A recreation of the writing of the U.S. Constitution. / Image: Courtesy of the National Constitution Center
To celebrate 250 years of the United States, the National Constitution Center is launching America’s Founding, a special gallery exploring the nation’s founding principles, the process of declaring independence, revolutionary challenges, and the birth of our democratic government.
Mark Your Calendar: The gallery opens to the public on Feb. 13. Find out more here.
Staying true to one of my commitments for the new year, I am proud to say we have officially opened the new, expanded VA clinic in Northfield. This clinic will serve veterans across South Jersey and the greater region, and it is something I have been fighting for, for a long time.
This effort goes all the way back to 2019, during my first term in Congress. When we learned the lease for the old clinic was set to expire, I knew we could not risk any interruption in care for our veterans. Instead of just replacing what we had, I pushed to turn this into an opportunity to do more. Too many veterans were being forced to travel to Pennsylvania or Delaware for basic care, which is not right.
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UFCW Locals’ Cannabis Worker Advocacy Instrumental in Making New Protections Law
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, including thousands of workers in the cannabis industry, released a statement in response to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signing legislation that establishes new labor protections for cannabis cultivation workers.
UFCW Local 152 President Daniel Ross Jr. said:
“Today’s signing is a victory for all working people in New Jersey. Cannabis cultivation workers were building a new industry without labor protections many take for granted. Local 152 made it clear to lawmakers that fairness should not be avoided, and Governor Murphy’s signature ensures these workers now have the rights, dignity, and legal clarity they deserve.
“This law should be viewed as a significant step forward for other groups of workers in New Jersey who are not fully protected under federal labor laws. It is my hope that this legislation serves as a springboard for further conversations about addressing gaps in worker protections that still exist in our state.”
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05 Jan, 2026, 12:58 ET
As the new frozen breakfast bagel sandwich rolls out nationwide exclusively at Target, Bronco launches Operation Jimmy Dean — a discretionary promotional search for individuals legally named “Jimmy Dean”
NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new frozen breakfast brand is officially hunting for people legally named Jimmy Dean, with a potential promotional reward of up to $150,000, subject to eligibility, verification, and Sponsor discretion.
Bronco, a high-protein frozen breakfast bagel sandwich now available exclusively at Target stores nationwide, today announced the launch of Operation Jimmy Dean, a promotional search offering a potential $150,000 USD cash reward to eligible individuals legally named “Jimmy Dean” who successfully complete the verification and qualification process in accordance with the Official Rules.
The promotion begins January 5, 2026, and ends January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsor is not required to select a recipient during or after the promotional period.
The initiative coincides with Bronco’s national retail rollout and marks the brand’s entry into a long-stagnant frozen breakfast category, introducing a bagel-based format notably absent from the aisle.
“Finding a real person named Jimmy Dean who loves Bronco Breakfast Bagels would be a surreal full-circle moment,” says founder Connor Blakley. “Will the real Jimmy Dean, please stand up?”
Bronco Breakfast Bagels arrived in Target’s frozen aisles nationwide on December 28, debuting with two core SKUs: Turkey Sausage, Egg & Cheese (21g protein) and Turkey Bacon, Egg & Cheese (15g protein). Each sandwich is made with whole eggs, real cheese, and a soft bagel — all without seed oils — and designed to deliver consistent texture and flavor whether heated in a microwave or crisped in an air fryer.
Operation Jimmy Dean
Operation Jimmy Dean is structured as a discretionary promotional search. Individuals legally named “Jimmy Dean” who meet all eligibility requirements and complete Bronco’s identity verification process may be eligible for consideration for a potential $150,000 cash reward, subject to Sponsor’s sole discretion.
This promotion refers exclusively to individuals whose legal name is “Jimmy Dean” and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any brand, company, or trademark bearing the name “Jimmy Dean.”
“We view this search as the first step in a longer-term partnership rooted in authenticity,” said co-founder Josh Franko. “Our own Jimmy Dean.”
Participants must be at least 18 years old and legal residents of the United States. No purchase is necessary to enter or qualify, and a purchase will not improve the chances of qualification.
The selected individual, if any, may be required to complete eligibility affidavits, publicity releases, and applicable tax documentation, including IRS Form 1099. Any recipient is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes associated with receipt of any promotional reward.
Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
Are You Jimmy Dean? Here’s How to Enter
Do you — or someone you know — happen to be legally named Jimmy Dean?
To participate in Operation Jimmy Dean, eligible individuals must email howdy@eatbronco.com with the subject line “Hi, I’m Jimmy Dean.”
Submissions must include:
Additional documentation may be required during the verification process. The promotion is governed by Bronco’s Official Rules, which include full eligibility details, verification requirements, deadlines, prize information, and terms.
Participation is also subject to Bronco’s Privacy Policy, which governs the collection, use, and handling of personal information submitted in connection with the promotion.
Additional Disclosures
This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Target.
The promotion is sponsored by Dropout Companies, LLC, and is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
For full details, please visit eatbronco.com/policies/terms-and-conditions
About Bronco Bagels and Dropout Companies
Dropout Companies is a Nashville-based consumer products house founded in 2023 by Connor Blakley and co-founder Josh Franko. Focused on building the next generation of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands, Dropout reinvents childhood classics for modern families alongside iconic talent.
Learn more at dropoutcompanies.com.
SOURCE Bronco Breakfast Bagels
William E. Cleary Sr | Cleary’s Notebook News
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ(February 2008)(CNBNews)—Anthony Parisi, who resided at the Chatham Square Apartment complex, Gloucester City in 2008 filed a charge of libel against William E. Cleary Sr. owner and editor of Cleary’s Notebook News. He alleged that Cleary slandered him by publishing a GCPD crime report. That charge was dismissed by the Judge because Parisi was not present.
Shortly thereafter Cleary, along with Gloucester City Police Chief George Berglund were contacted by the producers of the Judge Greg Mathis televison show. The show is recorded in Chicago. The letter stated that all expenses, including airfare, meals and lodging would be paid for.
The invitation was dropped because Berglund refused the offer.
The Asbury Park Press published an story about Parisi on February 18, 2008. According to that article Parisi and other patients, stated that there was abuse at hospital.
Gloucester City. Parisi, a former patient, is also a former Golden Gloves boxer who is proudest of pictures taken of him posing with the Los Angeles Lakers cheerleaders. But in March 2007, depressed that his boxing career hadn\’t panned out, he spent time in Ancora.Parisi said he witnessed a sexual assault of a young woman while he was in the hospital.
Note: The article was first published in 2024
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (2024(Cleary’s Notebook News)–The Gloucester City Mayor Dayl Baile and Council hired the Smith Consulting Group of Ocean City, NJ, in 2024 to assess the members Gloucester City paid fire department. The owner, James P. Smith Jr., has 30 years of experience in firefighting and is the Ocean City Fire Chief overseeing 67 department members.
According to the report, the 14-page evaluation was conducted by interviewing all 22 department members to understand their issues, views, perspectives, and ideas for future growth.
After interviewing the members, the evaluator observed that discipline needs to be consistently administered and that officers should be trained to handle infractions. The report mentioned that nine people, or 40 percent, have left the department over the past 11 years.
Smith released 20 recommendations, each placed under a subtitle. For example, under the title DISCIPLINE Smith wrote in part;
1: The department should receive training from a legal expert in managing disciplinary issues in the fire service. All members must understand what is deemed harassment, unacceptable acts, and the value of respect towards peers. The current culture in the department is disappointing, and for many members, it is seemingly void of respect towards their peers.
2:The department must create a set of rules and regulations that is a guide for the department rules and acceptable actions and behaviors.
3: Return to basics for training. If a member needs more time to become proficiendt in a certain skill, they should recieved the proper time and instruction.
4: Organize training with Camden City for hazardous materials and special operations is important. A better understanding of who is responding for the GCFD crew when in Camden is necessary. Once threw with training in Camdem the crew should return to the city immediately.
5: Provide prior knowledege to the shift that training will be upcoming.
6: The department should invest in a records management program to log and record all training.
7: Consider a schedule change from a four platoon system to a three platoon system. This will require a negotiation with the unions. It is more efficient and will provide extra staffing that the members requested.
8. Carrying vacation time from year to year should stop. This would eliminate the unknown of how many shifts the chief need to cover for any given year.
