Mike Greene of Mantua, formerly of Gloucester City; Member of Operating Engineers, GCHS alumnus, Vietnam War Veteran

Legacy article from 2022

On May 17, 2022, at the age of 79, of Mantua; formerly of Gloucester City. Loving father of Michael S. Greene, Jr. (Christina), Beth Ann Perrone (Mark), and Brian Greene (Julie). Cherished grandfather of Michael III, Kyle, Olivia, Karlee, Logan, Daniel, and Dominic. Beloved son of Ruth Greene (née Sweeney) and the late Herbert I. Greene. Loving brother of Susan Vittorelli, Larry Greene, Ruthanne Greene, and the late Stephen Greene. Also survived by his former wife, Marie DeVone (née Leafey), and dear friend Neil Campbell.

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Congressional Candidate Michael McGuire Called to Active Duty

Freehold Township, NJ – Michael McGuire, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, retired NYPD officer who answered the call on 9/11, current Naval Reservist, Army JAG selectee, husband, father, and Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 3rd District, today announced that he has been called to active military duty in support of national security operations.

This call to service is a testament to McGuire’s lifelong dedication to duty, honor, and country. These are qualities that have defined his entire career and now drive his campaign to bring the same selfless leadership to Washington.

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Terrance Van Swartzle, 78, born in Hammonton

It is with heavy heart that I announce the passing of my beloved brother, Terry, who left us on February 27, 2026. Born on November 3, 1948, to Ethel Elizabeth (Betty) Van Fossen Swartzle and Francis A. Swartzle. He is survived by his sister, Sheryl Swartzle (Andrew Ball) and his niece, Darla Dill (Tradd Thomas) who will forever trea, sure the special moments shared together. Terrance was born in Hammonton, NJ and was developmentally disabled.

For many years, Terry was cared for at Elwyn New Jersey by many wonderful caregivers and friends and by the Bureau of Guardianship Services.

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2026 Down & Derby Wine Festival

South Jersey’s most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2 PM – 7 PM at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities.

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Questions About GTPD’s Recruitment Process?

Talk LIVE With Our Officers On Tuesday March 24th!

Are you interested in becoming a Gloucester Township Police Officer and have questions about applying and taking the NJ Civil Service Commission 2026 Law Enforcement Exam? Talk live with our GTPD Community Relations Officers on Tuesday, March 24th between 12 PM and 7 PM at 856-228-4011!

If you’re not available to call during those times, or your call goes to voicemail due to them taking another call, you can always email your questions to CommunityRelations@GTPolice.com or https://gtpolice.com/ask-your-agency at any time!

For all information on our recruitment process, please visit the CAREERS section of our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/recruiting

Watch our video on “How To Become A Gloucester Township Police Officer” here! https://youtu.be/sQtuBcQZilQ?si=x8EfhIRyQ9AUqPvG

Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Offers Kids Circus Camps

Philadelphia, PA – Spring break is around the corner, and parents everywhere are looking for ways to keep kids active, engaged, and off their screens while school is out. This year, let the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts (PSCA) turn those days off into high-flying, energy-burning, joy-filled adventures with its Kid’s Day Off Circus Camps, the perfect spring break solution for children in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Spring Break camps run all day from 9:00am to 3:00pm for $95 a day per child, plus there’s even options this year for after care from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and extended care from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Registration and sign-ups are open now at phillycircus.com.

“Philadelphia School of Circus Arts invites kids to run off to the big top for spring break this year,” said Executive Director Kitsie O’Neill. “Circus Campus is the most unique place in Philadelphia to spend those days off. Kids can swap out days in the classroom with a different kind of school where they will be engaged in circus arts, skill building and pure fun. Participants will create new friendships, learn new skills, build self-esteem and learn team work too.”

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Statement by Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson released a statement about A1715, known as the “John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey” after its advancement in today’s Assembly Appropriations Committee.

“The most fundamental right in a democracy is the right to vote. It is the cornerstone of our civic process, and since the founding of our nation, we have worked to uphold and expand that right for every eligible citizen.

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How Teterboro Airport Became the Centre of Private Flight in the Northeast

Just 12 miles from bustling Midtown Manhattan, beyond the flow of the Hudson and hidden away from the sprawling terminals of New York’s commercial airports, sits a 100-year-old airport that quietly gets on with business. Surprisingly, this airport is the engine that powers business in New York: Teterboro Airport.

This isn’t where you come to catch your flight to a family vacation or hop onto a cross-country route. There are no commercial terminals here and no accompanying TSA lines snaking the length of city blocks, no overloaded departure boards…not at this airport. Teterboro has become a hub for private air travel: both those who wish to book private jet travel and those who own their own private aircraft move through its halls on a daily basis. This now antique airport is the undisputed hub of private aviation in the entire Northeastern part of the United States. The question is, how did this come to be?

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A New Way to Close the Pediatric Mental Health Gap

by Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan

Newswise — For years, pediatricians have faced a growing dilemma. Families increasingly turn to primary care for help with mental health concerns, yet many pediatricians feel underprepared, and child psychiatrists remain in short supply.

More than a decade ago, University of Michigan Health tried a different approach: bringing child psychiatry directly into the pediatric medical home and embedding it into pediatric resident training.

The result was the Pediatric Psychiatry Colocalized Consult Clinic, or P2C3, a model designed to improve access to care while training future pediatricians to manage common mental health conditions.

Newly reported outcomes from the clinic, published in the journal Psychiatric Services, show the approach worked. The program proved durable, scalable and beneficial for both patients and pediatric physicians.

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Brenda A Thomas, 73, of Gloucester City

Homemaking is surely the most important work in the world. It’s the art of making a house a home. The starting place of love, hope, and dreams. Where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. To the world, Brenda A. Thomas (nee Hancock) was a wife, mother, and homemaker, all while working full-time for most of her life. But to her family, she was their world. She loved to cook, and meals were always ready for her family. Brenda was a doting wife, mother, and “Nanny” who enjoyed baseball… cheering on the “Phightin Phils”… especially JT, crocheting, casino trips, and summers in Stone Harbor.