Commissioners to Host Annual Plant Sale

On Saturday, April 25, the Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Certified Gardeners will host their annual plant sale, with thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs available for great prices.

“The plant sale is highly anticipated every year and has become one of our most well-attended events,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Office of Sustainability. “I especially encourage our residents to consider picking up native plants to support our native wildlife and pollinators.”

The annual plant sale will be held at the Sustainability Campus (508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood NJ 08012) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Sherrill Kicks Off Earth Week

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today celebrated the start of Earth Week 2026 by announcing the joint acquisition of the site of a vacant building in Union City, Hudson County, that the city will transform into a youth soccer field. The acquisition will help deliver critically needed recreational space to one of the country’s most densely populated communities.

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Your Voice Matters: Speak Up at the State Board of Education Meeting!

Join us for an open topic public testimony session.

The State Board of Education meeting is approaching, and this is your chance to make your voice heard. Whether you have concerns, ideas, or success stories regarding our schools, the Board is opening the floor to you.

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Van Drew, Riley Bill Targets Utility Cost Deductions

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break.

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Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Best described as motocross on steroids, supercross challenges the best dirt bike racers to take their skills to the max, with dedicated fans hanging on every twist, jump and turn.

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Mud Island Speakeasy at Fort Mifflin

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7-11 p.m.

Shhh! The roaring ’20s meet the colonial era for a flashy shindig at a National Historical Landmark.

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Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

— Photo courtesy Longwood Gardens

Through Sunday, May 3, 2026

Spring has officially sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest horticultural display garden.

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Van Drew Announces $12.4 Million for AC City Housing Authority

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) will receive $12.4 million in federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Operating Shortfall program.

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Penn Relays at Franklin Field

April 23-25, 2026

The renowned Penn Relays — the oldest and largest track and field meet in the nation — celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.

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Your Legal Protections When Hurt at Work

Getting hurt on the job is more common than most people realize. Whether it’s a slip and fall in a warehouse, a repetitive strain injury from years at a desk, or something more serious on a construction site, workplace injuries can turn your life upside down fast. Medical bills pile up. You miss work. You wonder how you’re going to get through it.

The good news is that the law is on your side. Workers have real legal protections in place, and knowing what those protections are can make a significant difference in how well you recover — both physically and financially.