Despite Holt Lawsuit, Delaware Terminal Starts Construction

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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (September 18, 2026)–Located at the former Edgemoor industrial site, DCT will handle containers, retail goods and perishable commodities, nearly doubling container capacity across the Delaware River port complex. The terminal will also provide ocean carriers and cargo owners with access to Class I rail services and major highways, including I-495, I-95, I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

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Longtime Employee of Wildwood Boardwalk Tram Car Succumbs

John J. “Gig” Gigliotti, 97, of West Deptford, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026.

Born in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, John grew up in the Poconos before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he moved to Philadelphia, where he began a long and distinguished career with the Reading Railroad. He later retired from Conrail as a conductor after 40 years of dedicated service.

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Event Take Over Fishtown for Fall Festival and Oktoberfest Season

Philadelphia, PA – Fall and family fun are in the air in Fishtown! This September, look for four major events, festivals and block parties set to take over one of Philadelphia’s hottest neighborhoods. First up, get ready to raise a glass at the 15th Annual Frankford Hall Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 1200 Block of Frankford Avenue. Look for live music by the Polka Brothers, dancing in the street, great German beer, pretzels, sausages, decorations and more. For families, come out and enjoy Fishtown Oktoberfest Family Funfest by Fishtown District on Saturday, September 19th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, on Frankford Avenue, between Thompson and Master Streets. Look for face painting, vendors, balloon artists, nine-hole open-air mini golf, pop-up a-shot basketball, outdoor games, makers, artists and more.

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Robert Keith Beppel, 62, of Bridgewater

Robert Keith Beppel, age 62, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed suddenly on September 12, 2026.

Born on June 14, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Robert H. Beppel and Marian J. Beppel (nee Dennison).

Keith is survived by his brother Brian P. Beppel and his wife, Laurie; niece Ashley Elliott; nephew Brian R. Beppel; aunts and uncles, Eileen Quade, Bill Beppel, Tom Dennison and JoyceAnn Dennison.

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2025 U.S. Income, Poverty and Health Insurance

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that real median household income was $87,460 in 2025, the highest on record dating back to 1967.

The official poverty rate fell 0.5 percentage points to 10.2% in 2025. The following 2025 findings were not statistically different from 2024: the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate in 2025 was 13.1% and in 2025, 26.7 million people (7.9%) were uninsured for the entire year, according to the 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).

These findings come from three Census Bureau reports, “Income in the United States: 2025,” “Poverty in the United States: 2025” and “Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2025.”

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Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony Child Sex Assault Charges

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PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, man on Saturday at Philadelphia International Airport who was wanted on multiple felony sex crimes, including rape of a child.

CBP officers arrested Dev Poudel, 50, after he arrived on a flight from Doha, Qatar, and turned him over to Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department detectives.

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Route 70 Closure Scheduled For Saturday

Route 70 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tomorrow night at Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 in Cherry Hill, Camden County. In addition, the right lane on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound will be closed just past Route 70.

Beginning at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, September 19 until 9 a.m. Sunday, September 20, Route 70 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured between the ramps to and from Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound, which will remain open. The closure is necessary for the demolition of a culvert located underneath the center lane. The following detour will be in place:

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Steven Scott Reeves, 62, of Maple Shade

Steven S. Reeves, age 62, of Maple Shade, NJ, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, with his family by his side.

Born on September 26, 1963, in Pennsauken, NJ to the late Charles Rodney Reeves and Roberta Ann Reeves (nee Schmidt). Steve grew up in Maple Shade and was a graduate of Maple Shade High School.

He was the owner and operator of NLC Transit Trucking Co. For over 30 years, he traveled the roads as a dedicated truck driver, working hard and eventually becoming a proud business owner. Steve was a man that enjoyed the freedom of the open road on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who lived life his own way. Steve was a dedicated father and he loved spending time with his children and grandkids.

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Winslow Township Man Convicted for Sexual Abuse of Child

Camden County, NJ – A jury has convicted a Winslow Township man for sexually abusing a child over the course of several years, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Bryan Sisco-Downs, 39, was found guilty on September 3, 2026, of two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, three counts of second-degree Sexual Assault, and two counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The verdict was returned after a two-week jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.

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Michael J. Bowe, 76, of Audubon

Michael J. Bowe, 76, of Audubon, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026.

Born on November 4, 1949, Mike was raised in Gloucester City, a place that remained an important part of his identity throughout his life. He attended St. Mary’s school and Gloucester Catholic High School, and carried his South Jersey roots with him wherever life took him.

Mike was the beloved son of the late Thomas J. Bowe and Dorothy Butler Bowe. Devoted husband of the late Deborah “Debbie” Bowe. He was the brother of Dorothy “Dottie” Zeccola, Thomas Bowe, and the late Edward M. Bowe, Sr., and Jack Bowe. His family also included Dorothy’s “Dotties” children, nephew, James Boyle Jr., niece Tamra “Tammy” Berry, his sister-in-law Susan Ann Leblang, niece Debra Ann Leblang, goddaughter Lauren Sieber Jessen, and brother-in-law Anthony “Ace” Durso, along with many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, lifelong friends, colleagues, and the many people whose lives crossed his through radio, music, Gloucester City, and the South Jersey community.