Cherry Hill Juneteenth Parade and Festival at Croft Farm

On June 20, at 10 a.m., at Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, the Board of Commissioners will join Cherry Hill Mayor David Fleisher and the Cherry Hill Township Council to honor Juneteenth. The event will feature a community parade, live entertainment, local vendors and more.

“Juneteenth is a solemn recognition of the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans, but it is also a celebration of it is also a celebration of their resilience and achievements that have shaped our nation,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young. “In Camden County, we are dedicated to supporting the Black community, preserving our history, and fostering a more just and equitable future for all.”

Cathedral Kitchen 50th Anniversary Celebration

June 20 at 10 a.m. the Board of Commissioners will join residents, volunteers, and partners at Cathedral Kitchen’s 50th Anniversary Community Block Party, celebrating five decades of service to the Camden community. The event honors Cathedral Kitchen’s longstanding mission of providing dignity, compassion, and hope to neighbors in need.

“For 50 years, Cathedral Kitchen has been a cornerstone of support in Camden, offering meals, support, and pathways to opportunity,” said Commissioner Jennifer Cooley Fleisher. “I encourage our community members to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone.”

The celebration will include free food prepared by Cathedral Kitchen’s culinary team and Culinary Arts Training Program alumni, along with family-friendly activities such as games, face painting, giveaways, and a performance by Mr. Hollywood DJ, the in-arena host for the Philadelphia Flyers. Virtua Health will offer onsite services, including Pediatric Mobile Services and free glucose and blood pressure screenings, and the Center for Aquatic Sciences’ CAUSE Teen Program will also host an interactive marine activity.

Franklin Township Man Charged with Murder

Woodbury, NJ – Dennis J. Hall, 71, of Franklin Township, has been charged with first-degree murder in the strangulation death of a 40-year-old woman, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

Franklin Township Police responded to an East Avenue home at 6:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 11 after Hall called and reported Devin Hall, 40, was not breathing. Hall admitted to strangling the victim both on the call to emergency services and to officers when they arrived. A witness also told police that Hall had woken them up and admitted to strangling the victim.

Officers attempted lifesaving measures on the victim, who was transported to a local hospital. On June 12 the victim was removed from life support and pronounced dead. An autopsy performed Sunday, June 14 by the Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Regional Medical Examiner determined the immediate cause of death was asphyxiation and the manner of death was homicide.

Hall was arrested at the scene, initially charged with attempted murder, and remanded to the Salem County Jail. Following the victim’s death and the autopsy,

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Resorts Casino Hotel Presents the Quincy Jones Experience

Resorts Casino Hotel is proud to present The Quincy Jones Experience, a spectacular live concert event celebrating the extraordinary musical legacy of one of the most influential figures in entertainment history. The performance will take place at the Resorts Casino Hotel Superstar Theater in Atlantic City and promises to be one of the most exciting musical events of the summer season.

Headlining the evening is acclaimed entertainer Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra, joined by special guest vocalists Elliott Yamin, celebrated finalist from American Idol, and Ms. Monet, standout performer from NBC’s The Voice.

Few artists have shaped modern music as profoundly as Quincy Jones. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Jones has helped create what many consider the soundtrack of our lives. From conducting and arranging for Frank Sinatra to producing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, Jones’ influence reaches across generations and genres.
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Resorts Casino Hotel is proud to present The Quincy Jones Experience, a spectacular live concert event celebrating the extraordinary musical legacy of one of the most influential figures in entertainment history. The performance will take place at the Resorts Casino Hotel Superstar Theater in Atlantic City and promises to be one of the most exciting musical events of the summer season.

Headlining the evening is acclaimed entertainer Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra, joined by special guest vocalists Elliott Yamin, celebrated finalist from American Idol, and Ms. Monet, standout performer from NBC’s The Voice.

Few artists have shaped modern music as profoundly as Quincy Jones. With a career spanning more than seven decades, Jones has helped create what many consider the soundtrack of our lives. From conducting and arranging for Frank Sinatra to producing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking albums Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, Jones’ influence reaches across generations and genres.
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Congressman Van Drew Slams Democrats

Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding House Democrats’ forum on the conditions at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey.

“What we saw today was not a serious effort to tell the truth,” said Congressman Van Drew. “It was another attempt to push a political narrative, demonize ICE, and mislead the public. I have seen Delaney Hall with my own eyes, and the people making these claims know better. They know the facility is clean, well-run, and provides medical care, recreation, and other basic services. But those facts do not fit their narrative. All their rhetoric does is create chaos, fuel hostility toward law enforcement, and make an already difficult job even more dangerous for the men and women enforcing our immigration laws. The American people deserve leaders who support law enforcement and put American citizens first.”

DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers

n response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from deer, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has expanded its deer damage assistance programs this year and is now offering expedited, direct enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program (EDDAP). For additional information and how to enroll in these programs, farmers should visit the Department’s Deer Damage Assistance webpage, de.gov/deerdamage.

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Inclusive Design in iGaming: From Interface to Content

The iGaming sector is growing at a very fast rate today. So what can we do to make games more accessible and comfortable to all people? The solution is that of inclusive design. Have you ever wondered why there are games that are not easy to comprehend? This is usually a result of failure to take into consideration various user characteristics. The inclusion design enables you to develop universal solutions by ensuring that the solutions will fit all people, irrespective of their age or physical state. This will enhance communication quality and make games more enjoyable for a large population.

Inclusive design is not only about caring for people with disabilities. This is an approach that takes into account the diversity of players: age, culture, skill level, and technical capabilities. As an illustration, one needs to mention that such solutions are being put to work on a variety of modern platforms, with the mFortune UK being one of the most popular platforms. They make the interface clear and convenient for everyone. This makes players feel more involved and comfortable during gameplay.

Why is inclusive design important in iGaming?

Think about it: How many players can’t fully enjoy the game because of the inconvenient interface or incomprehensible content? You must admit, it’s unpleasant. But it is comfort and pleasure that attract new users and keep the regular ones. Inclusivity helps to expand the audience and improve the company’s image. If you want your games to be popular, it’s important to think about each group of players. This means adapting products so that no one feels excluded.

In addition, many countries are introducing legislation on the availability of digital products. This means that creating inclusive games is not only an ethical but also a legal necessity. But how do we put these ideas into practice? It is necessary to implement special technologies and thoroughly test each interface element. This is the only way to achieve convenience and accessibility for everyone.

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Cooper University Health Care Earns Highest National Recognition

Cooper University Health Care has been named an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader, the highest designation awarded in the 2026 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), a national benchmarking survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that evaluates policies and practices related to inclusion for LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and workforce members.

The designation recognizes Cooper’s longstanding commitment to providing compassionate, inclusive care for all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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🥎 GLOUCESTER HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL — 2026 SEASON RECAP

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (CNBNews)(June 4, 2026)–The Gloucester High School softball team continued its tradition of competitiveness in 2026, delivering a season marked by strong pitching, timely hitting, and the kind of team chemistry that has long defined the Lady Lions program.

Senior pitcher Mackenzie “Mac” Turner was the heart and soul of the team. A four‑year varsity starter, Turner finished her career with one of her strongest seasons yet, posting a sub‑3.00 ERA and striking out more than 120 batters. Her leadership in the circle kept Gloucester in nearly every game, and her presence will be missed next spring.

Offensively, the Lions were powered by junior catcher Riley Thompson, who led the team in batting average, RBIs, and extra‑base hits. Thompson’s ability to control the running game behind the plate made her one of the most valuable two‑way players in the conference.

Sophomore infielder Emma Russo emerged as one of the team’s breakout stars, hitting over .350 and playing stellar defense at second base. Freshman outfielder Kayla Jennings also made an immediate impact with her speed and fearless approach at the plate.

The highlight of the season came in a dramatic walk‑off win against a top‑ranked opponent, when Thompson ripped a double into the left‑center gap to score Russo from first. It was the kind of moment that showed the Lions’ resilience and competitive spirit.

With Thompson, Russo, Jennings, and several key underclassmen returning, Gloucester High softball enters 2027 with momentum — and the expectation that they’ll be right back in the hunt for a conference title.

According to Max Sports, Gloucester High couldn’t carry there season success into the playoff game against the Barnegat Bengals. They fell just short of the Bengals , 2-1. The Lions’ defeat on June 4 signaled the end of their 13-game winning streak.

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Virtua Lourdes Celebrates Construction Milestone

Virtua Health celebrated a key construction milestone on June 9 at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. The not-for-profit health system held a topping-off ceremony to mark the placement of the final steel beam atop the hospital’s new patient tower. The Marvin Samson Pavilion is part of a $500 million renovation and expansion at the Haddon Avenue institution, which marked its 75th anniversary last year.

The nearly 200,000-square-foot addition is slated for completion in the spring of 2028. It will increase the hospital’s size by 35%, and will serve as the hospital’s main entrance. The seven-story pavilion will have six floors for patient care.

The building is named for businessman and philanthropist Marvin Samson, who has pledged $5 million – the largest gift in Virtua’s history – in support of the health system’s education and workforce development programs.

Samson, a Virtua board member and longtime supporter, is also the namesake of the Virtua Samson Cancer Center in Moorestown, N.J.