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MOORESTOWN, NJ --(January 24, 2021)--Saturday, January 23 at 7:38 am, Moorestown Gloucestercitynews.net files officers were dispatched to a report of a residential burglary that occurred in the 400 block of Crescent Ave near Pleasant Valley Ave. The resident arrived home and discovered that between about 9:00 am on 1/22/2021 and 7:30 am on 1/23/2021, someone forced open a garage window and entered the garage. The person then used force to open the door from the garage to the interior of the home. Assorted jewelry was stolen from the master bedroom. Anyone with information is asked to contact Moorestown PD Detectives at 856-914-3092 or detectives@moorestownpd.com. If you see suspicious activity don't hesitate to call police at 856-234-8300. If you see a crime in process, Call 911.... Read more →

by Earl Foster So we had another election where voting is questionable depending on your perspective. In spite of countless reports of ballot harvesting, and missing ballots, those in any authority refuse to acknowledge there was/is a problem. Were the “Legal American” people cheated out of their vote and the election process? We may never know as a dangerous president was set due to a virus situation unleashed on the world and used by politicians to gain particular advantages over society in the opinion of many. During the year 2020 we saw that certain riots, looting and destruction of property has been deemed acceptable depending on the cause that was spun by the media who should have been held accountable for this year mayhem. Disagreeing... Read more →

BURLINGTON CITY, NJ (July 23, 2020)--Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina, United States Homeland Security Investigations Assistant Special Agent in Charge - Newark Richard Reinhold, and Cinnaminson Township Police Chief Richard A. Calabrese announced today that numerous people have been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography as the result of a joint investigation during the COVID-19 pandemic dubbed “Operation Safe Quarantine.” “Those who believe the anonymity of cyberspace will mask their illegal activity could not be more mistaken,” Prosecutor Coffina said. “As illustrated by these arrests, we know how to find you, apprehend you, and hold you accountable for endangering innocent children as a means of seeking your depraved gratification.” Always a priority of the BCPO, and our partners in this endeavor, the investigation of... Read more →

UPDATE: service was restored in the 08030 area around 10:30 AM GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (June 29) --Comcast service in the Riverview Heights section of the city went out around 8:30 am. According to their website certain sections of the city have been having issues since 08:20 AM EST. Other communities in South Jersey are also affected by the outage. The map below is from Comcast. Are you having a problem. Leave a message in the Comcast comments section! Read more →

Jayson Hoopes, St. Augustine Prep graduate now at Rutgers PISCATAWAY, N.J. (June 18, 2020)--– Rutgers baseball and head coach Steve Owens welcome right-handed pitcher Jayson Hoopes to the 2021 roster. A native of Northfield, New Jersey, Hoopes was drafted by the Chicago Cubs out of St. Augustine Prep in 2019 and spent the 2020 season at the University of Virginia. "We are excited that Jayson has decided to come home to New Jersey and further his baseball career at Rutgers," Owens said. "He is a power right-handed pitcher who possesses an explosive fastball and a starter-type repertoire of secondary pitches. He will be a valuable addition to our pitching staff and has a proven track record of competing at a high level. We look forward... Read more →

UPDATED/CORRECTED CORRECTION: Tajee Almon (TJ) IS A RESIDENT of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester High. Our information that he was from Sicklerville came from one of his social media pages. TJ said Vanessa Lamb was the organizer of the event and that he was just a helper. William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews Gloucester City, NJ (June 5, 2020)--A "Black Lives Matters Protest" will be held in Gloucester City on Sunday starting at Proprietors Park and marching north down King Street to Monmouth Street, east on Monmouth Street to the Library Parking This flyer about the event is circulating on the internet Lot at Monmouth and the Railroad where it will end. Tajee Almon of Sicklerville is one of the organizer of the... Read more →

