What N.J. commuters need to know about SEPTA's railcar shortage
SEPTA is expected to provide schedule updates Monday afternoon PHILADELPHIA --The structural problems that have taken one-third of SEPTA's railcar fleet out of service could mean a commuting...
View ArticleCrash on I-295 in Burlington County forces lane closure
New Jersey State Police respond to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 295 northbound. CHERRY HILL TWP. -- New Jersey State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate 295 northbound...
View Article7 firefighters injured battling 14 Camden blazes in 2 days
Officials are investigating if the incidents are related or should be considered arson. CAMDEN -- Seven firefighters suffered minor injuries this weekend battling 14 blazes throughout the city over...
View Article1 rescued from burning roof in Camden, report says
Firefighters rescued one person from a building fire Monday afternoon, according to reports. CAMDEN -- A Camden resident was rescued by firefighters from the roof of a building that went up in flames...
View ArticleCooper Medical School dean leaving for Pa. University
Dr. Katz will officially end his time at CMRSU on August 6 with his interim replacement stepping in on August 7. Dr. Paul Katz, dean of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is leaving to take the...
View ArticleAudubon Fire Department unveils 9/11 Memorial
AUDUBON — The Audubon Fire Department (AFD) unveiled and dedicated its 9/11 Memorial on July 4. The memorial is situated next to the Audubon Firehouse, located at 221 W. Merchant St. in Audubon....
View ArticleA.C. Moore unveils largest solar energy project in N.J.
Arts and crafts superstore to power production warehouse with solar energy BERLIN -- Leading Jersey-based arts and crafts retailer, A.C. Moore, and Pro-Tech Solutions have partnered together to...
View ArticleCamden creates arson task force to investigate 14 weekend fires
Camden County Police and Camden City's Fire Department are investigating the blazes as likely arsons. CAMDEN -- Police and fire officials in the city have formed an arson task force to investigate 14...
View ArticleStudent to take part in National Youth Leadership Forum
Calvin Bell will attend the forum at Emory College in Atlanta, Georgia this month Outstanding middle school students from across the nation will take part in a unique academic development experience,...
View ArticleGot an illness that marijuana could help? N.J. wants to know
The state medicinal marijuana program began serving patients in December 2012. TRENTON -- People with debilitating illnesses who believe they could be helped by marijuana have a unique opportunity to...
View ArticleHome-brewed beer a growing business in Garden State | Byers
Microbreweries are a growing business in New Jersey thanks to laws that make it easier for brew masters to begin crafting their beer. New Jersey's nickname "The Garden State" is well earned. This...
View ArticleDangerous heat, unhealthy air to choke N.J. on Wednesday
An air quality alert has been issued for all 21 counties in New Jersey, and an excessive heat warning is in effect for several counties. A combination of "dangerous heat" and bad air quality expected...
View ArticlePennsylvania man indicted in fatal N.J. auto accident
The victim died a week after the crash. WOODBURY -- A Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges related to a fatal 2015 auto accident in Glassboro, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's...
View ArticleCan you be male, female, neither, or both? Pushing the boundaries of gender ID
More people are identifying as nonbinary, or a gender other than strictly male or female. Experts in the LGBTQ community say nonbinary people are the next frontier in gender ID, presenting challenges...
View ArticleBowman & Company elects Fred Caltabiano to partner
Caltabiano is a graduate of Woodstown High School VOORHEES , Accounting and management consultants Bowman & Company LLP announces the election of Fred S. Caltabiano to Partner effective July 1....
View ArticleAfter cops called to 3rd-grade party, group says kids should get lesson on...
Decarcerate the Garden State says this should be a teaching moment for kids. COLLINGSWOOD -- A prison reform group is urging New Jersey education officials to teach kids about their right to remain...
View ArticleSerial shoplifter who stole sandwiches, women's clothing caught, cops say
The Winslow Township man allegedly struggled with K-Mart security personnel. GLOUCESTER TWP. -- A suspect sought in connection with a series of shoplifting incidents around Camden County over the past...
View ArticleMayor's gay son sexually harassed me, town worker claims in lawsuit
The public works employee lost his job as a result. STRATFORD -- A former public works employee alleges that the borough's current clerk, who is also the mayor's son, carried out "open and obvious"...
View ArticleArrest made after alleged paintball gun shooting at Moorestown Mall
A 16-year-old boy is also facing charges. MOORESTOWN TWP. -- A Cherry Hill woman was arrested in connection with an alleged late-night paintball gun shooting of a Moorestown Mall employee, township...
View ArticleThis month in N.J. History: July
A look at noteworthy dates that have shaped the state. On the first Thursday of each month we will post "This month in N.J. History." Courtesy of theguardian.com This gallery will supplement our...
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