New Jersey Has Free Beginner Fishing Workshops This Fall

New Jersey is offering free hands-on fishing workshops for beginners and families at four locations this fall. All equipment, bait, and tackle are provided—you just show up ready to learn.

Workshops cover fish biology, equipment setup, casting, safety, and fishing regulations. You’ll practice your new skills with a guided fishing experience at each location.

Three workshops are scheduled in September and October across North, Central, and South Jersey. This includes a Grandparents’ Day workshop on September 13 in Hackettstown. Programs are open to ages 8 and up (some workshops 10+).

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Philadelphia Police Investigating Double Shooting

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a double shooting on the highway in the 2900 block of North Broad Street. A 36-year-old female sustained two gunshot wounds and was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where she was placed in critical condition. A 41-year-old male sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head and was transported by SEPTA Police to Temple University Hospital, where he was also placed in critical condition.

The scene is being held, and the investigation remains ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group (SIG).

Eligible Families Can Claim a Child Tax Credit of Up to $1,000

If you had a child aged five or under in 2025 and you don’t usually file taxes because your income is below the filing threshold, you might qualify for a refundable Child Tax Credit of up to $1,000. A new free website called SimpleFile makes it easy to claim.

Many lower-income families miss out on this credit simply because they aren’t required to file taxes and don’t realize they can still claim it. More than 200,000 New Jersey families already claim the Child Tax Credit each year, and thousands more qualify but haven’t filed.

SimpleFile takes about 15 minutes to complete and is available in both English and Spanish. A video to help guide applicants is on YouTube.

Check If You Qualify

Gloucester City American Legion Post 135 Veterans Brick Campaign

Bricks will be installed in the Gloucester City Memory Walk in Proprietor’s Park. 4×8 Bricks – $50.00 and 8×8 Bricks – $90
this covers the brick, engraving and installation in the walk.
To Order your Brick. Copy the order form, fill out how you want the brick engraved and then send the form and your check or postal money order to:
American Legion Post 135, PO Box 172, 474 Cumberland St. Gloucester City N.J. 08030

2026 Brick Campaign Fill in Form

Traffic Advisory – Route 70

Route 70 is scheduled have lane closures in both directions Friday night between Frontage Road/Covered Bridge Road and Springdale Road/CR 673 in Cherry Hill, Camden County.

Beginning at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, September 11 until 5 a.m. Saturday, September 12, lane closures are scheduled on Route 70 eastbound and westbound from Frontage Road/Covered Bridge Road to Springdale Road/CR 673. The closures are expected to begin in the right and center lanes, before moving to the left and center lanes as work progresses. The lane closures are necessary to reopen the right shoulder and implement a long-term left lane closure. The long-term left lane closures are necessary for median restoration, including curb repairs and landscaping, and are expected to remain in place for approximately two months.

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Fall Bow Opens Saturday 9/12 In Early Zone

The Fall Bow Deer Season opens this Saturday in certain Deer Management Zones. The first deer must be antlerless (except for youth hunters) through October 2.

The season then opens statewide on Saturday, October 3. Refer to the Deer Hunting by Season and Zones for specific bag limits and other information.

Permits for all deer permit seasons and bear hunting season will go on sale Monday, September 14!

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9/11 Survivor-Audubon Native to Speak at Commemoration

9/11 Survivor and Audubon native will speak at Camden County College, Blackwood campus today at 12 p.m. Louis Giaccardo went to work on the 87^th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001. When the towers were struck, the Audubon native helped more than 40 people evacuate to safety, just 25 minutes before the towers collapsed. Louis will share his powerful story of resilience and courage at Camden County College’s commemoration of the 25^th anniversary of the attacks.

“We are honored to have Mr. Giaccardo speak at Camden County College,” said Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, President. “We invite everyone to hear his firsthand account of that tragic day, and his inspirational story of survival.”

The event is presented by the Center for Cultural Engagement at Camden County College.

Haddon Township Fall Festival Returns

Haddon Township will welcome the return of its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 12, with a full day of live music and dancing, rides, food trucks, kids entertainment, contests, local artisans and more.

The Street Fair will run from noon to 6 p.m., beginning at the Crystal Lake Pool Complex at West Park Boulevard and Crystal Lake Avenue and rocking the blocks all the way down West Park Boulevard. Jam Fest at the Lake will run from noon to 9 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Pool Complex. The rain date is Sunday, September 13.

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Legion Family to Lead 9/11 Commemoration

Across the nation, The American Legion Family will lead their communities in honoring those lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks and those lost in the ensuing wars.

It’s a moment in America’s history that the American Legion Family continues to remember and ensure that their community never forgets the lives lost that day or the more than 7,000 U.S. servicemembers lost fighting in the global war on terrorism following the attacks. For 24 years, American Legion posts have conducted ceremonies on 9/11 to ensure that their communities don’t forget the lives lost that day or those lost while fighting the global war on terrorism prompted by the attack.

And this year is no different. From New York to California, Wisconsin to Florida and multiple points in between, ceremonies and other events will remember all those on or as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Stephen W. Ronaldson, 81, of Haddon Heights

Stephen W. Ronaldson, age 81, of Haddon Heights, passed away suddenly but peacefully on September 6, 2026.

Steve, as he was known to all, was born on September 27, 1944, in Indiana to William and Marion (nee Engel). At a young age, his family relocated to Pennsauken, where he graduated from Pennsauken High School in 1960.

While working for the Hollingshead chemical company in Camden, he met his wife Maryann, who he wed on October 21, 1972. After having their first child 10 years later, they moved to Haddon Heights, where they raised their two children and have resided ever since.

In his youth, Steve was a passionate athlete, and that passion carried on past his playing years as a coach to his son and daughter, and as an avid fan of all Philadelphia sports teams. He gave his time to local sports organizations such as Haddon Heights Youth Athletics, serving on the board for many years and as its president.

Steve was always willing to try new things, and that was never more apparent than in his professional life. He worked as a warehouse manager, a small business owner and a freelance driver, among many other jobs.