Blame Mayor Baile and His Council for those Yearly $1,000 + Tax Hikes

Out of the Top 20 NJ Cities with the Highest Taxes Gcity #17

The Elimination of Checks and Balances is Driving Gloucester City’s Tax Crisis

To the Editor of CNBNews:

For six consecutive years, Gloucester City has operated under a governance model that defies standard democratic practices and has severely damaged public transparency and fiscal responsibility. The quiet appointment of Police Chief Brian Morrell by Mayor Spencer to the dual role of Acting City Administrator creates an unsustainable consolidation of executive power. While local officials often hide behind the excuse of “cost savings” to justify combining top jobs, the data show a different reality. Under this dual stewardship, Gloucester City property taxes have climbed by an average of $1,000 plus annually, creating a financial emergency for working families.

The 20 New Jersey towns with the highest effective tax rates; Gloucester City #17

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Barricaded Person

2nd District – Barricaded Person

A barricade was declared at approximately 5:49 a.m. involving an armed person inside a SEPTA bus at Oxford Avenue and Loney Street. It is believed the armed individual may be connected to the double homicide on 82XX Williams Ave. Police remain on location, and the incident is ongoing.

The barricade situation was lifted at 5:03 p.m. No police officers were injured. The male was transported to Abington Hospital for treatment of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, where he was pronounced deceased. The scene remains secured as the investigation continues.

McCoy’s Stop the Hunger: 3rd Annual 4K Walk/Run

Fun, Music, Giveaways, & Race Prizes!

Get moving this fall at the 3rd Annual 4K Run, Walk & Health Fair, presented by McCoy’s Stop the Hunger Food and Mobile Pantry! Join us Friday, October 16th at 9 AM at Cooper River Park’s Jack Curtis Stadium for a morning of fitness, fun, music, giveaways, health resources and more. The event is open to all ages and fitness levels. To learn more, Click Here.

Community Connections with Your County

Stay Engaged Through Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, & Social Media
Check out the various ways to engage with your local government, get important updates, and be involved! Join monthly meetings with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross, follow our social media, browse the county website for programs and services, and download the free Camden County App for instant access to all events, alerts, concerts, news, and more. To download the app, Click Here.
The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13th, and the Commissioners Meeting, Thursday, October 15th. Meetings are at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, Camden. To watch meetings online, Click Here.

The next Town Hall Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 21st, hosted at the Sterling High School Cafeteria, 501 S. Warwick Road, Somerdale, NJ 08083. If you have questions or need assistance, please submit them, and we will forward them to the appropriate department.
To submit, Click Here.

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Monster Mash Bloody Mary Challenge Takes Over Northern Liberties

Philadelphia, PA – Bartenders were working in their restaurants late one night, when from their bars to their streeteries they beheld an eerie sight. The city’s top Bloody Mary began to rise, and suddenly to their surprise the top foodie neighborhood did the mash. Neighbors and visitors are doing the Monster Mash. The Northern Liberties Bloody Mary Challenge will be a true spooky-season smash. With tons of great brunch spots all in a row, the competition caught on in a bacon-infused flash!

From restaurants lining North Second Street and even Jerry’s to the East, one by one from Newsroom and El Camino, did the vampires crave a feast. With Amina and Luna Marre showcasing their humble abodes, the neighborhood will get a jolt from the winner’s red-hot electrodes.

Zombies over 21 will be having tons of fun, but as the locals know brunch season has only just begun. The scene has been rockin’ with vibes off the chart, and as sweater weather takes over remember to tip well and then depart. Guests will include Wolfman, Dracula and anyone in your pandemic pod. No matter who you bring, though, don’t forget to come thirsty with everyone in your squad.

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Gas & Electric Assistance Program Event 10/13

Behind on Your Gas and Electric Bills?

Attend The Gas & Electric Assistance Program

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Winslow Township Municipal Courtroom 125 South Route 73 Braddock, NJ 08037

Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Adds New Detectives

Camden, NJ – Welcome to the team! The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has hired three new detectives, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Pictured from left to right are: Chief of Staff Michael Mangold, Prosecutor Grace MacAulay, Detective Jared Ebert, Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, and First Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Chatten.

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Van Drew Recognizes Coast Guard Recruitment Milestone

Congressman Van Drew recently celebrated news that the United States Coast Guard recruited its largest class in nearly 40 years, exceeding its recruitment goals for the third straight year.

“These are brave men and women who are answering the call to protect our nation, and they deserve the very best,” said Congressman Van Drew. “That is exactly why I fought so hard to secure over $400 million to modernize Coast Guard Training Center Cape May. Every enlisted Coast Guardsman begins their journey right here in South Jersey, and with recruitment reaching levels we have not seen in decades, this investment could not be more important. We are building new barracks and training facilities to prepare Cape May for this growth and strengthen the Coast Guard for generations to come. I could not be prouder that South Jersey is playing such an important role in serving our nation.”

Jefferson Health Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Young Adults with Disabilities

As October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Jefferson Health is celebrating a decade of working with Project SEARCH, an international, work-transition initiative for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Jefferson introduced Project SEARCH at Cherry Hill in 2016 and expanded to Stratford and Washington Township in 2021 and 2022, respectively.

Project SEARCH interns at Jefferson gain hands-on experience and develop job-readiness skills across several hospital departments, including Patient Transport, Food and Nutrition, Storeroom, Environmental Services, and Pharmacy, with some participants landing jobs at Jefferson Health at the completion of their internships.

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Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer

The following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at approximately 12:17 a.m., two officers assigned to the 19th District responded to a report of a person with a gun at 140 North 52nd Street.

While investigating, the officers encountered a male on the porch. A struggle ensued, during which both officers were shot. Responding officers located both officers unresponsive on the porch and transported them to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

Officer Shane Seiber, 40, was pronounced dead at 9:04 a.m. as a result of his injuries. Officer Seiber joined the Philadelphia Police Department in September 2016 and had served in the 19th District since January 2018.