Norcross announces Military Service Academy nominees
The congressman congratulated the students and their families BLACKWOOD -- On Jan. 26, Congressman Donald Norcross joined with South Jersey high school students and their families to announce and...
View ArticleAuthorities on unreported homicide: We won't 'jeopardize' case
Investigators have responded to the largely unknown death of the child. PENNSAUKEN TWP. -- The November 2006 death of a township toddler -- which is being investigated as a homicide -- was never...
View ArticleDiner coming back to life and loss of local jobs | Cheers and Jeers
Every Saturday on its editorial page, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision. Every Saturday on its...
View ArticleIntroduction to lichens, algae and moss | Garden Column
Mosses and lichens are present year-round, but are more noticeable in winter By Lorraine Kiefer This dreary "gray all day" damp weather we have had for the last few weeks is too much like a British...
View ArticleRing lost during WWII returned to vet's family, report says
The Audubon High School ring was found in a farmer's field. AUDUBON -- A high school ring lost by a South Jersey man serving in the South Pacific during World War II has been returned to his family,...
View ArticleSchool's performance of 'Ragtime' will include n-word
The Cherry Hill School District announced the decision following an earlier decision to scrub offensive language from the student performance. CHERRY HILL TWP. -- A high school performance of the...
View ArticleMan indicted on charges that he held woman in motel room
He was indicted on kidnapping and assault charges. Ricardo R. Berrios, 31, of Camden. (Salem County Correctional Facility) WOODBURY -- A Camden man has been indicted on kidnapping and assault charges...
View ArticlePhilly, Camden crime stats win no prizes | Editorial
President Donald Trump lied about Philadelphia's homicide rate. Call him on it, but don't get so defensive over so-so improvements in public safety. To elected officials in Philadelphia and Camden:...
View ArticlePoll: Should high school use n-word in 'Ragtime' play?
Cherry Hill High School East's production of "Ragtime" will go on unedited. Was that the right decision? CHERRY HILL TWP. -- Cherry Hill High School East's production of "Ragtime" will include use of...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 30, 2017
Consider adopting one of the thousands of homeless animals throughout New Jersey. While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," recent visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy as well as winter...
View ArticleEx-Lockheed Martin engineer wins $51.6M verdict in age discrimination suit
Robert Braden spent 29 years at the defense contractor' Moorestown facility CAMDEN -- A former Lockheed Martin engineer who sued the company for age discrimination after being laid off at age 66 was...
View ArticleThe NJ.com boys basketball Top 20 for Jan. 30: Old teams return
The NJ.com Top 20 is here, and several teams that were out of the poll returned this week.
View ArticleRutgers, other schools try to reassure students affected by Trump immigration...
Some Rutgers students from the seven affected countries were traveling outside the country when the ban went into effect, a campus spokeswoman said. Watch video PISCATAWAY -- As protests against...
View ArticleMissing teen may be in Camden, Philadelphia, cops say
Jessica Walker was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m on Saturday. CLEMENTON -- Police are asking for the public's help with locating a missing borough teenager who left home early Saturday morning....
View ArticleHave you seen this 14-year-old? Police say she's missing
Joanna Bruno, 14, left her apartment in Blackwood and hasn't been seen since. GLOUCESTER TWP. -- Police are asking for the public's help with locating a 14-year-old who may be in Camden. Joanna Bruno,...
View ArticleMike Jerrick back on air after suspension over Kellyanne Conway comments
The "Good Day Philadelphia" anchor received a one-week suspension for saying Trump's advisor was "good at bull----" Watch video Popular "Good Day Philadelphia" co-host Mike Jerrick returned to the air...
View ArticleVirtua nurse rewarded for her dedication
Karen Fonollosa, surgical nurse, awarded $1,000 from California Casualty VOORHEES -- Nurses work exceptionally hard providing healing and hope. Registered Nurse Karen Fonollosa, a surgical nurse at...
View ArticleMan who shot at police sentenced to 20 years in prison
James Dickerson, 31, of Camden, must serve at least 17 years in prison. CAMDEN -- A city man accused of firing a weapon at four Camden County Police Department officers was sentenced to 20 years in...
View ArticleN.J. the 1st state to distribute 'baby boxes' to prevent newborns deaths
There were 57 babies 11 months and younger in New Jersey who died accidentally from unsafe sleep habits that caused suffocation. TRENTON -- In 2014, 57 babies died in in their sleep, according to...
View ArticleWho has N.J.'s best winter student section? Final hours to nominate your school!
Get your nominations in for the winter edition of our statewide contest UPDATE, Jan. 30, 11:45 a.m.: We're down to the last hours to nominate your school to be part of this contest to determine the...
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