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"ALPR" Alerts Gloucester Township PD to Stolen Motor Vehicle; Suspect Arrested

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP NJ (February 20, 2019)(CNBNewsnet)--Tuesday, February 19, at approximately 10:54 AM, the Gloucester Township Police 24 Hour Community Policing Dispatch Center received notification that a stolen vehicle was traveling on Blackwood-Clementon Rd. utilizing an Automated License Plate reader (ALPR).  This system reads license plates and compares it to a list of violations and/or wanted/stolen vehicles.

Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions Lifted on all Interstate highways as of 5 p.m.

Use caution as roads may be slippery

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the Winter Weather Alert will be lifted at 7 p.m. and the NJ State Police announced the Commercial Vehicle Travel Restriction was lifted effective at 5 p.m. for all Interstate highways.

CNB BUSINESS NEWS: Fishtown & The River Wards Neighborhood Guide

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA--Northeast of Center City, Philadelphia’s Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond—collectively known as the River Wards—are some of the city’s most rapidly changing neighborhoods. New restaurants, bars, music venues, art galleries and residents are quickly transforming the makeup of these formerly working-class sections along the Delaware River.

Philadelphians have found new, innovative uses for Fishtown ever since William Penn made peace with a local Lenape tribe in what’s now Penn Treaty Park.

6 Ways to Keep Wedding Costs Low

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(February 20, 2019)--Everybody spends different amounts on their wedding and how much you spend is dependent on different variables. For one, the amount you spend has a lot to do with what your budget is, as well as what kind of wedding you hope to have. It’s important to remember that there is life after your wedding day, so you don’t want to start this new life in serious debt. In light of this, if you’re getting married soon, try and focus on keeping costs as low as possible. If you need help doing this and currently have an out of control budget, here are six handy tips.

1. Decide What Matters Most

The average cost of a wedding in America is $33,391, and more than half of couples go into debt trying to pay for it. If you want to keep costs low, you’re going to need to prioritize and budget. Decide which parts of your wedding are most important, whether it be your venue or food, and focus on those areas while reducing expenses in others. 

2. Look for Cheaper Dresses

One of the expensive buys on a wedding day can be the bride’s dress. For this reason, consider looking for cheaper alternatives. This doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to have the dress of your dreams, but there are ways to do so without overspending. Firstly, decide on how much you’re willing to spend on your dress and then continue from there. You could then choose to rent your dream dress seeing as you’re unlikely to wear it again. There’s also the option of buying second hand or getting a non-traditional dress.

3. Mix Your Flowers

**Winter Weather Congestion Alert**

 

NJDOT advising motorists to plan ahead for Wednesday’s storm

Consider curtailing travel tomorrow if possible

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert and are implementing the Department’s Business Day Protocol for Wednesday, February 20, based on the forecast for expected snow and freezing rain beginning tomorrow morning and continuing throughout the day, which may result in difficult driving conditions, particularly during the Wednesday evening commute.

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Dawn Watson's Just Sayin’ Keep on Truckin’

 

Dawn Watson | CNBnews Contributor

     

 
I am a trucker.

 

   My spiffy little Hyundai Accent could not pull the trailer I bought, so I sold her and bought a used truck. The Accent was named Katniss. The truck is Ragnar. I’ve become a different person.

 

   I drove Ragnar home from Philly. There was traffic. I was surprised at how easy he was to handle. Cars honked at me. I honked back. The sound of the horn was deep and resonant. Powerful. Definitely not a Katniss-sounding horn.

Tour the Underground Railroad in Bucks County

PHILADELPHIA, PA --For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18^th and 19^th centuries, the Underground Railroad represented hope for a new life. This secret network of hidden, safe places relied on abolitionists and kind communities to aid runaways on their journey northward. Bucks County was home to many important stops on the railroad from taverns and churches to privately owned farms, many of which can still be visited today. Follow this list to trace the journey that many people took as they sought freedom.

New Pedestrian Crossing Overhead Signal Arms On Two Crosswalks On Main Street, County Route 537

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maple Shade, NJ (February 14, 2019)--Acting Chief Christopher Fletcher reports to the community that the Maple Shade Traffic Safety Department recently completed a project with the Burlington County Traffic Engineer’s Office to increase pedestrian safety on Main Street Maple Shade, also known as County Route 537.

Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions remain in effect on highways in North Jersey

 

Use caution for slippery and icy roads in North Jersey

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced the NJ State Police lifted the commercial vehicle travel restriction at 6 p.m. this evening on Interstate Highways in South Jersey – I-76, I-676, I-195, and I-295.

Commercial vehicle travel restrictions remain in place on I-287, I-78, I-80, I-280.

 

PATCO Celebrating 50 Years with 1969 Fares

PATCO to celebrate 50th Anniversary by offering “Flashback Fares” from 1969 during morning rush hours of Friday, 2/15.

 

 

On February 15, 1969, PATCO made its first trip from Lindenwold, New Jersey, to Center City Philadelphia. To mark PATCO’s 50^th anniversary, riders will be able to travel on PATCO and pay the 1969 fares from 6am-11am on February 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT TRAIN ARRIVAL TIMES NOW AVAILABLE ON SMARTPHONES THROUGH THE RidePATH APP

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New smartphone access feature follows installation of real-time countdown clocks in 11 of 13 PATH stations; Christopher and 9th streets to be activated by end of the month.

PATH riders can now access on their smartphones real-time updates on the next arriving trains. Real-time train arrival information on smartphones means riders have access to this information not only in stations, but also well before they enter the station through this new feature on the RidePATH mobile app. The app initially launched in 2018 and has been downloaded more than 70,000 times for both iOS and Android phones.

 

NJDOT advising motorists to plan ahead for upcoming storm

Winter Weather Congestion Alert**

Incline Package will be deployed before Tuesday morning commute

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert and are implementing the Department’s Business Day Protocol for Tuesday, February 12, based on the forecast for expected snow and freezing rain this afternoon into tomorrow, which may result in difficult driving conditions.

PORT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF FOUR-LANE MAIN SPAN ON NEW BAYONNE BRIDGE

The 1,651-foot-long bridge main span scheduled to open at 5 a.m. Monday, February 11;

Main span will allow for two 12-foot lanes in each direction plus shoulders;

Work to complete approach roads to bridge main span, along with work on ramp to local streets and other site restoration work to be completed in the spring

The Port Authority announced today that the 1,651-foot-long, four-lane roadway on the main span of the new Bayonne Bridge will be completed this weekend – allowing the crossing to open at 5 a.m. Monday, February 11, with two, 12-foot state-of-the-art lanes plus shoulders in each direction.

January 2019 climate narrative from the Office of the NJ State Climatologist

Overview

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Ambivalence January 2019 Summary

Dr. David A. Robinson
New Jersey State Climatologist NJ Agricultural Experiment Station Rutgers University

February 6, 2019

If there was one thing the weather of January did not possess, it was a consistent identity. Though one might say that conditions during the first month of 2019 were consistently inconsistent, oftentimes with rapid transitions. Yet when all was said and done, conditions did not average too much from the long term norm. Statewide, the average temperature of 31.9° was just 1.2° above the 1981–2010 mean and ranks as the 35th mildest since 1895. This included two days where the thermometer topped 60° in a few locations and four days with some places falling below zero. Rain and melted snow totaled 4.39” on average, which was 0.99” above average. This ranks as the 28th wettest January on record. Four events brought more than an inch of liquid to some locations, yet there was a two-week stretch without such an abundant total.

New Gateway Development Commission Approved by NJ Senate Transportation Committee

 

Diegnan, Kean laud NJ-NY-Amtrak partnership as critical to build new tunnels, expand rail capacity and spur economic growth

 

Trenton NJ (February 7, 2019)-– Legislation sponsored by Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Patrick J. Diegnan, Jr. and Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean creating the Gateway Development Commission was approved on Thursday by the Senate Transportation Committee.

SUV Crashes into North Cape May House

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North Cape May, NJ (February 5, 2019) – At approximately 7:50 a.m. on February 5, 2019, the Lower Township Police Department, Town Bank Fire Department and Lower Township Rescue responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving an SUV striking a residence in the 100 block of Pontaxit Avenue. Upon arrival, officers determined that all residents were out of the house and there were no reported injuries.  The sole occupant and driver of the vehicle, Jesse Shaw, 22, of the Villas, was uninjured and able to exit the vehicle prior to police arrival.

