Coming in July New E-bike Requirements, Includes Having Insurance, License

William E. Cleary Sr. | Cleary’s Notebook News

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 31, 2026)(CNBNews)–Electric scooters and electric bikes have flooded into Gloucester City and surrounding towns, and the results are becoming harder to ignore. What began as a convenient way to get around has quickly turned into a safety problem for anyone who uses our sidewalks, jogging paths, or neighborhood streets responsibly.

The danger isn’t theoretical. On my daily walks with Sweetie, I’ve had kids on these motorized bikes come up behind us without a sound. These machines make no noise, so you can’t hear them approaching until they’re already on top of you. More than once, a rider has blown past us at high speed, leaving no time to react. In one instance, a teenager on an e‑bike came straight at the dog and me, expecting us to move aside. I was forced to step off the path or be hit. That’s not “sharing the road”—that’s intimidation.

Recently, we also heard of an electric scooter allegedly striking a pedestrian at the Johnson Boulevard Jogging Track in Gloucester City. That didn’t surprise us. We’ve watched riders whip around that park as if safety rules apply only to someone else. Not long after, we saw a motorbike racing down the sidewalk toward the Market Street Wawa before cutting directly into oncoming traffic. These aren’t isolated incidents—they’re part of a growing pattern of reckless behavior that puts innocent people at risk.

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Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate. Why Should You?

See How You Can Break the Stigma!

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force, proudly launched the Break the Stigma campaign, a community-driven initiative focused on changing the conversation around addiction and recovery. This program works to challenge long-standing misconceptions about substance use disorder, while highlighting the real experiences of those on the path to recovery. At its core, it is about making sure that anyone facing addiction is met with compassion, support, and understanding, not judgment. To learn more, Click Here.

Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. joined PHL17 to discuss the programs and resources in place to help substance use disorders. To watch, Click Here.

2026 Park Events Guide is Here!

There’s Never Been More to See, Do, & Explore in Camden County

An exciting season is upon us in Camden County! The 2026 Park Events Guide has arrived, packed with everything you need to make the most of summer and fall. Discover a full lineup of concerts, festivals, fitness classes, family activities, and special events happening throughout the county. This year’s guide also features library summer programming, updates on Parks Alive infrastructure improvements, and more opportunities to get outside, stay active, and connect with your community. To see the digital guide, Click Here.

Building a Strong Brand Identity

In today’s digital-first world, businesses face increasing competition for attention across websites, social media platforms, search engines, and online communities. With consumers constantly exposed to new content and advertisements, standing out requires more than simply having a website or social media presence. Organizations must develop a strategic approach to managing their online reputation, content, and communication efforts. This is where effective media management becomes essential.

Media management refers to the process of creating, organizing, distributing, and monitoring content across various channels. Whether a business is a startup, a local company, or a global brand, maintaining a consistent and professional presence online can significantly impact customer trust, engagement, and long-term growth.

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Grand Opening of Haddonfield Police HQ

Commissioners Join Federal, State, and Local Leaders to Celebrate

Congressman Donald Norcross, Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr., Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich, and federal, state, and local officials gathered in Haddonfield earlier today, to celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed Haddonfield Police Headquarters. The Camden County Improvement Authority was the project manager for the renovation and construction that transformed the former bank into the borough’s new police station.

“As the former mayor of Haddonfield, I know firsthand how hard the men and women of the Haddonfield Police Department work every day to protect the residents and visitors of the town,” said Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich. “I am thrilled to see these officers have a dedicated space to help the department continue to grow, thrive, and serve the community.” To see photos, Click Here.

