Surrounded by and in the loving care of her family, Roe passed peacefully at home in Bellmawr on December 21, 2025, at the age of 83. Loving mother of Michelle Carney (Bill), Michael R. Dick (Crystal) and Raymond J. Dick (Natasha). Cherished GG of Ashley Morelli (Kyle), Kristina Brady (James), Ryan Carney (Kayley), Zachary Carney (Nicole), Dakotah Spisak, Jace Dick and Gracie Wilson and great-grandchildren Jaxon, Eva, Nora, Landon and Brinley. Longtime loving partner of Harold J. Minnett. Loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews and second daughter, Danielle Susini. Predeceased by her husband Raymond E. Dick.
The General Assembly today approved legislation that would criminalize unscrupulous behavior in reproductive care by establishing the crime of fertility fraud. Bill A3735, sponsored by Assemblywomen Carol Murphy, Ellen Park and Lisa Swain, seeks to address a significant gap in reproductive healthcare law.
“Many families across the state have discovered, years after the fact, that their reproductive healthcare was tainted by unconscionable deceit,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington). “New Jersey must have strong legal protections in place to hold those responsible accountable.”
A3735 would make it illegal for healthcare practitioners to knowingly use their own reproductive material or other unauthorized reproductive material to impregnate an individual without that person’s informed, written consent during assisted reproduction procedures.
“The violation of a patient’s trust is reprehensible, especially during such an intimate and life-changing procedure,” said Assemblywoman Park (D-Bergen). “This bill is a matter of common sense. A3735 ensures patients undergoing assisted reproduction can trust their healthcare providers and that their consent is respected throughout the process.”
The bill would classify fertility fraud as a third-degree crime, punishable by three to five years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Additionally, offenders would face having their healthcare license permanently revoked.
“The actions outlined in this bill are serious and absolutely rise to the level of criminal behavior,” said Assemblywoman Swain (D-Bergen). “By establishing fertility fraud as a crime, this legislation closes a dangerous gap in the law and affirms that consent and accountability are fundamental to reproductive healthcare.”
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is ending 2025 on a high-flying note with Kid’s Day Off Circus Camps for Winter Break Week and a New Year’s Eve Day Circus Workshop and Noon Countdown. Head to the Philadelphia region’s big top for circus fun between Christmas and New Year for two new programs. First, for Winter Break, children are invited to turn those long winter days into high-flying, energy-burning, joy-filled adventures with new Kid’s Day Off Circus Camps – the perfect break-week solution for children in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Camps run from 9:00am to 3:00pm on December 24, 26, 29, 30, 31 and January 2. Kids will spend the day learning circus skills such as aerial sling, static trapeze, wire walking, juggling, plate spinning, rolling globe, tumbling, clowning and more. No prior experience is needed.
It’s natural to mumble nasty things about the cold weather. We all do it from time to time. But even the cold has its merits.
One big plus is that it makes fireplaces a reasonable addition to our lives. In cold weather, we can build a fire in our home with a clear conscience. This is something that doesn’t translate well to summer heat, but when it’s cold, here comes the fire. Strange, isn’t it, our love affair with a fireplace? Makes absolutely no sense. Today, we can make houses so impervious to cold that every time we light a candle, the temperature goes up ten degrees. So what do we do? We cut a hole in this sealed anti-cold unit so we can sit and look at the flames, the way our ancestors have done since they learned to walk upright and invented kindling.
The holidays will be brighter for hundreds of South Jersey children this year, thanks to the Joseph Lacroce Foundation. The Haddonfield, N.J.-based charitable organization recently delivered a box truck filled with toys, games, and craft sets to Virtua Voorhees Hospital.
About 150 volunteers unloaded and sorted the holiday gifts, which will be distributed over the coming weeks to children in pediatric units at Virtua hospitals and those served by other Virtua programs across Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties (details below).
A festive parade of about 75 classic and exotic cars accompanied Virtua’s two Pediatric Mobile Services Units to help deliver the toys.
CAROLINE COUNTY (Dec. 21. 2025) – The Office of the State Fire Marshal has arrested a 26-year-old man following a grand jury indictment for an attempted arson targeting a business in Caroline County.
Deputy State Fire Marshals assigned to the Upper Eastern Region Office served an arrest warrant Friday on Marshall Allan Murphy, of Sudlersville, Maryland. Murphy was indicted on 16 charges, including second-degree arson and three counts of attempted second-degree arson, each punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison.
The General Assembly passed legislation today to strengthen New Jersey’s aquaculture industry by expanding the promotion of locally grown seafood through the Jersey Fresh program. Bill A3034, sponsored by Assemblymen Clinton Calabrese, Roy Freiman, and William Spearman, would direct the Department of Agriculture to advertise and promote New Jersey aquaculture products under the State’s widely recognized Jersey Fresh branding initiative. The legislation cleared the New Jersey Senate last week and now heads to the Governor’s desk for consideration.
“Aquaculture is an increasingly important part of New Jersey’s agricultural economy, and the farmers behind it deserve the same visibility and marketing support as other Jersey Fresh producers,” said Assemblyman Calabrese (D-Bergen, Passaic). “This bill helps connect consumers with high-quality, locally grown seafood while also supporting businesses and job creation along our coast and inland waterways.”
By incorporating aquaculture into Jersey Fresh promotions, the legislation aims to boost consumer awareness, increase demand for New Jersey seafood, and support sustainable food production across the state.
“New Jersey has a strong agricultural identity, and that includes our aquaculture producers,” said Assemblyman Freiman (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset). “Expanding Jersey Fresh to include aquaculture ensures our marketing efforts reflect the full range of products grown and raised right here in our state.”
The bill recognizes aquaculture as a key component of New Jersey’s food system, helping producers compete in regional markets while giving consumers more opportunities to buy local.
“Our Jersey Fresh program is trusted by consumers, and this legislation puts that trusted label to work for aquaculture businesses,” said Assemblyman Spearman (D-Camden, Gloucester). “Promoting local seafood supports economic growth, sustainability, and food security for communities across New Jersey.”
You’ve found your dream home or finally landed a buyer for your property. Congratulations! But before you pop the champagne, there’s a whole legal landscape you need to navigate that most people don’t think about until they’re knee-deep in paperwork and potential problems.
Understanding What You’re Really Signing
When you’re buying or selling real estate, you’re not just exchanging keys for money. You’re entering into one of the most legally complex transactions most people ever make. That innocent-looking purchase agreement? It’s actually a binding contract that can have serious consequences if something goes wrong.
Every document you sign carries legal weight. The purchase agreement outlines contingencies, inspection periods, and what happens if either party backs out. Then there’s the title work, disclosure forms, and closing documents. Miss something important in the fine print, and you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars or even lose the property altogether.
