Gloucester City
LATEST NEWS
PHOTOS: Long-time Community Activist Honored by NJ State PBA Local 121, NYC Mayor, NYPD Commissioner and Other Distinguished Law Enforcement Members
A recent event in NJ brought together a group of distinguished law enforcement officers and community leaders to honor and recognize their outstanding contributions. Among the esteemed honorees was Rabbi Abe Friedman, a long-time community activist and law-enforcement chaplain. During the event, among other distinguished honoree’s, Rabbi Friedman was presented...
Major Retail Store Will Raise Membership Prices In New Jersey
For the first time in seven years, the membership fee at this beloved chain is going up in New Jersey and all across the nation. According to the US Sun, membership fees at Costco are on the rise, and you will either pay five or ten dollars more annually, depending on which plan you have.
Mayor Parker signs two public health bills to expand services to cancer centers and children’s hospitals
Philadelphia, PA – Mayor Parker has signed two new bills aiming to improve public health and quality of life in the city and did so at the St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital Thursday afternoon. These public health bills are targeting the most vulnerable neighborhoods, with one allowing the city’s Department of Public Health to open a […]
Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ
💳 No credit card or payment information was accessed. 💳 Affected customers are being offered a monitoring service. A security breach this year compromised the personal information of millions of people who used Rite Aid several years ago. The company discovered a "security incident" on June 6 after...
1 dead in NJ as CDC investigates listeria outbreak in deli meats
🚨 Bacteria can cause birth complications for pregnant women. Federal health officials are investigating a bacterial outbreak that has killed at least one person in New Jersey. The outbreak of listeria has hospitalized 28 people in 12 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While there...
"Girl Talk" mentoring program tackles bullying, creates safe space for Philadelphia girls
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Camp is a place where life-long friendships and memories are made. One Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.Instead of attending a typical summer camp, these girls look forward to having real conversations. Some of those conversations are around cyberbullying, managing the expectations of social media and even gun violence.It's part of "Mrs. Lanier Presents Girl Talk Mentoring." Last year, we spoke to Edwena Lanier and her daughter Aleemah, who co-authored the book "Let's Help the Bully," inspired by then-12-year-old Aleemah's personal story.Aleemah and her mother aren't...
LOOK! See Trailer for ‘A Complete Unknown’ Starring Timothée Chalamet Filmed in New Jersey!
Glimpses of New Jersey are about to hit the big screen in a brand new movie starring one of Hollywood's most prominent stars. The official trailer for 'A Complete Unknown', a bio pic focusing on the comeuppance of legendary folk singer Bob Dylan, just dropped today. The film, directed by James Mangold stars the incredible, Oscar-nominated Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan.
Murphy defends green light for Ironbound’s fourth power plant
PVSC is seeking to build a gas-powered plant in Newark to run sewage facility in the event of a blackout. Angered over a state decision to back another power plant in an already burdened community, environmentalists in New Jersey protested at one of Gov. Phil Murphy’s events and on a Zoom call hosted by the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission.
FDA Recalls Produce Nationwide Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
The FDA has issued a warning for several produce products, packaged at an Ohio-based farm, due to potential listeria contamination. Produce sold at grocery stores across the nation has been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added several fresh produce products to the...
One of N.J.’s largest school districts kept kids with disabilities out of the classroom, state says
Students with disabilities returning to Trenton Public Schools from youth detention centers faced barriers and delays to returning to the classroom that lasted from weeks to years, according to a state investigation. A report by the state Department of Education released earlier this week “substantiates and confirms” issues the advocacy...
It’s National Hot Fudge Sundae Day — Here’s where to get one in NJ
Ice cream is the main event during the summertime. Supporting local businesses is something we do in New Jersey so those homemade ice cream shops are more popular than ever. If you’re on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, a simple soft-serve is everyone’s go-to especially the frozen custard from the famous Kohr’s.
When NJ residents can expect their next ANCHOR rebate
💲 The process on a third year of ANCHOR payments is about to begin. 💲 ANCHOR benefits go to both homeowners and renters. 💲 You may not have to do anything in order to receive your next payment. The ANCHOR property tax relief program is part of...
Public disgust for NJ man accused of beheading seagull at Jersey Shore
Lots of disgust from the public after a Cape May man was charged with animal cruelty for a deadly attack on a seagull at the Jersey Shore. The 29-year-old has been accused of beheading a seagull at a popular Wildwood location. On July 6, North Wildwood police were called to...
DA says driver was drunk when he hit and killed CHOP doctor on her bike
Just over one week after a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia doctor was killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square, the District Attorney’s Office says they’ve charged the driver, who was drunk behind the wheel. 30-year-old pediatric oncology resident, Dr. Barbara Friedes, was killed while she was riding her bike home on July 17 in […]
Broken wind turbine blade ‘crisis’ fuels NJ beach disaster fears
LONG BEACH — A New Jersey anti-wind group is demanding the state stop giving the green light to new offshore wind projects as pieces of fiberglass continue to wash up on the beaches of Nantucket. The renewed calls for a moratorium on awards from the state Board of Public...
Meet the 7-year-old repping South Jersey in the USA Kids Mullet Championship
EVESHAM — Mikey Williams says he's well-known around his hometown of Marlton. Mom, Brittany Williams, says people are always stopping him to compliment his hairstyle. The 7-year-old is known as the kid with the mullet. Or, thanks to his football coach, "Mikey Mullet." ...
Philadelphia pilot dies in plane crash near an air show in Wisconsin
A Philadelphia man was one of two victims of a deadly plane crash on Monday near a Wisconsin air show. The local sheriff’s office identified 37-year-old Sean Tommervik of Philadelphia and 32-year-old James Sullivan of Brooklyn as the victims. Deputies report that Tommervik owned the small aircraft. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.