Bill to Set Guidelines for AI Use Among NJ Professionals Clears Committee

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly used in the workplace to streamline tasks and make operations more efficient, Assembly Democrats continue to encourage responsible growth of technology. The Assembly Regulated Professions Committee today advanced Bill A4731, which would create a model policy for the use of generative AI. Assemblymembers Tennille R. McCoy, Balvir Singh and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the legislation.
“Navigating the practical uses of AI is one of the most important challenges facing professionals today,” said Assemblywoman McCoy (D-Mercer, Middlesex). “As this technology becomes more common in workplaces across New Jersey, we must ensure there are clear standards and regulations in place to protect consumers while also allowing a space for innovation.”
Bill A4731 would direct professional and occupational boards to promulgate rules for licensee use of generative AI. Specifically, the bill would direct the Division of Consumer Affairs to create a model policy governing the use of generative AI by licensed professionals across New Jersey’s regulatory boards. The boards would then be able to use that model policy to create and adopt policies for their professions, putting guardrails in place to ensure that professionals use generative AI in ethical and fair ways to best benefit their clients, patients or customers.
“New technology like generative AI can be a useful tool to boost efficiency, but we need to put some standards in place,” said Assemblyman Singh (D-Burlington). “As we continue moving into the digital future, providing guidance to make sure licensed professionals are using AI in a way that is consistent with their duties and obligations is more important than ever.”
“Studies show that many businesses and professionals are still in the experimentation or piloting phase of using AI, making now the perfect time to advance Bill A4731,” said Assemblywoman Peterpaul (D-Monmouth). “The integration of AI in the workplace is inevitable, and establishing guidelines today will benefit the patients, workers and consumers of tomorrow.”

Why a Single AI Model Is Never Enough for Real Image Editing

The AI image editing space has a quiet problem that most promotional content avoids. Almost every platform talks about its model as if one engine can handle every editing job equally well. In practice, that is rarely true. A model that produces stunning style transfers may struggle with removing a simple background line. An engine that removes objects flawlessly may distort facial features when asked to adjust lighting. I have seen this pattern repeat across dozens of tests, which is why the structure of PicEditor AI caught my attention differently. Instead of betting everything on a single model, the platform integrates multiple engines and lets the user choose which one fits the task. That approach does not claim perfection, but from a practical user perspective, it solves a real frustration. And that is exactly where AI Photo Editor starts to feel less like a demo and more like a workspace designed for actual variety.

Different Editing Jobs Pull in Different Technical Directions

Not every edit asks for the same thing. Some jobs need photorealistic detail preservation. Some need raw speed for rapid iteration. Some require pixel-level precision on complex regions. Some need to turn a still image into motion. A single model optimized for one of these directions will inevitably be weaker in others, not because it is bad, but because optimization requires trade-offs.

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Trump Administration Full-Scale War on Fraud

(WASHINGTON, D.C.)(CNBNews)(JUNE 1, 2026)–President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are unleashing an unrelenting, full-scale assault on the fraudsters, scammers, and corrupt operators who have looted billions from American taxpayers. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud is moving at unprecedented speed and ferocity to root out the waste, abuse, and criminal exploitation of government programs that have drained billions from hardworking taxpayers.

This is a direct offensive against every fraudulent scheme preying on hardworking Americans — and the results are already staggering.

Here are some of the Task Force’s key actions and victories to date:

