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GHS Lions 5 - 0 GCHS Rams 0 - 8 Records

Pictured Lions Steven Burkhardt against Palmyra The local Lions are currently 5 - 0 after defeating the opposition by a combined total score 225 to 47. The Lions are led my Senior running back Steven Burkhardt. Burkhardt is one of the League and South Jersey leaders for running backs, entering Fridays game against Pitman with 798 yards rushing and 15 TD's. Currently Burkhardt is #1 in West Jersey Football League with a total points with... Read more →


CNBNews Sports: GCHS Football Breaks 15 Game Losing Streak

Gloucester Catholic is off to a running start after drought By Mark Zimmaro - September 24, 2022 The Rams are back to being a winning football team. The weight of a 15-game losing streak, which spanned parts of three football seasons, had really started to irk some of the players in the Gloucester Catholic High School football program. “Our original guys came down to the weight room every day,” senior lineman Dyheim Watson said. “We... Read more →


Names of Businesses and Non-Profits in the 08030 Area Who Received PPP Loans Released by ProPublica

THE DATA PROVIDED BELOW IS FOR GLOUCESTER CITY AND BROOKLAWN GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 29, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--ProPublica, an independent news organization that produces investigative journalism, released a CNBNews graphic files database of all the names of the businesses and non-profits that received money from the Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP is a loan designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. First Draw PPP loans can help fund... Read more →


How to Create Your First Career Plan

Career planning is something most professionals can benefit from, yet many of us don’t spend enough time thinking about our future and what we might like to accomplish from a professional perspective. Before you started college or finished your education for the first time, you might have dreamed of a specific job you wanted to get one day in the future. However, as time has passed by, there’s a good chance your priorities and values... Read more →


Daniel O'Brien Beloved GCHS Educator and Friend to Many Dies in Tragic Vermont Auto Accident

UPDATED/CORRECTED GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 11, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Daniel J. O’Brien, from Sandgate, Vermont, died in a single car crash on Wednesday, September 7. According to the Vermont State Police, the accident occurred on the S.E. Corners Road in Sandgate at around 4 PM on Wednesday. Danny O'Brien GCHS Graduation Photo Police say that O’Brien was traveling west when he left the traveling portion of the road, hitting a tree. He was driving a 2011 Nissan Sentra... Read more →


The Story Behind The Story: A Look At Local School Districts

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Columnist GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ--I was recently asked how Gloucester City School District compares to other districts in the area. The first district I chose was Woodbury, thinking its demographics would be similar to our own. Once I digest the overall information, I will be able to go into a comparison of specific schools and grades. Gloucester City's popular, 11,248, is slightly higher than Woodbury's at 9,861. The median household income is... Read more →


Philadelphia's St. Patrick Parish Art Exhibition

A RENAISSANCE OF FRA ANGELICO All are invited to A Renaissance of Fra Angelico, an art exhibition by Most Reverend Dominic Bump, O.P., hosted by Saint Patrick Parish in Philadelphia. Friday, September 9 – Friday, September 16, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saint Patrick Church (Upper Church) 242 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 This event will feature the pieces Mary, Therese of Lisieux, and Damien Molokai at the Holy Mass; The Sacred Heart;... Read more →


Christine McKenna Memorial Golf Outing Sept 24

Click Here or on Image to View Chris McKenna Golf Flier Christine McKenna Memorial Golf Outing Saturday September 24, 2022 1pm sign in – 2pm tee off Valleybrook Country Club; 200 Golfview Dr Blackwood NJ 08012 For more info please email [email protected] Chris passed away in March of 2018 after a tough battle with breast cancer. She was a committed Catholic and a devoted member of Gloucester Catholic family for over 12 years. During that... Read more →


GHS Orientation for Freshmen and Transfer Students August 31 at 1 PM

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNewsnet)-- The orientation for freshmen and new transfer students at Gloucester City High School will be on Wednesday, August 31st, at 1 pm. Students should enter through the school's main doors. The event will conclude by 2 pm. There will also be a final orientation for parents of freshmen and new students at 7 pm that evening (August 31). on 8/31. Read more →


Gloucester Catholic Seeking Bus Drivers for Athletic Events

via GIPHY School Bus Drivers Needed! Part-Time for athletics (No morning runs) $20 per-hour Paid training, Flexible schedule Most runs fall between 2pm-6pm (Mon-Fri) If interested contact Ian Chrzanowski At [email protected] if interested. source https://www.facebook.com/gchsrams/ Read more →


