PHILADELPHIA (May 7, 2026)(CNBNews)--The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Wednesday night in the city’s 17th District. At approximately 10:31 p.m. on May 6, 2026, officers responded to a report of a large crowd and disturbance on the highway along the 2100 block of Wharton Street. While arriving at the scene, responding officers heard several gunshots and discovered a male victim lying on the street suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and leg.
Police immediately transported the victim to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for emergency treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at 11:00 p.m. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Walter S. Holloway, a resident of the 2200 block of Oakford Street.
As of Thursday morning, no arrests have been made, and no weapons have been recovered. Investigators are still working to determine a motive. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.
LD 32 Assembly members issue statements after committee advances their legislation to safeguard human rights during global sporting event
(TRENTON) — Legislation from Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla (D-Hoboken) and Assemblywoman Katie Brennan (D-Jersey City) to safeguard human rights during the 2026 FIFA World Cup advanced today out of the Assembly Community Development and Women’s Affairs Committee.
Bill A3991 would require certain State agencies, municipalities, and other entities involved in hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and related festivities to submit reports documenting how they are meeting the commitments laid out in the NY/NJ Human Rights Report and the FIFA World Cup 2026 Human Rights Framework.
The online gaming industry has seen a remarkable shift with the rise of live casino games. These games bridge the gap between digital platforms and traditional casinos by offering real-time interaction, professional dealers, and immersive environments. Players are no longer limited to automated systems; instead, they can experience the excitement of watching real cards dealt, dice rolled, and wheels spun. Games like Roulette, Sic Bo, Sexy gaming, and Vietnamese card games have become especially popular due to their engaging formats and dynamic gameplay.
There is a quiet kind of renovation that doesn’t require contractors, permits, or weeks of disruption. It happens one room at a time, often in a single afternoon, and its effects ripple outward in ways that are difficult to predict from the outset. Swapping out fixtures — the lights, fans, faucets, and hardware that define a room’s personality — is one of the most cost-effective and underestimated ways to transform a living space. While homeowners often fixate on major renovations like kitchen remodels or bathroom overhauls, the truth is that small fixture changes can deliver a disproportionate return in both aesthetics and function.
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JEER-YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW
Early Sunday morning, May 3, around 3 AM, a vehicle flipped over at the intersection of Thompson Avenue and Harley Avenue. CNBNews immediately reached out to Gloucester City Police Lt. Jason Flood for basic information about the crash. As of today, no response.
Residents deserve timely updates about serious incidents in their neighborhoods — not silence. Transparency shouldn’t require repeated requests or public shaming.
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CHEER–New Flag for St. Mary’s Cemetery
The tattered, torn American Flag that flew over Old St. Mary’s Cemetery has been replaced with a new one. We first notified St. Mary’s Rectory about the flag approximately two years ago, and were directed to contact the curator of the New St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr, which we did. CNBNews alerted them numerous times over the past 12 months, and this time we were successful.
CHEER—Emergency Alert System Installed at Johnson Blvd. Jogging Track
An emergency alert system has been installed at the Johnson Blvd. Jogging Track. Kudos to the Gloucester City mayor and council for approving the purchase and the installation of the equipment.
JEER-Verizon Trucks Block Market Street Sidewalk Near Cold Springs SchoolCampus
On April 27, 2026, around 10 AM, two Verizon trucks were parked directly across the Market Street sidewalk, just feet from the entrance to the Cold Springs School Campus. The larger truck sat idling with no driver inside, a violation of both state and local traffic laws. The exhaust fumes were overwhelming, and pedestrians were forced to step into the street to get around the blockade. What makes us mad is the fact that the drivers of these vehicles are so inconsiderate of the school children and other pedestrians who use the sidewalk daily, coming and going to the nearby elementary school and the high school.
This isn’t a one‑time problem. Verizon operates an office at that location, and trucks routinely block the sidewalk. What remains a mystery is why local police enforce street‑sweeper violations with enthusiasm, yet ignore commercial vehicles obstructing sidewalks and running engines illegally. Public safety shouldn’t depend on who’s behind the wheel.
CHEER-Firefighters Battle Massive Brush Fire in National Park
On Saturday morning, April 11, the Gloucester County Emergency Management issued an alert about an extremely large brush fire burning in National Park near the Sunoco Refinery property. Smoke plumes were reported as far south and east as Glassboro and Washington Twp. The smoke could be seen as far as the Walt Whitman Bridge. Thank you to all of the firemen and emergency personnel involved in fighting the fire.
JEER-$40,000 Pickup Truck for the UEZ Director
JEER-$40,000 Pickup Truck for the UEZ Director
We continue to wonder why the mayor and council spent $40,000 to buy a 2025 Ford F-150 for UEZ Director Lori Ryan. Is the City so rich that it can afford to spend your tax dollars needlessly? Lori Ryan is the current UEZ Coordinator and Director of Community Development for the Gloucester City Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). She manages the district’s incentives and business development programs, including facade and signage grants. Why would that position suddenly require the purchase of a pickup truck? Previous coordinators never had one. You have a right to know!