Registration open NOW for Rutgers Community Arts Virtual Summer Programs New Brunswick, N.J. – Summer at Mason Gross School of the Arts returns with 15 reimagined programs in Art & Design, Dance, Music, and Theater, including Kids Create! arts immersion camp for children entering grades K-8. Programs span 1–2 weeks and are available beginning July 6 through the end of August. Participants ages 5–18 can explore, create, and perform under the guidance of Rutgers faculty from the comfort of home. As a response to COVID-19 and University guidelines, Rutgers Community Arts began developing plans for a remote summer in March 2020 after successfully transitioning their spring programming and private music lessons to an online format. In a typical summer, Mason Gross welcomes around 500 pre-college... Read more →

by appointment for Burlington County residents whether or not you are experiencing symptoms. To help limit the spread of the virus, it is important that all persons with concern about COVID19 exposure be tested as soon as possible. Accordingly, the Burlington County COVID19 Mass Testing center will now make appointments for all Burlington County residents whether or not they are experiencing viral symptoms. The department will continue its policy of testing non-resident first responders and hospital employees working in Burlington County who present their employee IDs. County testing takes place on  Tuesdays and Thursdays and is located at the Emergency Services Training Center behind the Burlington County Institute of Technology off Woodlane Road in Westampton. You must make an appointment for testing by calling 609... Read more →

Dr. Herb Conaway, Director of the Burlington County Health Department wants County residents to know that if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms: Cough Fever Shortness of Breath... you can get a test for COVID-19. County testing takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Emergency Services Training Center located behind the Burlington County Institute of Technology off Woodlane Rd. in Westampton. To make an appointment for testing call 609-726-7097. NO DOCTOR'S PRESCRIPTION IS REQUIRED AND TESTING IS FREE OF CHARGE. Please just call ahead and make an appointment. The testing site will be open to Burlington County residents, to First Responders and frontline hospital staff working in Burlington County. If you think you have COVID-19, please get tested and help limit the spread of this... Read more →

MORRESTOWN, NJ--The Township of Moorestown is continually monitoring events and appropriately responding as necessary. While there are no known cases of the virus in Moorestown, we remain vigilant and endeavor to be proactive. The following actions have been taken to do our part to try to minimize unnecessary public contact and interaction. Department of Parks and Recreation – all programs, athletic facilities, recreation centers and fields are closed until further notice. Moorestown Library – While the library remains open to the public, all programs have been cancelled through April 9th. The library staff has initiated enhanced cleaning of public surfaces to reduce risk. Municipal Court – The March 18th and 25th municipal court sessions to be held at Cinnaminson Township have been postponed. Customers will... Read more →

Moorestown - Annalise Jean Schultz, age 9, passed away peacefully, after a courageous 8-month battle with brain cancer, at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) on February 26, 2020. She was born on May 24, 2010 to Chad and Jennifer (Schock) Schultz and lived a vibrant life in Moorestown, NJ. She was adored by her younger brother, Sebastian. She was the beloved granddaughter of David Schultz, Catherine Schultz, John Schock, and Elaine Schock (Tom Plunkett). She will always be remembered by her loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Annalise was the heart of her family, and the life of all the parties—organizing games, putting on shows, taking pictures and making everyone laugh. Annalise attended Mary E. Roberts Elementary from Kindergarten-3rd grade, where she was recognized for her... Read more →

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(Dec. 8, 2019)--MS-200 is one of the Microsoft recently introduced certification exams. It is designed for the messaging administrators who configure, troubleshoot, deploy, and monitor mail protection, recipients, permissions, public folders, and mail flow in both on-premises and Cloud environments. These professionals are responsible for managing messaging infrastructure, disaster recovery, hybrid configuration, hygiene, client access, migration, and high availability. The certified administrators work in partnership with the Microsoft 365 enterprise and security administrators to performa topology that will fulfill the requirements of an organization for its business.These specialists have knowledge of licensing, authentication types, and integration with the applications of Microsoft 365. Microsoft MS-200 is part of the prerequisites for obtaining the Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate certificate. This test includes 40-60 questions with... Read more →