Gloucester City Board of Education Repairing/Building Athletic Fields; Seeking Sealed Bids

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT SEALED BIDS FOR: SPORTS FIELDS RESTORATIONS AND ALTERATIONS AT THE GLOUCESTER CITY HIGH SCHOOL LOCATED AT 1300 MARKET STREET, GLOUCESTER CITY, NEW JERSEY 08030. Will be received no later than 10:00 AM prevailing time, on Thursday, 08 September 2022 in the Board Offices located in the Gloucester City High School; 1300 Market Street, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030. THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (SDA) PROJECT Prime Bidders must... Read more →


Joseph Patrick Quinlan, of Mullica Hill/Gloucester City; Dell Tech Employee, GCHS Alum

"Roey" On August 10, 2022, at the age of 58. Of Mullica Hill. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 35 years to Kimberly A. Quinlan (nee Harris). Loving father of Kristi Little (Matthew), Erin Quinlan, and Melissa Finlay (Charles). Cherished “Poppy Joe” of M.J., Grady, and Ava. Beloved brother of Catherine Wiley (late Glenn), Terry Graf (Matthew), Marge McIntyre, Debra Marshall (Bob), and Regina Stief (Michael). Predeceased by his parents, Francis E. Quinlan and... Read more →


When School Begins Will Your Child Have Mental Health Problems?

On Our Sleeves® Survey Reveals Most Parents Believe Their Children Will Have Mental Health-Related Challenges Going Back to School Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio (August 8, 2022) — Every new school year comes with its own set of emotions – from worry to excitement – for kids. After years of a global pandemic, safety concerns and other stresses of today, we have to prioritize checking in with children to understand what they are thinking and feeling.... Read more →


Gloucester Catholic Says Thank You to Gaudreau Golf Tournament Sponsors and Players; Tourney Winners Listed

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 7, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Gloucester Catholic congratulates all tournament winners during the 6th Annual Johnny Gaudreau Scholarship Golf Tournament at Blue Heron Pines on July 29th. We would also like to thank all tournament sponsors for supporting tuition assistance for Gloucester Catholic students. To view all tournament photos, see: https://www.facebook.com/gchsrams/posts/10158816525467727 TOURNAMENT WINNERS Top Foursome: Matthew Fitzgerald, Cameron Fitzgerald, Paul Blais, Kevin Bishop Closet to Pin: John Gaudreau Longest Drive: Joe Malcarney Straightest Drive: Titus... Read more →


Guest Opinion: TBS is Pushing Samantha Bee to the Curb

Bill Donohue | CNBNews Contributor TBS is pushing Samantha Bee to the curb, which is not a strange place for someone who has spent her entire professional life in the gutter. After seven seasons, “Full Frontal” will not return in the fall. Bee is one of the most filthy-mouthed entertainers in American history. She is also a relentless anti-Catholic bigot. In 2018, she showed how low she can go when she called Ivanka Trump the... Read more →


Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 Opens State Finals Friday

The New Jersey State 2021 Runner-Up Brooklawn Legion the 2022 District 4 Champions opens play 3:30 Friday in Woodridge New Jersey, overlooking Manhattan NY, seeking revenge from 2021 Brooklawn the lone unbeaten team in 2021 Championship Game lost to a one loss team. Because of Tournament rules the Championship game was winner take all regardless of record The Brookers, a common name when Legion Baseball State Playoffs start will face District 4 runner-up Mullica Hill.... Read more →


CNB Fishing News Maryland: Chesapeake Bay Anglers See Large Number of Speckled Trout, Bluefish, and Spot

July 20, 2022 by Keith Lockwood, fisheries biologist Maryland Department of Natural Resources Photo by Bob Bruns Chesapeake Bay anglers received a welcome surprise this week with the arrival of wonderful numbers of speckled trout, bluefish, and spot. These offer great alternatives during the striped bass closure in the Chesapeake Bay through July 31 and the tidal Potomac River until August 21. Elsewhere, the waters off Ocean City are offering excellent fishing for a mix... Read more →


*You Are Invited: The Belles of St. Marys/St Mary's Cadet Mass and Lunch August 8

