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New Jersey Blood Services Calls for more Blood Donors

A stylized blood drop holds a sign that reads “Be a Hero” (concept).

Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months

NEW JERSEY — With holiday travel, seasonal illness and winter weather expected to strain the blood supply, New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is urging folks to donate blood now, before winter shortages intensify and hospitals face increased demand. Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months, even as trauma care, cancer treatment, transplants and surgeries continue uninterrupted. 

To encourage donations during this critical period, all who come to donate between Saturday, December 20th and Friday, January 2nd will receive their choice of a festive pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as a thank-you for helping patients in need.

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Camden Community Partnership’s Winter Wonderland

Camden Community Partnership presents Winter Wonderland today, December 19th, 5 PM at Roosevelt Plaza Park. There will be live Christmas performances, food trucks, pics with Santa, free carousel rides, and more family-fun! Create holiday memories, share smiles, and enjoy the magical festivities. To learn more, Click Here.

Toy Giveaway & Pictures with Santa

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The 35th District and PDAC invite members of the media to attend a holiday toy giveaway and pictures with Santa event, bringing joy to children and families in the community.

This festive event will feature free toys for children (while supplies last), photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and holiday cheer for families across the district.

What: Toy Giveaway & Pictures with Santa

Who: 35th District and PDAC
      Local families and children

When: Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: 5960 N. Broad Street
              Philadelphia, PA 19141

Details:
• One toy per child while supplies last
• Photo opportunities with Santa
• Visuals include Santa, holiday decorations, toys, and families

Santa is Coming to Brooklawn Tonight!

Listen for the sirens to announce the arrival of Santa on your street as he travels throughout Brooklawn on Friday, December 19th beginning at 6 pm and on Saturday morning December 20th, escorted by the Brooklawn Fire Department. Be sure to step outside and wave as he drives by to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Sykia Harper-Brown Convicted of Weapons and Terroristic Threats Charges 

Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Sykia Harper-Brown guilty of second-degree possession of  weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and  third-degree terroristic threats. She faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in state  prison on each of the weapons charges and a maximum of five years for the terroristic  threats charge. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: 

Harper-Brown traveled from Pennsylvania to Monroe Township on Nov. 4, 2023, armed  with a 9mm handgun and a baseball bat. Prior to the incident, she exchanged heated  text and Facebook messages with the victim, her sister-in-law, including threats. Harper-Brown went to the victim’s residence, banged on the door, and demanded the  victim come to the door. While the victim’s fiancé called 911, Harper-Brown retreated to  her vehicle and fired the handgun into the air from the sidewalk. Officers later located a  shell casing in the area.  

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Divorce vs murder

Sue, a calm, respectable and understanding lady went Into the pharmacy, walked up to the pharmacist, looked straight into his Eyes, and said, “I would like to buy some cyanide.”

The pharmacist asked, “Why in the world do you need Cyanide?”

Sue replied, “I need it to poison my husband, Phil.”

The pharmacist’s eyes got big and he explained, “Lord Have mercy! I can’t give you cyanide to kill your husband, That’s against The law! I’ll lose my license! They’ll throw both of us in jail! All kinds Of bad things will happen. Absolutely not! You CANNOT have any cyanide!”

Sue reached into her purse and pulled out a picture of Phil in bed with the pharmacist’s wife.

The pharmacist looked at the picture and replied, “Oh, You didn’t tell me you had a prescription.”

Wind Advisory until 1:00 AM Saturday

* WHAT…Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Western Monmouth, Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Ocean, and Southeastern Burlington Counties.

* WHEN…From 1 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DELAWARE BEACHES … WESTERN MONMOUTH … EASTERN MONMOUTH … OCEAN … ATLANTIC … CAPE MAY … ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY … COASTAL ATLANTIC … COASTAL OCEAN … SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON

Instructions:Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects, including any holiday decorations.

Community Message: GTPD Citizens Police Academy For 2026- Sign Up Today!

REGISTER IS OPEN FOR THE Gloucester Township Police 2026 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY! Registration links can be found on our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/community-page/198

Classes are FREE, and begin on January 15, 2026. They are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and run for 14 weeks!

Would you like to learn more about the Gloucester Township Police Department?

The Gloucester Township Police Department in a continuing effort to foster an even better police community partnership would like to invite any Gloucester Township, New Jersey resident 16 years of age or older to attend the Citizens Police Academy. The course will include an overview of the police department and the administration, police communications, special operations, criminal investigations, traffic safety, K9, Special Response Team, Crime Scene Unit and much more. Also, all attendees of the Citizen Police Academy will be trained in the use of CPR for the home.

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Wanted: Suspect for Burglary in the 9th District [VIDEO]

Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the following video clips.

On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 7:25AM, an unknown black male gained entry to a shop in the Christmas Village by forcing open a side door. Once inside the suspect rummaged through the inside and then exited without taking any items.

Note: This video has no audio.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Central Detective Division:
215-686-3093/3094
Det. Hawk
DC 25-09-142891

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-burglary-in-the-9th-district-video-4/

Rowan’s Johnny Troiano Named the Academic All-America Men’s Soccer Division III Team Member of the Year

GREENWOOD, IN – Rowan’s Johnny Troiano has been named the Academic All-America® Men’s Soccer Division III Team Member of the Year, joining a group of outstanding student-athletes named to the 2025 Academic All-America® men’s soccer teams as selected by the College Sports Communicators. He becomes the first student-athlete in any sport in Rowan history to earn the prestigious Team Member of the Year honor. 

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