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Widespread Acclaim for President Trump’s Diplomatic Triumph

President Donald J. Trump’s indomitable resolve and masterful diplomacy culminated yesterday with the release of all remaining hostages, an end to the conflict in Gaza, and a robust foundation for sustainable peace. Amid whirlwind visits to Israel and Egypt, President Trump celebrated this generational victory for peace and heralded a new era for a region long plagued by strife.

President Trump’s defining global leadership united a diverse, bipartisan coalition of former Presidents, world leaders, experts, journalists, and others in widespread praise:

ABC News Chief International Correspondent James Longman: “I think today what I’ve been mostly struck by is Donald Trump’s sheer force of personality. There are not many men, not many leaders who can walk into the Knesset in Israel to such rapturous applause, such a warm welcome, to clearly know so many members of the Israeli leadership so personally. He’s been in the weeds on this. Then, less than an hour later, appear in a room of world leaders — Arab and Muslim leaders — and have the same kind of warm welcome. It really is his force of nature which has managed to make this happen.”

ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Mary Bruce: “An amazing accomplishment [for President Trump]… the praise is much deserved. He played a very pivotal role here — an incredibly pivotal role — in getting this deal across the finish line, in a way that, as he knows, his predecessor was unable to do.”

Agence France Presse Journalist Léon Bruneau: “US President Donald Trump has undeniably scored a diplomatic victory by helping to broker a truce for Gaza.”

NBC Nightly News Host Tom Llamas: “A remarkable diplomatic achievement.”

NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons: “Trump left Egypt after a stunning display of personal and presidential power.”

NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Peter Alexander: “The President’s name echoing Israel’s parliament as he touted his landmark diplomatic success.”

NBC News National Security Editor David Rhode: “It’s to President Trump’s credit. He brought more pressure, again, as I said earlier, on Prime Minister Netanyahu than any other American President has to make this moment happen. He’s very personally committed to hostages.”

CBS Evening News Co-Host Tom Dickerson: “There is more hope for peace in the Middle East tonight than there has been for a very long time… This is the first phase of the Trump Peace Plan.”

Los Angeles Times Washington Bureau Chief Michael Wilner: “A significant U.S. diplomatic achievement that has ended hostilities in Gaza after two brutal years of war.”

MSNBC Co-Host Joe Scarborough: “Just an extraordinary day, and unlike I think any day I’ve ever seen, certainly coming out of the Middle East.”

NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Jonathan Allen: “What is clear today is that the remaining living Hamas-held hostages have been released, Israeli defense forces have pulled back to defensive positions, more aid is making its way into Gaza, and the United States — with Trump leading the way — is at the center of an international coalition dedicating itself to maintaining peace and rebuilding Gaza. It’s hard to find political leaders in the U.S., or elsewhere, who think those are bad outcomes.”

Sky News U.S. Correspondent Mark Stone: “The day was also an unquestionable and game-changing geopolitical achievement. Trump stopped the war, he stopped the killing, he forced Hamas to release all the hostages, he demanded Israel to free prisoners held without any judicial process, he enabled aid to be delivered to Gaza, and he committed everyone to a roadmap, of sorts, ahead. He did all that and more. He also made the Israel-Palestine conflict, which the world has ignored for decades, a cause that European and Middle Eastern nations are now committed to invest in. No one, it seems, can ignore Trump. Love him or loathe him, those are remarkable achievements.”

The Wall Street Journal Reporters Robbie Gramer and Ian Lovett: “President Trump scored a major foreign-policy win in Gaza by brokering the release of hostages from captivity and securing an end to the fighting between Israel and Hamas.”

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GTPD to Swear in Officers for Promotion to The Rank of Lieutenant, Sergeant; Five New Officers; and One New K-9

Tonight at 7:00 PM, Chief David Harkins will present to Mayor David Mayer and Council several Officers to be ceremoniously sworn in to their new ranks, five Officers to be sworn in as a Police Officer and one K-9 to be sworn in. The ceremony will begin with Officers being Promoted to the ranks of, Lieutenant and two Sergeants, then Five Officers being sworn in as Police Officers and one K-9 being sworn in.

Ceremoniously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant:
·         Bryan Bonawitz

Ceremoniously promoted to the rank of Sergeant:
·         Daniel Ritz
·         Joseph Cerquoni

Ceremoniously sworn in as Police Officer:

  • Matthew Lord
  • Orlando Council
  • Derek Hagan
  • William Perna
  • Michael DiCamillo

Ceremoniously sworn in as Police K-9:

  • K-9 Freya with handler, Officer Ryan Andrick

 The ceremony will take place during the regularly scheduled Municipal Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in the Municipal Council Room.