9. If a three-platoon system is enacted, vacation slots should be limited to just one member daily.
10. Sick time usage in 12 hour-blocks should stop. Members may be capable of returning to work in less time, but are forced to stay out for a full 12.
11. Consider merging the two labor unions for the betterment of the department and the community.
12. Consider starting a Community Risk Reduction program to assist the citizens of Gloucester City before emergencies happen.
13. Establish the civil service rank of deputy chief and promote an officer who shows strong qualities of a future department chief. The newly created deputy chief rank salary should minimally be the current fire chief salary.
14. The GCFD must reestablish relationships with all of their mutual aid partners. Training needs to occur with more than just Camden City.
15. The entire department should receive leadership training.
16. The department should rebrand itself. Have a fresh new start and place the hostile acts and behaviors in the past.
17. Some type of sensitivity training needs to occur. The stories from the interviews are disappointing. The members need to be informed of what is unacceptable behavior.
18. Once the local civil service entrance list is exhausted, consider hiring firefighters from the county list.
19. The fire chief salary needs to be raised to attract the best and the brightest to the position.
20. Consideration should be made around Chief Hagan’s retirement that an outside individual hired as a department head may be better than just promoting someone internally to the fire position. Some patience is vital to finding the right person. Internal or external pressure to fill the position should not be entertained.
Concept photo of Philadelphia’s “Gateway to the City” project along Schuylkill East Bound near 30th Street. / Photo: Courtesy of City of Philadelphia
The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, announced the “Gateways to Philadelphia” Anti-Graffiti & Highway Beautification project.
The endeavor focuses on highway beautification and landscaping improvements for major entryways and interchanges spanning from Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station to Independence Hall. It blends graffiti removal, gardening updates, and mural art to enhance our key roads.
Noteworthy Mention: A forthcoming semiquincentennial-themed mural on I-76 at Spring Garden Street will nod to Philadelphia’s pivotal role in U.S. history.
Why It Matters: This initiative helps shape visitors’ first impression of Philadelphia upon their arrival.
VIDEO: Cooper EMS 10th Anniversary of Serving Camden
(CAMDEN, NJ) — Cooper University Health Care’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is celebrating 10 years of providing emergency medical services to the City of Camden. The anniversary marks a decade of faster response times, integrated and innovative care, and strong community partnerships.
Since launching operations in January 2016, Cooper EMS has rapidly responded to hundreds of thousands of emergency calls across Camden. The team has consistently met one of the most critical benchmarks in emergency medical care: arriving on scene for advanced life support (ALS) calls in under eight minutes more than 90% of the time.
“Cooper was founded in Camden almost 140 years ago with a clear mission: to serve this community with excellence, compassion, and innovation, especially in moments when care matters most,”said George E. Norcross III, chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees.“For the past decade, Cooper EMS has embodied that mission every single day—delivering faster, more coordinated emergency medical care, improving outcomes, and strengthening trust across neighborhoods throughout the city. Cooper’s EMS team’s record of success reflects not only their clinical excellence, but their deep and enduring commitment to the people of Camden.”
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4th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report will also outline steps to protect the health of communities across Pennsylvania from tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death and disease
Embargoed findings and interviews available upon request (with agreement in writing to honor the embargo).
On Wednesday, January 28, the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania will release the 24th annual “State of Tobacco Control” report, which evaluates state and federal efforts to eliminate tobacco use and save lives with proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies. The report will grade Pennsylvania’s tobacco control measures in five areas, including funding for state tobacco prevention programs, state tobacco taxes, smokefree workplace laws, coverage of and access to quit tobacco treatments, and ending the sale of flavored tobacco products. Access to the embargoed report and embargoed interviews are available upon request.
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On October 28, 2025, at approximately 9:57 a.m., Mary A. Jones, age 69, was reported missing. Ms. Jones was last heard from by family members on October 3, 2025.
Ms. Jones is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing at the time of her disappearance is unknown.
The investigation has determined that Ms. Jones traveled internationally to Guyana and was expected to return home during the week of January 12, 2026. She did not return as scheduled, and her current whereabouts remain unknown.
The Gloucester Township Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance. Anyone with information regarding Ms. Jones’ location is urged to contact 9-1-1, the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or the GTPD Anonymous Crime Tip Line at 856-842-5560. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the GTPD website at https://gtpolice.com/tips .
