N.J. pets in need: Dec. 19, 2016
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey are waiting for adoption. Keeping pets safe during the holidays The most wonderful time of the year can also can pose safety concerns for dogs, cats and pets. Corey...
View ArticleCops track alleged burglar, return pawned items in 2 hours
The man pawned the items and was arrested at his home in Camden County, police said. EVESHAM TWP. -- A chainsaw and a leaf blower were stolen from a township home Saturday, but thanks to some quick...
View ArticleRemember shooting victim as driven 'family man,' friend asks
Tyrone Fooks wanted to provide a better life for his three children. CAMDEN -- Tyrone Fooks wanted out. He wanted to provide a better life for his three children -- at least one better than his own...
View Article'That's Dope City,' neighbors at double shooting scene claim
Shots rang out Monday afternoon in Camden, but neighbors weren't surprised. CAMDEN -- The gunfire didn't seem to shock too many neighbors near the corner of 6th and Walnut streets. While the audible...
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Camden Co. superintendent accused of harassment to remain on leave
Jason "Jay" Eitner has been on leave since Oct. 19 from his job as Waterford Twp. superintendent. WATERFORD TWP. -- After a four-hour closed session meeting Monday, the Waterford Township Board of...
View ArticleSmaller-time N.J. sports make headlines, too | Editorial
Big-money teams don't unlock all of the value -- or values -- in team sports. Big Time Sports bring many eyeballs to websites and newspaper sports sections. The television industry greatly prizes...
View ArticleCooper House, a destination restaurant in Pennsauken
A lively, high-stepping menu and country-chic renovation in space at Camden County park. COOPER HOUSE 5300 North Park Drive Pennsauken (856) 333-6653 cooperhousenj.com THE VIBE: Spectacular views of...
View ArticleCamden homicide count climbs following fatal shooting
Shaun L. Johnson, 29, died early Tuesday morning. CAMDEN -- A city man died early Tuesday in a shooting that remains under investigation, according to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office. It was...
View ArticleLandmark South Jersey diner closed by fire in 2014 finally reopens, report says
A June 2014 fire caused extensive damage to the Crystal Lake Diner in Westmont in Haddon Township. HADDON TWP. -- After being closed for more than two years after a devastating fire, the landmark...
View Article2 charged in National Park house burglary
They were arrested in a motel room in Camden County. NATIONAL PARK -- Police have charged two people in connection with a residential burglary. Christian A. Capacchione, 23, of National Park, and...
View ArticleSaving Camden High School requires demolition | Opinion
Camden's school board president writes that there are limits to how much of "The Castle on the Hlll" can be preserved in order to make way for a modern school. By Martha F. Wilson When I saw a recent...
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'18 days and nothing at all,' family of missing U.S. Marine says
Lance James served two tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. CLEMENTON -- Camden County authorities are still searching for a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served two tours of duty in the Middle East...
View ArticleMillions coming to Camden to help build 'cradle-to-career' pipeline
The initiative takes a holistic approach to helping children succeed and get to college. CAMDEN -- It's been four years since the Center for Family Services received a $500,000 federal grant to start...
View ArticleSJ teen distributes toys to youngsters in hospital
This is the 5th year for the toy drive by DJ Alexis of Sicklerville South Jersey teenager, DJ Alexis, 14, of Sicklerville, took on the informal role of Santa on Dec. 19 at Kennedy University Hospital...
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Sweet end to meals in Collingswood and more South Jersey restaurant news
A holiday tradition sweetens meals in Collingswood, plus a do-over at a Camden County taproom ... and ramen at Whole Foods. AUNT ROMA'S RECIPE Zeppoli chef Joey Baldino thinks about his Aunt Roma...
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Man sentenced in fatal 2015 DWI crash
Camden County resident Julianne Mazzarella died in the crash. AUDUBON -- A man who pleaded guilty to a second-degree vehicular homicide charge in connection with a fatal accident was sentenced to 9...
View ArticleCamden County police seek alleged gunman in armed robbery
The November incident remains under investigation. Watch video CAMDEN -- Authorities are asking for the public's help with locating an alleged gunman who robbed a store along Haddon Avenue last month....
View ArticleFoundations assist UrbanPromise StreetLeader program
Investors Bank Foundations donate $8,000 to program that impacts lives of children On a November night just before Thanksgiving, members of the UrbanPromise StreetLeader Program gathered together for...
View ArticleRent-A-Center tolerated racial slurs in workplace, N.J. claims
The suit by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office's Civil Right Division was filed in Superior Court in Camden County. CAMDEN -- The state's Division of Civil Rights has filed suit against the...
View ArticlePedestrian critical after being hit by vehicle in Gloucester Township
The man suffered head injuries in the crash Wednesday on Blackwood-Clementon Road. GLOUCESTER TWP. -- A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle in Blackwood Wednesday morning,...
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