Arrest Made in July 2025 Shooting Death of 19-Year-Old in Germantown

Philadelphia Police announced Tuesday that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old that occurred last summer in the city’s Germantown neighborhood.

Tayvone Bibbs was taken into custody on Feb. 17 by the Fugitive Task Force in connection with the July 3, 2025 murder of Michael Allen. Bibbs was extradited from a correctional facility in Montgomery County to Philadelphia to face formal charges.

The incident began in the early morning hours of July 3, 2025. At approximately 5:31 a.m., Philadelphia police officers responded to a “person with a gun” call on the 200 block of East Rittenhouse Street. Upon arrival, police discovered Allen on the highway suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.

Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced Allen dead at the scene at 5:47 a.m.

Investigators have not yet released a motive for the shooting.

Bibbs’ capture marks a significant turn in the seven-month investigation led by the Homicide Unit.

A booking photograph of the suspect is not currently available.

Free Rabies Clinic at Gibbsboro Fire Hall

Free Rabies Clinic at Gibbsboro Fire Hall – Saturday, 2/21/26 from 9-11 a.m. Gibbsboro residents may also obtain pet licenses at clinic.

Flexible Assessment Roles Available for Experienced Social Workers

For many dedicated professionals in the social care sector, there comes a point where the standard nine-to-five grind (which, let’s be fair, is rarely actually just nine-to-five) starts to lose its shine. The passion for helping vulnerable young people is still very much there, of course, but the desire for a bit more autonomy often starts to creep in. It raises a tricky question: how does one stay involved in making a difference while reclaiming a bit of personal time?

Well, moving into independent assessment work is often the answer for those who have already put in the hard yards and gained significant experience. It offers a way to keep using those valuable skills but on a self-employed basis, which naturally allows for a much better balance between professional duties and life outside of work.

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Camden County Monitoring Presumptive Cases of Bird Flu Throughout the State

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is currently monitoring the spread of bird flu throughout New Jersey. Currently, no birds in Camden County have tested positive for bird flu and the risk to the public remains low.

Between February 14 and February 16, 2026, more than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Most reports involved Canadian geese, with a smaller number involving other species. Within this timeframe, Gloucester Township reported approximately 10–20 dead geese.

At this time, NJDEP is unlikely to conduct additional avian flu testing in areas where the virus has already been detected. In March 2025, levels of avian influenza were detected in our local wastewater.

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Statement from Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. and Commissioner Jonathan Young

“In trying to find the best fit for a regional justice complex we are respecting Mayor Maria Lawrence and the local elected body’s formal request that it not go at the state facility located in the southern end of Winslow Township. We are paying deference to the integrity of the municipality and its local elected officials in their decision. Moving forward, we will work to find a new location where a majority of the local governing body agrees that this facility and additional development would be a benefit to their town. That said, we do believe in the concept of a new regional justice complex that focuses on the needs of the occupants, so regionally and as a community, we can cut down on recidivism and center our attention on rehabilitative practices that make our society safer.

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Gloucester City Irish Parade, Sunday, March 1st

One of the best parts of the Irish Parade? The crowds! From families in green to friends cheering along the route, the energy you bring is what makes this day so special

The sidewalks fill up, the music echoes through the streets, and strangers become friends for the day. That’s the magic of parade day!

Grab your crew, wear your green, and come be part of the sea of smiling faces on parade day!

March 1st at 1pmGloucester City, NJ, starting at Martin’s Lake (Johnson Blvd. and Francis St.) and continuing down Monmouth Street.

Pre-Parade Event: Irish Person of the Year Award: 9:30 am at St. Mary’s Mass, followed by the parade.

Gloucester City Dog and Cat Licenses Due Now

Dog and Cat Licenses may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Wednesday; 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Thursdays. Municipal offices are closed on Fridays. No license can be issued for an animal whose rabies vaccination expires before Sept. 30. Licenses purchased after March 31 will be assessed late charges. For further information please contact the Clerk’s Office at 456-0205 ext. 203.

HOME COUNTRY: It was Doc’s idea, of course.

It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.

He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might be without warm clothes this winter, so he brainstormed among himself and came up with the golf tournament.

He went to Delbert McLain, who is our local chamber of commerce. Delbert’s eyes lit up at the suggestion, but then suddenly clouded over with doubt.

“But Doc,” Delbert said, “we don’t have a golf course.”

“Leave that to me, Delbert me lad. Leave that entirely to me.”

And so our medical leprechaun talked to two farmers whose land adjoined each other, and after they quit laughing, they agreed.

Doc rounded up Dud and Herb Collins and laid out an 18-hole golf course in about an hour. They used steel t-posts for flags (with bandanas tied to the top) and dug a hole with a shovel. They put smaller flags at the tee-off spots, and there you go! An 18-hole golf course that was one hundred percent hazard.

No fairway, just hazard. Rocks and trees and Lewis Creek and the occasional cactus and yucca. Doc figures if you make it around all 18 holes without encountering a poisonous snake, you should get bonus points.

“This course,” said Doc, “is so bad, everyone will want to play, because everyone will have a terrific excuse for having a terrible game.”

The cattle were moved to safer locations before the tournament began, and enough money was raised to keep the kids warm this winter.

“Life,” said Doc, “should be ridiculous and fun. So let’s do this again next fall.”

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Rosie Pino Calls Out Pou’s “Victory Lap” After Voting AGAINST Local Safety Funds

Pou rejected the final $14M funding bill for NJ-09 before claiming credit in local press tour

CLIFTON, NJ — Rosie Pino, four-term local elected official and Republican candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th District, today called out Rep. Nellie Pou’s political hypocrisy amid reports surfacing that Pou is touting over $14.4 million in local funding that she actually voted to kill in Washington.

“Nellie Pou is trying to have it both ways, but the voters are smarter than she thinks,” said Pino. “She stood on the House floor and voted to kill funding for our district’s pipes, police, and community centers just because she wanted to make a political statement against ICE. Now, she’s back home acting like she’s the one who wrote the check. She rejected the bill in D.C., but she’s posing for cameras in New Jersey,”

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William H. “Bill” Trimmer, Sr., 81, of Camden and Bellmawr

On January 27, 2026, at the age of 81, William H. “Bill” Trimmer, Sr. passed peacefully at Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly, New Jersey. A longtime resident of Camden and Bellmawr, Bill leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and creativity.

Bill is survived by his beloved sons, William H. Trimmer, Jr. and Jason Trimmer; his siblings, Marie, Robert, and Elizabeth; and his cherished grandson, Jason Trimmer, Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, Freeman and Emma Trimmer; his brother, John; his sister, Evelyn; and his partner, Irene.

Bill was a gifted and artistic soul who enjoyed working with ceramics and leather, but his greatest passion was helping others. Known as a true jokester, he had a remarkable ability to make people laugh and feel at ease. His warmth and generosity touched many, and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the devoted care team at Silver Care of Cherry Hill.