Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Announces Major Initiative

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

“Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

“President Trump has empowered his administration to work with lightspeed efficiency to make our government deliver more for all Americans. The Army Civil Works’ ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative will enable the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver critical projects and programs for the nation more efficiently, sooner, and at less cost than the current ways of doing business,” said Telle. “This will eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide fast, clear decisions needed to save lives and empower our economy.”

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Can Event Venues in Philadelphia Reduce Chaos With Better Parking Control?

Crowds arriving for concerts, games, or conventions often face frustration before the doors even open. In Philadelphia, parking shortages and disorganized flow create ripple effects that stretch far beyond a lot or garage. Gridlocked entrances, absent signage, and overwhelmed attendants combine to slow traffic, sour moods, and weaken the experience before guests ever reach their seats.

When multiple events overlap across the city, the pressure only intensifies. Late arrivals disrupt programs, nearby streets stall, and staff are left scrambling. Solutions such as advance reservations, staggered entry times, clear drop-off lanes, and live lot updates bring order to the curb, turning parking from a liability into a coordinated extension of the event.

Tackling Traffic Bottlenecks Before Guests Arrive

Preparation ahead of an event directly shapes arrival behavior. Reserved lots and preassigned spaces stop drivers from circling aimlessly, while coordination with local authorities on no-parking zones keeps curbs available for drop-offs and buses. A digital map that highlights entrances, walking distances, and overflow areas helps visitors choose the right route before ever turning into traffic, making parking management in Philadelphia more predictable and less stressful.

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America Loses If Washington Takes University Royalties

By Teri Willey

Universities may look like quiet enclaves of students and stately buildings, but their labs are some of the most productive engines of innovation in the country. The discoveries made there ripple far beyond campus — improving medical care, advancing national security, and launching entire industries.

That pathway from lab to marketplace exists because of an effective law: the Bayh-Dole Act.

Co-sponsored by former Indiana senator Birch Bayh and Robert Dole of Kansas, the law gives universities the ability — and aligns their interests with potential private sector partners — to protect and license inventions made with federal research funding. The results are all around us. Google’s search algorithm, key cryptocurrency technologies, and several breakthrough cancer medicines all trace back to federally-funded research.

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Preserving Family Legacies Through Motion Using Image to Video AI

The preservation of personal history often relies on a collection of silent, frozen snapshots that struggle to convey the full depth of a lived experience. While high-quality photography captures the visual data of a moment, it cannot replicate the gentle sway of a childhood garden or the subtle expression of a loved one that occurred just before the shutter closed. By integrating Image to Video AI into the process of digital archiving, individuals can now transform these static relics into cinematic sequences. This transition from a fixed frame to a five-second dynamic memory allows for a more profound emotional connection, bridging the gap between historical records and modern digital storytelling.

The limitation of traditional archives is that they often feel distant and disconnected from the present. For those looking to honor their heritage, a flat image of an ancestor can feel like a cold historical artifact rather than a vibrant memory. This disconnect can make it difficult for younger generations to engage with their family history in a meaningful way. Generative technology provides a solution by acting as a bridge across time, allowing the software to interpret the depth and physics of an old photograph and simulate the life that was once there. This approach does not replace the original photo but enhances its ability to communicate a story to a contemporary audience.

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PHEAA Announces No Essay Scholarship for 2026-27 College-Bound Students

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

Encourages Students, Graduate Students, and Parents to Apply for Keystone Scholarship
 

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) encourages 2026-27 college students, graduate students, and their parents in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia to enter for a chance to win a $2,500 no essay scholarship sweepstakes through the Keystone Student Loan Program.

Anyone who opts in to receive communications, which will include tips on planning for and paying for college, between January 5 and May 1, 2026, will be entered into the scholarship sweepstakes. A total of 12 winners will be selected in May of this year.

