hatch,” says the Beijing-based Reuters reporter. That’s because Ms. Hornsby and her husband have been using an ancient Chinese method of toilet training, with some success. Called “elimination training” or “elimination communication,” the practice encourages babies and toddlers to use the toilet on demand while a caregiver is making whistling or shushing noises. Eventually, the baby learns the cue to "go" on cue and becomes diaper-free. Move over, Sigmund Freud. Using slit-bottom pants called kaidangku, Chinese children have traditionally used very few diapers. Instead, they’re... Read more →

Uploaded by TEDtalksDirector on Nov 14, 2011 http://www.ted.com Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. (Some graphic images.) LINK SUBMITTED TO CNBNEWS.NET BY JOHN BRANIN/FLORIDA Related articles The Magic and the Miracle That is Us 'Big Ben' welcomes little Ben to family | cnbnews.net CNBNews.net: Comment Restrictions Happy Leftovers Day | cnbnews.net Cape May-Lewes Ferry Vessels Moored at Holt Marine Terminal | cnbnews.net Read more →

Department of Defense Photo 10/29/2012 10:13 AM CDT Airmen get processed in on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 28, 2012, before they go out to assist at emergency shelters before Hurricane Sandy makes landfall. The airmen are assigned to the New Jersey National Guard's 108th Wing. Related articles Department of Defense Prepares for Hurricane Sandy N.J. Guard units mobilized to help local officials during storm's landfall Pa. National Guard Ready To Deal With Sandy's Aftermath HERE SHE COMES! Monster Storm Set to Hit Tri-State Area | FoxNews.com National Guard responds to Hurricane Sandy, monitors tsunami Read more →

Truck traffic will be banned from all DRPA bridges (Commodore Barry, Walt Whitman, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross bridges) as of 2 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 29, 2012). The Commodore Barry Bridge will be closed to ALL traffic when sustained winds (not just gusts) reach 50 m.p.h. CLARIFICATION: The 2 p.m. truck traffic ban will include motorcycles, campers, buses and all vehicles prone to instability at high winds. Passenger cars will be able to continue crossing the bridges until changing weather conditions require further traffic restrictions. Gloucester City NJ-Freedom Pier with the Walt Whitman Bridge in the distance photo credit cnbnews.net Related articles IMPORTANT STORM INFORMATION | cnbnews.net Delaware River Port Authority Seeks Four New Members of Citizens Advisory Committee DRPA Police Officer Killed on Walt Whitman Bridge DRPA Honors the late Corporal Christopher Milito Drpa Commissioners Approve Walt Whitman Bridge Redecking Project Read more →

Army paratroopers load onto a C-17 Globermaster III aircraft during an airborne operations exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 11, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. Related articles American Heroes: PFC Brandon Goodine, Cpl. Anthony Servin, Master Chief Petty Officer Richard Kessler | cnbnews.net 13 Soldiers Have Died Fighting Afghanistan War Since July 26 | cnbnews.net Video: Army Brig. General Jeffrey A. Sinclair to face Article 32 Investigation | cnbnews American Heroes: 4 Soldiers KIA; Attacked by Insurgents With IED, RPG and Rifles BOOOO! |cnbnews.net Read more →

08/24/2012 05:32 PM CDT Air Force Airman 1st Class Brooke Goosen welds a Y-stand for holding munitions on Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 14, 2012. Goosen, the only woman out of 28 airmen in the Dyess metal shop, is assigned to the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and has more than seven years of experience in welding. Related articles Face of Defense: Airmen Save Drowning Man (gloucestercitynews.net) Face of Defense: Airman Saves Little Girl at Beach (gloucestercitynews.net) First Lady Mary Pat Christie Announces Ten Recipients of New Jersey Heroes Heart of a Hero Scholarship (gloucestercitynews.net) American Heroes: Airman 1st Class Austin H. Gates Benson, 19, of Hellertown, Pa; Sgt. Anthony O. Magee, 29, of Hattiesburg, Miss (gloucestercitynews.net) American Hero: Airman Matthew R. Courtois, 22, of Lucas, Texas (gloucestercitynews.net) Face of Defense: TROPHY TEAM (gloucestercitynews.net) Read more →