Military Exercises Continue in the South Jersey and Philadelphia Region

Military helicopters flying over Pennsauken and the greater Philadelphia area are part of large-scale, routine Department of Defense training exercises for upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup and the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. These exercises, which involve troop and equipment movement, are not a response to any specific threat but are designed to ensure preparedness and coordinate with local first responders, according to sources like FOX 29 Philadelphia and 6abc Philadelphia.  

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HOME COUNTRY: Chickens have forever had a place in our hearts and on our tables.

Chickens have forever had a place in our hearts and on our tables. Why is that? Well … why not? 

  And so I’d like you to come with me back to the summer of 1970, ‘way up north of Fairbanks, Alaska, to what was once the thriving gold mining village of Chicken, Alaska. I was on my way, hitchhiking with a canoe, to paddle down a stretch of the Yukon River and to see the cabin where Jack London spent the winter once upon a time.

  Just as an aside here, hitchhiking with a canoe, or with a sled and 11 dogs, would make a lengthy how-to book all by themselves. It doesn’t sound easy, does it? It isn’t.

   So what I would do on these “adventures” of mine, (my boss, Larry Fanning, referred to them as Slim’s tin-cup trips because of all the scrounging I had to do) is go to neat places and interview great people, and write stuff. My column in the Anchorage Daily News was called … brace yourself … “Slim’s Column.”

  Truth in advertising.

  So I arrived in Chicken, Alaska, only to find I’d nearly doubled the local population. In the far-distant past, Chicken was a ghost town. When the gold gave out, so did Chicken.

  So what was left was “the business” consisting of a gas pump, a coffee pot, some postage stamps and a couple of nice folks. But there was something else, too.

  There was not only an outhouse there, but it was electrically lighted. So where should I write my column? In an electrically lighted outhouse in Chicken, Alaska.

Naturally.

  The raising of poultry this far north is uncommon; too many local varmints, including any resident sled dogs, eat them. So how did this gold camp get its name? Ahh … the very reason for that column typed on the wooden “desk” beneath that 20-watt bulb.

  Chicken, Alaska, got its name because none of the miners there knew how to spell ptarmigan.

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Beat the holiday rush! “Strange Tales of Alaska” by Slim Randles now available on Amazon.com.

Camden Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting

Camden, NJ – A Camden man has been arrested and charged in reference to a fatal shooting in the city on Sunday night, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

Neftalie Sanabria, 40, is charged with 1st-degree Murder in the death of 32-year-old Joshua Cruz of Camden.  He is also charged with 2nd-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, 2nd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and 2nd-degree Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms.

On Sunday, October 12, 2025, at approximately 8:53 p.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Baird Boulevard in reference to a person shot.  Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim, identified as Cruz.  The victim was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 9:34 p.m.

During the investigation, detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and Camden County Police Department determined Sanabria was the individual responsible for shooting Cruz.

Sanabria was taken into custody in Camden on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, by the U.S. Marshals Service New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force – Camden Division.  He was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility.

Anyone with information is urged to call Detective Vincent Russomanno of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-8669 and Detective Andrew Mogck of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 519-8588. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS. 

All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland Congratulates Captain Ashlee Marriner on Lifetime Achievement Award

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland proudly announces that Captain Ashlee Marriner of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAAWLE). This prestigious award recognizes Captain Marriner’s outstanding career, leadership, and continued commitment to advancing law enforcement professionalism and community wellbeing. “Captain Marriner’s dedication, leadership, and compassion have made an enduring impact not only on this office but on the citizens of Cape May County,” said Prosecutor Sutherland. “Her accomplishments exemplify the highest standards of public service and reflect her lifelong commitment to justice, integrity, and the welfare of others.” Throughout her distinguished career, Captain Marriner has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in multiple areas of law enforcement. She serves as Cape May County’s Master Resiliency Officer, where she has been instrumental in promoting officer wellness and mental health initiatives, ensuring that the well-being of law enforcement professionals remains a top priority. Captain Marriner also serves as the Coordinator for the Cape May County Child Abduction Response Team (CART), which recently achieved federal accreditation certification—a rigorous process that reflects the team’s excellence in readiness, coordination, and investigative standards in child abduction cases. In addition, Captain Marriner has long been recognized for her investigative expertise in child abuse cases, and she played a vital role in the creation of the Cape May County Child Advocacy Center. This center embodies a community-based, multidisciplinary approach to child abuse investigations, designed to reduce trauma for child victims and non-offending family members, improve case outcomes, and ensure comprehensive support services are provided to those in need. “Captain Marriner’s lifelong dedication to protecting children, supporting victims, and strengthening our law enforcement community has left an indelible mark on Cape May County,” Prosecutor Sutherland added. “We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition of her remarkable achievements.”

Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund Comedy Night Cancelled

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Brooklawn American Legion Hall

11 Railroad Lane, Brooklawn, NJ

Doors Open at 7:00 PM

Comedy Show at 8:00 PM

Will Gloucester Main Street Go Fully Digital?

For decades, Gloucester’s Main Street shopping was all about handshakes, handwritten receipts and familiar faces who didn’t need to check the store hours. That world still exists, but it’s now shadowed by a faster, data driven version of itself, one where the first sale might happen online before a customer even walks through the door.

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A Shift That’s Already Here

Across the United States, shopping has become a continuous digital experience. Flash sales, mobile notifications and influencer-led product drops now typically drive what consumers buy and when. Offers are available up to the moment, determined by the algorithm, which reacts faster than any store manager ever could.

Promotions themselves have become interactive. Shoppers aren’t the only ones buying in order to earn some coupons; they’re jumping on the bandwagon of gamified systems that reward participation instead of purchase. Online raffle platforms are part of this shift. Sites such as RealRaffle let users take part in draws for luxury prizes, travel experiences or cash rewards. Similar engagement models are now seen in loyalty apps that turn purchases into challenges, limited-time event sales on e-commerce sites, and even fitness platforms that reward users with points or discounts for staying active.

This shift reflects something deeper than a marketing trend. It shows how consumers are drawn not only to savings but to the sense of participation that digital systems create. In this new retail environment, the offer itself has become entertainment, a product of its own.

Survival Means Integration, Not Nostalgia

For small retailers in Gloucester, the question is not if they should go digital, it’s how they should do it without losing what made them so vital in the first place. Many of the independent stores are now hybrids: a space of community and trust made of brick and mortar, driven by digital connectivity that extends its radius much further than the foot traffic it generates.

Bookshops broadcast readings by the author online. Bakeries use Instagram Stories to tease reduced runs available for purchase but gone before noon. Neighborhood boutiques are scheduling private appointments through apps. The new Main Street remains a place from within, but with more connections and that connectivity is what suffuses it with life.

Retail analysts say that businesses that combine offline relationships with online accessibility and marketing are outperforming both traditional and exclusively online retail rivals. The hybrid model isn’t a compromise, it’s the new basis of small business survival.

The Marketplace Becomes Shared

Local business groups in Gloucester are already exploring shared online marketplaces where several stores can showcase their products together. Instead of competing alone with major ecommerce platforms, smaller retailers can combine their efforts under one trusted, regional digital storefront.

A single, online, digital storefront that brings together multiple small retailers both provides information and convenience to shoppers, bringing online shopping with trustworthiness as well. For business owners, it means shared technology costs, as well as joint marketing and a corporate retail, joint defense against the scale of corporate retail.

Subscriptions, Speed and Predictability

Digital retail isn’t just about changing the way people buy, it’s about changing the business plans. Subscription models are leaping into the economy as well. Coffee shops, florists, and even car washes are adopting monthly memberships that turn unpredictable traffic into stable income.

The simple idea is that customers get convenience and business consistency. Instead of hoping that people will repeatedly visit, merchants create relationships based on predictable personalized service. A decade ago loyalty was measured in punch cards. Today, it is taken care of by analytics.

Attention Becomes the New “Currency”

Every click, share and scroll has value. The modern shopping journey often begins long before a checkout page. For Gloucester businesses, maintaining attention is as important as making the sale. Conversations about a product might start in a group chat or through a local influencer post before the customer even sets foot in a store. The challenge and opportunity for Main Street are the same, to hold that attention long enough to convert it into real community support.

Let the Mud Fly! 17th Anniversary Kensington Derby and Arts Festival Returns This Fall

Philadelphia, PA – Let the mud fly! Fishtown District and East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA) are excited to welcome back the Kensington Kinetic Derby & Arts Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2025. For one unforgettable day, Frankford Avenue from Sergeant Street to York Street will transform into a vibrant corridor of art, music and human-powered spectacle. From 12:00pm to 8:00pm, neighbors and visitors can enjoy a no charge celebration of local creativity, highlighted by the festival’s signature grand finale, the legendary mud pit. Watch daring teams parade their no-motor, human-powered vehicles down Frankford Avenue and into the famed mud pit on Hagert Street. Winners are then crowned in categories that have ranged over the years like Best Art, Best Costume, Best Engineering, Media Choice and Judge’s Choice.