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital received its third consecutive “A” on the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade. This designation by the national nonprofit health care ratings organization recognizes the hospital’s efforts to protect patients from harm and meet the highest safety standards in the United States. The Safety Grade, ranging from A to F, rates hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections, and other harms among patients in their care. Of the more than 2,600 hospitals graded, only one-third earned an “A” in the fall 2019 update of grades. “Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes has an established culture of patient safety that is shared by all levels of the organization,” said Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE, president... Read more →

Part-Time Teacher Aide (NJ Substitute Teacher Cert, Para Professional Cert or NJ Teaching Cert Required) Must complete Criminal History Record Review as per N.J.S.A. 18:A:6-7.1 et seq., N.J.S.A 18A:39-19.1 &N.J.S.A. 18A:6-4.13 et seq. Compensation will be determined based on negotiated contract Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Dr. Samuel Rosetti, Superintendent, Brooklawn Board of Education 301 Haakon Road, Brooklawn, NJ 08030 OR Email to: eboulden@alicecostello.com Deadline: Monday, August 19, 2019 August 13-19, 2019 Read more →

People across the state have been making the case for the Path to Progress reforms - have you seen it in the news lately? You can learn more about the Path to Progress here. Another reason for N.J. ‘Path to Progress’: School floor hazards Here’s a reminder that among the best provisions in state Senate President Stephen Sweeney’s "Path to Progress" reform program is one to abolish the state’s too-many K-6 and K-8 school districts and roll them into larger, K-12 regional districts. Sweeney, D-Gloucester, is traveling around the state touting administrative cost savings as the main reason for this change. The ability to ensure the health and safety of students and staff is starting to emerge as a secondary reason — maybe even a... Read more →

MOORESTOWN, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net)(June 16, 2019)--The Moorestown Police Department released the following weather alert regarding the chance of severe Thunderstorms in South Jersey today and Monday in the afternoon and evening. There is a chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening and then again Monday afternoon through the overnight hours across the area. Here are the key messages regarding this potential: 1.The primary hazards on Sunday are expected to be damaging winds and hail to the size of quarters. Locally heavy rainfall and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning can also be expected. However, more widespread flooding does notappear to be a bigger threat at this time. 2.The area with the highest potential for severe storms today is southeast Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia), southern New Jersey, and Delmarva. However,... Read more →

photo credit (CNBNewsnet) UPDATED/CORRECTED William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet Members of the New Jersey Teachers Union were demonstrating this past weekend at the Route 42 overpass on Creek Road, Bellmawr. Some of the signs they were carrying read: Hurting the Middle Class Hurts Everyone Say No to Swindler Sweeney We Love New Jersey Public Schools I'm Sticking with the Union Union Strong for our Students TRENTON, NJ (Gloucestercitynews.net) (June 13, 2019)--Lawmakers say they have a plan to fix New Jersey's fiscal crisis, restore the stability of the pension system and save tens of billions of dollars for taxpayers. NJ Senate President Steve Sweeney, Sens. Paul Sarlo and Steve Oroho and Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald unveiled a package of "Path to Progress" bills designed... Read more →

Learning a new language as a child at a young age is definitely advantageous. There are various reasons for this, including the fact that it is simply easier for children to accomplish. Additionally, a second language allows for increased potential to open up doors for them in adulthood. To find out what specific benefits your kids could stand to reap by becoming bilingual during their formative years, make sure to read on. It’s easier to absorb information at a young age In general terms, the younger a person is, the easier it is for them to learn a new language. This isn’t to say that it is necessarily straightforward for kids to learn a second- or even third-language — no matter how old you are,... Read more →

The Diocese of Camden Coat of Arms CAMDEN CITY, NJ (February 15, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--Earlier this week the Diocese of Camden released the following names of clerics accused of sexually abusing minors: 1. Joseph Barber Born: February 8, 1933 Ordained: 1961 Status: Deceased Assignments Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Berlin St. Joseph’s High School, Camden Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill St. Mary, Cherry Hill St. Edward, Pine Hill 2. Claude J. Bender Born: August 6, 1932 Ordained: 1965 Status: Deceased Assignments St. Anthony, Camden St. Ann, Wildwood St. Gregory, Magnolia O.L. Star of the Sea, Cape May St. Michael, Gibbstown St. Thomas More, Cherry Hill St. Matthew, National Park St. Teresa, Runnemede Our Lady of Lourdes, Glassboro St. Michael, Atlantic City Queen of the Apostles, Pennsville... Read more →