**UPDATED**Route 42 northbound Exit 1B ramp to I-295 northbound to be closed and detoured

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 Overnight lane closures necessary to shift traffic into new covered roadway

(Trenton) (February 1, 2019) - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the closure and detour of Route 42 northbound Exit 1B to I-295 northbound on Saturday night in order to implement a new traffic pattern. When the Route 42 northbound Exit 1B ramp is reopened on Sunday morning, traffic will be shifted into a newly constructed covered roadway as the Direct Connection project advances in Camden and Gloucester counties.

Route 42 northbound ramp to I-295 northbound traffic to be shifted into new covered roadway

 

THIS WEEKEND...Overnight lane closures necessary to implement new pattern

(Trenton)(January 31, 2019)-- - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the implementation of new traffic pattern that will shift the Route 42 northbound ramp to I-295 northbound into a newly constructed covered roadway as the Direct Connection project advances in Camden and Gloucester counties.

PATCO Reminds Riders to Look Up. Speak Up

Employees handout microfiber cleaning cloths as part of an on-going transit security campaign

PATCO staff, along with transit police officers, handed out microfiber cleaning cloths to customers on Thursday, January 10, 2019 to remind riders that transit security is a community effort.

The 6”x6” microfiber cloths are highly effective at cleaning eye and sunglasses, as well as mobile phone screens, and help to remind riders to “Look Up. Speak Up.” if they observe suspicious activity while traveling on PATCO.

NJDOT Implementing Business Day Protocol for Today’s Storm

 

Deploying Incline Package this afternoon in North Jersey

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert and are implementing the Department’s Business Day Protocol based on the forecast for expected snow and freezing rain today, Tuesday, January 29, which may result in difficult driving conditions, particularly during the evening commute as temperatures drop.

Route 47 Bridge over Route 295 replacement project begins in Westville January 26

One lane on Route 47 in both directions will remain open for the duration of this project stage

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 (Trenton)(January 25, 2019) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the start of the Route 47 Bridge over Route 295 bridge replacement project in Westville, Gloucester County.

NJ Governor Calls on Port Authority to Build New AirTrain System at Newark Airport

 

AirTrain replacement is a critical component of realizing future airport development

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NEWARK NJ (January 22, 2019) – Governor Phil Murphy today visited Newark Liberty International Airport and stressed the urgent need for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to act quickly to fund a new AirTrain system. Currently, AirTrain moves about 33,000 riders per day between Newark Airport terminals, parking lots, car rental facilities, to public transportation and the Northeast Corridor Rail Link, transporting more than 11 million riders annually. However, the system is nearing the end of its useful life and is beyond capacity constraints. The current AirTrain also interferes with plans for future locations of terminals, roadways, and airfield taxi lanes.

Camden County Travel Alert: PSE&G Gas Main Repair Springdale Road, Cherry Hill

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(Lindenwold, NJ)(January 19,2019)-- – Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Works, has been notified by Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) that crews will begin an emergency gas main replacement project on Springdale Road in Cherry Hill on Monday, Jan. 28. The work will take place between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. and is expected to last three nights. During this time, Springdale Road will be closed between Kresson Road and Route 70.

Gloucester Township Police: Stay in the know during severe weather storms

 
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (January 20, 2019)--Gloucester Township Police Department issued the following consumer tips for dealing with winter weather.

Gloucester County is Ready for Nasty Weather

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(Clayton, NJ)(January 18, 2019) – The Gloucester County Department of Public Works will be brining emergency routes, overpasses and major county roadways throughout
the next few days for the anticipated wintery mix that may impact the region over the next several days.

Gloucester Township PD Alert: What is a Flash Freeze? When are we to expect it?

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GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (January 19,2019)--The Gloucester Township Police Department would like to explain.....

What is a flash Freeze?
Anything surface that is wet from the rain on Sunday morning, or any leftover slush where there had been snow from earlier in the storm on Saturday night, will freeze over very quickly. The change from water to ice will happen fast.

**Winter Weather Alert**State of Emergency and Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions on Interstate Highways started at Noon Today

 

Avoid Unnecessary Travel during the Storm

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(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Alert and are reminding motorists that Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency and the NJ State Police issued a commercial vehicle travel restriction, both started at 12 noon today, due to the anticipated severity of Winter Storm Harper.

 

NJDOT is prepared and coordinating our response with our regional transportation partners to ensure the safety of all travelers. The Department has 2,500 plows and spreaders that are ready to be activated statewide wherever they are needed.

