On August 14, 2026, in the 22nd District, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a shooting occurred on the highway in the 2100 block of N. Gratz Street. The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.
In the 39th District, at approximately 8:33 p.m., a shooting occurred on the highway at N. 25th and W. Elkhart Streets. The victim was transported by private vehicle to Temple University Hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.
GCity Residents Challenge Council on Proposed Tax Increase
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (April 8, 1982)–Two Gloucester City residents confronted Mayor William E. Gartland and City Council during the April 8, 1982 meeting, questioning what taxpayers would gain from a proposed nine‑cent increase in the municipal tax rate.
Former Fire Chief James Durkin asked council members what additional services residents could expect if the tax rate rose from 43 cents to 52 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Durkin noted that his seashore home — taxed at a lower rate — received three trash collections per week, while Gloucester City had reduced its schedule to once weekly.
Mayor Gartland responded that the increase was necessary simply to maintain existing services. He said he doubted the city could restore twice‑weekly trash collection given rising costs.
Durkin also criticized the condition of Brown Street, citing potholes and deteriorating railroad crossings. He blamed Conrail for resurfacing work done two years earlier that had since broken down. The discussion continued as Councilman Fred Anzide pressed Durkin for details about the community he referenced. Durkin confirmed that the town had a paid fire company, paid ambulance drivers, and a library. When Anzide asked whether it was a full‑time community, Durkin replied, “It is six and six.” Anzide responded, “Oh — it is only a part‑time community.”
Another resident, Anthony Ruggeri of Lambert Avenue, voiced his frustration with the proposed increase.
“Taxes are always going up,” Ruggeri said. “We are paying more and getting fewer services. It is easy for you to sit there and always say yes. I have yet to hear one councilman ever dispute another one. Everything is automatic. I feel we are getting taxation without representation, and furthermore you people are doing a lousy job.”
Councilman Anzide defended the process.
“If you know how government works, then you are aware that many long hours are spent putting together a budget,” he said. “Our budget went up only five percent this year, yet we are faced with rising costs. Last year it cost $37,000 to dump trash; this year it will cost $75,000. We have a built‑in minimum increase of seven percent for city workers and mandated costs such as workers’ compensation.”
Anzide added that residents should appreciate a council that works together rather than “running a three‑ring circus.”
Ruggeri replied, “I am entitled to my opinion the same as you.”
(SOURCE)Gloucester City News, published April 8, 1982/written by William E. Cleary Sr
On July 21, 2026, at approximately 12:22 AM, Gloucester Township Police responded to the unit block of Vance Avenue in Sicklerville for a report of a suspect actively breaking into a resident’s shed.
As officers arrived in the area, they observed a white Chevrolet Equinox fleeing the scene. Officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop; however, the driver failed to comply and continued to flee.
Officers identified the driver as Darryl Hill, age 60, of the unit block of Dickenson Drive in Sicklerville. Officers responded to Hill’s residence, where they observed him exit the Chevrolet Equinox and flee on foot. Hill was apprehended and taken into custody without further incident. The Chevrolet Equinox was impounded pending an application for a search warrant.
Continue reading “Serial Shed Burglar Arrested Following Investigation”
Speaker Craig J. Coughlin issued the following statement today on the announcement that Seth Hahn is stepping down as the Executive Director of the Assembly Majority Office in September.
“Seth has been an invaluable member of our team and an important part of the success of our caucus over the past six years,” said Speaker Coughlin. “Seth’s leadership was instrumental in expanding paid family leave, passing landmark affordable housing legislation, increasing ballot access, and making sure New Jersey has been on the leading edge pushing back against attacks on reproductive care, immigrants’ rights, voting rights and common sense gun safety laws. He was the Assembly’s top negotiator for five bipartisan budgets spanning two administrations. I wish him the best of luck as he enters the next phase of his career, and I know he will be successful.”
Continue reading “Hahn Stepping Down as ED of Assembly Majority Office”
Route 42 northbound and southbound are scheduled to have single lane closures Monday night between Tuckahoe Road/Stagecoach Road/CR 555 and Watson Drive in Washington Township to restripe the roadway and perform a traffic shift, as a pavement preservation project advance in Gloucester County.
Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, August 17 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, August 18, a single lane on Route 42 northbound and southbound is scheduled to be closed from Tuckahoe Road/Stagecoach Road/CR 555 to Watson Drive in Washington Township. The lane closures are expected to begin in the right lane on Route 42 northbound, before moving to the left lane. Once work is complete on Route 42 northbound, lane closures will begin on Route 42 southbound. The lane closures are necessary to restripe the roadway, move construction barrier and shift traffic in both directions.
Continue reading “Traffic Advisory”Governor Shapiro is no longer able to attend today’s WLL Championship at Subaru Park. Media are still welcome to attend. Game time for the WLL Championship is 5 p.m. and will be live on ESPN. Please RSVP via email if you are not already credentialed.
Also, the Philadelphia Waterdogs are currently facing the New York Atlas live on ESPN for a PLL (men’s) regular season matchup before the WLL Championship. The Waterdogs are Philadelphia’s only professional men’s lacrosse team.
Updated media advisory is below…
EVENT: INAUGURAL WOMEN’S LACROSSE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP MAKES WOMEN’S SPORTS HISTORY AT SUBARU PARK
PLACE: Subaru Park, One Stadium Drive, Chester, Pa. 19013
TIME: Saturday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.
DETAILS: The inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship will make women’s sports history at Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title.
The championship marks the culmination of the WLL’s first full regular season and will feature some of the world’s top women’s lacrosse players, including several with ties to Philadelphia and South Jersey.
The championship comes as the league works with state, local and community partners to expand access to professional women’s lacrosse and introduce more young athletes and families across Pennsylvania to the sport.
In partnership with the Shapiro Administration, the WLL provided 2,500 complimentary tickets to nonprofit organizations, youth programs and community groups across Pennsylvania to attend the championship at Subaru Park.
The City of Philadelphia has proclaimed Saturday, Aug. 15, Women’s Lacrosse League Day in Philadelphia.
For tickets and more information: www.thewll.com.
The Lower Township Police Department responded to the 200 block of E. Delaware Parkway, in the Villas section of Lower Township for a reported stabbing. The victim, a 23-year-old male from Villas, sustained significant injury to his hand as a result of an apparent assault with a knife. The victim was transported to Cooper Cape Regional for his injuries, which were non-life threatening.
Responding Officers determined that the victim had fled the scene of the assault, which had occurred in the 300 block of E Pacific Avenue. Patrol Officers located several witnesses to the altercation. An ensuing investigation conducted by members of the Lower Township Detective Bureau determined that the victim was attacked by the accused after arriving at a 3rd party residence. The altercation continued into the street, where the accused brandished a knife and stabbed the victim. The accused then fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Continue reading “Arrest Made in Lower Township”The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available, and information regarding current incidents will be provided throughout the day.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on the 9XX block of South 4th Street at approximately 2:00 a.m. on August 15, 2026. At approximately 8:15 a.m., an adult male walked into Jefferson Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unknown at this time. There is no known motive, and no arrest has been made.
On August 15, 2026, at approximately 12:31 a.m., 25th District officers responded to the 43XX block of North 5th Street for a radio call reporting a person with a gun and a male shot inside a vehicle near a barbershop. Upon arrival, officers located two shooting victims inside a gray Honda Pilot. Both victims were transported to Temple University Hospital. The first victim, identified as a 22-year-old, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso and was listed in critical but stable condition. The second victim, a 17-year-old female, sustained gunshot wounds to the head and left leg and was listed in serious-critical condition. No arrest has been made, and no motive has been determined at this time.
Both investigations are active and ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro will attend the inaugural Women’s Lacrosse League Championship at Subaru Park on Saturday, Aug. 15, as the Maryland Charm and California Palms compete for the league’s first title.
Governor Shapiro will participate in a media availability at 4:30 p.m. ahead of the championship game, which begins at 5 p.m.
The championship marks the culmination of the WLL’s first full regular season and will feature some of the world’s top women’s lacrosse players, including several with ties to Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Continue reading “Governor Shapiro To Attend Inaugural Lacrosse Championship”
Community leaders have organized two protests and marches for Saturday, August 15, and Thursday, August 20, to speak calling out for justice in the case of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old Black teenager who was shot in the back and killed by an officer with the Wilmington Police Department (WPD) in June.
Continue reading “Community to Protest Killing of Black Teenager”