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022 AT 8 AM LOVE, PRAY, EAT EVENT OF THE BELLE'S OF SAINT MARY'S / SAINT MARY'S CADETS GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 18, 2022)(CNBNewsnet)--Former alumni and friends of The Belles's of Saint Mary's/Saint Mary's Cadets, and anyone affiliated with either group are invited to attend a memorial mass at 8 AM at Saint Mary's Church, Monmouth and Atlantic Streets on Monday, August 8. (Coffee/Snacks to follow). On the same day at 12... Read more →


THE STORY INSIDE THE STORY: American Reading Levels

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNewsnet I usually listen to talk radio as other channels just don't appeal to me anymore. Tonight, July 9, 2022 the topic was America's educational system and the cause/effects of our adult reading levels. CNBNews graphic file The original statement came from the United States Department of Education. According to them, of the population 16 - 74 years of age, only 54% can read on a 6th grade level or above. If... Read more →


*Chiefs Basketball Camp Open to Boys/Girls Entering Grades 3-11; Run By Head Coach Eric Cassidy

Chiefs Basketball Camp Who: Boys and Girls entering grades 3-11 Cost: $185 per player per week. Where: Memorial Field basketball courts Marlton NJ When: JULY 25 THROUGH JULY 28 FROM 8 AM -11:30 AM Sign up Link www.chiefsbasketballcamp.com Chiefs Basketball Camp is run by Cherokee Chief Head Coach Eric Cassidy. Coach Cassidy has 14 years of Head Coaching experience. During his 14 years, he has over 250 wins, 5 conference titles, 4 final appearances, and... Read more →


THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY: The Numbers Don't Lie (Part 2)

by Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews Contributor CNBNews graphic files RELATED: THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY: The Numbers Don't Lie GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 4, 2022)(CNBNews)--I recently used the US News' evaluation of the nation's high schools to see if I could prove or disprove Newsweek's conclusion that Gloucester City High School (state ranking 183) is the second-best high school in the county. I came up with similar, but not identical, results. Here I found -... Read more →


New Items Added to the Johnny Gaudreau Golf Tournament Online Auction

The Johnny Gaudreau Golf Tournament is now live and ready for your bids! Visit the link below and register to bid on many exciting items: Click here to view Online Auction and Bid On Items! The Gaudreau Golf Tournament will be held on July 29th, 2022 at Blue Heron Golf Club in Egg Harbor City, NJ. Proceeds from the tournament and the online auction provide scholarships to students wishing to attend Gloucester Catholic. See items... Read more →


Msgr. Hodge, Pastor of St. Mary and Father Soprano, Pastor of St. John Neumann Retire

Bishop Sullivan announces the retirements of two pastors, effective July 1. • Msgr. William A. Hodge, Pastor of Saint Mary, Gloucester City. • Father Ernest R. Soprano, Pastor of Saint John Neumann, North Cape May. Born in Atlantic City, Msgr. Hodge, 74, attended Glassboro State College (now Rowan University); Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, Pa., and the University of Dayton, Ohio. He was ordained May 25, 1974, by Bishop George H. Guilfoyle. His first assignment... Read more →


SAY IT ISN'T SO: Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars 'unauditable'

By Anthony Hennen | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Recent state audits have called attention to some Pennsylvania school districts’ lackadaisical controls that have made auditing how tens of millions of dollars were spent impossible. The audits do not suggest any illegal activity, but poor compliance measures can hide how taxpayer dollars are being wasted or improperly spent. YOUR MONEY !!!! A May performance audit of Allentown City School District reported $8.5 million... Read more →


*Fr. Sullivan's Alumni Golf Tournament June 20 Pitman Golf Club Seeks Sponsors

This golf tournament is named for Rev. John Sullivan who spent over 20 years of his life serving the Gloucester Catholic community. “Sully” was a friend to all who came in contact with him. We name the tournament in his honor to carry on the spirit of commitment that he gave to Gloucester Catholic. We are in need of sponsors for the event. If you own a business or know of someone who owns a... Read more →


*GCHS Johnny Gaudreau Golf Tournament July 29

6th Annual Johnny Gaudreau Golf Tournament Set for July 29 at Blue Heron Pines: Golf Registrations & Sponsorships Available!! About The Gaudreau Golf Tournament The Johnny Gaudreau Scholarship Golf Tournament will provide families with financial need the opportunity to give their sons and daughters a Gloucester Catholic education. All proceeds directly fund scholarships and tuition assistance. Sponsorship and Golf Registration If you are interested in donating a sponsorship, please indicate the level of your donation... Read more →


Gloucester Catholic's Salute to Class of 2022 Campaign: Mackenzie Boyle '22 Asks For Your Support! 

