Softball tournament preview: Dark horses, top matchups & more for every section
A bracket-by-bracket tournament preview. The NJSIAA state tournament is about to start and NJ Advance Media will be providing the same wall-to-wall coverage of the playoffs as it has for the entire...
View ArticleGloucester Twp. EMS holds open house and ribbon cutting
Events recognize opening of new building and National EMS Week BLACKWOOD -- Gloucester Township Emergency Medical Services (GTEMS) announces the following events to take place at the newly renovated...
View ArticleDad accused of killing tot described as peaceful guy before defense rests
David "D.J." Creato Jr., 23, is accused of killing his 3-year-old son to please his girlfriend. CAMDEN -- The evidence portion of the murder trial of David "D.J." Creato Jr. ended Wednesday morning...
View ArticleVintage photos of what N.J. people wore
You may not be the fashion trend-setter, but you're likely right in step with what's in vogue. The new format on nj.com will make it even easier for you to enjoy the vintage photo galleries. One...
View ArticleSobriety checkpoint this weekend on the White Horse Pike
The police departments of Somerdale and Stratford will conduct the enforcement action. STRATFORD -- The police departments of Somerdale and Stratford will hold a joint sobriety checkpoint Saturday....
View Article'He's up there smiling,' says widow who gets state trooper's posthumous degree
Frankie Williams was enrolled in a master's program there at the time of his death. CAMDEN -- The first of five commencement ceremonies this year for Rutgers University-Camden began Wednesday...
View ArticleSoftball: 40 fab freshmen who could impact the state tournament
Who are the best freshmen in the state?
View ArticleCampbell Soup Co. gets greener at its headquarters in Camden
The international food giant broke ground on a solar power initiative Wednesday. CAMDEN -- The Campbell Soup Company broke ground Wednesday on a solar power project here at its world headquarters...
View ArticleSuper sophs: NJ.com ranks the 40 top sophomores in N.J. baseball
There is talent galore in the underclass ranks across New Jersey. NJ.com ranked the Top 40 sophomore in the state.
View ArticleTournament time: 2017 NJSIAA baseball brackets are here - check the matchups
Where is your favorite team playing in this year's state tournament? 2017 NJSIAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET Brackets are not official until Friday, May 19 at noon. SECTIONAL BRACKETS: • North 1,...
View ArticleCamden officer who fatally shot man to save woman, baby will be honored
Officer David Stinsman is credited with saving the life of a woman and a baby by disarming her husband, who shot her in the throat. CAMDEN -- A Camden County police officer who is credited with...
View ArticleVOTE to select schools for Mount Rushmore best-ever-athletes polls this summer
You want your school to have one of these polls to determine the four best athletes to ever attend For the third straight summer, NJ Advance Media will feature best-ever-athlete polls for schools all...
View ArticleHere are N.J.'s 10 most endangered historic sites for 2017
Preservation New Jersey releases a new list every year
View Article30-year-old shot and killed in Camden
The man died two hours after being found CAMDEN -- A Camden man was shot and killed Wednesday night, authorities said. Police responded to a 911 call at 7:18 p.m. and found Edward Whittle Jr., 30,...
View ArticleThe 40 best performances from Round 1 of the boys lacrosse state tournament
These performers stood out above the rest in the first round
View ArticleSoftball: Statement wins, upsets and surprises from Round 1 of the playoffs
What are the biggest stories of the state tournament thus far?
View ArticleA huge heavy metal festival just relocated to N.J.; see the lineup
The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance will bring Rob Zombie, Halestorm and to N.J. in October. CAMDEN -- Frothy beverages, fantastic food and a face-melting musical lineup will accompany this year's...
View ArticleGloucester City native graduates from U.S. Naval Academy
Brett Kraft will graduate as a U.S. Navy Ensign with a BS in Oceanography ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Brett Kraft, of Gloucester City native, successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical,...
View ArticleCounty champs crowned, brackets out: Hot takes & hot topics in N.J. baseball
Not just the weather has been hot this week
View ArticleTeenager is second homicide in Camden in two days
The two men are the fourth and fifth homicides in the city in 2017. CAMDEN -- For the second time in two days, a man was found shot to death in the city. Shapaul Johnson, 18, of Camden, was shot once...
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