Camden County, NJ – A Gloucester Township man has been arrested and charged for using
stolen identities to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Andre Streater, 36, was charged with one count each of 2nd -degree Identity Theft, 3rd-degree
Forgery, 3rd-degree Theft by Deception, and 4th-degree Possession of Fraudulent Receipts.
In July 2025, the Camden County Board of Social Services alerted the Camden County
Prosecutor’s Office to numerous SNAP applications submitted under different individuals using
the same residential address and phone number.
Month: December 2025
New Jersey Blood Services Calls for more Blood Donors
Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months
NEW JERSEY — With holiday travel, seasonal illness and winter weather expected to strain the blood supply, New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is urging folks to donate blood now, before winter shortages intensify and hospitals face increased demand. Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months, even as trauma care, cancer treatment, transplants and surgeries continue uninterrupted.
To encourage donations during this critical period, all who come to donate between Saturday, December 20th and Friday, January 2nd will receive their choice of a festive pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as a thank-you for helping patients in need.
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Camden Community Partnership’s Winter Wonderland
Camden Community Partnership presents Winter Wonderland today, December 19th, 5 PM at Roosevelt Plaza Park. There will be live Christmas performances, food trucks, pics with Santa, free carousel rides, and more family-fun! Create holiday memories, share smiles, and enjoy the magical festivities. To learn more, Click Here.
Toy Giveaway & Pictures with Santa
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The 35th District and PDAC invite members of the media to attend a holiday toy giveaway and pictures with Santa event, bringing joy to children and families in the community.
This festive event will feature free toys for children (while supplies last), photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and holiday cheer for families across the district.
What: Toy Giveaway & Pictures with Santa
Who: 35th District and PDAC
Local families and children
When: Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: 5960 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Details:
• One toy per child while supplies last
• Photo opportunities with Santa
• Visuals include Santa, holiday decorations, toys, and families
Santa is Coming to Brooklawn Tonight!
Listen for the sirens to announce the arrival of Santa on your street as he travels throughout Brooklawn on Friday, December 19th beginning at 6 pm and on Saturday morning December 20th, escorted by the Brooklawn Fire Department. Be sure to step outside and wave as he drives by to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
Sykia Harper-Brown Convicted of Weapons and Terroristic Threats Charges
Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Sykia Harper-Brown guilty of second-degree possession of weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and third-degree terroristic threats. She faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison on each of the weapons charges and a maximum of five years for the terroristic threats charge.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:
Harper-Brown traveled from Pennsylvania to Monroe Township on Nov. 4, 2023, armed with a 9mm handgun and a baseball bat. Prior to the incident, she exchanged heated text and Facebook messages with the victim, her sister-in-law, including threats. Harper-Brown went to the victim’s residence, banged on the door, and demanded the victim come to the door. While the victim’s fiancé called 911, Harper-Brown retreated to her vehicle and fired the handgun into the air from the sidewalk. Officers later located a shell casing in the area.
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What is the Real Reason for Lawsuits? Buildings would Block the Boss’s view of Delaware River
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 18, 2025)(CNBNews)--Holt Logistics and Cresmont Limited Partnership have filed another civil action against the City of Gloucester City and the Gloucester City Planning Board. The Holt and Cresmont lawsuit is an attempt to stop the construction of two large multi-use buildings at the former US Coast Guard property on King Street. The Coast Guard abandoned the property in 1986, and moved into a new base on the Philadelphia side of the river.
According to a rumor, Holt is against the development because the buildings would block his office view of the river.
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Cleary’s Notebook News TIPS AND SNIPPETS:
By Bill Cleary
WATERFRONT RESTAURANT ON HOLD AGAIN-Come to find out that Pat O\’Donnell has backed out of the deal to build a restaurant on the pier at the old Coast Guard Base, King Street and the Delaware River. The recession is part of the reason I was told, Pat like the rest of us has lost money because of the economy. As such the City is back to square one and is advertising for RFP\’s (Request For Proposal) to get the project back on track. Do you know anyone with a lot of cash in the restaurant business? Only time will tell how long it will take to get a response to the RFP\’s.
WE CAN DREAM: The world famous Gloucester House in Gloucester MA celebrates its 50 anniversary this year. (photo courtesy of Donna Henefer)
Continue reading “Waterfront Restaurant on Hold; New Waterfront Walkway; What is the Answer?; Channel 19 Down!”Update from Virtua Health and ChristianaCare
December 18, 2025)…ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate the Letter of Intent entered into in July 2025. After thoughtful evaluation, both organizations have determined that they can best fulfill their missions to serve their communities by continuing to operate independently. Each health system remains committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care and advancing the health and well-being of the patients and communities they serve.
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Sue, a calm, respectable and understanding lady went Into the pharmacy, walked up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his Eyes, and said, “I would like to buy some cyanide.”
The pharmacist asked, “Why in the world do you need Cyanide?”
Sue replied, “I need it to poison my husband, Phil.”
The pharmacist’s eyes got big and he explained, “Lord Have mercy! I can’t give you cyanide to kill your husband, That’s against The law! I’ll lose my license! They’ll throw both of us in jail! All kinds Of bad things will happen. Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!”
Sue reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of Phil in bed with the pharmacist’s wife.
The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, “Oh, You didn’t tell me you had a prescription.”