Experience some of the best fireworks in South Jersey! Gates open early at the Winslow Township High School complex for an evening of patriotic family fun.
Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich and the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs held a medal ceremony aboard the Battleship New Jersey to recognize the service and sacrifices of five Camden County veterans.
“Our veterans answered the call to serve when their country needed them, and they deserve to know their commitment has not been forgotten,” said Commissioner Bianco Bezich, liaison to Veterans Affairs. “It is an honor to recognize them and express our gratitude on behalf of the entire county.”
The following veterans were honored and presented with one or more Camden County service medals, including the Camden County Military Service Medal, Camden County Korean War Service, Medal Camden County Vietnam Service, Medal, and the Camden County War on Terrorism Medal.
All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, and Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the upcoming holiday.
The Commission’s website, NJMVC.gov, remains open 24/7, providing a convenient way for customers to complete their motor vehicle business. Over 25 online services are available, including driver license renewals and replacements, vehicle registration renewals and replacements, address changes, driver record requests, personalized and specialty plate requests, and more.
New Jerseyans in need of motor vehicle services should always visit the website first to use online services, schedule required appointments for in-person services and driver testing, and resolve the most common NJMVC-related customer concerns.
Bally’s Atlantic City will turn back the clock this fall with two tribute performances celebrating the timeless music of ABBA and Chicago. ABBA Revisited will take the Grand Ballroom stage on Saturday, Sept. 5, followed by Brass Transit on Saturday, Oct. 10, bringing fan-favorite songs from two of music’s most beloved catalogs to the Boardwalk resort.
Continue reading “Bally’s Atlantic City Hosts ABBA & Chicago Tribute Shows”We are happy to announce that after much deliberation, and considering all factors, the Gloucester City Food Trucks and Fireworks event WILL go off as scheduled. With the forecast of oppressive heat and humidity predicted for tomorrow and throughout the weekend, the GC Celebrations Committee together with our Office of Emergency Management and Mayor and Council have had long discussions about whether or not to hold tomorrow’s event. Please be assured that we took all factors into consideration.
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EXTREME HEAT WARNING FOR Winslow Township, New Jersey July 1st to July 5th Camden County Office of Emergency Management has declared a CODE RED beginning TODAY through early next week. If you, a loved one, or neighbor is in need of a cooling center in Winslow please utilize the Winslow Township Municipal Building Court Room located at 125 South Rt. 73 Braddock, NJ. Upon arrival please check in with the Winslow Township Police Department. Other cooling centers in Camden County can be viewed here: https://nj211.org/nj-cooling-centers?county=15#node-teaser-3498
As grilling season begins, Gloucester City encourages residents to keep safety in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), July is the peak month for grill‑related fires nationwide. A few quick precautions can help keep your home and neighborhood safe:
For more safety guidance, visit the NFPA’s grilling safety page
Last Updated: July 1, 2026 – 2:40pm
This year, the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show will launch from barges on the Hudson River.
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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 1, 2026)–The Gloucester City Celebrations Committee announced today, Wednesday, July 1, that after much deliberation, the City Food Trucks and Fireworks event WILL be held Thursday, July 2, as scheduled.
With the forecast of oppressive heat and humidity predicted for tomorrow and throughout the weekend, the GC Celebrations Committee together with our Office of Emergency Management and Mayor and Council have had long discussions about whether or not to hold tomorrow’s event. Please be assured that we took all factors into consideration.
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Using marijuana just once or twice a month is associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. The more frequently teens used cannabis, the more likely they were to report emotional distress and other social and academic problems.
“While previous studies have focused on the effects of frequent cannabis use among teens, our study found that any amount of cannabis use at all may put kids at risk of falling behind in school, and the kids using most often may have the greatest risk,” says Sultán, who studies adolescent substance use and is also a child and adolescent psychiatrist with Columbia and the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian. “A few ‘harmless’ joints can snowball into real academic consequences. Teens using it regularly often struggle to focus, miss school, and may lose interest in their future plans.”
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