New wellness option uses dry sodium chloride to heal a variety of ailments Moorestown, New Jersey –If you’re suffering from allergies, respiratory inflammations, have just gotten over a cold, or simply want to relax, a new resource for care and wellness, The Salt Suite, is perfect for you. Slated to open in winter, the Salt Suite will be located at 320 Young Ave, Moorestown, NJ. Franchise owner Matt Della Sala, a previous multi-unit franchisee with Snap-On Tools, invested in the salt therapy concept after a friend, who had moved from South Florida, was in need of halotherapy for her son’s allergy treatments. “Halotherapy is the future,” he said. “I am happy to be a part of it this new option in healthcare for both children... Read more →

photo provided PHILADELPHIA PA--A festive night like New Year’s Eve calls for a festive celebration — and Philadelphia hosts many of them to welcome the new year each year. The big show is the annual SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront, featuring two spectacular shows on the Delaware River at 6 p.m. and midnight. Elsewhere, many of the city’s restaurants plate fixed-price dinners, while Philly clubs offer late-night dancing for almost every music taste. The best way to do New Year’s Eve in Philly is by staying over. Book the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, featuring up to $218 in free perks, to start the new year with a wonderful winter getaway. Then, on New Year’s Day, thousands of residents and visitors take... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file Wishing your Christmas be filled with peace and love. Thank you for your support and loyalty over the past year... Bill and Connie Cleary Sr. Read more →

The NJ Advance Media Study on Police Force by CNBNews Staff NJ Advance Media has released the results of a 16-month investigation into the use of police force by police departments across the state of New Jersey. The study, prepared for NJ.com, revealed little oversight by state officials and no standard practices among local departments the report stated. To obtain the information for the research the news organization filed 506 public records requests (OPRA's) and collected 72,607 use-of-force reports. They covered every municipal police department in NJ along with the State Police. This is the most comprehensive statewide database of police force ever created and made public in the United States according to NJ.com CNBNews has republished a summary of the data from The Force... Read more →

CNBNewsnet graphics file Due to Possible Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination in Onion Ingredient WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2018 (CNBNewsnet) – Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a Denison, Texas, establishment, is recalling approximately 2,490,593 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos that may be adulterated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry taquitos were produced from July 1 through Oct. 10, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 4.5-lbs. cardboard cases containing 24-count Go-Go Taquitos “Beef Taco & Cheese Taquitos” with a case code 86183 printed on the label. 4.5-lbs. cardboard cases containing 24-count Go-Go Taquitos “Buffalo Style Cooked Glazed Chicken Taquitos” with a case code... Read more →

CHERRY HILL, NJ – Last night the South Jersey Young Democrats hosted their Sixth Annual Endorsement Party, honoring 18 candidates throughout South Jersey 40 and under. These candidates ranged from Township Committee candidates to Congressional candidates. With over 55 Young Democrats in attendance this event, records were set not only for attendance, but for dollars donated as well. Nearly $5,000 was donated to the endorsed candidates. "The success of the Democratic Party in South Jersey and throughout the United States depends on having committed and capable individuals serving at all levels of government,” said John J. Mulholland Jr, president of the South Jersey Young Democrats. "I'm proud to lead an organization that focuses on identifying and supporting the very best young Democratic leaders in campaigns... Read more →

