Surge in Illegal Immigrant Minors Prompts Health Crisis in U.S. Thousands of migrants from Honduras and other countries continue to make a dangerous journey through Guatemala and into Mexico. Many migrants are attempting to transit these countries and in the process are violating their sovereignty, their laws, and their procedures. source... Read more →
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Janssen Pharmaceuticals Companies of Johnson & Johnson for its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, called Ad.26.COV2S or JNJ-78436725. The Janssen vaccine is a recombinant vector vaccine that uses a human adenovirus to express the spike protein found on... Read more →
MARCH 1, 2021 | BY Katie Lange , DOD News Courage under fire is something we would all hope to have, but you never actually know until you're tested. When 22-year-old Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lester W. Weber was tested in Vietnam, he proved his courage — and then some —... Read more →
Gloucestercitynews.net files Feb 26, 2021 | Washington is in the thick of debating a sixth bill to address the health and economic consequences of COVID-19. Details of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) are still in flux. The Senate parliamentarian ruled on Thursday that a $15 minimum... Read more →
Anthony C. Christaldi, on February 27, 2021, of Haddon Heights. Age 93. Beloved husband of Rita (nee D'Agostino) for 64 years. 10th Child of 12 born to Salvatore and Antoinette Christaldi. Devoted brother of Catherine Matkowski. Preceded in death by his siblings Sebastian, Frank, Rose, Chickie, Rita, DiDi, Joseph, John, Sara,... Read more →
LUNA Duluth Police Department, Minnesota End of Watch Thursday, February 25, 2021 DULUTH, MINNESOTA--K9 Luna was shot and killed in the 2300 block of West Fourth Street while performing an apprehension. Officers had responded to a home for reports of a domestic disturbance and learned that the male subject was wanted... Read more →
Marie "Mer" Leonetti (nee Raspa), on February 22, 2021, Age 92, of Bellmawr, NJ; formerly of S. Philadelphia, PA. Beloved wife of the late Frank "Franny" Leonetti. Devoted mother of Frank (Jane), Lynda, Robert, Patrice, and Lisa (Marysol). Caring grandmother of Jennifer, Jessica, Michael, Michele, Melissa, Nicolas, Gregory, and Daniel. Loving... Read more →
Stunning new gallery spaces highlight art of the Americas... by Visit Philly The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s much-anticipated Frank Gehry-designed master redesign plan hits an exciting milestone on May 7 when the iconic attraction debuts new and refurbished spaces, completing the “Core Project” portion of the multi-year, multimillion project. Dramatic changes... Read more →
CBP Warns Residents of Phone Scam Release Date: February 26, 2021 GRAND FORKS N.D. — A new type of telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers nationwide are continuing to receive numerous calls from... Read more →
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Surgical Services nurse Siobhan King, MA, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, was recently honored with a DAISY Award for compassionate and skillful care. She was presented the award by Jefferson Health – New Jersey Chief Nursing Officer Helene Burns, DPN, RN, NE-BC, shown right. A grateful patient nominated... Read more →
TRENTON, NJ--According to New Jersey Home Security as distribution of COVID-19 vaccines begins in the United Kingdom and United States, China continues to shift blame for concealing the virus’ severity by disseminating new falsehoods about its origins and misrepresenting scientific and medical experts. These attempts to discredit verified facts can be... Read more →
PHILADELPHIA PA (February 27, 2021)--There are more than 100 sites citywide that are approved to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, and that number continues to grow, but vaccine supply is still relatively low in Philadelphia. Because of the limited supply of vaccines, the City is taking a phased approach to distributing it,... Read more →
source VICE NEWS William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews CAMDEN City, N.J. (February 26, 2021)(CNBNews)– A Brooklawn resident today admitted his role in conspiring with members of a white supremacist hate group to threaten and intimidate African Americans and Jewish Americans by vandalizing minority-owned properties throughout the country in September 2019,... Read more →
David L. Venella, on February 24, 2021, of Runnemede. Age 91. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee McCarthy) for 66 years. Devoted father of David Venella (Jeanne), Mary Lee Moore (Bernard), Maureen Crocker (Gerald), Dennis Venella (Kathleen), Melissa Mitchell (Keith), Marci Venella, Melinda Venella, and Douglas Venella (Sue). Loving Pop to... Read more →
Camden City, N.J. – A Berlin Township man has been charged for his role in distributing fentanyl to another man who then died of an overdose hours later, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Berlin Township Police Chief Wayne Bonfiglio. Christopher Mauger, 31, of Berlin Township, has... Read more →
Susan M. Jordan, on February 24, 2021, of Bellmawr. Age 56. Beloved mother of Victoria Caldas, Taylor Caldas and the late J.T. Jordan. Loving "Gigi" to Peyton George. Cherished daughter of Dorothy and James Jordan. Dear sister of James Jordan (Robin). Aunt of Shannon and Casey Jordan. Also survived by Obe... Read more →
Blingy Siberian Husky Adult, 9 years old Meet Blingy! Left after her family moved overseas and didn't want to take her, Blingy is looking for her loving, forever home. We were told that she was blind, but her foster mom thinks she can see lights and shadows. Due to her hearing... Read more →
DOMINIC J. WINUM Stanley Police Department, Virginia End of Watch Friday, February 26, 2021 STANLEY, VIRGINIA--Police Officer Nick Winum, age 48, was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near Judy Lane at approximately 3:30 pm. An occupant of the vehicle got out and opened fire on Officer Winum before... Read more →
The American Legion emblem is prominently featured on the newly revealed paint scheme, or livery, for the No. 48 car that will be driven by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and former NTT IndyCar Series champion Tony Kanaan during the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series. In December, American Legion and... Read more →
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photo credit Bruce Darrow, CNBNews photographer GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (February 27, 2021)(CNBNews)--This year's boys basketball game between Gloucester Catholic and Gloucester High was played at Gloucester Catholic's gym. The 10 AM game, the first morning start in the series, was played without fans because of the pandemic. Catholic won the contest... Read more →
Fatal overdose could lead to upgraded charges Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Lumberton Township Police Chief Nicholas Peditto announced that a Lumberton woman has been charged with possessing and planning to sell illegal narcotics. Linda Naulty, 53, of the first block of Cedar Street in Mount Holly, was charged with... Read more →
Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Burlington Township Public Safety Director Bruce Painter announced that a 21-year-old Burlington Township man has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. James Hunt, of the first block of Threadleaf Terrace, was charged with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child (two... Read more →
image courtesy of Politico The following bills will be up for a vote on the Assembly floor on Monday, March 1, 2021: A4397 Aca (Pinkin) Allows installation of residential solar energy systems prior to obtaining construction permit or interconnection approval during COVID-19 emergency. “Our solar jobs were hit hard by the... Read more →
Therapy Dogs Provide Support to Vaccination Center Staff COVID-19 Response After nearly one year of its nonstop response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Camden County Health Department, Jefferson Health- New Jersey, Rutgers-Camden Nursing faculty and staff were visited by a team of four-legged first responders. Staff was given time on Wednesday... Read more →