Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of September 8 to September 11.
“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.”
There’s nothing quite like summer in Atlantic City when you experience it like a local. From breezy mornings along the Boardwalk and relaxing afternoons by the water to lively festivals, cultural celebrations, live entertainment, and unforgettable sunsets, September is filled with ways to connect, explore, and celebrate. Experience Atlantic City the local way, vibrant, welcoming, and full of moments worth savoring.
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (September 7, 2026)-Cleary’s Notebook News has done it again. For the second consecutive year, the site has earned a spot on Feedspot’s list of the 70 Best New Jersey Blogs — and this year it, landed at No. 17.
Philadelphia, PA – Les Dames D’Escoffier Philadelphia announces the 2026 Outstanding in Her Field Heritage Dinner on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. This enchanting open-air dinner will be set amid the river banks of the Delaware at the gorgeous grounds of Glen Foerd Mansion, at 5001 Grant Avenue. Over two dozen top chefs, bakers and restaurateurs from around the Greater Philadelphia region will present this one-of-a-kind shared meal that raises money for scholarships for women entering the culinary field. During the feast, guests will raise a glass in honor of this year’s Outstanding in Her Field honorees, including Rose Levy Beranbaum (The Cake Bible), Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer (of the Canal House Station and Studio) and Michele Leff (owner of 12th Street Catering).
A historic Plainfield residence with more than a century of architectural and community history is facing an uncertain future following the City Council’s decision to designate the property as an Area in Need of Redevelopment.
Dudley House, located at 930 Putnam Avenue, is a contributing resource within Plainfield’s Putnam-Watchung Historic District. Constructed in the late nineteenth century, the three-story Italianate-style house reflects the residential development that transformed Plainfield into a prominent suburban community during the Victorian era. Historic documentation identifies characteristic features including its low-pitched roof, tall narrow windows, and decorative porch elements.
Philadelphia, PA – Brauhaus Schmitz, located at 718 South Street, will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Munich to the Philadelphia region at two of Pennsylvania’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations. First up, get ready to raise a liter and dance in the street as South Street Oktoberfest returns for its 18th year on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 700 block of South Street. The all-day, all-ages celebration attracts around 10,000 people and features a biergarten for over 1,000 people, live oom-pah music all day, German dancers, the liter lift competition, a dozen German beers, signature Bavarian dishes, face painting, outdoor games, family fun and much more. Two weeks later, they saved the best for last as one of the most authentic celebrations in the United States returns with the 8th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026, with three afternoon and evening sessions.
Cape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Daniel Holt announces the arrest of Anthony Robinson, 67, of Lower Township, New Jersey, following a lengthy investigation conducted by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit. Robinson was previously employed by the County of Cape May as the Director of the CBRNE Task Force. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered Robinson created and utilized a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to conduct HAZMAT related trainings to various fire departments and/or companies within the County of Cape May. The departments would be billed by the LLC, even though the trainings were also grant funded by the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant on the same various dates.
In August, Jefferson Stratford Hospital hosted dozens of families for a free community food pantry and health fair on their campus at 18 Laurel Road East, Stratford, NJ 08084.
Designed to help local families prepare for the start of a new school year, the food pantry and health fair provided access to nutritious food boxes donated by the South Jersey Food Bank, free school supplies (pencils, notebooks, erasers, highlighters, scissors and rulers) donated by Jefferson-East employees and access to healthcare resources, including representatives from Jefferson Health’s departments of primary care, weight management, infection prevention, food and nutrition, obstetrics & gynecology, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
“For many households, the weeks leading up to the school year can be financially challenging,” said Aaron Chang, President of Jefferson Health-East. “Jefferson’s community food pantry and health fair was designed to ease that burden by providing access to essential resources while connecting residents with healthcare professionals and community organizations dedicated to improving health and well-being.”
Recognizing and Honoring the Sacrifices Made 25 Years Ago
Join the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Camden County Office of Veteran Affairs for the 9/11 and First Responders Medal Ceremony and 25th Anniversary Luncheon on Thursday, September10th at 12 PM, Cooper River Park, North Park Drive at the Victims of Terrorism Monument. This special medal ceremony will remember 25 years since 9/11 by honoring our veterans and first responders for their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to serving our nation during the recovery efforts and the War on Terror. Lunch provided by Mission BBQ.
This year’s ceremony will honor the below veterans:
Stephen D. Babcock Barrington Air Force SGT CCM Dustin G. Brown Atco Air Force SMSgt CCM, CCWOT Mark J. D’Angelo, Jr Clementon Army PFC CCM, CCVM William C. Kanupke Haddonfield Air Force A2C CCM, CCVM Mubdi Muhammad Camden Navy A03 CCM Richard C. Middleman Waterford Air Force A2C CCM, CCVM Michael R. Newberg Chesihurst Army PV2 CCM, CCWOT *George Williams Camden Army PV2 CCM, CCKWSM
