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History Group names Kathy Arthur Townsend as Person of the Month

BY JOE HARGESHEIMER Special to the Gloucester City News Well, it is time for the Gloucester City Person of the Month for November, and this time around I was pleased to have this sweet lady’s family nominate her, and I am glad they did. Kathy Arthur Townsend is what you can call a true blue […]

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The Coconut Mama

New Jersey food warehouse closes, affecting 374 workers as next tenant plans 550 roles

New Jersey is the latest stop in HelloFresh’s broader round of distribution-center closures and layoffs. The meal-kit company set September 30 as the final operating day for its South Jersey…

Logan Township, NJ · 1d

ocnjsentinel.com

Raider football leaves it all on the field in playoff

CAMDEN – It was not the ending to the football season the Ocean City Red Raiders wanted, but their effort and “resiliency” were not lost on head coach Sean Matthews. The Raiders’ playoff run came to an end against Camden High School after a gutsy performance on defense to keep a high-powered Panther offense at bay for most of the game. Ocean City eventually fell to Camden 24-7 on Nov. 6, but not before leaving everything out on the field.

Ocean City, NJ · 2d

fox29.com

Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day. MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: In this photo illustration, capsules of the drug Kratom are seen on May 10, 2016 in...

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Philly fixed a melted interstate in 12 days. Why does everything else take so long?

On an early Sunday morning in June 2023, a tanker truck filled with gasoline skidded on an exit ramp, tumbled over, and burst into flames just below one of the nation’s busiest interstates. The inferno that followed immediately severed miles of the East Coast’s most important artery, choking off a route used by countless cars and trucks.

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NJ.com

What can $500,000 buy you in Gloucester County in the week of Nov. 2?

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region over the week of Nov. 2 to 8. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Gloucester County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $500,000 or under.

Gloucester County, NJ · 1d

myspiritnews.com

Local park named to honor neighborhood man who helps people, fights causes

Tyrone “Cakes” Sims didn’t see that naming a local park in his Cobbs Creek neighborhood in West Philadelphia was in his future. His life journey took him from gang membership to assisting schoolteachers as a non-teaching assistant (NTA) to establishing community programs to working for state elected officials.

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Onorato: Making the case for Glassboro’s infrastructure

Two lane roads with near constant traffic. A major route that crosses over three states, intersecting the campus. A railroad freight train that runs through campus. Hundreds of residential houses that sit between Rowan’s main campus and West campus. Complete and utter lack of commuter parking that leads to illegal parking on and off campus.

Glassboro, NJ · 2d

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COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS TO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PHILADELPHIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

Resolution seeks examination of Community Umbrella Agencies and School District hiring and screening practices following the tragic death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) will introduce a resolution during this week’s Philadelphia City Council stated session authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings examining the City’s Community Umbrella Agency (CUA) system and the School District of Philadelphia’s hiring and screening practices.

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Courier Post

Pet owner sues Wedgewood Pharmacy over drug recall

A proposed class action suit is demanding more than $5 million from a Gloucester County animal pharmacy in the midst of a product recall. The suit, filed in the name of a Maine woman, seeks to represent consumers who purchased medications being pulled from the market by Wedgewood Pharmacy LLC , a Logan firm described as the nation's largest veterinary compounding pharmacy. The suit says the recall, announced on Oct. 21, covers almost 4,000 compounded medications shipped since Feb. 18. The medications include powders, pastes, topical sprays and more. Animal care: Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine debuts at Rowan University The voluntary recall was initiated after Wedgewood "identified inconsistencies in certain analytical testing data that affect our confidence in that testing data," says a statement at the firm's website. It says Wedgewood has not seen "an increase in reported complaints or adverse events associated with the affected products. But when we don't have the level of confidence we require, we believe the responsible thing to do is to act." The lawsuit offers a different view, asserting Wedgewood "has received at least 98 complaints [over the recalled products], including at least seven described as 'serious.'” It claims the recalled products, intended

Gloucester County, NJ · 1d

KYW News Radio

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Historic ocean liner, docked in South Philly for decades, sunk off Florida coast to become artificial reef

The SS United States, a fixture for 30 years at Philadelphia’s Navy Yard, will become the world’s largest artificial reef at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. Crews worked most of Wednesday to sink the ocean liner off the coast of the Florida panhandle.

South Jersey Media

Township to honor Dr. King’s legacy

I invite all Winslow Township residents to join us for our 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Award Ceremony on Saturday, January 16, 2027. This special event provides an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, and recognize the individuals who continue to make a meaningful difference in […]

Winslow Township, NJ · 2d

South Jersey Media

Door-to-door lead pipe inspections coming to Cinnaminson

Summertime motorists driving through Cinnaminson Township in the 1960s would see corn stalks growing on farms, apple and peach orchards, and roadside stands selling fresh tomatoes, fruit and vegetables. Along the scenic drive there were also signs of a residential housing boom that had started slowly after World War II. Soldiers returning from the horrors […]

Cinnaminson, NJ · 2d

phillyvoice.com

The Capital Grille is offering a Wagyu burger with fries and wine starting at $35

The Capital Grille is offering a steakhouse meal at a relatively modest price: an American Wagyu burger, fries and a glass of wine starting at $35. The restaurant's Wagyu & Wine promotion runs through Sunday, Nov. 22, at participating locations, including Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Newtown and Cherry Hill. The offer is available only in the lounge, and prices vary by location.

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South Jersey Media

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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

The Forward

Why I urged my parents to avoid the counterprotest in Philadelphia

Parents usually tell their children whether they can go out, but last week, on a phone call with my parents, our roles reversed, and I urged them not to join a Philadelphia food crawl with their friends. The event was organized in response to a bicycle rally calling for the boycott of six restaurants, all...

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Former Bronc inducted in the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame

The Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame is known as the place where legends live, now including Rider’s own Bobby Smith, as a part of the 2026 Inductee Class initiated on Nov. 5. Trenton-native Bobby Smith, who attended Rider from 1969 to 1972, dedicated his undergraduate and soccer career to...

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CBS Philadelphia

Puerto Rico family finds home away from home at RMHC Southern New Jersey

For Kailitza "Kaili" Carrasquillo and her mom, the Ronald McDonald House in Camden has provided stability and support through months of major surgeries and medical treatment.

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