Moorestown Police are investigating several cases of mail stolen from the blue United States Postal Service curbside collection mailboxes, including those located on Chester Ave. between Main Street and Second Street. The thieves are targeting the mailboxes--"Mailbox Fishing" for mailed checks which are stolen, then altered, and fraudulently cashed. These mail collection box thefts are a widespread issue not confined to the Moorestown area. The Moorestown Police issued the following alert, "We suggest that if you have mailed checks or will mail checks that you monitor your bank accounts to be sure mailed checks reached their intended destination and were not altered. "Contact the Moorestown police to report stolen checks or identity theft by calling 856-234-8300. Use the following link to report stolen mail to... Read more →

SOUTH JERSEY (CNBNewsnet)(August 31, 2018)--A few years ago, many believed that vaping would become a one-time trend that would go away as quickly as it came in-style. Fast forward a few years, and vaping is an even bigger hobby and pastime activity than ever before. The industry behind vaping is growing too, and that growth is apparent when you see the wealth of vaping gadgets you can now choose from. Vaping is particularly popular in South Jersey. Recent studies suggest that more people are taking up vaping as a hobby simply because it is enjoyable. Newer vaporizers and the many flavors of vape juice available today certainly enhance the vaping experience to a new level. There are reasons why vaping is becoming increasingly popular, even... Read more →

photo provided CHERRY HILL, NJ (August 29, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– Mark the unofficial end of summer in style at Silver Diner’s Labor Day Breakfast Car Show located at 2131 Route 38 in Cherry Hill, on Monday, September 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The show is open to all cars, trucks and corvettes of any year. Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. and the first 200 cars to register will receive a free T-shirt. The show is free for attendees and DJ Frank Staff will be providing music. A $20 car entry fee is required the day of the show. No pre-registration is required. Trophies will be awarded at 1 p.m. The Breakfast Car Show is sponsored by the South Jersey Pontiac Club and the... Read more →

OCEAN CITY, NJ (June 19, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Miss South Shore Jaime Gialloreto, (above), age 19, of Woolwich Township, was crowned Miss New Jersey 2018 on Saturday, June 16, the final night of the competition held at the Ocean City Music Pier. She will represent the state of New Jersey during the Miss America pageant in September in Atlantic City. The Miss New Jersey competition is an annual pageant held to select the representative for the state of New Jersey in the Miss America pageant. Two Miss New Jersey winners have gone on to hold the title of Miss America: Bette Cooper who won in 1937 and Suzette Charles who did not win, but took over the title for the last 7 weeks of Vanessa Williams reign in... Read more →

Shade Cooper MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (June 15, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a former U.S. Air Force military police officer was found guilty today of causing an automobile accident in Bordentown Township in late 2015 that killed two people, including her estranged husband. Shade Cooper, 28, of East Granby, Connecticut, was convicted by a jury in Superior Court of two counts of Reckless Manslaughter (Second Degree). The Hon. Philip E. Haines scheduled sentencing for August 3. The investigation revealed that Nicholas Cooper was visiting his children at Shade Cooper’s apartment on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst on December 2, 2015. BCPO Assistant Prosecutor Dustin Coolidge argued during the trial that Shade Cooper became angry when another woman – Jocelyn Redding – came to pick... Read more →

RELATED: Gloucester Catholic v DePaul Play Saturday for State Title at Veteran's Park, Hamilton CAPTION: From left to right, Hamilton Director of Economic Development Martin Flynn, Hamilton Mayor Kelly Yaede, NJSIAA Assistant Director Tony Maselli and Hamilton Director of Recreation Jeffrey Plunkett stand in front of the DeMeo Field scoreboard in Veterans Park, as Hamilton Township undergoes its final preparations as the host of this year’s state high school baseball tournament, which takes place this weekend. ‘If you build it, they will come’…and this weekend they come to Hamilton. Thanks to the town’s complete renovation of Veterans Park’s Bob DeMeo Field, Hamilton will host this year’s NJSIAA State High School Baseball Tournament. “We are proud to host this year’s state tournament, as well as to... Read more →

