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Freeman Hrabowski III, a renowned educator, mathematician and president emeritus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, will be awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree when he addresses graduates at the 258th anniversary commencement of Rutgers University-New Brunswick and Rutgers Health on May 12, 2024, the Rutgers Board of Governors approved today. Freeman Hrabowski III The board also approved an honorary doctor of letters degree for Rutgers alumnus Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School and an award-winning author; an honorary doctor of laws degree for William Best, chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors and senior vice president at PNC Bank. Rutgers University Student Assembly Vice President Aarushi Fernandez will deliver remarks during the 10 a.m. ceremony at SHI Stadium in Piscataway. “I am thrilled to welcome our esteemed commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients to celebrate our remarkable 2024 graduating class,” said President Jonathan Holloway. “Our... Read more →

If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, before driving or operating other heavy machinery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises you to make sure it is safe to do. Although many medicines will not affect your ability to drive, some nonprescription (also called over-the-counter, or OTC) and prescription medications can have side effects that may make it unsafe to drive or operate other heavy machinery. Side effects can include: sleepiness/drowsiness blurred vision dizziness slowed or uncoordinated movement fainting inability to focus or pay attention nausea excitability Some medicines can affect your driving for a short time after you take them. For others, the effects can last for several hours and even into the next day. In addition, some medicines have a warning to not drive any type of vehicle (for example, a car, motorcycle, electric scooter, boat, truck, bus or train) or... Read more →

by Slim Randles Bob and Carol Burchell pulled into their driveway during the snowstorm, and were surprised to see their daughter, Katie, along with her boyfriend, Randy Jones, sitting on the porch swing, wrapped in a blanket. Both were shivering and smiling. They followed her parents inside, and in minutes had some hot soup inside them. Randy and Katie watched a couple of television programs together, and then Randy said goodnight and walked home. “Randy seems to be a really nice boy, Honey,” Carol said. “Thanks, Mom. I like him a lot.” Bob sat quietly, sucking on a cup of evening coffee as though it were dessert. He had a puzzled look on his face. “Everything OK, Dad?” Katie said. “Oh … sure.” He took another sip. “It’s just … well, I think maybe one of you doesn’t show a lot of good sense.” Katie looked surprised. Bob explained. “You... Read more →

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews.net FOR SALE! BROOKLAWN CHURCH PROPERTY—The former St. Maurice Roman Catholic Church, 401 Community Drive, Brooklawn which was purchased by the Brooklawn Board of Education for $720,000 in 2014 is up for sale. The asking price is $785,000. The Board had planned on using the buildings for classrooms and administrative offices but the development never materialized. Gloucestercitynews.net file photo The property, which is adjacent to the Alice Costello Grammar School, is situated on 2 acres with frontage on U.S. Route 130 south, close to multiple businesses, retail, and other numerous amenities. The listing states it is an ideal property for a daycare, private school, non-profits, professional offices or redevelopment. The total footage of both buildings is 7,013 square feet. The broker handling the sale is Wolf Commercial Real Estate has offices in South Jersey and Philadelphia. For More Information Contact Phil Costa (856)-857-6300 or (215)-799-6900... Read more →

By Jack "Bomber" Bennett Note: The author is a former resident of Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. Today, Jack resides in Florida. The article was first posted on CNB in 2007...click map to enlarge PUB CRAWL – the act of one or more people drinking in a number of pubs in a single night, normally walking between them. Wikipedia As a kid growing up in Gloucester City in the 50's and 60's, it was always there beckoning to you. You never quite understood what it was, but you could feel it every time you walked down most any street in town. There was always this vibe in the air—a tingling sensation. You couldn't quite put you finger on it, but you knew it was there. Then, one day it suddenly hit you like a bottle of stale beer and you saw it—Gloucester had a tavern... Read more →

THANK YOU AREA RESTAURANT OWNERS I would like to thank all the diners and restaurant owners for servicing the people in Gloucester City, Brooklawn and Westville. Also, the dishwashers, busboys, and waiters for their jobs. It is not easy serving the public. We don’t take the time to think about that. If we did not have diners or restaurant. We would have to take time to cook. Today we don’t have the time, always in a rush. Not only that, a lot of people don’t know how to cook, we would starve to death so be thankful for having them. Stephen S. Tremback, Gloucester City TRIBUTE TO ARTIE DiPATRI If during your lifetime, you were fortunate enough to have been a friend of Artie DiPatri, your life has to have been enhanced by that acquaintance. Artie was the nicest man I ever knew. He was a man’s man, whose presence... Read more →