Philadelphia, PA – Spring is finally here and Evil Genius Beer Company is celebrating in Fishtown with a massive block party. Say goodbye to the long, dark winter and hello to sunshine, fresh brews, and good vibes at their “Sprung!” Block Party on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from Noon to 6:00pm. Whether you want to sip on something refreshing, soak up the Spring energy, or just enjoy some of the best food, beer and local vendors Philly has to offer this is the party to welcome the warmth in style. Check out the festivities at Evil Genius Beer Company, at 1700 block of N. Front St. outside of their taproom (1727 N. Front St). This is a no charge family and fido friendly event so be sure to bring the whole crew out for the day to enjoy the changing of seasons. For more information on Evil Genius Beer Company or to find their beer, visit their website at evilgeniusbeer.com or give them a shout on social media @evilgeniusbeer.
Danielsen, Speight legislation would ensure employers provide clear job vacancy details and timely updates to job seekers
(TRENTON) — For many job seekers, applying to a position only to never hear back, or learning the job was never truly open, has become an all-too-common experience in today’s competitive job market. Recognizing that frustration, the Assembly Labor Committee today advanced legislation to require employers or a third-party job posting company to clarify in job postings whether the posting is for existing position or for an anticipated vacancy. The bill would also require an employer or third-party job posting company to remove a job posting when a position has been filled within two weeks after the position being filled or within 30 days after the original posting, whichever is later.
The bill, A1161, sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, seeks to make sure that advertised positions reflect real opportunities for New Jersey workers.
Join us for the Camden County Air Quality Committee’s Green Tie Event on Wednesday, April 29th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Camden County Boathouse, 7050 N Park Dr, Pennsauken. A celebration of community action, environmental justice, and healthier futures for Camden’s children. This year’s event will support two critical initiatives: expanding a network of real-time air quality monitors, and helping districts secure electric school buses through state and federal funding programs. These efforts will provide families, educators, and healthcare providers with accurate neighborhood-level air quality data while reducing children’s exposure to diesel pollution.
We are investing in the health, safety, and opportunity of Camden’s youth! Join us in wearing green, raising awareness, and building momentum toward a healthier, more resilient Camden for generations to come. To learn more, Click Here.
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The 2026 Liberty Bells nomination period has come to a close, and the voting window will open soon. Nominees include iconic attractions, historic initiatives, hidden gems and local crowd-pleasers from across Philadelphia.
What’s next: Make sure to check back on March 23 at 10 a.m. for the list of finalists and to cast your votes, and keep up with Visit Philly’s Instagram page for the most up-to-date information. Voting is open through April 3.
Newswise — What:Johns Hopkins Children’s Center is like a dog with two tails! The children’s hospital now has its first full-time facility dogs. The two dogs, Rosalina and Yoda, are part of the Child Life Department’s Paws for Healing Facility Dog Program funded by a $150,000 grant from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The pair are expertly trained canines who work directly with pediatric patients during their clinic or hospital care. The dogs were carefully matched by the professionals at Canine Companions, who have bred, raised and trained service and facility dogs since 1975.
Before arriving at the Children’s Center, Rosalina, now almost 2 years old, and Yoda, who recently turned 2, underwent almost two years of training to be able to interact with patients on specific, individualized goals. Their handlers, Carrie Potter, senior child life specialist, and Molly Trippe-Gallagher, child life specialist III, also received specialized training.
This March, during National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week with Preservation Action, Preservation New Jersey took our message to Washington, D.C., meeting with representatives from across the state to ensure New Jersey’s historic places are protected, celebrated, and supported as we approach America’s 250th anniversary.Historic preservation is more than safeguarding buildings, it is about protecting the stories, culture, and character that define our communities. It fuels local economies, revitalizes downtowns, strengthens civic pride, and connects residents and visitors to the rich heritage that surrounds them. During Advocacy Week, our team highlighted why preservation matters not only for the past but for the present and future of New Jersey communities. Read Full Story
The GCFD is proud to announce the addition of two new probationary firefighters to the department.
Please join us in welcoming Mike Girgenti and Chris Dolson. Mike and Chris will be attending the Camden County Fire Academy for the next 12 weeks, followed by in-house training as they begin their careers with the GCFD.
We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to working alongside them as they begin their careers here with us.
My wife, Janet and I like to patronize local businesses in Gloucester City whenever we can. For example some years ago we hired an attorney to draw up our Will and our Living Will. Over time things have changed and we needed to update both documents. Our local lawyer recently retired; as such, we hired another lawyer from our community to amend both Wills. I should have asked him beforehand how much he would charge for his time. Thinking it couldn’t be that expensive, I didn’t pursue that thought. Plus, since he never mentioned how much it would be, that furthered my conviction that his charges would be minimal.
My wife and I headed to his office several weeks later to sign the paperwork and retrieve the new Wills. Printed on the last page of the invoice he presented us was a charge of $3,000, less a special family and friends discount of $500. Balance owed, $2,500.