CHEER—Gloucester City Marks America’s 250th Anniversary
The City of Gloucester has decorated the Municipal Building, 512 Monmouth Street, for the country’s 250th Anniversary. The decorations look very nice.
JEER—Judge Apologizes to Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate President Trump
Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui (above, far right) gave the government until the next day to update the court on where Allen would be held at the Washington, D.C., jail. “Whatever you’ve been through, I apologize for the prior week,” the judge said to Allen, according to USA Today. The latest man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump received an apology from the judge in his court appearance Monday, May 4. Attorneys for Cole Allen claimed in filings revealed during the hearing that the suspect had been wrongfully placed on suicide watch and denied access to a Bible.
JEER—$550,000 Spent on the Abandoned PNC Bank With No Plan
In 2024, the Gloucester City mayor and council spent $550,000 to buy the abandoned PNC Bank at 500 Monmouth Street. They had no plans for the property, but they spent your money anyway. At times, the governing body has acted as if they are playing Monopoly. Were you aware, Mr. and Ms. Taxpayer, that you have funded the purchase of over 200 properties? This governing body continues to frivolously spend taxpayers’ funds without any explanation or public input. Today, the former PNC property remains empty. PNC left the City in 2023. SEE RESOLUTION: https://www.cityofgloucester.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif5381/f/uploads/132-2024.pdf
Why didn’t the mayor and council ask the city taxpayers for their opinion? After all, it was their money that was being spent to purchase the building.
A search on the internet revealed an article about another community that purchased a PNC property that was also being sold for $550,000. But they invited their residents to a meeting to discuss the purchase. They were able to buy it for less than the asking price. Read: Commission Meets on Purchase of PNC Bank Building.
JEER—Seminar Highlights Ongoing Language Barriers Recently, an organization held a seminar to show Spanish-speaking communities how to use WhatsApp to communicate better. Liberal New Jersey is a sanctuary state; as such, it comes as no surprise that people are living here who can’t speak English. To become a U.S. citizen through naturalization, applicants must demonstrate an intermediate level of English proficiency, which includes the ability to read, write, and speak basic English. Our Irish forefathers arrived in America in 1892. Although our great-grandparents couldn’t speak a word of English, they persevered and became U.S. citizens. Other nationalities, such as Italian, Germans, Poles, etc., did the same. Why is it that Spanish-speaking people and some other nationalities haven’t succeeded in learning our language?
JEER — Trash Overflowing at the Railroad Right‑of‑Way
The area along the Conrail right‑of‑way near Market Street is once again littered with mattresses, tires, and construction debris. Residents report calling Public Works for months with no response. Illegal dumping continues because enforcement is nonexistent.
JEER — Broken Streetlights on King Street Still Not Repaired
Several streetlights between Monmouth and Somerset have been out for more than six weeks. Residents have reported them repeatedly. Dark streets invite trouble — and the City should know better.
CLOSING THOUGHT
Gloucester City taxpayers deserve transparency, accountability, and basic competence from their government. CHEERS to the residents and workers who keep this community moving forward — and JEERS to those who treat public money like a private checkbook.
The Rowan women’s lacrosse team has received an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship and will host the First and Second Round on May 9 and 10 at the Rowan Soccer and Lacrosse Complex.
Scranton will face St. Mary’s (MD) in the First Round on Saturday at 3 p.m. with the winner advancing to meet Rowan in the Second Round on Sunday at 3 p.m.
In the top half of Rowan’s bracket, top-ranked Middlebury is hosting WestConn and St. John Fisher with the Second Round winners playing in the Regionals on May 16.
Today, Congressman Van Drew criticized major oil companies as gas prices remain high and continue to strain American families.
“These companies are taking advantage of the situation, plain and simple,” said Congressman Van Drew. “What is happening in the Middle East is being used as an excuse to maximize profits while hardworking Americans are stuck paying absurd prices. We have strong production here in the United States. We have supply. Prices should not be this high without companies doing everything they can to bring some relief to the people. These are American companies, and they should act like it. Put the American people and our own economy first. We can and should do better.”
HUD announced updates to environmental review requirements for multifamily housing, removing outdated provisions that have increased costs and complexity for lenders and developers. These changes, issued through HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) via a Mortgagee Letter, revise the MultifamilyAccelerated Processing (MAP) Guide to streamline outdated and burdensome requirements for lenders and developers seeking FHA-insured financing.
Get ready to kick off summer with a bang! The Soar & Shore Airshow Presented by Visit Atlantic City returns May 29–31, filling the skies above the beach and Boardwalk with high-flying thrills, jaw-dropping stunts, and family-friendly fun for all ages. Whether you’re a beach chair spotter or adrenaline junkie, this coastal spectacle is the must-see event of the season.
Doc hadn’t even finished loading his coffee with fake sugar before Steve piped up.
“I think it’s disgusting and weird and unnatural and it should be outlawed!” the tall cowboy said, coming to rest at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop.
“Aw Steve,” said Doc, “the coffee isn’t that bad.”
“Coffee? Nay, I say unto you, Doc. It ain’t the coffee … it’s them Academy Awards on the television. You see them? All them good-looking women Scotch-taping themselves into those dresses so they almost stay on? Those weird guys they’re with who only shave on Tuesdays?”
