100th Anniversary Exhibit

The Lawnside Historical Society mounts a year-long exhibit at the Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, on Sunday, April 26 from 3 – 5 p.m.Curated by Shamele Jordon, the exhibit will present historical documents, multimedia presentations, photos, videos, and family histories focused on government, faith, education, community and culture.
Lawnside was incorporated in March 1926 by an act of the New Jersey State legislature making it the only African American incorporated municipality in New Jersey and north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The community has existed for hundreds of years before incorporation as a settlement of free Black people.
Special events will be held on the first Sunday of each month: A panel of historians set for May 3, 3 – 4:30 p.m. will discuss Green Book locations in Lawnside and Berlin, and a Gallery Talk and tour is scheduled from 3 – 4 p.m. on June 7.
Many of the items on display come from the Society’s collection, which grew from gifts by Dr. Roscoe Moore, Clarence Still Jr. and other local residents.
Registration and attendance are free. To arrange school visits during museum hours, Wednesday through Friday, click on https://cchsnj.org/visit/. Self-guided tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Museum and Library are open from 1 – 5 p.m. on first Sundays.
Much of the research has been made possible by grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
Media Contact: Linda Shockley, 856-889-7152

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Investigation Into Human Remains Found

On Monday evening, 14th District Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue at approximately 6:41 p.m., where they located the skeletal remains of an adult. Due to the condition of the remains, the individual’s race and gender have not yet been determined. Investigators from the Medical Examiner’s Office will begin the recovery process and work toward a formal identification.

HOME COUNTRY: We wondered about the origin of the new sign…

We wondered about the origin of the new sign down at the Read Me Now bookstore. Sarah McKinley has had the place for about five years now and has become a real asset to our valley. If you’re looking for a book, she either has it or you don’t need to read it.

She is picky, of course, and tends to buy the kind of books she thinks we should read and not always the ones we’d like to read. Fortunately for her, enough of us agree with her choices that we have kept her in business.

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GTPD Crime Stoppers VIDEO

Theft Of A Wallet At The Blackwood Clementon Sunoco Store, April 17, 2026

The pictured suspect was waiting in line at the Sunoco Store’s register when the victim in front of him finished a purchase and dropped their wallet while exiting the store. The suspect then made a purchase, turned to exit, and observed the wallet on the floor. The suspect then picked up the wallet and immediately concealed it into his pants pocket while exiting the store and walking to his dark colored Honda with no front registration tag and Pennsylvania inspection stickers on the windshield.

If you can identify the suspect in the video and photos call the Gloucester Township Police Department at 856-228-4500, or send an Anonymous Tip through our website here: https://gtpolice.com/tips 📱

Our Anonymous Tip systems are NOT monitored 24/7. All incidents in Gloucester Township requiring IMMEDIATE police assistance must be called into GTPD at 856-228-4500. If you have an EMERGENCY or are witnessing a CRIME IN PROGRESS, CALL 911.📞

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Commissioners to Host Annual Plant Sale

On Saturday, April 25, the Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Certified Gardeners will host their annual plant sale, with thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs available for great prices.

“The plant sale is highly anticipated every year and has become one of our most well-attended events,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Office of Sustainability. “I especially encourage our residents to consider picking up native plants to support our native wildlife and pollinators.”

The annual plant sale will be held at the Sustainability Campus (508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood NJ 08012) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Sherrill Kicks Off Earth Week

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today celebrated the start of Earth Week 2026 by announcing the joint acquisition of the site of a vacant building in Union City, Hudson County, that the city will transform into a youth soccer field. The acquisition will help deliver critically needed recreational space to one of the country’s most densely populated communities.

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Your Voice Matters: Speak Up at the State Board of Education Meeting!

Join us for an open topic public testimony session.

The State Board of Education meeting is approaching, and this is your chance to make your voice heard. Whether you have concerns, ideas, or success stories regarding our schools, the Board is opening the floor to you.

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NYPD Mounted Unit Officer Captures Purse Thief (video)

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A New York Police Department Mounted Unit Officer handcuffs a suspected purse thief following a full gallop chase down a Manhattan Street in broad daylight. Photo courtesy of NBC New York

NEW YORK CITY (CNBNews)(April 21, 2026)— A dramatic scene played out on the Upper West Side on April 15 when an NYPD Mounted Unit officer, patrolling the neighborhood on horseback, chased down a robbery suspect in broad daylight.

According to police, the officer was riding Kelly, a retired racehorse now serving with the Mounted Unit, when a woman allegedly snatched a purse near West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. NYPD body‑camera footage shows the officer urging Kelly into a full gallop as they pursued the fleeing suspect through the busy Manhattan corridor.

The NYPD later commented on the unusual takedown, saying, “Whether on foot or on hooves, our officers are always ready.”

With help from a witness who pointed out the direction of travel, the officer closed in, recovered the stolen purse, and took the alleged purse thief into custody.

According to the Toms River Patch, Kelly was rescued by the Standardbred Retirement Foundation from a “kill pen” in 2020, the foundation’s Executive Director, Judy Bokman, told Patch.
The Eyewitness News ABC7NY video below captures the chase and arrest as it unfolded.

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Van Drew, Riley Bill Targets Utility Cost Deductions

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break.

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Willingboro Resident Leaves Child in Car to Gamble at Parx Casino

BENSALEM, PA (CNBNEWS)(April At 8:53 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Bensalem Police responded to the parking lot at Parx Casino regarding an unattended child inside a vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers located a 14-month-old child in the backseat of a locked vehicle that was not running, with the windows closed. The child appeared to be sleeping but was visibly sweating, as outside temperatures were in the mid-80s.

Officers were able to gain entry to the vehicle and safely remove the child. The child’s father was contacted, and Bensalem EMS transported the child to St. Mary Medical Center, where he was evaluated and later released to his father.