Winter Weather Congestion Alert Lifted: Motorist May Resume Normal Travel

State highways are in good condition following storm

Motorists may resume normal travel

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials this morning announced the Winter Weather Congestion Alert has been lifted as State Highways are in good condition following the overnight storm, and motorists may resume normal travel.

NJDOT Implementing Business Day Protocol for Friday Storm

Winter Weather Congestion Alert**

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Avoid Unnecessary Travel and Consider Telecommuting if possible

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today issued a Winter Weather Congestion Alert and are implementing the Department’s Business Day Protocol based on the forecast for expected snow and freezing rain overnight tonight and into the morning commute tomorrow, Friday, January 18, which may result in difficult driving conditions.

Enjoy a true Winterfest Brewfest

PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 17, 2019)--Last Sunday we enjoyed a real Snowy Bowie, and it's looking like this weekend will be a true Winterfest Brewfest. Luckily, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest only gets better with a layer of snow. This Saturday and Sunday, you can enjoy it all with samples from your favorite local breweries or bring the family out for Storytime at the Lodge. Looking for something late night to keep you warm? Check out our Latin Nights at the Lodge. And if you're a planner who's already got Valentine's Day on your mind, look no further than Sweetheart Skates. And of course, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is open every day through March 3rd with extended hours on MLK Day for all your ice skating and wintertime fun.  Friends, snow, and beer

FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN LOWER TOWNSHIP

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 Lower Township NJ (January 17, 2019)-- - Lower Township Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on January 12^th at approximately 11:55 p.m. on Fishing Creek Road in the Fishing Creek section of the township.

CNB Travel News: TSA statement on checkpoint operations for January 15

 

^{WASHINGTON – Nationwide, TSA screened 1.89 million passengers yesterday (Monday, Jan. 14). Overall, 99.1 percent of passengers waited less than 30 minutes; 94.3 percent of passengers less than 15 minutes. In TSA Pre✓®lanes, passengers on average waited less than 10 minutes.} 

^{Yesterday’s complete figures show that TSA experienced a national rate of 6.8 percent of unscheduled absences compared to a 2.5 percent rate one year ago on the same day, Monday, January 15, 2018. Due to security concerns, specific airport call-out information is generally not available to the public. Aviation security remains an essential priority, and TSA does not want to create any perception that an adversary could use specific information to determine possible vulnerabilities.}

I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed and detoured overnight

 

Detour in place for milling and paving

(Trenton) - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced an overnight closure of I-295 southbound where it splits at Exit 26/I-76 westbound for milling and paving work as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. This work was originally scheduled for last week, and was postponed because of weather.

New Jersey Online Gambling Development

 

(CNBNewsnet)(January 10,2019)--Until recently, many New Jersey casino enthusiasts have been facing significant challenges when it comes to accessing their favorite games online. This is because not all states in the US are licensed to offer real money online casino games. The New Jersey Legislature passed bill A2578 in February  2013 to allow online gambling to start. However, the law permitted only adults with the age of 21 years and above to join online gambling sites. Currently, Atlantic City has some of the most reputable online and brick and mortar casinos in the US market. In fact, the state recorded gross revenue of over $25 million from online gambling alone in the few past months, and it is expected to increase with time. Continue reading to learn more about online gaming in NJ including fees, taxes, licensing, games available, advantages of playing at licensed casinos and much more.

Licensing, Taxes, and Fees

The new bill, A2578 that was passed allows New Jersey-based land-based casinos to apply for a gaming license and partner with a reputable software developing company. All applicants must pay a non-refundable fee of $1000,000, of which, $400,000 will cover the actual gaming license. In addition, there is an extra Must pay the fee of $250,000 renewal fee on all approved casinos and another $250,000 annual fee which is channeled towards the state's special gambling programmes. Also, all iGaming operators must pay a 15% tax rate of their gross gaming revenue and 2.5% to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).

Regulation of Online Gambling

No-Go On Drunken Driving: States Deploy Breathalyzers In Cars To Limit Road Deaths

 

Ana B. Ibarra, Kaiser Health News

On Jan. 1, California joined the majority of states that have laws requiring drivers with drunken-driving convictions to install breathalyzers in vehicles they own or operate.

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9

BLACKWOOD NJ—There will be a large funeral for a member of the Camden County Emerald Society at Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ, on Wednesday, January 9 beginning at 8:00 AM until approximately 2:00 pm. 