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Local Students Named to Holy Cross’ Fall 2025 Dean’s List

College of the Holy Cross congratulates the students named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year. The following local students made the list:

Megan Casey of Haddonfield (08033), 2028

Robert Gardner of Haddon Heights (08035), 2026

Rachel Levy-Smith of Margate (08402), 2026

Grace Malcarney of Haddonfield (08033), 2027

Madison Payne of Chesterfield (08515), 2029

Finn Ryan of Medford (08055), 2029

Patrick Ryan of Medford (08055), 2027

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

About Holy Cross:

The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Mass., is among the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions. A highly selective, four-year, exclusively undergraduate college of 3,200 students, Holy Cross is renowned for offering a rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. Since its founding in 1843, Holy Cross has made a positive impact in society by graduating students who distinguish themselves as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life.

NOTE: You are receiving this press release because the student or their parents are from your area. This press release above was prepared for: Editor – Gloucester City News.

Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District [VIDEO]

Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District [VIDEO]
Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the following stills and clip.On January 10, 2026, at approximately 1:48PM, the depicted suspect began blocking the path the victim, a 22 year-old-male, then assaulted with pepper spray during a Rally for Venezuela event along the 800 block of Market St. The victim suffered from blurred vision and irritation to his eyes. He was transported to Pennsylvania Hospital where he was listed in stable condition.Suspect Description: White male 30-40 years-of-age, 5’8″, 170lbs, wearing a red hooded jacket, tan pants and red and black Salomon XT-6 sneakers.To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/VoCfZizR5I0Note: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Central Detective Division:
215-686-3093/3094
Det. Wang
DC 26-09-003561For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-assault-in-the-9th-district-video-2/

Elizabeth Divis de Angeli, 95, of Collingswood

Elizabeth Divis de Angeli (nee Lofft), “Bette” died peacefully on February 17, 2026. Her life was full of love, faith, and kindness. She was born November 2, 1931, to Carrie and J. Richard Lofft, in Collingswood, NJ. She is survived by her children, Shirle Finley and Richard Divis (Sharon Divis) and a sister, Marguerite Taylor (Arthur).  Her beloved family also included her step-family, Sarah Psitos (Aristotle), Theodore de Angeli (Debra) and the late Thomas deAngeli, and seven grandchildren, as well as her namesake, Bette Collings Maressa. She was married to Richard Divis from 1973 to 1978 after which she married Harry deAngeli in 1982.

After completing Collingswood High School, she graduated from Pierce Business School and then began her working career at RCA Victor, in Camden, NJ. She then moved on to the South Jersey Medical Research Institute, now the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. This led her to a position at Merck, in Pa, where she remained until her retirement. 

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Atlantic City Beer Fest Final Pour – Discounted Tickets

The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center and this year it’s Last Call!Join us on Saturday, April 11th, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the East Coast’s ultimate craft beer celebration, where thousands of craft beer lovers will flock to this seaside city for a day of brews, tunes, shenanigans and more!

RAISE A GLASS

HOME COUNTRY: “Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.

 “Moon’s getting big,” Dud said over coffee the other day.

    “Sure is,” said Herb Collins.

    “Time to go after The Ghost  again.”

    “Tomorrow night?”

    “I’ll be there,” said Dud. 

    The Ghost, hereabouts, is a raccoon. He lives along Lewis Creek and is a wily old rascal. We love going coonhunting here, but the way we do it is a bit different than they do it other places. Since we don’t have a lot of water around us, as they do in some areas, we don’t have a lot of ‘coons, either. So we conserve the ‘coons, but not the fun. We throw ‘em back when we’re done.

    So we take these beautiful fall and winter nights, put on several layers of longjohns, and turn the hounds out along the creek. Sometimes the dogs strike a ‘coon track and put the ‘coon up the tree quickly. Then we tell the dogs how wonderful they are, hook the dogs to leashes, and drag them back to the truck. It’s hunting’s answer to catch-and-release fishing. The coons stay in the tree until we’re gone and then go back to making the nights more interesting.

  But not The Ghost. The Ghost is a big male, or boar. We’ve treed him more than a dozen times now, and then he discovered this was kinda fun. So now he waits in a one-acre patch of trees. Waits for the dogs. And when they catch his scent, he takes those dogs through farmyards, across busy streets, even past the dog pound. He does everything he can to shake them off his trail, and it works. The dogs haven’t treed him in three years now. It the dogs get smart to his ways and put too much pressure on him, he swims the river. 

  So Dud and Herb will try The Ghost again tomorrow. Will the dogs put him up a tree this time? Don’t bet on it.

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