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The DOJ is investigating Pennsauken over gun permitting delays, claiming it could be infringing on Second Amendment
The Department of Justice is investigating Pennsauken Township to determine whether firearm permitting delays within the police department have infringed on residents’ Second Amendment right to bear arms. “It is a violation of the Second Amendment for government officials to delay issuing permits to purchase or carry firearms,” the federal department said in a news release announcing the investigation Wednesday.
Former Burlington County Times site will be redeveloped with 129 townhomes
Willingboro officials approved plans Tuesday to build 129 townhomes on a roughly 12-acre lot that was once home to the Burlington County Times newsroom. The now-vacant property served as the newspaper’s headquarters for 50 years before the company moved to a new office in 2018. Two years later, the building was demolished to make way for redevelopment.
Burlington’s Doane Academy is expanding with new facilities
Standing in the shadow of the Burlington-Bristol Bridge, the 189-year-old Doane Academy is expanding its footprint in Burlington City with a new athletic facility and auditorium. On the corner of Pear and Ellis Streets, just a short walk from the Delaware River across from the private school’s main campus, a new $10.5 million building will include a field house, fitness center, and gymnasium.
Celebrate the season with these fall events across South Jersey
Leaves are falling, cardigans are coming out of the closet, and pumpkin spice is on menus everywhere. In other words: Autumn is in full swing. With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get into the fall mood at events across South Jersey this month. The Burlington County Prison Museum is getting into the spooky spirit with a haunted walkthrough of the historic building and Halloween hangout in the courtyard. ⌚️ Friday and Saturday, Oct.
A Camden County old-growth forest preserve is battling a deadly, invasive worm
Nestled neatly between a bustling shopping center and two schools, the lush old-growth forest that sits along MacArthur Boulevard in Haddon Township can be easy to overlook. But this environment, home to hundreds of unique plant and animal species, is being threatened by beech leaf disease, a fast-spreading invasive condition that has taken hold among the American beech trees in Saddler’s Woods.
Flu vaccine deadline for N.J. preschoolers is a month earlier than usual this year
New Jersey parents have less than two months to get their kids vaccinated against the flu if they want to keep them enrolled in a preschool or childcare center this year — a deadline that has moved up from past years. The New Jersey Department of Health now requires that children 6 months and older who attend a childcare center or preschool receive an annual flu shot by Nov. 30 each year. Children under six months old cannot get the flu vaccine.
Sicklerville man arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder for Wawa shooting
A 20-year-old Sicklerville man was arrested Tuesday morning and chargedfor allegedly shooting another man inside a Winslow Township WawaSunday night. Marcus L. Norman was charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon.
Two people were injured in a shooting at a Camden County Wawa on Sunday night
Two people were shot inside a Wawa in Sicklerville Sunday night, according to Winslow Township police and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. Winslow officers responded to a report of a person shot at the Wawa at 400 Sicklerville Rd. around 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said in a press release Monday. At the Wawa, police found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to Cooper Norcross University Hospital in stable condition, police said.
This couple is venturing to eat at every Garden State diner. They’re now onto South Jersey.
Tucked into a booth toward the back of The Falcon Diner in Brooklawn on Wednesday afternoon, Jon and Karri Ricklin fell into the routine they’ve come to perfect over the past decade. As they took their seats, Karri captured a photo of her husband smiling brightly as he held up the multi-page menu. This photo — the 331st of its kind — has become their trademark.
Three animals in Gloucester County have tested positive for rabies this week
One person and a dog were exposed to rabies in Glassboro after coming into contact with an infected bat on Tuesday — one of three animals in Gloucester County to test positive for the disease this week, according to public health officials. The Gloucester County Health Department announced that in addition to the bat near Joseph L. Bowe Boulevard, raccoons found near Florence Avenue in Pitman and Quest Court in Mantua both tested positive for rabies on Thursday.
South Jersey’s century-old amusement park is back up for auction
The 119-year-old Clementon Park & Splash World is heading back to auction just weeks after announcing its closure and five years after it was purchased at a bankruptcy auction. Potential buyers can either continue operating the park, spanning more than 50 acres in Camden County, as an amusement destination or redevelop the property in a variety of ways including a hotel, retail, residential, or entertainment uses, according to the property listing. The public auction is set to kick off on Oct.