Nearly $1,500 Raised to Date! Let's HONOR the Graduating Seniors of our Remarkable CLASS OF 2022! The funds will be applied to senior graduation expenses and awards benefiting the graduates as we close out the current year. So far we have raised nearly $1,500 for the Class of 2022! Click on image below as senior Mackenzie Boyle asks for your support of the Class of 2022! ‌ Ways To Give! VENMO -- @gcramsgiving ONLINE --... Read more →


*CASSIDY’S MEMORIAL DAY Baseball Clinic May 30th

Location: Brooklawn, NJ Address: Pershing Rd , Brooklawn, NJ 08030 Phone: 8563044632 Dates: 05/30/22 - 05/30/22 Ages: U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 Contact: Joshua M Cassidy - Please do not contact (spam) Joshua M Cassidy for reasons other than the purpose of the listing. Cassidy’s Baseball clinic is designed to teach the skills, techniques, fundamentals, and knowledge of baseball under the guidance of an experienced coaching staff. This 4-hour clinic offers an opportunity for all... Read more →


Gloucester Catholic's Salute to Class of 2022 Campaign: Tanner Jones '22 Asks For Your Support! 

Let's HONOR the Graduating Seniors of our Remarkable CLASS OF 2022! The funds will be applied to senior graduation expenses and awards benefiting the graduates as we close out the current year. Click on image below as senior Tanner Jones asks for your support of the Class of 2022! ‌ Ways To Give! VENMO -- @gcramsgiving ONLINE -- http://gchsrams.org/wordpress/?p=10085 TRADITIONAL MAIL -- Make Check Payable to Gloucester Catholic Gloucester Catholic High School 333 Ridgeway Street... Read more →


South Jersey Republican Primary Showdown Two Weeks Away

The 2nd Congressional District of New Jersey's primary is scheduled for June 7, 2022. Cumberland County Resident Sean Pignatelli is running against incumbent Jeff Van Drew. Pignatelli is available for interviews. CNBNews graphic file Two years ago, the thought of Jeff Van Drew even being challenged in a primary would have likely drawn laughter. Today, it's drawing silence as Pignatelli's campaign continues picking up steam with endorsements, most notably from PRIMO, and the Veterans of... Read more →


Join Gloucester Catholic High School in Saluting the Class of 2022

Ways To Give! VENMO -- @gcramsgiving ONLINE -- http://gchsrams.org/wordpress/?p=10085 TRADITIONAL MAIL -- Make Check Payable to Gloucester Catholic Gloucester Catholic High School 333 Ridgeway Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Once a Ram .... Always a Ram! If you would like additional information, please contact Pat Murphy at [email protected] Let's HONOR the Graduating Seniors of our Remarkable CLASS OF 2022! The funds will be applied to senior graduation expenses and awards benefiting the graduates as we... Read more →


GCHS Salute to the Class of 2022 Campaign

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HONOR A STUDENT SEE BELOW Ways To Give! VENMO -- @gcramsgiving ONLINE -- http://gchsrams.org/wordpress/?p=10085 TRADITIONAL MAIL -- Make Check Payable to Gloucester Catholic Gloucester Catholic High School 333 Ridgeway Street Gloucester City, NJ 08030 Once a Ram .... Always a Ram! If you would like additional information, please contact Pat Murphy at [email protected] RELATED CATEGORIES GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC RAMS ALUMNI Read more →


GCHS v GHS Alumni Softball Game Tonight at 6 PM at Johnson Blvd LL Field

RELATED CATEGORIES Rams vs Lions Alumni Softball Game was a success GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HS GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL RAMS ALUMNI LIONS ALUMNI BREAKFAST CLUB Read more →


THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY:

Thank You to Gloucester City's Board of Education

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 19, 2022)--I don't try to hide my disappointment in America's public education and never will apologize for wanting today's kids to have the high quality of education we had decades ago. That being said, I also try to be fair and congratulate those who make changes in the right direction. This week I read that "trades" will be CNBNews graphic file reintroduced to Gloucester City schools. A... Read more →


