Day: October 27, 2025

Missing Juvenile-Anthony Mahan

The Camden County Police Department is looking for a missing 16-year-old from Liberty Park, Camden.

Anthony Mahan has been reported missing from his home on the 700 block of Evertt Street. He is described as a black male, 5’3”, 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, khaki pants, blue shirt and black and white sneakers. He is known to frequent Whitman Park and Centerville.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the CCPD tip line at (856) 757-7042.

The North Wind Schooner Wins Great Chesapeake Bay Race; Home Port Gloucester City,NJ

Written by Captain Scott Hughes

Schooner North Wind First Place for 3rd year in a row! Also wins the “Challengers Cup” for best time in B & C Class

The North Wind departed Gloucester City just after midnight on Friday October 10 on our way to Baltimore to do public sails for the Fell’s Point Festival. “Petey the Parrot” helped us sell cruise tickets during the festival (see picture below).


The following Wednesday the crew started the 36th annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race with the “Parade of Sail” around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Over 20 schooners participated in the parade. This was followed by a BBQ dinner for all crews on the dock.The race started on Thursday, near Annapolis, with northernly winds around 20+ knots! This was very favorable for a fast race. As the North Wind is one of the heavier schooners in Class B, the strong winds were in our favor. Greg piloted the NW to the first B Class over the start line and we were off down the bay with all 5 sails flying!13 hours later, with the winds freshening to near 30 knots, we crossed our finish line with the best adjusted time (rating factors are calculated for each vessel similar to the handicapping used for horse races). We still had about 9 hours to go to arrive at our docking site in Norfolk VA. It was a trying but very satisfying race. A bottle or few of celebratory rum disappeared rather quickly!

The Norfolk festivities included the annual Pig & Oyster roast, awards ceremony, evening shanty sing, and schooner crew visitations to other vessels. We hosted a number of folks on the North Wind, with our soon- to -be famous “3-Peat Punch”.

At the awards ceremony, we were surprised to learn that not only did we win the Class B race (for the third year in a row), but also the “Challengers Cup” awarded to the schooner with the best corrected time to Windmill Point (our finish line) in both classes B & C. .We departed Norfolk on Sunday morning with 7 crew (3 crew and Hermes the dog left us in Norfolk). The winds had swung around to the south and were forecasted to be in the mid 30’s by midnight. We therefore elected to anchor Sunday night about 10 hours from Norfolk on the way home to avoid the highest winds. We continued on Monday morning with winds “only” in the mid 20’s, and arrived home in Gloucester City, 25 hours later on Tuesday morning.Huzzah!

From Gloucester City to Tokyo: Why American Travelers Are Choosing the eSIM for Hassle-Free Connectivity Abroad

For many Americans, traveling to Japan is a dream come true — a perfect blend of centuries-old tradition and futuristic innovation. From ancient temples and cherry blossoms to neon skylines and sushi bars, Japan offers an adventure unlike any other. But whether you’re exploring Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya Crossing, taking in the quiet beauty of Kyoto’s temples, or hopping aboard a bullet train to Osaka, one question always comes up for modern travelers: how do you stay connected without the hassle?

More U.S. travelers — including those from smaller communities like Gloucester City — are discovering the answer lies in a small but powerful piece of technology: the eSIM. Gone are the days of fumbling with plastic SIM cards, waiting in long airport lines, or dreading shocking roaming fees on your return. With an eSIM, and especially services like the Japan eSIM with Holafly, staying online abroad is instant, affordable, and stress-free.

The Rise of Seamless Travel Technology

Travel today looks very different from a decade ago. We don’t just travel for leisure anymore — we work remotely, vlog our trips, post to social media, and rely on apps for everything from directions to dining.

Even for first-time visitors, Japan is a country that rewards planning and preparation. The cities are dense, public transport is vast, and English signage, while improving, isn’t always guaranteed once you step outside tourist hotspots. In this context, staying connected isn’t just a convenience — it’s a travel essential.

That’s where eSIM technology comes in.

Continue reading “From Gloucester City to Tokyo: Why American Travelers Are Choosing the eSIM for Hassle-Free Connectivity Abroad” →

Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of October 27 to October 31. 

“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.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Copper Road from Tuesday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Route 73 in Voorhees and East Taunton Road in Berlin Township. 

Camden

  • PSE&G will be working on Haddon Avenue on Monday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a lane shift with Mechanic Street.
  • Crews will be working on Kaighn Avenue on Monday, Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a lane shift between Euclid Avenue in Camden & North Park Drive in Pennsauken. 
  • Crews will be working on Market Street from Monday, Oct. 27 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be lane closures and shifts between 2nd Street & 4th Street.
  • PSE&G will be working on River Avenue & Federal Street from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a full road closure on River Avenue between Federal Street & Moro Street and a lane shift on Federal Street between River Avenue & 16th Street. 
  • PSE&G will be working on Mt. Ephraim Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Carl Miller Boulevard & Ferry Avenue.
  • PSE&G will be working on Broadway from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a lane shift between Lansdowne Avenue & Everett Street.
  • Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Tuesday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be lane closures between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue. 
  • PSE&G will be working on River Avenue on Friday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a full road closure between North 31st Street & Beideman Avenue.

Cherry Hill

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cropwell Road & Kresson Road from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a full road closure of Cropwell Road between Kresson Road & County Walk. On Wednesday through Friday, there will be a partial road closure southbound on Kresson Road between Cropwell Road & Centennial Boulevard.

Collingswood

Crews will be working on Park Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Dill Avenue & Ogden Avenue.

Gloucester City

Crews will be working on Jersey Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Broadway & South King Street.

Haddon Township

Crews will be working on Hopkins Road on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between West Greenman Road & Kings Highway. 

Lindenwold

Crews will be working on East Linden Avenue from Monday, Oct. 27 to Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Irving Avenue & Emerson Street.

Merchantville

PSE&G will be working on Browning Road on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound between West Maple Avenue & Volan Street.

Oaklyn

PSE&G will be working on Newton Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure southbound at the intersection with Manheim Avenue.

Voorhees

  • South Jersey Gas will be working on Copper Road from Tuesday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Route 73 in Voorhees and East Taunton Road in Berlin Township. 

Winslow Township

Crews will be working on Mays Landing Road from Monday, Oct. 27 to Thursday, Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a partial road closure northbound between Old Albertson Road & the Atlantic County Line.

The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway, 50 bridges and several dams. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.

To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.