Segregated N.J., a look at how race still divides us
New Jersey has changed dramatically in recent decades. But in many places, deep segregation still exists.
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: June 27, 2016
Pets in need of adoption from shelters and rescues throughout northern and central New Jersey. While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," recent visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy have...
View ArticleReview: Franklinville Inn is throwback to American fare, unfussy service
This former stagecoach stop is a lively spot. FRANKLINVILLE INN 2526 Delsea Drive Franklinville (856) 694-1577franklinvilleinn.com THE VIBE: Traditional all the way, the Franklinville Inn sports a...
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Diana Award goes to Clearview graduate Alivia LeVine
Award given for people who make a difference and/or impact lives of others Alivia LeVine, age 18, a graduate of Clearview Regional High School, is one of the United States recipients of the...
View ArticleClayton junior selected as NJ Governor's School Scholar
Taylor Morrison will attend three-week program at Drew University July 10-30 Clayton High School is pleased to announce that junior Taylor Morrison has been selected as a New Jersey Governor's School...
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Mom plans scholarship, memorial event to honor son who drowned in quarry
Williamstown resident Darius Boyer drowned while swimming with friends in July 2015. MONROE TWP. -- Linda Williams doesn't want to be alone on July 2. That date marks the one-year anniversary of her...
View ArticleConvicted Fattah's smugness typical of Democrats; Washington Township follows...
Ken Frank writes that the ex-congressman wanted to stay in office for months until he was pressured to quit. To the Editor: Civilization is a thin crust over a volcano. I was reminded of that saying...
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Glassboro man sought after skipping court on burglary charge
He failed to appear in court June 16. WOODBURY -- Authorities are looking for a Glassboro man who failed to appear in court on a third-degree burglary charge, according to the Gloucester County...
View ArticleYour nose knows the name of that plant: Gloucester County Nature Club
Plants give off distinctive odors when you crush a leaf or bruise a twig. By Karl Anderson When I first began looking at birds, they were abundant enough that there was not much need to learn bird...
View ArticleHundreds crowd Washington Lake Park for wine festival
The event was bustling even from the early hours of the festival, according to Tom Ryan of Heritage Vineyards. WASHINGTON TWP -- Washington Lake Park kicked off the fourth annual "Sip into Summer"...
View ArticleUSDA's work to keep pollinators buzzing
USDA announces measure to improve pollinator health WASHINGTON -- During National Pollinator Week and in advance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) seventh annual Pollinator Week Festival,...
View Article11 will vie for the title of Miss Pitman 2016 | PHOTOS
Pageant contestants will also be featured in Pitman's July 4 Parade On Saturday, July 2 at 7:45 p.m. in the Pitman High School Auditorium, reigning Miss Pitman 2015 Domenica Granato Castro will crown...
View ArticleWho will represent Dems for Monroe council seat? It's still not clear
Incumbent Marvin G. Dilks Jr. could still challenge the outcome after a re-count yields another tie vote. MONROE TWP. -- A recount of the ballots cast in a contested Democratic municipal primary race...
View ArticleWenonah American Legion Boys State delegates
Three Gateway Regional High School juniors chosen The Arthur J. Holton American Legion Post 192 of Wenonah announces its representatives to Boys State held at Rider University from June 19-24. Boys...
View ArticleCamden's good police camera rules cut selfie options | Editorial
In Camden County, new policies clearly state that it's not up to an individual patrol officer to decide when to turn on a body camera. As unwavering as this space has been in support of police...
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Babysitter sentenced to 8 years for child sex offenses
He admitted to improperly touching the victim while he was babysitting the teen. WOODBURY -- A city man was sentenced to 8 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to child sex offenses, according...
View ArticlePharmacist goes the extra mile to help customer
Inspira Health Network honors Arvind Pakanati of Elmer Pharmacy WOODBURY -- Arvind Pakanati, R.Ph., the pharmacist at Elmer Pharmacy was recently honored by leaders of the Inspira Health Network for...
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Man charged in Father's Day murder in Paulsboro turns himself in
Darnell Samuels, 33, is charged with murder and weapons offenses in the shooting death of Jonathan Gardner. Darnell SamuelsSalem County Jail PAULSBORO -- The suspect in the Father's Day murder of a...
View ArticleN.J. sees large drop in homeless population, count finds
The number of homeless people in New Jersey declined by 12.4 percent this year compared to a year earlier WASHINGTON -- The number of homeless people in New Jersey declined by 12.4 percent this year...
View ArticleInmate advocates: We question, not accuse, Cumberland jailers; 'Jeers' for...
American Friends Service Committee workers defend their investigatory letters concerning inmate treatment at the Cumberland County Jail. To the Editor: Regarding the recent article "Inmate advocates...
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