Letter to the Editor: Dear former President Barack Obama,

During former Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, you chastised “the brothers” for what you perceived as their reluctance to vote for a black female. You said: “We have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all corners of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running. Now, I also want to say that that seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.”

Did you tell “the brothers” who, for the sake of racial solidarity, you tried to shame into voting for Harris that you only believe in left-wing racial solidarity?

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John J. Rafferty, III, age 83; Services Nov. 6

On October 25, 2025, Age 83. Of Sea Girt and formerly of Bay Head, Toms River and New Brunswick.  Cherished and devoted son of the late John J. Rafferty, II (former NJ Supreme Court Justice and NJ Assemblyman) and Kathryn Rafferty (nee Kemp). Survived my many loving cousins and beloved friends. Predeceased by many aunts, uncles and cousins. 

John was born in Bound Brook and raised in New Brunswick. He was a devout Roman Catholic who truly loved his faith and attended daily and Sunday Mass. 

A few short days ago, John Rafferty made his way up to Heaven to meet his Dear Lord, parents and “Pups.” Sadly, we have lost John’s touch, but there is no question that he left his indelible mark on each of our hearts. Because we all agree, “To meet John Rafferty is to love him!” 

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Letter to Ed: Every Democrat Governor is fighting ICE and President Trump

ICE wants to remove hardcore illegal immigrants from our state. Murderers, rapists, drug dealers, child molesters, mental patients, thieves, the drug cartel, and many more thugs. Jack Ciattarelli, as our NJ Governor, will work with ICE and President Trump to clean up our state from these illegal, dangerous invaders.

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Virtua Health to Host ‘Pop-Up’ Shopping Opportunitiesfor Fresh, Affordable Food

(MARLTON, N.J., November 3, 2025) The interruption of SNAP benefits has created immediate, critical challenges for people in South Jersey and beyond. Not-for-profit Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system, has responded by temporarily modifying and expanding its Eat Well food access programs.

Beginning this week, Virtua’s new Mobile Food Farmacy – a 40-foot, custom-designed vehicle – will be deployed as a second Mobile Grocery Store. The Mobile Food Farmacy will offer high-quality groceries at deeply discounted prices at the following pop-up events:

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Wanted: Suspect for Commercial Robbery in the 2nd District [VIDEO]

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying this male in this video:

On November 1, 2025 at Approximately 11:45 am the unknown suspected entered the Dunkin Donuts, 6391 Oxford Ave, walked up to the cashier and demanded money. The cashier opened the register and handed over undisclosed amount money and fled west on Oxford Ave.

Note: This video has no audio.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Northeast Detective Division:
215-686-3153/3154
DC 25-02-058253

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-commercial-robbery-in-the-2nd-district-video-5/

Gloucester City Road Closure Notice

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Essex St will be closed to all traffic beginning at 7:00 AM for approximately 24 hours due to Conrail repairing the railroad crossing.  Essex St will be closed from Broadway to Railroad Ave (North).  All tractor trailer traffic should use the Exit 4, Holtec Blvd, from I-76.  There will be no open truck routes from Collings Ave. See map for detours and closures.

Van Drew Demands Investigation into Bomb Threats at NJ Polling Locations

Washington, DC –Today, Congressman Van Drew, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, asked that the Department of Justice (DOJ) immediately investigate the bomb threats made against seven polling locations across New Jersey.

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Park Place Prime at Bally’s Atlantic City to Serve Thanksgiving Feast

The Thanksgiving menu will feature seasonal flavors with an upscale twist, priced at $55 per person. The meal will begin with roasted butternut squash soup, with sherry, mascarpone and spiced almonds, followed by an autumn salad of seasonal greens, artisan feta cheese, glazed walnuts, craisins and red wine vinaigrette. Citrus and herb-roasted turkey will be served for the main course with vegetable brioche stuffing, whipped potatoes, glazed yams and parmesan-roasted Brussels sprouts. To finish on a sweet note, guests can indulge in their choice of traditional apple pie or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. The full menu will also be available.

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To keep the holiday cheer flowing, Park Prime Place will also offer an array of craft cocktails and signature Old Fashioneds. Guests can sip on the Prime Manhattan, made with Michter’s Rye, Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon, house vermouth, black walnut bitters and orange bitters, priced at $18; the whisky sour, a combination of Old Forester Bourbon, lemon-grapefruit oleo, egg white and angostura bitters, priced at $16; The Farm, made with WhistlePig Rye, maple-bacon and burnt orange bitters, priced at $20; and The Smokehouse, a smoked old fashioned made with Russell’s Reserve single barrel rye, hickory-smoked vanilla, angostura bitters and orange oil, priced at $28.

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.Casinos.Ballys.com/Atlantic-City.

Commissioners break ground on $7.5 million Kresson Road project

(Lindenwold, NJ) – The Board of Commissioners broke ground on a $7.5 million investment to reconstruct 2.1-mile length of Kresson Road from Browning Lane to Cropwell Road. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of August 2026. This thoroughfare will be fully reconstructed, but traffic flow will be maintained during the construction process throughout the length of the roadway. 

“Kresson Road is one of Cherry Hill Township’s most heavily traveled roadways, and this investment will greatly improve safety, accessibility, and the overall driving experience for residents, pedestrians, and commuters alike.” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “We ask that drivers for their patience during the construction period, as the short-term inconvenience will lead to long-term infrastructure improvements for our community.”

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Camden Man Arrested for Brother’s Murder

Camden, NJ – A Camden man has been arrested and charged in reference to the fatal shooting of his brother on Saturday, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

Anarkis Delgado, 28, is charged with 1st-degree Murder in the death of 29-year-old Raymond Delgado of Camden.  He is also charged with 2nd-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 2nd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and 2nd-degree Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms.

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