*GCHS Pub and Grub Saturday, May 21

Gloucester Catholic's (GCHS) annual Rams Pub and Grub will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Patrick Peyton Athletic Complex in Sewell, NJ, from 2 pm to 8 pm. Join us for a day of food, fun and family! There will be a number of food trucks, activities, entertainment and much more! See details below! Read more →


New Jersey Catholic Bishops Outraged with Gov. Murphy’s Proposal to Expand Abortions in NJ

Catholic Church in New Jersey Stands Ready to Help Moms and Mothers-to-Be in Need A joint statement from the New Jersey Catholic bishops on Governor Murphy’s proposal that all health insurers in New Jersey provide coverage for abortion services: The Catholic Bishops of New Jersey join to express our disappointment and outrage over Governor Murphy’s announcement regarding proposed legislation to expand access to abortion in New Jersey, an act that by its very nature terminates... Read more →


Volunteers Are Needed for Rams' Pub and Grub

Kathy Suckiel and her GCHS Pub and Grub committee are in need of some help on the day of the event, May 21st, at the Patrick Peyton Athletic Complex. Jobs are listed below. Please email Kathy at [email protected] to sign up for a job and a time slot. Pub and Grub Jobs: Parking attendant Start time 1:30 - 7:00pm Direct cars to parking lot Direct event attendees to ID Tent Raffle Ticket Sellers Start time... Read more →


Guest Opinion: A NEW SURVEY ON ABORTION

Bill Donahue | CNBNews Contributor Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on a new survey on abortion: Radio, TV, the internet, and newspapers are alive with stories saying that a majority of Americans do not want Roe v. Wade overturned. Those reports are totally misleading. While the actual text of the decision does not allow for all abortions, in practice it does: to perform a late-term abortion all the doctor has to do is invoke... Read more →


Athlete of the Month Gloucester Catholic's Adrianna Green

The Catholic Star Herald highlights the Diocese’s student-athletes who stood out during the month of April. Gloucester Catholic High School, Gloucester City Softball Adrianna Green is getting it done in both areas of the game. Green, a Gloucester Catholic junior pitcher, has struck out 102 batters in 12 games this season while batting .500 at the plate with 10 RBIs. The Rams’ ace has thrown the bulk of Gloucester Catholic’s innings, as the team has... Read more →


THANK YOU GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC FOR "SEALING THE DEAL!!"

PHILANTHROPY WEEK 2022: GRAND TOTAL ANNOUNCED! THANK YOU GCHS! WE DID IT!!!! Gloucester Catholic is proud to announce our GRAND TOTAL of $222,379.77 raised during the Philanthropy Week 2022 Campaign! As of Wednesday, April 27, 2022, our alumni and friends helped us reach the following milestones in this historic campaign: * 454 Total Gifts * Total Amount -- $222,379.77 in gifts and pledges, which represents * $22,379.77 over our goal of $200,000! The Gloucester Catholic... Read more →


Investigation: Thousands of NJ Black and Hispanic Students are Shut Out of Advance Placement Courses

Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark Apr 26, 2:06pm EDT New Jersey’s racial gaps are larger than the national average When Rasheed Adewole’s friends from other high schools used to complain about their heaps of homework, he would feel a flood of shame. The other teens, whom he met through a college-prep program, attended magnet and suburban schools in New Jersey that offered an array of demanding Advanced Placement courses. He attended a Newark charter school that... Read more →


CNBNews Tips and Snippets: Burkhardt Breaks Dad's Record; Brooklawn GOPuff; Leaving NJ; New ShopRite; Bird Flu

Updated/Corrected William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews GHS 400-MEET RECORD BROKEN--Steven Burkhardt, (inset) a senior at Gloucester High School, a star student- athlete at the school broke the outdoor track program’s 400-meet record during the Fast-Times meet at Cherokee High recently. That two decade plus record was held by his father .According to Sun Papers, Burkhardt has already cemented his own Lions’ legacy, following a historic 2021-’22 football season in which he led the state... Read more →


Philly Gun Violence Has Students Petrified to Go to School

Nora Macaluso, Chalkbeat Apr 21, 3:08pm EDT-- Philadelphia schools can’t ignore rising gun violence if they want to reverse the trend, students said during a Wednesday panel discussion sponsored by Chalkbeat Philadelphia. That means creating safe spaces for students to express their fears and acknowledging that gun violence affects everyone. “Once you experience gun violence in your family, in any group that you’re in, you go back to school, school should be a community,” said... Read more →


GCHS PHILANTHROPY WEEK 2022: We Are Closing In On Our $200,000 Goal!