Willingboro’s new Performing Arts Center is opening with a kickoff concert this weekend
Willingboro is finally ready to raise the curtain on the township’s new arts and culture venue with its first performance on Saturday. The celebration for the opening of the new 570-seat Willingboro Performing Arts Center, located in the Kennedy Center, will kick off with a performance by R&B group Atlantic Starr. Crews transformed what was previously the high school auditorium into a revamped space designed for concerts, theatre productions, dance performances, lectures, and more.
Burlington County’s Pinelands will be the focus of a new climate change study
A large part of South Jersey’s sprawling Pine Barrens region will be the focus of a new climate change study. The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and it will be led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in partnership with Burlington County and the nonprofit Pinelands Alliance.
Camden is suing scrap metal recycler EMR over missing donations but the company says they’ve paid
Camden has sued the long-beleaguered scrap metal recycler EMR after it says it failed to donate more than a million dollars promised to the communityin an agreement last summer. U.K.-based EMR Advanced Recycling signed anAugust 2025 memorandum of understanding with the city, in response to a massive fire earlier that year, agreeing to gift more than $3 million to local initiatives through 2030.
Route 70 roadwork is almost finished in South Jersey after 5 years and $155M
The construction along Route 70 that drivers have begrudgingly become accustomed to since 2021 will “essentially be complete this year,” according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Only a handful of new traffic signals and some final paving work are left on the to-do list for the $155.1 million safety improvement project that essentially rebuilt a roughly 9-mile stretch of the highway.
Route 70 roadwork is almost finished in South Jersey after 5 years and $155M
The construction along Route 70 that drivers have begrudgingly become accustomed to since 2021 will “essentially be complete this year,” according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Only a handful of new traffic signals and some final paving work are left on the to-do list for the $155.1 million safety improvement project that essentially rebuilt a roughly 9-mile stretch of the highway.
A new food truck from a Camden nonprofit provides job training for people with disabilities
When the Three Little Birds Cafe is mixed in among other vendorsat local parks and festivals, it might be hard to tell at first that it’s not your average food truck. Staffed entirely by people with disabilities, the food truck not only serves handmade American classics — think chicken tenders, smash burgers, and fries — but also embodies the values of The Arc of Camden County.
Some Burlington City residents say police foot patrols downtown would boost visitation. Local business owners agree.
Bordered by the a riverfront park to the north and Broad Street to the south, a roughly quarter-mile stretch of High Street has long been the commercial heart of Burlington City. Today, the historic corridor is still home to the traditional businesses that locals expect downtown, like law offices and insurance agents, but the street is also showing signs of new life as taprooms, art studios, and more have begun moving in.
Work has started on Camden County’s $3.5M Haddon Avenue safety project
Efforts to create safer conditions along Haddon Avenue kicked off Monday — the first phase of Camden County’s $3.5 million pedestrian safety improvement project that stretches from Collingswood to Haddon Township. Starting Sept. 21 at the intersection of Haddon Avenue and Cuthbert Boulevard, crews will be working between Strawbridge Avenue and Bryant Avenue for the next six to eight weeks, according to the county.
Cherry Hill will get rid of its 10 Flock cameras at the end of the year
As public pushback against the use of automated license plate readers continues to grow nationwide, Cherry Hill announced this week that it will not be renewing its contract with controversial company Flock. The township's contract with the company expires on Dec. 31, Cherry Hill Mayor Dave Fleisher announced at the Sept. 14 township council meeting. “The Cherry Hill Police Department continues to evaluate its use of technology,” Fleisher's chief of staff, Brian Bauerle, said in an email Friday.
Oaklyn Borough closes hockey rink and basketball court over safety concerns
After decades as a popular hang-out for generations of Oaklyn kids, the aging hockey rink and adjacent basketball court at Oaklyn-Lions Park have both closed due to safety concerns. Oaklyn Borough officials announced the closures at the Sept. 8 council meeting following an annual safety inspection that recommended the areas be closed due to concerns about the surface, boards, and fencing. The courts closed the following day and it’s unclear how long the repairs could take and how much they’ll cost.
