Statement from Assembly Budget Chair Eliana Pintor Marin on Governor Sherrill’s Proposed Budget

“As Governor Sherrill announces her spending plan for the upcoming Fiscal Year, the Legislature is preparing to begin its most important responsibility of the year, taking a careful and comprehensive look at how our state will invest in its people and its future. In the weeks ahead, the Assembly Budget Committee will hold hearings on the budget, hearing directly from state agencies, advocates, and residents from across New Jersey to better understand where our attention must be focused, ensuring that every voice is heard.

“The work ahead will require careful review and thoughtful debate as we work to keep our promise to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and that the needs of New Jersey residents are fully considered. As chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, I am committed to present a balanced budget, that reflects the priorities of our families.”

Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Schedule of Events for Sunday March 15, 2026

Parade Mass 9:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Church
20th and Locust Streets, Philadelphia
Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez and Chaplain Father Kevin Gallagher. The procession is led by the Philadelphia Emerald Society Pipe Band. Music provided by Bishop Shanahan High School Choir,

The Parade starts at 11:00 AM
at 16th & JFK and ends between 6th & 5th on Market St.

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Camden County Office of Emergency Management issues “Code Blue”

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory from for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously low temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Thursday March 12, 7:00 p.m. – Friday March 13, 7:00 a.m.
Projected temperature: 31°F

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RSC Members Call for Democrats to End Reckless, Politically-Motivated DHS Shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.  In Case You Missed It: Members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) are calling for Congressional Democrats to end their political games and reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Last week, more than 200 House Democrats voted against DHS funding, leaving the agency hobbled as an alleged ISIS-inspired attack struck New York City this weekend and TSA wait times surged to nearly three hours at major airports. 

With national security threats mounting at home, Democrats are choosing partisan politics over the safety of the American people.

RSC Members are demanding answers from Democrats who voted to leave America’s homeland security apparatus dark during a heightened threat environment:

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Women Owned Businesses in Manayunk to Hold Month-Long Wingwomen Collection Drive

* Drop off essential menstrual and postpatrum donations for Grab-N-Flow through the end of March in this celebrated program that is back for the fifth year in a row  *

Philadelphia, PA – In honor of Women’s History Month, twenty-eight female-owned and led businesses in Manayunk have teamed up to help support women in the community. The 5th Annual Manayunk Wingwomen Program invites neighbors, visitors, friends, customers and clients to donate essential items for prenatal and postnatal parents and menstrual health and wellness. Items can be brought to participating business locations on Main Street through March 31, 2026. 

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Town Hall Meeting Honors Local Veteran

The Board of Commissioners will meet in Collingswood on today, March 12, at Collingswood Community Center, at 6 p.m. for Camden County’s town hall meeting and service fair, featuring representatives from the local, county, state, and federal levels.

“Our town halls give us the opportunity to connect directly with our residents, and hear their concerns,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young. “I encourage everyone to join us on Thursday evening in Collingswood and receive updates about what is going on in Camden County, New Jersey, and across the country.”

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FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Trung Duc Lu

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Willie “Edna” Beard, 88, of Philadelphia

In the loving care of her family, Edna passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, at the age of 88. Of Philadelphia, PA. Formerly of Lindenwold, NJ. Loving wife of the late Duane W. Beard. Cherished daughter of the late William Roberts and the late Barbara Jane Dougherty. Loving mother of the late Vincent Michael, the late Kelvin Devon, Angela Wilson, Brenda Foster and Linda Beard. Cherished grandmother of Hakeem Womack, Anthony Beard, Sonia Wilson, Darren Beard, Rhonda Womack, Teraya Beard, Bryson Womack, Romeo Roberts, Brittany Roberts, Deshay Walker and great-grandmother of C’ilah Womack, Troy Park, Manuel Rivera, Siani Rivera, Destiny Brinkley, Amaalah Roberts, Aleem Roberts, Samir Roberts, Saniya Roberts, Sahaan Roberts, Nova Roberts, Bella Roberts, Zoey ‘Cupcake’ Beard, Amore’ ‘Cookie’ Beard, Zycore Womack, Nyla Womack, Brylee Womack, Elisa Womack, Ashanti Womack and Haa’Zen Womack

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Winter Termination Period Concludes 3/15; Customer Assistance Available

Long-standing affordability resources available year-round for customers who need support


As New Jersey’s annual Winter Termination Program concludes on March 15, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that a variety of long-standing assistance programs remain available year-round to help eligible households manage their water and wastewater bills.

The Winter Termination Program, administered by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, provides seasonal protections for eligible residential customers between Nov. 15 and March 15. While the program ends each spring, New Jersey American Water’s customer assistance offerings continue throughout the year and are designed to support customers experiencing financial hardship at any time.

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Governor Sherrill’s First Budget: Recommitments to Energy Affordability, Holding Big Tech Accountable, Funding NJ Transit

Governor Sherrill presented her first budget address to the Legislature for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). New Jersey is facing a roughly $3 billion structural deficit heading into the year. The overall budget proposes a record $60.7 billion in funding.  

In the address, the state dedicated funds to energy affordability through new clean energy generation, ensuring NJ Transit works for all, and committed to holding Big Tech and our grid operator, PJM, accountable.

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