There will be a temporary road closure on Coles Road beginning at 8:15 AM until 8:30 AM.  Heavy traffic conditions and delays should be expected in the area of St. Agnes Church (Coles Road and Little Gloucester Road) beginning at 7:30 AM until approximately 2:00 PM. 
 

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UPDATE/VIDEO:Bellmawr Missing Moves Project to Start 2019; New Information on Landfill & Direct Connection

Mark Matthews | 42Freeway.com

BELLMAWR, NJ (January 7, 2019)--Missing Moves is a NJDOT project to connect Route 42 to
Route 295… specifically 42 North towards Bellmawr to 295 South, and of course the reverse… 295 North towards Bellmawr to 42 South.  It’s called “Missing Moves” because for as long as these roads existed, you cant traverse them they way I just described.

According to the Director of Communications for NJDOT, this $160 Million project is expected to start construction late 2o19.  It should take 3 years to develop, and will take place while the current large Direct Connect project is under way.

The provided YouTube link is an overview of three things actually:

Updated Spanish Driver Manual Now Available at NJMVC

Manual Del Conductor en español ya está disponible en NJMVC

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve to be closed and detoured overnight

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Detour in place for milling and paving

(Trenton) - New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced an overnight closure of I-295 southbound where it splits at Exit 26/I-76 westbound for milling and paving work as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. 

Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, January 4, until 6 a.m. the next day, Saturday, January 5, NJDOT’s contractor, South State, Inc., will close I-295 southbound to Route 42 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, for milling and paving. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The following detour will be in place overnight:

Gambling Mistakes You Must Never Make in Vegas

 

(December 31, 2018)--There are 1001 reasons to visit in Vegas. Some people board planes to visit this self-proclaimed sin city to enjoy the restaurants , interact and enjoy the women, and some just want to have a feel of the atmosphere that the city has to offer. However, one of the major reasons why so many people come to Vegas every single year is to try their luck at the casinos.

Well, some are usually lucky while others are never lucky and normally end up losing all their money. If you're planning a trip to Vegas with the primary purpose of gambling, then here are some of the mistakes which you must make sure you don't fall far. Otherwise, it will be a lot of misery for you on your way back home.

Playing the wrong game

 

It won't benefit you to think that you'll have the same luck in playing games such as baccarat. Though so many people may be making fortunes from this game, this does not mean that you'll also be lucky with it if you don't know how to play it. The fastest way to you lose your money when you are in Vegas is to play a game you understand nothing about. Therefore, as the very first word of caution, only play games whose rules you understand so well. While on the plane, take time to test out the game and when you get at the casinos, start with small amounts before you go in with a lot of money.

Not having a bank limit roll

NJDOT reminds motorists to drive safe this holiday season

(Trenton) (December 21, 2018)– New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti today is reminding drivers to make this holiday season a safe one on the highways, and encouraging motorists to utilize any of the NJDOT services to assist motorists through the holiday.

DESPITE SPENDING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS Flooding in Brooklawn/Gloucester City Has Gotten Worst

 

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

 

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 21, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)—A pedestrian was trying to make her way from Brooklawn into Gloucester City via Broadway today around 11 AM.  The tide was receding but even so water was up to her knees. Each time a car sped by the wave from the vehicle would stop her from walking any further. Members of the Camden County Freeholder Board are responsible for maintaining Broadway but they have allowed this condition to exists for decades. A few years ago the Freeholders, using taxpayers money, spent $4 million on repairing the bridge;  but the Freeholder Board never did anything to control the flooding from Little Timber Creek in this section of Broadway.

As usual the Brooklawn Circle was also flooded today. The photo above shows the water gushing over the Big Timber Creek embankment and washing out the sidewalk and the highway  near the circle.

In the distance a log that washed up as a result of the flooding blocks the driveway into the nearby business.

Why aren't the contractors who did the circle repairs and the bridge work held responsible for their shoddy work? Where are the politicians who promised the flooding would be controlled once the construction work was finished?

The public needs to make their voices heard at the voting booth. Guaranteed if those who travel this road everyday voted the incumbents of the Camden County Freeholder Board out of office in November these problems would be fixed and fixed right. 

