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Gloucester City Library celebrates two anniversaries

Back in 1925, members of the Gloucester City Women’s Club came up with a plan to give residents free access to literature and encyclopedias and decided to create a library. With an initial collection of 3,200 books, the library opened its doors to the public at 2:30 p.m. on April 11, 1925, in the old […]

Gloucester City, NJ · 2d

hoodline.com

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Camden Weighs Three-Month Limit on Public Street Memorials

A proposal before Camden City Council would put a three-month limit on temporary outdoor memorials placed on public property, then let the Department of Public Works take them down. Angel Fuentes introduced the ordinance, which is not law yet. Council is expected to hold a public hearing and is scheduled...

Camden, NJ · 1d
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Philly councilmember wants city to stop burning trash in Chester

A Philadelphia councilmember says the city should stop sending its trash to be burned in Chester, one day after an NBC10 Investigators report examined Philadelphia’s reliance on the Delaware County incinerator and concerns from residents who have fought the facility for decades. Democratic Councilmember Jamie Gauthier opposes a proposed...

Philadelphia, PA · 2d
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Courier Post

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Honoring legacy of WWII vet who died as oldest living soldier | Exclusive

Carmen P. Poloff lived a full life in South Jersey. He helped build Belleplain State Forest, worked as a contractor across the region and, most notably, held the title of oldest living veteran from World War II. A longtime resident of Bridgeton and Cedarville, Carmen Poloff died in March 2025 at age 105 years and five months after a life spent serving his country and helping develop South Jersey. Born October 13, 1919, Carmen Poloff came of age during the Great Depression. As a teenager, he joined the crew that built Belleplain State Forest, where he helped dig Lake Nummy by hand. Veteran's Day events: Vineland will reveal War on Terror Memorial Monument on Veterans Day Carmen Poloff enlisted in January 1939 and began training at Fort Dix that March at age 19. He served throughout World War II and took part in major events, including D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Although his service earned him two Purple Hearts and a distinguished service medal, Carmen Poloff was never known to brag. His son, Steve Poloff, said Carmen Poloff rarely talked about the war, and when he did, it was always positive or humorous memories. “He was really a

Bridgeton, NJ · 2d

fox29.com

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Tornado warning issued as severe storms bring risk of hail, damaging winds to Philadelphia area

PHILADELPHIA - A strengthening storm system is moving through the Delaware Valley and into the Northeast Thursday afternoon, prompting a tornado watch for most of the area through 7 p.m. The National Weather Service says the storm system brings a risk of damaging wind gusts, hail and an isolated tornado,...

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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EPA proposes natural-breakdown plan for perchlorate at Newfield Superfund site

NEWFIELD, N.J. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed relying on natural processes, along with long-term monitoring and restrictions on new wells, to address perchlorate contamination in groundwater at the Shieldalloy Corp. Superfund site in Newfield, Gloucester County. The contamination also affects groundwater in neighboring Vineland, the agency...

Newfield, NJ · 3d

South Jersey Media

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Jefferson Health honors colleagues with BEE & DAISY Awards

Jefferson Health recently recognized five caregivers at its Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township hospitals with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses and BEE (Being Extraordinary Everyday) Award honors for their compassionate care and commitment to patients and families. Their nominations highlighted attentive care, respect for patient preferences, and thoughtful gestures that brought comfort and reassurance. […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 2d

DELCO.Today

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Chester Receiver Vijay Kapoor Says $45.7M Gap Is ‘Doable’

After four years in bankruptcy, Chester finally knows what it will take to get out. The answer is $45.7 million, and the man in charge of closing that gap said it can be done, reports Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “It’s challenging, but I also think it’s doable,” said Vijay Kapoor,...

Chester, PA · 1d

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This Deptford Hidden Gem Turns Everyday Errands Into Unexpected Treasure Hunts

A whole aisle of 99-cent specials, a shelf of seaweed snacks kids actually want, and an owner restocking shelves himself. That was enough to make me curious about one small discount grocery in New Jersey. The deals rotate fast, sometimes in one-day flash sales. Brand names sit beside organic picks...

Deptford Township, NJ · 3d