Cherry Hill will get rid of its 10 Flock cameras at the end of the year
As public pushback against the use of automated license plate readers continues to grow nationwide, Cherry Hill announced this week that it will not be renewing its contract with controversial company Flock. The township’s contract with the company expires on Dec. 31, Cherry Hill Mayor Dave Fleisher announced at the Sept. 14 council meeting. “The Cherry Hill Police Department continues to evaluate its use of technology,” Fleisher’s chief of staff Brian Bauerle said in an email Friday.
A shuttered South Jersey golf course was approved for warehouses. Years later, construction still hasn’t started.
Nearly two years after being approved by Chesterfield Township, the plan to build a warehouse on a shuttered golf course still hasn’t started construction. The Old York Country Club was purchased by New Jersey-based real estate developer Active Acquisitions in 2022 with plans to build at least one warehouse totaling up to about 1.1 million square feet, according to the redevelopment agreement.
Burlington County’s free shuttle bus will finally hit the road next week
Some Burlington County residents might see an unfamiliar blue shuttle bus on the roads next week as the region welcomes its first new public transit option in more than two decades. The new route will officially start service on Sept. 21, the last of six new shuttle lines that form SJ Connects, a free bus service run by the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA).
Take a look inside Cherry Hill’s new Asianfresh Food Market
Hundreds of early-bird shoppers have gotten a sneak peek at the new Asianfresh Food Market in Cherry Hill ahead of the store’s grand opening this weekend. A colorful mural by Chinatown artist Chenlin Cai welcomes shoppers into the sprawling store at 2005 Route 70 East, the second location of the popular specialty market offering hard-to-find Asian imports.
Take a look inside Cherry Hill's new Asianfresh Food Market
Hundreds of early-bird shoppers have gotten a sneak peek at the new Asianfresh Food Market in Cherry Hill ahead of the store's grand opening this weekend. A colorful mural by Chinatown artist Chenlin Cai welcomes shoppers into the sprawling store at 2005 Route 70 East, the second location of the popular specialty market offering hard-to-find Asian imports.
Clementon’s century-old amusement and water park is closing again
A historic amusement park in Camden County will close its gates and soon be back on the market just five years afterit was purchased at a bankruptcy auction. After more than a century in South Jersey, the future of Clementon Park & Splash World is uncertain as the owners work to “find a buyer who shares our love for Clementon Park and will carry its history and legacy forward,” the amusement park owners said when announcing the park’s closure on its website and social media accounts Wednesday.
Clementon's century-old amusement and water park is closing again
A historic amusement park in Camden County has closed its gates and will soon be back on the market just five years after it was purchased at a bankruptcy auction. After more than a century in South Jersey, the future of Clementon Park & Splash World is uncertain as its owner works to “find a buyer who shares our love for Clementon Park and will carry its history and legacy forward,” the amusement park's owner said when announcing the closure on its website and social media accounts Wednesday.
Collingswood's mob-themed Italian eatery has filed for bankruptcy
After more than a decade as a must-visit eatery for Mafia aficionados in South Jersey, Collingswood's Kitchen Consigliere has run into some financial troubles. The mob-themed Italian restaurant on the borough's bustling Haddon Avenue, named and designed to play up owner Angelo Lutz's ties to the Philadelphia mob , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 2.
Collingswood's mob-themed Italian eatery has filed for bankruptcy
After more than a decade as a must-visit eatery for mafia aficionados in South Jersey, Collingswood’s Kitchen Consigliere has run into some financial troubles. The mob-themed Italian restaurant on the borough’s bustling Haddon Avenue, named and designed to play up owner Angelo Lutz’s ties to the Philadelphia mob, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sept. 2. “Chapter 11 is designed to allow a business to continue operating while addressing issues with creditors.