This year features a brand-new kids-only ride through the mud for extra thrills. Other changes and surprises this year include a move from spring to fall, the addition of a second stage, new kids’ and dogs costume contests, and the debut of Awful Wrestling. The parade is no charge to participate, open to all ages and abilities with a bike, helmet, and pun-y team name. Kensington Derby and Arts Fest is free to attend, with food and drink pay as you go. The event is family and fido friendly, with 21 and up to drink (with identification). For more information, or to register as a derby participant visit kensingtonkineticarts.org and follow @kensingtonkineticarts. This year the event is rain or shine – with shine preferred. However, rain isn’t stopping this parade.

“Through feedback with the community, we are bringing it back to its roots of creativity, artistic creation, and neighborhood enthusiasm. The region will be treated to the best of Kensington by showcasing its businesses, artisans, makers, and entertainers. The historic kinetic vehicles, the unique ride through the mud pit, the exhilarating performances of Awful Wrestling, and Halloween and family-friendly activities make this a special destination event,” said Marc Collazzo, Executive Director of the Fishtown District.

HIGHLIGHTS OF DAY:
* Arts & Makers Market: Local artists and crafters will sell and create live, offering sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and more. Enjoy interactive art demonstrations throughout the day.
* Music & Entertainment: Groove to Great Circles DJs spinning energetic sets that keep the street alive from start to finish.

FAMILY FUN AND COSTUMES – NEW:

* Kids’ Halloween Costume Contest with prizes for the most creative looks.
* Pet Costume Contest showcasing our four-legged friends’ best outfits.
* Awful Wrestling- a family-friendly spectacle, all of the pageantry and none of the athleticism of pro wrestling, closes the evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

DERBY SCHEDULE:

12:00pm to 1:00pm Sculpture Previews at 2418 Martha St
1:00pm to 2:00pm Derby Route begins
2:00pm to 3:00pm MUD PIT EXTRAVAGANZA
5:00pm to 6:00pm KID’s MUD PIT

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Kensington Derby has become a mainstay in the area, and for the first time, organizers have moved it to the fall. The 2025 Kensington Kinetic Derby & Arts Festival is proudly sponsored by Jaquins, Red Bull, Two Robbers, and Crooked Tea, with additional support through grants from the Philadelphia Department of Commerce and the Penn Treaty Special Services District.

More information about the festival, with registration for art vendors and derby teams, can be found at kensingtonkineticarts.org. Stay up-to-date with festival news on Facebook or Instagram. @kensingtonkineticarts

ABOUT FISHTOWN DISTRICT

Founded in 2020, the Fishtown District comprises the newly formed Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District as well as the long-standing neighborhood business association Fishtown Co.  Our mission is to improve conditions & quality of life for businesses and property owners in the district, attract new commerce to the area, and work to amplify Fishtown’s long-term economic development by creating a thriving retail corridor that attracts both residents and visitors to its vast array of services, shops, and dining while preserving Fishtown’s rich history and diverse creative & innovative character, visit fishtowndistrict.com

ABOUT EAST KENSINGTON NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION

EKNA was founded in 2004 with help from the community organizing arm of NKCDC. EKNA’s mission is to organize the voice, concerns, and actions of East Kensington residents. Geographically, East Kensington is bounded by Norris Street to the south, Frankford and Trenton Avenues to the east, Lehigh Avenue to the north, and Front Street and Kensington Avenue to the west. For more information, visit www.ekna.org.

George W. Carmona, 94, of Collingswood

George W. Carmona passed away peacefully at his home in Collingswood, NJ on October 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.  Age 94 years.

Beloved husband of 65 years to Joan M. Carmona (nee Blickley).  Loving father of David (Gabrielle) Carmona of Atco, NJ and William Carmona of Winslow Twp., NJ.  Devoted “Gramps” to Luke, Carli and Daria Carmona.  Dear brother of the late John Carmona.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

Born and raised in Strathmere, New Jersey, George graduated from Ocean City High School. Following graduation, George enlisted in the Navy when soon thereafter he served in the Korean War. Upon his return, he enrolled in Drexel University where he earned his Degree in Business.

George started his career in Hotel Management then moved onto specializing in Casino Management. Post retirement George remained active in the Hotel and Casino industry while serving as a consultant for ground-up construction of casinos in the Caribbean as well as Native-American owned land. 

George was an avid boater and fisherman and had a great love for the game of squash. In the fall, vacations always consisted of a trip to the Outer Banks. 

The later part of George’s life included, with his wife, visits to an extensive list of countries and islands. 

And a love of fine dining and cooking remained a constant throughout George’s life.

George was known for his witty responses: “you are full of prune juice” being one of them and when asked how he was he would always say, “miserable and grouchy, but consistent. Oh, “and it’s all your fault” And, “now you know everything.”

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday, October 17, 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108.  Prayer service will follow at 11:00 AM.  Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George’s memory to the Battleship New Jersey, 100 Clinton St., Camden, NJ 08103 (www.battleshipnewjersey.org).