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BREAKING NEWS

Christmas Recognition– All MVC Facilities Closed

CUSTOMER ADVISORY

 

(TRENTON) – New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) customers are advised that all MVC facilities, including agencies, inspection stations, driver testing sites, and suspension and restoration centers, will be closed on

Christmas, Tuesday, December 25, 2018. 

TSA Administrator: More travelers flying this upcoming holiday period, arrive early

In addition to removing electronics larger than a cellphone, TSA recommends separating foods, powders and items that can clutter bags to facilitate screening process

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration expects a high volume of flyers this upcoming holiday travel period. Between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5, TSA estimates 41 million passengers will travel through security screening checkpoints nationwide, an increase of 6 percent from 2017.

PHILADELPHIA CONTINUES TO ENJOY TWO HUGE NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS SHOWS

THANKS TO THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF SUGARHOUSE CASINO

Ring in 2019 on the Delaware River Waterfront with featured events at the new Cherry Street Pier, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, and SugarHouse Casino

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 2018) – To wrap up the holiday season in Philadelphia, the Delaware River Waterfront will come alive with two incredible SugarHouse New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront shows and an array of New Year’s Eve parties. For the first time ever, guests will be able to enjoy the view of the show from Cherry Street Pier, the newest pier park on the Waterfront, at the New Year at the Pier or celebrate at one of Philly’s favorite winter attractions – Parties on Ice at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest.

MAJOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2019

 

TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority are advancing more than $1.1 billion in construction contracts for 2019, delivering smoother trips for New Jersey’s motorists and a robust investment for the Garden State’s economy.

NJDOT will issue over $500 million in construction contracts between now and March 2019 and the NJTA will issue more than $600 million, adding over $400 million in new projects currently under design.

CNBNEWS CHEERS AND JEERS

UPDATED: 12-25-18

CORRECTION: The High School Coach of the Year was Mike Bylone from St Augustine High School and Gloucester Catholic's baseball team received a plaque for winning the Non-Public B State Championship in 2018

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNewsnet

 

 

CHEER-Dr. Carl Vitola was named the best urgent care physician by the Washington Township Chamber of Commerce in their annual salute to local businesses.  Dr. Vitola works at the AFC Urgent Care Center 475 Huffville-Crosskeys Road Suite B, Sewell.` He has been practicing family medicine for 40 years. In 1978 he graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Medicine.  A former resident of Gloucester City he had his office on Monmouth Street for many years.

 

JEER—This past October New Jersey's gas tax was increased by 4.3 cents a gallon or more than 10 percent under a bipartisan law enacted in 2016. As such the new 41.4 cent-per-gallon tax rate gives the state the fifth-highest gas tax in country. Though it is still be lower than neighboring New York and Pennsylvania. Early this year  Governor Murphy raised the state tax on gas by 25 cents.

 

CHEER—Pennsylvania is spending $5 million to help homeless people in their state. “Combating homelessness and preventing someone from becoming homeless in the first place is a priority of my administration,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “Our goal is simple: to eliminate homelessness in the commonwealth. These grants are another step in achieving that goal.”

NJDOT Safety Forum reports progress on keeping NJ roads safe and starts process for future goals

 

(Trenton) – As the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) prepares a five-year update to the state’s 2015 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), governmental partners, advocates, and stakeholders were convened at a special safety conference in Trenton to review a series of successful countermeasures and begin discussions on how to implement new strategies for further improving safety on local roads, state highways, and interstates.

Historic Hotels of America Announces The 2018 Top 25 Most Magnificent Gingerbread Displays

at Historic Hotels in the United States of America

December 13, 2018 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 13, 2018 Historic Hotels of America^® has the best hotels to celebrate the holiday season and see the most spectacular (and delicious) gingerbread creations. From almost life size replicas of a historic hotel to intricate and detailed edible villages, there are a variety of magnificent gingerbread creations that are worthwhile to see this holiday season.

Holiday Festival in Philly; 5 Weeks of Free Fun

Philadelphia, PA (December 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – Mayor Jim Kenney kicked off the holiday season in Philadelphia by announcing details of the third annual Philly Holiday Festival presented by One Liberty Observation Deck. The festival officially begins with the 6abc/Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 22 and continues through the annual SugarHouse Casino Mummers Day Parade on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Throughout the festival’s five-week run, residents and visitors including The Philly Holiday Tree — powered by NRG at Philadelphia’s City Hall.