A Philadelphia-based developer may score Haddon Heights' first liquor license
Only one applicant has been pre-qualified to bid on Haddon Heights' first retail liquor license — a Philadelphia-based developer with plans for a restaurant and luxury apartments on the corner of Station Avenue and the White Horse Pike. Haddon Heights Borough Council unanimously approved the resolution prequalifying Station Avenue Partners LLC to bid on the license during its Sept. 1 work session. The company submitted an application for a retail liquor license at 501 Station Ave.
A Philadelphia-based developer may score Haddon Heights’ first liquor license
Only one applicant has been pre-qualified to bid on Haddon Heights’ first retail liquor license — a Philadelphia-based developer with plans for a restaurant and luxury apartments on the corner of Station Avenue and the White Horse Pike. Haddon Heights Borough Council unanimously approved the resolution prequalifying Station Avenue Partners LLC to bid on the license during its Sept. 1 work session. The company submitted an application for a retail liquor license at 501 Station Ave.
A rural Burlington County town is considering a one-year ban on Flock cameras
As concerns about surveillance cameras mount nationwide, Shamong Township is taking steps to limit the use of Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers. Shamong Mayor Michael Di Croce introduced an ordinance Tuesday that would establish a one-year moratorium on automated license plate readers and other vehicle surveillance technology on township rights-of-way and on township-owned property.
Evesham Library is getting its first upgrade in nearly 30 years
One of Burlington County’s most popular public libraries is getting a major upgrade — its first in nearly three decades. The Evesham Library in Marlton, part of the Burlington County Library System (BCLS), will be getting a new technology center and expand its existing children’s area and activity/meeting room as part of the $500,000 project.
Untangling the urban legend surrounding Collingswood’s liquor ban and Knight Park
As Collingswood residents consider the prospect of finally permitting alcohol sales in the borough, the discussion has revived a long-standing concern that the move would put the sprawling Knight Park at risk. Legend has it that the continued ban of liquor sales in Collingswood, which dates back to 1873, was a stipulation when the park was dedicated in 1888.
Asianfresh Food Market is expanding from Chinatown to Cherry Hill
Chinatown’s popular Asianfresh Food Market is bringing its wide variety of fresh produce, seafood, and hard-to-find Asian imports to Cherry Hill. The specialty market is preparing to open its second location at 2005 Route 70 East, less than two miles away from the newly renovated H-Mart. Like its two-story flagship location on 10th Street between Race and Cherry Streets, the new store will be stocked with specialty products and seasonal items imported from across Asia.
Asianfresh Food Market is expanding from Chinatown to Cherry Hill
Listen to article • 0:00 min Chinatown’s popular Asianfresh Food Market is bringing its fresh produce, seafood, and hard-to-find Asian imports to Cherry Hill. The specialty market is preparing to open its second location at 2005 Route 70 East, less than two miles away from the newly renovated H Mart. Like its two-story flagship on 10th Street between Race and Cherry Streets in Philadelphia, the new store will be stocked with specialty products and seasonal items imported from across Asia.
South Jersey destination for Czech delicacies is moving to Haddonfield
Four Green Cats Cafe, which has brought authentic Czech flavors to Mount Laurel for the last seven years, is about to get a bigger home. Started as a farmers market stand in 2019, the Rancocas Woods café, whose owners have Czech Republic roots, has become a destination both for South Jersey locals and within the broader Czech diaspora.
South Jersey destination for Czech delicacies is moving to Haddonfield
Four Green Cats Cafe, which has brought authentic European flavors to Mount Laurel for the last seven years, is about to get a bigger home. Started as a farmers market stand in 2019, the Rancocas Woods café, whose owners have Czech Republic roots, has become a destination both for South Jersey locals and within the broader Czech diaspora.
Body of Delran woman who helped rescue drowning girl found in Delaware River
Listen to article -0:00 min The body of a 33-year-old woman who disappeared in the Delaware River after she rescued a struggling swimmer on Monday afternoon has been recovered, the Delran Township Police Department said Tuesday. Search crews located the body of Priscila Alvares Pereira Dos Santos about 20 feet off a beach at Amico Island Park in Riverside shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday, Delran police said, roughly 16 hours after she was last seen in the water.