CNBNews graphics file MOORESTOWN NJ (June 6, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Moorestown Police are investigating a residential burglary/theft that occurred on June 5 between 2:30-4:30pm in the 700 block of Riverton Rd. Entry was gained by breaking the window in a garage door. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Moorestown PD Detectives at 856-914-3092 or detectives@moorestownpd.com . If you see suspicious activity--don't hesitate to call police at 856-234-8300. For crimes in progress call 911. Please visit our website www.moorestownpd.com for crime prevention information or to register online for a vacation house check. Address/Location Township of Moorestown Police Department 1245 N Church St Moorestown, NJ 08057 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300 Read more →

press release BLACKWOOD, NJ -- Gloucester Catholic High School awarded 117 diplomas to members of the Class of 2018 during the 89th Annual Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement Exercises on Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Hope, The Church of St. Agnes, in Blackwood, NJ. Patrick Glennan, who will attend the University of Pennsylvania, led the processional as Class Valedictorian. Laura Blaston, who will continue her collegiate education at Villanova University, was the Salutatorian. Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, Bishop of the Diocese of Camden, served as the Main Celebrant. Monsignor William Hodge, Pastor of Saint Mary's Parish in Gloucester City, and Reverend Kevin J. Mohan, Gloucester Catholic Director of Catholic Identity, were among the Concelebrants. Bishop Sullivan and Gloucester Catholic Principal Ed Beckett conferred... Read more →

CNBNews Staff (CNBNewsnet)(May 23, 2018)--Food trucks are literally everywhere, but to find and probably following around a great food truck that offers you the best and most mouth-watering food options can be a bit tricky. A new truck on the scene is Donkey’s Place, a highly anticipated truck heading to South Jersey streets this weekend, staring in Pitman – get there for some amazing food! Food Truck events are now a thing, and a big “thing” at that, and you can get everything from American diner style food to vegan delicacies and quick Tex Mex that’s well prepared and tasty too. The recent Food Bank of South Jersey food truck event, held in Pennsauken was a hit, so lets look at the upcoming food truck... Read more →

The meters accept coin or Visa/MasterCard. Installation of the new smart meters in the Main St. business district as well as Chester Ave., E. Second St., and Church St. is in progress by the vendor, Civicsmart. The meters will accept coin- nickel (3 minutes), dime (6 minutes), or quarter (15 minutes) or you may use a Visa or Mastercard with a minimum charge of $1.00 for an hour. Operational instructions are posted on the meters. Metered parking is in effect Monday through Saturday 7am-6pm $1.00 per hour with a 2 hour maximum. Contact the Police Department at 856-25-1405 if you have any questions. Address/Location Township of Moorestown Police Department 1245 N Church St Moorestown, NJ 08057 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300 Read more →

NEWARK, N.J. – The business manager of a Morristown, New Jersey, assisted living facility has been charged with exploiting her position to steal approximately $237,000 from an elderly victim under her care, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. Marcella Drakeford, 45, of Jensen Beach, Florida, is charged with six counts of mail fraud. Drakeford was arrested today and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek M. Maynard in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida. She was indicted March 16, 2018, by a federal grand jury sitting in New Jersey and is scheduled to be arraigned April 4, 2018, before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court. According to the indictment: Beginning in December 2016, Drakeford allegedly agreed to help manage her victim’s financial... Read more →

Glitters123.com ATLANTA, GA (03/19/2018)-- Oglethorpe University congratulates Justin Brimm, of Moorestown, for earning recognition on the Fall 2017 Dean's List for academic performance. Brimm was among 354 Oglethorpe students named to the 2017 Dean's List for achieving at least a 3.50 term grade-point average, while earning 12 or more semester hours. Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta's only co-educational small private college, home to 1250 eclectic and engaged students from 33 states and 38 countries. Read more →

Would Require Three Meetings Each Year Be Held in South Jersey TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Senator Jeff Van Drew aimed at providing South Jersey with a stronger voice in decisions made by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, which operates the Garden State Parkway - a main artery in the southern part of the state - was approved today by the Senate. 'The Garden State Parkway is a major roadway in South Jersey, but unfortunately meetings are held clear across the state. This limits our residents' ability to weigh in on projects that are being undertaken in our area and their ability to provide input on transportation issues that affect them locally,' said Senator Van Drew (D-Cape May/Cumberland/Atlantic). 'Requiring that board meetings be held locally... Read more →

