On June 3, 2026, at the age of 58, Valerie passed peacefully at AristaCare in Cherry Hill. Formerly of Cinnaminson. Survived by her daughters, Adrienne Hunt and Alexandra Mason; her longtime companion, Reginald Trent; Brothers, Michael Mason and Robert Mason, Jr. Predeceased by her parents, Robert Mason, Sr. and Barbara Mason.
At the request of her family, services will be private.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Valerie Joyce Mason. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.
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Watch, Play, & Celebrate Right Here in South Jersey!
Join us at SoccerFest26 at the Camden Waterfront for epic games, food, and fun vibes all day long! “SoccerFest26 at the Camden Waterfront” is a FREE EVENT designed to create a welcoming and high-energy gathering space for residents and visitors during the 2026 World Cup season.
Tickets are free, but attendees must RSVP, to reserve your spot, Click Here.
The Three-Day Event will be featuring large-screen match screenings, international food and cultural offerings, and community-based soccer programming that brings local recreation groups, nonprofits, and educational partners together. It will also include a curated vendor marketplace with New Jersey craft and gift vendors, and beverage offerings highlighting South Jersey’s award-winning wineries and breweries. SoccerFest26 starts at 12 PM Daily from Thursday, June 25th to Saturday, June 27th.
For a full event schedule, Click Here.
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Check out the various ways to engage with your local government, get important updates, and be involved! Join monthly Town Hall Meetings with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross, attend public Commissioner and Caucus Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor in Camden, follow our social media, browse the county website for programs and services, and download the free Camden County App for instant access to all events, alerts, concerts, news, and more right from your phone. To download the app, Click Here. The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 14th, and the Commissioners Meeting Thursday, July 16th. To watch meetings online, Click Here. The next Town Hall Meeting will be announced soon. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government.
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Rowan field hockey players Paige Gray, Tess Herman and Gracie Merrick and lacrosse players Yasmin Harris, Fiona Lockhart and Jenna O’Neill have been selected to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Women’s At-Large Team.
Herman picks up her second Academic All-District honor while she will also be looking to repeat on the CSC Academic All-America team, which will be announced on July 7.
Gray (Easthampton, NJ/Rancocas Valley Regional) is a sophomore finance major who was a starter for the Profs’ defense, which limited the opponents to just 1.7 goals per game. The sophomore also contributed one goal and three assists on the year. She was named an NFHCA Scholar of Distinction and was selected to the NFHCA Academic Squad.
Herman (Berlin, NJ/Eastern Regional), a sports communication and media major, was named to the NFHCA All-America Second Team in back-to-back seasons. She captured her second NJAC Defensive Player of the Year award and earned her third consecutive selection to both the All-Region IV First Team and the All-NJAC First Team.
Merrick (Phillipsburg, NJ), a junior exercise science major, received All-Region IV First Team honors while also being named to the All-NJAC First Team. Merrick, who contributed three goals and five assists, was named to the NFHCA Academic Squad and was inducted into the Chi Alpha Sigma National Student-Athlete honor society.
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As we have seen in a number of recent legislative efforts, historic preservation reviews are increasingly being targeted in the name of accelerating infrastructure projects. The recently introduced Build America 250 Act is the latest example, containing provisions that would exempt a large number of transportation projects from important historic preservation review requirements.
Continue reading “Protect Historic Preservation Reviews in the Build America 250 Act”The DEP Forest Fire Service released a report on the 2025 wildfire season that saw substantial increases in the number of wildfires and acreage burned statewide, and reminds residents and visitors to New Jersey of the important role they have in protecting their communities and reducing wildfire risk.
The report is the first of what will become an annual analysis by the Forest Fire Service looking back at the previous year’s wildfire metrics in the context of wildfire trends, causes and response efforts, while helping New Jerseyans better understand the need for wildfire vigilance to help protect lives and property. Of the 1,322 wildfires that burned 27,229 acres statewide last year, nearly all were caused by humans, according to the report. The figures represent a 22% increase in the number of wildfires and a 116% increase in acreage burned compared with the 20-year average.
“Public education and awareness are part of our comprehensive strategy to understand wildfire risk in New Jersey,” said Acting Commissioner Potosnak. “This report is a key component of that approach, helping to explain the many factors influencing wildfires and how communities can partner with the Forest Fire Service to prevent them.”
The 2025 report is available on the Forest Fire Service’s website at wildfire.nj.gov, and on the agency’s social media profiles on Instagram, X and Facebook.
“The Forest Fire Service’s first annual report provides a detailed look at wildfire activity in New Jersey and the factors driving it,” said John Cecil, Assistant Commissioner for State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites. “Understanding the scope and causes of wildfire activity helps us better protect New Jersey’s forests and communities and is an important step in improving transparency and guiding future prevention efforts.”
Continue reading “DEP Forest Fire Service Releases First Annual Wildfire Report”Rowan’s Mason Dorsey has been named to the 2026 ABCA NCAA Division III Region IV All-Defensive Team as voted on by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association.
Dorsey (Hammonton, NJ/St. Augustine Prep), the Profs’ centerfielder, posted a .992 fielding percentage this season, committing only one error in 126 total chances.
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Visit Resorts Casino Hotel this June for exciting promotions, giveaways, and summer celebrations! We are Destination Summer!
North Beach Atlantic City Fireworks
June 26| 9:30PM | The Boardwalk/Beach in Front of ResortsKick off summer with an amazing fireworks display in North Beach Atlantic City! Resorts Casino Hotel is the #1 viewing location! The firework spectacular is free and open to the public. Visit Resorts early to enjoy Happy Hour at 7 bar locations and dine at one of our restaurants; and stay late for great casino action. Hotel rooms will be in demand, so visit www.resortsac.com to check availability.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is actively investigating three separate violent incidents that occurred across the city in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, 2026. These incidents left three people injured by gunfire and a group of friends subjected to an armed carjacking following a neighborhood shootout.
Double Shooting Leaves One Critically Injured after Verbal Dispute
At approximately 2:42 AM, officers from the 25th District responded to the Temple University Hospital Emergency Room following the arrival of two walk-in gunshot victims. Preliminary findings indicate that a 23-year-old female and a 27-year-old female had left a local bar around 2:30 AM and were driving to drop the older female off at home. Approximately 15 minutes into their drive, a dark-colored sedan pulled alongside the passenger side of their vehicle. Following a brief verbal exchange between the 23-year-old victim and an occupant of the sedan, a suspect inside the dark vehicle opened fire. The suspect vehicle immediately fled the scene. Realizing her passenger was unresponsive and bleeding, the driver rushed to Temple ER. The 23-year-old driver is currently listed in stable condition with a gunshot wound to her left shoulder, while the 27-year-old passenger remains in critical condition with a gunshot wound to her left eye. The motive is currently unknown, no arrests have been made, and the Shooting Investigation Group is leading the ongoing investigation.
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