Body of Delran woman who helped rescue drowning girl found in Delaware River
The body of a 33-year-old woman who disappeared in the Delaware River after she rescued a struggling swimmer on Monday afternoon has been recovered, the Delran Township Police Department said Tuesday. Search crews located the body of Priscila Alvares Pereira Dos Santos shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday about 20 feet off a beach at Amico Island Park in Riverside, Delran police said, roughly 16 hours after she was last seen in the water.
Residents can weigh in on $30M 'boardwalk-style' trail under Route 130 and across Rancocas Creek in Burlington County
Listen to article -0:00 min Burlington County is in the early phases of designing a new $30 million extension of the Rancocas Creek Greenway Trail that would cross Route 130 and Rancocas Creek. The preliminary plan is to build a boardwalk-style path along the southbound Route 130 embankment and underneath the highway that will connect to a new bridge across Rancocas Creek, officials announced Monday.
Residents can weigh in on $30M ‘boardwalk-style’ trail under Route 130 and across Rancocas Creek in Burlington County
Burlington County is in the early phases of designing a new $30 million extension of the Rancocas Creek Greenway Trail that would cross Route 130 and Rancocas Creek. The preliminary plan is to build a boardwalk-style path along the southbound Route 130 embankment and underneath the highway that will connect to a new bridge across Rancocas Creek, officials announced Monday.
Residents can weigh in on $30M 'boardwalk-style' trail under Route 130 and across Rancocas Creek in Burlington County
Burlington County is in the early phases of designing a new $30 million extension of the Rancocas Creek Greenway Trail that would cross Route 130 and Rancocas Creek. The preliminary plan is to build a boardwalk-style path along the southbound Route 130 embankment and underneath the highway that will connect to a new bridge across Rancocas Creek, officials announced Monday.
Voters will have the final say about lifting Collingswood’s liquor license ban
After years of scattered discussion and debate, the future of Collingswood’s long-standing status as a dry town is officially in the hands of voters. Collingswood’s Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday to add the question to the borough’s general election ballot in November, just days ahead of the Aug. 21 deadline giving the Camden County Clerk’s Office enough time to put it on the official ballot.
A former dump in Camden County will soon be home to energy-generating solar panels
A former landfill in Voorhees Township will become the home of a new solar field aimed at expanding access to renewable energy and lowering utility bills for New Jersey residents. Once complete, the 13.5-acre community-scale solar array will join the more than 200 solar projects that make up the state’s Community Solar Energy Program.
A judge has tossed Cherry Hill schools’ lawsuit against a journalist for filing too many public records requests
Freelance journalist Benjamin Shore won’t have to stop filing public records requests in South Jersey after a judge dismissed Cherry Hill schools’ lawsuit alleging that his requests amounted to harassment. The Cherry Hill Board of Education filed a 128-page lawsuit in Superior Court in February claiming that the “numerous, repeated and vexatious” requests that Shore filed under New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act qualified as harassment and “substantially interrupted” school operations.
Kepple’s Carpet Inc., a family-owned company in Camden County, has filed for bankruptcy
Family-owned Kepple’s Carpet Inc., which has served the South Jersey region for more than 30 years, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The West Berlin-based company reported less than $50,000 in assets in its bankruptcy petition filed on July 22. The company could owe up to $500,000 in unsecured creditor claims, the filing shows.
Camden County bridge will be closed for 3 months for $2.5 million repair project
Countless drivers in Camden County will be rerouted over the next few months as the Collings Avenue Bridge closes for a multi-million dollar repair project. Starting Tuesday, the steel bridge over Newton Creek at the border of Gloucester and Camden cities will be closed for about three months, the county announced. Traffic headed toward the bridge will be diverted to I-676 via Broadway and Morgan Boulevard.
A civil complaint has been filed to unseat a jailed Willingboro council member
Though he's currently behind bars at the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix, Willingboro Township council member Nathaniel Anderson has not resigned from his position on council. Now, prosecutors have filed a civil complaint in New Jersey Superior Court seeking to remove Anderson from office, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.
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