MOORESTOWN, NJ (January 17, 2018)--Moorestown Police are investigating seven overnight burglaries to unlocked vehicles and two vehicle thefts that occurred throughout the Township. A vehicle was stolen from the 200 block of Whittier Ave. That vehicle was recovered in the 700 block Lippincott Ave. where another vehicle was stolen from a residence. That vehicle was entered into the national database and subsequently located by Winslow Twp. PD. Unlocked vehicles were entered at the following locations with varied amounts of currency and personal items stolen: 100 block of Muirfield Ct. 200 block of Hickory Lane (2 vehicles) 100 block of S. Lincoln Ave. (2 vehicles) Laurel Creek Blvd. 200 block of Whittier Ave. Anyone with information is asked to contact Moorestown Detectives at 856-914-3092 or detectives@moorestownpd.com... Read more →

The Moorestown Police Department is among law enforcement agencies around New Jersey taking part in the state's largest annual drunken driving crackdown. The 2017 "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" year-end holiday crackdown begins Dec. 8th and concludes on Jan. 1st. During the campaign, local and state law enforcement officers --including those from Moorestown PD will conduct roving patrols targeting motorists who may be driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement. The campaign looks to curtail impaired driving during the Holiday season. Nationally, in 2016 there were 10,497 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drivers with blood alcohol readings of... Read more →

ITHACA, NY )--- Moorestown native Maura Aleardi is the online managing editor and community engagement manager of The Ithacan, Ithaca College's student newspaper. The paper was inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Hall of Fame at the National College Media Convention in Dallas, Texas, on Nov. 8. The Hall of Fame recognizes student publications that have received a combination of 15 national Pacemaker and Pacemaker finalist awards, widely referred to as "the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate journalism." The Ithacan was also selected as a finalist for the 2016-17 Newspaper Pacemaker Award and won first place in the website category. The Associated Collegiate Press, a division of the National Scholastic Press Association, is one of the oldest and most prestigious college journalism organizations in the... Read more →

CNBNewsnet photo GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 11, 2017)(CNBNewsnet)--Royal Farms, US Route 130 and Market Street posted a sign this week announcing the hiring of people interested in working at their new establishments in South Jersey. For several months construction work has been ongoing at the US Rt. 130 site, however, there still hasn't been any buildings erected. Related: Multi-Million Dollar Convenience Store Being Built In Gloucester City CNBNews broke the story about the construction of the 5,371 square foot building in January 2016. At that time Brittany Eldredge, Royal Farms Public Relations, and Customer Service Manager said the estimated construction cost for the project was $5.5 million. Also included in the plans are eight gas pumps and 68 parking spaces. The convenience store will be... Read more →

July 10, 2017 MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Moorestown Police Chief Lee Lieber announced today that a man who was fatally stabbed during an apparent home invasion early Sunday morning has been identified as a 26-year-old Moorestown resident. The decedent, James R. Doyle, of the 400 block of North Church Street, was pronounced dead at a house in the 700 block of Hartford Road in Moorestown after a resident there called police at 12:23 a.m. Sunday to report that he had stabbed two intruders who entered his home. Doyle’s death was ruled a homicide during an autopsy performed today by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood. The investigation into the home invasion and stabbings is ongoing. The name of... Read more →

MOORESTOWN, NJ--The annual Independence Day Parade will be held on Tuesday 7/4/17. The parade participants will stage on Central Ave.. Chester Ave. south of Central Ave., Main St. between Chesnut St. & Church St., and Church St. between Rt. 38 & W. Second St. will be closed to traffic from approx. 11:30 am through 1 pm. Officers will be on location to assist with traffic. Stop up and enjoy the parade. Have a Happy & Safe Independence Day! Address/Location Township of Moorestown Police Department 1245 N Church St Moorestown, NJ 08057 Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 856-234-8300 Read more →

