James “Jim” DiAmore, Longtime Pharmacist, and Friend to Many

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

*Jim and Karen

BROOKLAWN, NJ (July 19, 2026)(CNBNews)— James “Jim” DiAmore, age 77, longtime pharmacist and friend to generations of residents, passed away on July 15, 2026, following a long illness. Jim was a unique personality — blunt, direct, and sometimes misunderstood by those who didn’t know him well. But beneath that gruff exterior was a man defined by generosity, loyalty, and quiet compassion.

A Life of Service to His Community

Jim devoted decades of service to the Brooklawn Fire Department, often driving the ambulance and responding to emergency calls late at night. He supported local police, youth sports teams, and was frequently the first to offer financial help to Brooklawn and Gloucester City residents who had fallen on hard times. He didn’t talk about the good he did; he simply did it.

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Gloucester County’s Veterans Affairs

Whether you’re looking for assistance with benefits, healthcare, or other support services, Gloucester County’s Veterans Affairs Office and Commissioner liaison Tom Bianco is here to help. Veterans and their families are welcome to explore the programs and resources available to those who have served our country: https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/267/Veterans-Affairs

Updated Concerts, Shows, & Events

We know summer plans are built around special moments with family, friends, and neighbors. When schedules change, we want to make sure you have the latest information so you can plan ahead and continue enjoying everything our amazing community has to offer. Please note the following changes to Camden County’s Summer Event Schedule:

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Gloucester City Business Hiring

Solutions in Warehousing, located in Gloucester City, is hiring basic installation laborers. Entry-level, on-the-job paid training. They are looking for workers over 25 years old with a clean driver’s license.

You can apply and send your basic resume directly to the company on the Solutions In Warehousing Facebook Page. [1]

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NJDOT To Begin Electronic Major Access Permitting

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Major Access Permits (MAP) process will become fully electronic beginning on July 30, 2026.

The transition away from paper applications supports the Governor’s Executive Order 5 (EO-5) to simplify and modernize the State’s regulatory processes to save time and money, and improve affordability, accountability, and transparency.

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Chinese Lantern Fest 2026

By Mike Greger, Visit Philadelphia

Each year, Franklin Square takes on a new light during the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival.

This popular summertime event transforms the gorgeous park — which borders both Philadelphia’s Historic District and Chinatown — into an enchanted forest and magical realm with dozens of massive, immersive lantern displays.

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Camden County Roadwork

Several roadway projects are underway across Camden County this week.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

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Camden Annex Postal Worker Stole Checks from the Mail

Camden Carrier Annex, 2700 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, Camden City, NJ (photo U.S. Postal service)

CAMDEN, N.J. (July 19, 2026)(CNBNews)– U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced that: (i) a former U.S. Postal Service employee admitted to stealing checks from the U.S. mail and selling them to others; (ii) a Philadelphia man admitted to advertising and reselling the stolen checks; (iii) another Philadelphia man admitted to working with others to fraudulently negotiate one of the stolen checks; and (iv) a Mount Laurel man and woman were each sentenced to 57 months’ imprisonment for their roles in negotiating checks stolen as part of the same conspiracy.

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Wawa Remembers Dick Wood with Free Coffee Monday for Customers

Dick Wood died on Friday, July 10. He began his career at Wawa in 1970 as the company’s first General Counsel, the company said in a statement, at the encouragement of Grahame Wood, his father’s cousin and the founder of the first Wawa Food Market.

He went on to lead Wawa for more than five decades as president, CEO and chairman.

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Second Largest Amount Awarded in NJDOT History

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) delivered a Capital Program in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 of more than $1 billion in construction contract awards and the second largest amount of consultant selections in a single year, demonstrating the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to infrastructure investment.