Hello Fellow Rams!!! We are closing in quickly on our school goal of $200,000 raised during Philanthropy Week 2022, a campaign that will provide tuition assistance to future Rams and their families! We are happy to announce two new Ram Club Leadership gifts today. A shout out to: • Andrew and Lauren Walker, representing the Classes of 1998 and 1999, and • Scott Bennett, Class of 1975. These alumni recently made generous Leadership gifts of... Read more →


New Test Scores Show Newark Students Struggling to Recover from Learning Loss

Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark Mar 30, 11:33am EDT Newark students have made scant academic progress so far this school year, according to sobering new test scores that underscore the severity of the pandemic’s toll on student learning and the extraordinary measures that will be required for students to recover. Based on mid-year assessments, no more than 6% of students in any grade from 3-7 are expected to reach the “proficient” level on the state math... Read more →


Worldwide Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

By Jennifer Mauro - March 25, 2022 On the day Pope Francis asked for the worldwide consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father John Fisher, OSFS, shared messages of hope and action. Quoting from Saint Francis de Sales, he said, “Let the world turn upside down. Let everything be in darkness, in smoke, in uproar. God is with us.” That message, he said, “is the consolation we have to take... Read more →


GUEST OPINION:

Some Schools Are Abusing Children and Parents

Bill Donohue | CNBNewsnet Contributor Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on how child and parental rights are being violated by an educational association: Three weeks ago today, I sent a letter to Donna Orem, president of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), asking her to validate a story about the organization that was published by Breitbart, an internet media outlet; copies were sent to members of the board of trustees. She has not... Read more →


Lions Boys Basketball SJ Group 1 Champs (see 153 pictures)

The Gloucester High boys basketball team won the South Jersey Group 1 championship trophy after upsetting Salem on Tuesday night, March 8 in the sectional final. The Lions won their first sectional title since 1971. There are 153 photos, we like to publicly thank Coach Liam James for providing the information and photos to CNBNews. SEE ALBUM The team's roster includes: Liam James, head coach; Assistant Coaches: Ian James, Dave Pauley, Chris Walmsley, Tom Quinn,... Read more →


CNB SPORTS NEWS: American Legion Baseball Alumni who Graduated to the Big Leagues(A to B)

Allen, Dick Played American Legion Baseball: Post 749, Wampum, Pa. Allen, Hank Played American Legion Baseball: Post 749, Wampum, Pa. Allen, Ron Played American Legion Baseball: Post 749, Wampum, Pa. Almon, Bill Played American Legion Baseball: Warwick, R.I. (reached 1971 ALWS) Alomar, Roberto Played American Legion Baseball: Post Salinas, Puerto Rico Anderson, George "Sparky" Played American Legion Baseball: Los Angeles Crenshaw Post 715 (won ALWS in 1951) Anderson, Allan Played American Legion Baseball: Post 11,... Read more →


Newark Charter School Students Protest Treatment of Black Teachers

Patrick Wall, Chalkbeat Newark Mar 18, 2022 NEWARK, NJ--Hundreds of students walked out of a Newark charter school and rallied outside City Hall on Friday to call attention to what students said is the frequent mistreatment of Black students and faculty. Around 9 a.m., students began streaming out of the Lincoln Park High School campus of North Star Academy, which is New Jersey’s largest charter school operator with more than 6,000 students in Newark and... Read more →


CHALKBEAT: Philadelphia schools make masks optional

Dale Mezzacappa, Chalkbeat This story has been updated to include corrected vaccination data for 5 to 11-year-olds released Tuesday night by the Philadelphia Department of Health. Philadelphia schools officially announced last week that masks are no longer mandatory that they are now optional. Calling vaccinations “the best protection against the spread of coronavirus,” School Superintendent William R. Hite Jr., Ed.D. said that 86% of district staff are fully vaccinated, as are 75% of Philadelphians over... Read more →