We have decided to appeal his fees with a District Fee Arbitration Committee.
According to my research on appealing an attorney’s fee in New Jersey, you can file a request for binding fee arbitration with a District Fee Arbitration Committee within 30 days of receiving the final bill or, if a lawsuit is filed, appeal the decision to the Appellate Division of Superior Court within 45 days.
BELOW IS SOME INFORMATION FOUND VIA AINJ Courts (.gov) +2 Steps to Appeal (Fee Arbitration): Attempt Resolution: First, discuss the fee directly with your attorney, who must inform you of your right to arbitration. File for Arbitration: Complete the Fee Arbitration Notice of Appeal Form ( and mail it to the address listed on the form, typically with the Office of Attorney Ethics (P.O. Box 962, Trenton, NJ 08625), within 30 days of receiving the final invoice. Committee Review: A local committee will review the case. Note that fee arbitration cannot decide claims of legal malpractice, only whether the fee is reasonable. Appealing the Arbitration Decision: If you disagree with the arbitration result, a written appeal must be filed with the Disciplinary Review Board within 21 days of the written decision.
NJ Courts (.gov) +3 Important Notes: Fee arbitration proceedings are confidential. If a judge ordered the fee, you must appeal to the Superior Court Appellate Division. If you are appealing a court decision (not arbitration), you must file the appeal within 45 days.
NJ Courts (.gov) +1 If you are facing a large fee dispute, you may wish to consult with a new attorney to review the billing records for reasonableness. SOURCE: Attorney Ethics and Discipline
The Gloucester City Public Works Department is hiring for a seasonal position of Laborer 1 at the Gloucester City Marina. This is a part-time position. The hourly rate is $15.92. Applicants must be a resident of Gloucester City and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Those interested in this position may apply via email to: Tedesco@cityofgloucester.org, mail to PO Box 150, Gloucester City, NJ or go to 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, and fill out an application in-person. Deadline to apply for this position: April 9, 2026.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his supporters in the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement accomplished their long-sought goal of significantly revising the U.S. childhood immunization schedule.
The changed schedule no longer universally recommends that children be vaccinated against influenza, hepatitis A and B, RSV, rotavirus, and meningitis. Kennedy framed the changes as a way to restore choice and flexibility. But in reality, they remove a clear national standard and inject even more uncertainty into pediatric care at a critical moment.
It’s time for an honest assessment of how we arrived here — and what comes next for parents, children, and our entire public health system.
Consider the flu vaccine. This winter, influenza cases have surged nationwide. Yet HHS no longer recommends that all kids receive safe, generally effective flu shots.
The result has been predictable: lower vaccine uptake, more illness, and more avoidable suffering.
Or consider measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world. In 2025, more than 2,000 confirmed measles cases were reported across over 40 states, the highest total in 33 years. Nearly all of these cases have been in unvaccinated individuals.
These outbreaks have forced quarantines, led to numerous missed school days, and disrupted families and workplaces alike. And they’ve led to major downstream costs: one review found a single measles case costs the healthcare system — and taxpayers — $43,000.
For decades, routine childhood immunizations have saved lives and billions of dollars in medical and societal costs. Weakening these programs does not enhance freedom. It redistributes risk, placing the greatest burden on children, the elderly, and the medically vulnerable.
Yet it would be incomplete, and dishonest, to tell this story without acknowledging how we got here. The erosion of trust in public health officials did not begin in 2025.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders too often communicated certainty when humility was needed, and urgency when explanation was required. Guidance changed, sometimes abruptly, without sufficient transparency. Parents who raised concerns about school closures, mandates, or rare vaccine injuries were frequently dismissed, rather than engaged.
That failure mattered. Trust, once lost, is difficult to regain. When institutions appear unwilling to listen, people seek answers elsewhere and look to those like Kennedy.
So, what comes next?
First, public health institutions must recommit to transparency and humility. That means acknowledging uncertainty, explaining risk honestly, and addressing vaccine safety concerns without defensiveness.
Then, we must empower parents, not shame them. Families should feel confident and comfortable asking questions and receiving answers they trust. That requires accessible, credible information about vaccine benefits, risks, and safety monitoring, delivered without jargon or judgment.
Finally, local healthcare providers must be supported. Physicians, nurses, and pharmacists are among the most trusted sources of health information, with surveys consistently showing that adults and parents place especially high trust in their personal clinicians for vaccine guidance. They need time, training, institutional backing, and public support to handle difficult, emotionally charged conversations about vaccines well.
As a former U.S. surgeon general, I have seen how quickly trust can erode, and how painstaking the work of rebuilding it can be. The difficult question America now faces is whether public health institutions can learn fast enough, adapt humbly enough, and speak clearly enough to win back the trust we’ve lost.
Dr. Jerome Adams served as the 20th U.S. Surgeon General during the first Trump administration (2017-21) and is a practicing anesthesiologist. This article originally appeared in the Indianapolis Star.