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ (July 17, 2017)-- – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief David H. Jantas announced today that a man has been charged with breaking into a Pemberton Township residence and sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint. Lawrence Pippins, 26, of the first block of Scrapetown Road in Pemberton Township, was arrested last night in conjunction with the execution of a search warrant at his residence. He was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault (First Degree), Robbery (First Degree), Burglary (Second Degree), Certain Persons Not to Have a Weapon (Second Degree), two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Second Degree), Criminal Restraint (Third Degree) and Terroristic Threats (Third Degree). He is lodged in the Burlington County Jail pending a hearing... Read more →

Morristown High School junior Liam Shea got called into the principal’s office on Thursday. His offense: Political satire. School officials removed Shea’s five-foot graphic depicting a porcine President Trump clutching a snarling pussycat from the annual MHS Art & Design Show. Also removed was a painting of Trump on a missile, taking a selfie. Students were given an hour at Wednesday’s opening reception to whip up something for the theme “America Takes a Selfie.” Shea said Principal Mark Manning “was very respectful. First he said, ‘I appreciate the risk you took, and it’s very well done … but other people weren’t too happy with this.'” Manning declined to comment on Thursday evening. The Trump graphic began as a pencil drawing for an art class assignment... Read more →

MOORESTOWN, NJ (June 15, 2017)--On 6/13/17, Moorestown Police responded to a 911 call at 9:02pm reporting an armed robbery followed minutes later by a silent alarm from the WaWa located at 236 W. Main St. Officers arriving on location were told by the clerk that a male wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants had pointed a silver handgun at her and demanded the money from the register. The male took in excess of $100 and left on foot on Main St. westbound towards Union St. The clerk was not injured. Investigation by officers was able to identify David P. Welsh, age 60 residing in the 300 block of W. Second St. as the subject who committed the Robbery. Welsh was taken into custody by... Read more →

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Senior outfielder Tyler Kaiser (Moorestown, NJ/Moorestown) smacked a three-run home run and freshman starting pitcher John Yocum (Easton, PA/Freedom) allowed just one earned run over 6.2 innings of work to lead the Rider University baseball team past Marist, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) action at McCann Field. The Broncs (18-24-1, 10-11 MAAC) snapped a four-game losing streak with the come-from-behind win, while the Red Foxes (25-19, 12-6 MAAC) saw their six-game winning streak come to an end. Trailing 1-0 in the top of the sixth inning, Kaiser sent the first pitch he saw over the fence in right center to give the Broncs a lead they would not relinquish. Marist opened the scoring in the home half... Read more →

Lawrence D. Dunn (photo provided) MOORESTOWN N.J. --Moorestown Police responded to a burglar alarm at Rite-Aid Drug Store. 121 W. Main St. at 1:52 am on January 4. Officers arrived to find that the store had been burglarized by breaking the glass in a rear door. Cigarettes valued over $300 were taken, the theft captured on in-store video. Officers maintained patrols in the area and at approx. 5:45 am, Corporal Jeff Pascual observed a subject matching the description of the burglar on Main St. in front of the CVS. The subject, Lawrence D. Dunn, of the 100 block Aspen Ct., Evesham, NJ age 32 was arrested and charged with Burglary & Theft along with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The stolen cigarettes were recovered in Dunn's... Read more →

Miami Beach is known for its beautiful beaches and sunny weather -photo by Nicole Pensiero by Nicole Pensiero | CNBNews MIAMI, FLORIDA--For all the times I'd visited Miami Beach over the past decade -- having reconnected with a childhood friend who'd moved there -- I'd never known about the connection this tropical American City has to southern New Jersey. More specifically, I never realized there was a link between Miami Beach and my very own hometown of Moorestown, NJ. If you ever are lucky enough to visit Miami Beach and wander along the famed Collins Avenue, keep in mind the street is named for Moorestown native, American Quaker farmer John Stiles Collins (1837-1928), who moved to South Florida in the late 1890s and attempted to... Read more →