February 25, 2026: The Trump Administration halted nearly $260 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota over rampant fraud allegations, demanding full cooperation with federal investigators.
March 19, 2026: Federal prosecutors charged 11 individuals in a major real estate and loan fraud ring preying on elderly Americans in California.
March 25, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended dozens of high-risk hospice and home health providers in the Los Angeles area.
March 30, 2026: The Trump Administration launched a new national fraud whistleblower program to empower Americans to expose waste and abuse.
April 2, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended hundreds additional high-risk hospice and home health providers across California.
April 3, 2026: Federal prosecutors charged more than a dozen individuals in a $50 million hospice fraud scheme.
April 7, 2026: The Department of Justice secured a guilty plea from a California fraudster accused of submitting $270 million in false reimbursement claims.
April 8, 2026: The Department of Justice confirmed it has 8,000 active, ongoing fraud cases.
April 8, 2026: The Task Force uncovered $6.3 billion in suspected fraudulent government contracts and immediately launched a sweeping investigation.
April 15, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles, with estimated fraud exceeding $600 million.
April 16, 2026: The Trump Administration served criminal warrants and administrative charges on 20 Minnesota businesses suspected of SNAP fraud.
April 17, 2026: The Department of Justice announced its newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division took enforcement action in schemes totaling over $340 million in its first week alone.
April 24, 2026: The Small Business Administration referred 562,000 fraudulent or delinquent pandemic-era loans — totaling $22 billion — for aggressive collection.
April 28, 2026: The Department of Justice conducted targeted enforcement operations at nearly two dozen Minnesota childcare centers suspected of systemic fraud.
April 30, 2026: The Department of Justice launched a West Coast Strike Force team targeting healthcare fraud across Arizona, Nevada, and northern California.
April 30, 2026: The Trump Administration deferred an additional $91 million in federal Medicaid funds from non-cooperating Minnesota.
May 12, 2026: The Trump Administration identified over 10,000 suspected fraud cases in immigration student work programs.
May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration suspended $1.4 billion in home health and hospice funding nationwide.
May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration deferred $1.3 billion in federal Medicaid reimbursements for California.
May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration halted all new Medicare enrollments for hospice providers nationwide until the fraud crisis is brought under control.
May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration launched audits of Medicaid Fraud Control Units in all 50 states.
May 13, 2026: The Trump Administration blocked $60 million in fraudulent student loan applications in just the first month since deploying enhanced screening.
May 20, 2026: The Department of Justice charged a Minneapolis daycare owner featured in Nick Shirley’s viral video.
May 21, 2026: The Department of Justice expanded its Health Care Fraud Strike Force program, adding additional prosecutors to combat Medicaid fraud nationwide.
May 21, 2026: The Department of Justice charged 15 individuals in a wide-ranging Minnesota healthcare fraud scheme — including the highest loss amount ever charged in a Medicaid case in the state and the largest autism fraud scheme ever prosecuted.

This is only the beginning. The Trump Administration will continue this relentless effort until every scheme is exposed, every dollar possible is recovered, and the American people’s trust in their government is restored.

Ramps to I-676 from Holtec Boulevard eastbound to be closed and detoured overnight this week in Camden

The I-676 northbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County. In addition, the I-676 southbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 1 until 5 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, the Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 northbound is scheduled to be closed. The closures are necessary to place construction barrier for upcoming noise wall demolition. The following detour will be in place:

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Wanted: Suspects for Assault in the 9th District [VIDEO]

The Philadelphia Police Department-Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individuals depicted in the following stills and video clips.

On April 18, 2026, at approximately 2:15 AM, the complainants were assaulted along the 1300 block of Chestnut St by a group of three. During the assault the complainants’ bags were stolen and their credit cards were later used fraudulently. The complainants were hospitalized with significant face and head injuries.

Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black female, 25-30 years-of-age, 5’5″-5’7″, 150 lbs., medium build.
Suspect #2: Black female, 25-30 years-of-age, 5’2″-5’4″, 130 lbs., medium build, tattoo on right side chest..
Suspect #3: Black female, 25-30 years-of-age, 5’5″, 175 lbs, heavy build.
To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/news

Note: This video has no audio.

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Pine Hill Police Department is Seeking Public Assistance

Pine Hill Police Department are asking for assistance from the public in locating Brian Johnston who is wanted on Complaint-Warrant 0428-W-2026-000109 for Stalking.

Anyone with information or observing Brian Johnston are asked to contact Pine Hill Police Department.

Contact D/Sgt. Eric Davies #43 at 856-783-1549 x 443/ edavies@pinehillpd.com or at confidential@pinehillpd.com.

You can also text TIP PINEHILLPD followed by your tip to 88877.