Gloucester City School District Touts Academic Success Amid Growing Financial Concerns

Cleary’s Notebook News

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ — The Gloucester City School District is celebrating a series of academic achievements while confronting significant financial challenges tied to state funding limitations and rising operational costs, according to a year-end report released by Superintendent Sean Gorman.

In the district’s annual spring-summer newsletter, school officials highlighted student accomplishments, continued enrollment growth, and national recognition earned by Gloucester City High School during the 2025-26 school year.

Among the district’s most notable achievements, Gloucester City High School was once again recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s Best High Schools, marking the tenth consecutive year the school has received the distinction. The high school also earned placement on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing efforts to expand Advanced Placement opportunities and support student success.

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Three People Shot in Burlington City

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Burlington City Police Department Officer in Charge Captain Robert O’Brien announced that three people were shot in Burlington City tonight in the 100 block of Federal Street just before 7 p.m.

An adult male was transported by ambulance to Virtua Willingboro Hospital and two juvenile males were airlifted to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden. There are no condition updates to be reported at this time.

A large amount of people gathered near the incident following the shootings, leading to mutual assistance being requested from multiple local police departments. No arrests have been made.

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NJ Dept. of Corrections To Host Regional Recruitment Open House in Vineland

The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) – the state’s largest law enforcement agency – is seeking dedicated candidates to join its ranks and will host a Recruitment Open House on November 11, 2026, at Semper Marine Hall, Detachment #205 in Cumberland County.

The event will be held from 4-7 p.m. and is free and open to all individuals who are interested in becoming a NJDOC Correctional Police Officer.

Individuals can meet with NJDOC Recruitment Officers and learn more about the hiring process – from information on salary/benefits and qualifications, to the physical fitness requirements, insights into NJDOC’s Training Academy and the roles and responsibilities of Correctional Police Officers. Individuals can also receive onsite assistance filling out the application and guidance on next steps with the application process.

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Rowan’s Zarfati and McShane Score NJAC Weekly Accolades

Michael Zarfati and Grace McShane have earned weekly honors from the New Jersey Athletic Conference for the week ending November 8th.

Zarfati was named the NJAC Offensive Football Player of the Week after the junior had seven catches for 120 yards and three TD’s, all game highs, in Rowan’s 51-6 win at William Paterson on Saturday. Two of his scores (41 and 11 yards respectfully) came 1:42 apart in the first quarter. He would add a 17-yard score in the third for his fourth game of the year with multiple touchdowns and fifth with 100-yards plus receiving. Zarfati leads the NJAC in receptions (52), receiving yards (912) and touchdowns (13).

McShane picked up the NJAC Women’s Basketball Rookie of the Week as her collegiate debut in the season opener at Washington College on Saturday produced 21 points, hitting four of the team’s seven three-pointers (4-for-5) while adding seven steals, two rebounds, and a block.

#24 Football concludes the regular season on Friday as the Profs (7-2, 5-1 NJAC) host Montclair State in the third annual Breakfast Bowl at 6 p.m. from Wackar Stadium. The game will also mark Senior Night and Military Appreciation Night.

Women’s Basketball (0-1) welcomes Brooklyn to Esby Gymnasium in the team’s home opener this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Brooklawn PD Stuff the Cruiser

Brooklawn Police Department’s

Thanksgiving food drive November 21

HELP US STUFF THE CRUISER!

BROOKLAWN, NJ (November 10, 2026)–The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Brooklawn Police Department are teaming up once again to help make Thanksgiving a little brighter for a local family in need!

The event is Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9 AM to 3 PM at ShopRite (Route 130 & Browning Road) in Brooklawn.

The Brooklawn Police Department is asking community members to help them fill a police cruiser with non-perishable food and grocery donations. Every item, big or small, makes a difference and helps put food on another family’s Thanksgiving table.

Let’s come together, support our neighbors, and show what makes our community so special!

Help us fill the cruiser, one donation at a time!

Thank you to Brown’s ShopRite for supporting our community!

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Philadelphia Police Investigating a Shooting

On Monday, November 9, 2026, at approximately 1:14 p.m., officers from the 24th District responded to a shooting at 18XX E. Thayer Street, where two adult males sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported by medics to Temple University Hospital. One male is listed in stable with a gunshot wound to his right arm and the other male is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the back.

The scene is being held for further investigation. No arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered at this time.

The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group (SIG).

NJMVC Facilities Closed on Veterans Day

All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of the state holiday.

The facilities will be open for normal business hours the rest of this week, and the Commission’s website at NJMVC.gov remains open 24/7.

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Voorhees Woman Sentenced for Shoplifting

Woodbury, NJ – Krista M. Burton, 42, of Voorhees, was sentenced to 15 months in state prison Nov. 2 by the Honorable Niki Arbittier for shoplifting, in accordance with a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Jan. 24, 2026, Burton took several jackets from DICK’S Sporting Goods in Deptford without paying for them.

She pled guilty to one count of fourth-degree shoplifting and was sentenced to 15 months in state prison.

The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Christian E. Dutill.

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Rowan Football Crushes William Paterson, Sets TD Record

Nunes Bukula IV became the program’s all-time leader in touchdowns with two on the day in #24 Rowan’s 51-6 win at William Paterson in a New Jersey Athletic Conference matchup on Saturday.

Bukula IV ran for 60 yards on 10 carries and added five catches for 20 yards as he found the end zone twice in giving him 40 career touchdowns. The senior, who surpassed the all-time receiving yards by a running back earlier this season, broke the previous mark of 38 set by Withler Marcelin (2012-15).

The offense put up 381 yards while the defense held the Pioneers to just 88 on the day.

Quarterback Nate Maiers tossed three touchdowns, all to Michael Zarfati with two coming in the first quarter. Zarfati finished with seven grabs for 120 yards while Maiers threw for 165 yards on 15-of-23 passing.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of November 9 to November 13.

“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.”

Audubon

Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a lane closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.
Crews will be working on Kings Highway on Monday, November 9, Tuesday, November 10, Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a moving operation using shoulder closures between 10^th Avenue in Audubon and St. Martins Avenue in Haddon Heights.