NJDOT Traffic Advisory

(Trenton) – I-676 southbound is scheduled have lane and ramp closures Friday night as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County.

I-676 southbound Lane Closure

Beginning at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, October 23 until 6 a.m. Saturday, October 24, a single lane on I-676 southbound is scheduled to be closed between the Bridge over Newton Creek (mile post 0.6) and the I-76 Connector (mile post 0.2). Construction is expected to begin in the left lane and move to the right as work progresses. The closure is necessary to restripe the roadway and shift traffic. At least one lane will be maintained overnight.

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Overnight Incident

On October 21, 2026, at approximately 10:48 p.m., 18th District officers responded to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Cedar for a report of a walk-in gunshot victim who reported a prior assault.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the 18-year-old male victim, who stated that he was walking toward his residence on the 5400 block of Pennsgrove Street when a small black SUV stopped outside his home. An unknown individual inside the vehicle then fired multiple shots at him from the driver’s side.

The victim sustained two small lacerations to his chest and was listed in stable condition by attending medical personnel.

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Cav’s River Deck Transforms Into Haunted Pier

Philadelphia, PA – Cavanaugh’s River Deck has been transformed into the Haunted Pier for October for Spooky Season. The decades-old haunt for generations of Philadelphians is back with over-the-top-decorations, giant skeletons, moving antitronics, flying ghosts, themed drinks and hearty fall food additions from the kitchen. For programming, look for a full line-up of October events, including Eagles Tailgate., Mug Nights, Island Vibes, DJ’s, dance parties and more. Haunted Pier at Cav’s River Deck is open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sundays, 7:00pm to 2:00am through November 1st.

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Witches Take Flight as Haunted Circus Casts Its Spell

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) brings back its annual Haunted Circus October 23–24, transforming its home inside a 100+ year old spooky historic West Mt. Airy church into a spellbinding world of aerialists, acrobats, mysterious characters, daring circus acts and Halloween surprises. This year’s Haunted Circus takes inspiration from witches, magic, covens and the supernatural, with two distinctly different experiences.

SPELLBOUND: A Circus Spectacle, a playful Halloween adventure for families on Saturday October 24, 2026 at 5:00pm. COVEN: A Bewitching Circus Experience, a darker, wickedly playful production created exclusively for audiences 18 and older will take flight on both Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 8:30pm nightly. Haunted Circus will take place at Circus Campus and PSCA at 6452 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Tickets for the all-ages show are advance $15 adults and $10 youth (2-17), and at the door $20 adults and $15 youth. The adult-only show is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more info and tickets, visit: phillycircus.com/upcoming-shows-events/

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Delaware State Parks Plant 75,000 Trees to Honor 75th Anniversary

DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson joins staff and partners in planting the 75,000th tree in Delaware State Parks at Trap Pond State Park as part of A Tree for Every Delawarean. / DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation

Delaware State Parks planted a Liberty Tree at Trap Pond State Park as its 75,000th tree to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the first state park as well as the 250th milestone of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is one of three state agencies participating in A Tree for Every Delawarean (TEDI), with a goal of planting one million new trees, one for every resident in the state, by 2030. As part of its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation committed to add 75,000 trees at Delaware State Parks by the end of 2026, and the American holly (the state tree) was provided a place of honor in 16 of the 17 state parks as a Liberty Tree. The last tree was planted near the Bob Trail by the causeway at Trap Pond on Oct. 19.

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Four Star Event Catering Announces Retirement

Four Star Event Catering, a locally owned catering and event services company serving Gloucester County and the greater South Jersey region, has announced its plans to officially retire and conclude business operations effective December 31, 2026.

Founded on April 1, 2017, Four Star Event Catering has spent nearly a decade helping families, businesses, and community organizations celebrate life’s special moments. The company will bring its operations to a close at the end of the year, coinciding with the conclusion of its facility lease.

For owner Susan David-Kryszczak and her husband, Fran, Four Star Event Catering has been much more than a business. Together, they have dedicated nearly 10 years to building and growing the company, creating a place where great food, hospitality, and personal service have brought people together for some of life’s most meaningful occasions.

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Turndown Range Matters More Than Peak BTU on a Gas Stove

Canadian kitchens take their heaviest load as the cold months arrive and cooking moves indoors for good: stock on the back burner for hours, a roast in the oven, four pans going at once on a holiday afternoon. That is the week a range is actually tested.

The number people shop on is the top of the burner output. A freestanding gas convection range rated from 9,000 to 18,500 BTU is describing something more useful than its maximum, because the span between those two figures is what decides whether one gas stove can both sear and simmer.

What a Burner Has to Do at Both Ends

Searing Needs Concentrated Heat

Browning requires surface temperatures above the point where water boils away faster than it arrives. That takes high output delivered into a small area, and a burner that cannot get a heavy pan there will stew the food instead of browning it.

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DNREC Awards $523,000 in Grants

The Lenape Tribe used CEPF funds to remove invasive trees, mitigate erosion, and initiate reforestation at the Deerfield Property, a brownfield site due to its former use as a police shooting range. The tribe can now access natural areas on this historic property. /Delaware DNREC photo

Twelve Delaware community projects will receive a total of $523,179 in 2027 from grants awarded through the Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF), administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The CEPF supports projects that mitigate pollution, enhance the environment and create recreational opportunities for affected communities.

By state law, DNREC withholds a portion of the money collected through fines and penalties for environmental violations and returns it to communities where the violations occurred. CEPF grants are competitively awarded to organizations for community environmental projects.

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Gloucester Township Police Warn Against Impaired Driving

The Gloucester Township Police Department is reminding motorists of the dangers of impaired driving following two separate crashes on October 16, 2026, that resulted in injuries and criminal charges.

Incident #1 – N. Black Horse Pike & Clementon Avenue, Blackwood (2026-49598)

Police responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a vehicle that struck a utility pole. During the investigation, Traffic Safety Officers observed signs of possible impairment consistent with suspected drug use. The driver was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.

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The Small Device That Could Change How Businesses Manage Their Vehicles

Photo by Ed Wingate on Unsplash

There’s a piece of hardware at the center of every fleet telematics system that most business owners never see or think about: the telematics control unit. It’s small, typically the size of a thick smartphone, and it lives inside the vehicle either plugged into the diagnostic port or wired to the electrical system. What it does, continuously and automatically, is the reason fleet management has changed so fundamentally over the past decade.

Understanding what this device actually does helps explain why telematics produces the operational changes it does – and what to look for when evaluating which system is right for a particular fleet.