Investors and Roma Bank Community Support Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

$15,000 in Grants Will Purchase Food and Provide Meals

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ

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The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) feeds those who are hungry in the Trenton area and offers programs to encourage self-sufficiency and improve the quality of life of its guests.

Recent grants from the Investors Foundation and Roma Bank Community Foundation totaling $15,000 will provide food for some of the 5,800 meals T.A.S.K. serves each week at its primary facility on Escher Street and

satellite locations in North Trenton, South Trenton, West Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, Princeton, and Yardville.

T.A.S.K. applied for the grants from the Investors and Roma Bank Community Foundations, which support non-profit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank. Roma Bank became part of Investors Bank in December 2013.

According to Executive Director Joyce Campbell, in addition to providing food, T.A.S.K. also works to help nourish the minds of its guests. T.A.S.K. offers an Adult Education Program (18 years and older) that provides one-on-one tutoring in basic literacy, math, High School Equivalency Test preparation, and computer skills. According to Campbell, “Volunteer tutors offer caring, friendly assistance.” Students meet with the program coordinator to set their own goals and timelines. All of the necessary materials – books, notebooks, pens, and even reading glasses – are provided by T.A.S.K.

“T.A.S.K. could not turn hunger to hope for our patrons without the financial support of Investors Bank and Roma Bank Community Foundation. They play a critical role in helping T.A.S.K. meet its mission,” said Campbell.

Investors Bank District Manager Linda Martin and Assistant Vice President and Hamilton Center City Branch Manager Jason LaViscount presented the checks to Campbell. “Investors is proud to support T.A.S.K. in its mission to feed those in the Trenton area who are food insecure,” said Martin. “We know that your efforts go beyond feeding the hungry, and extend to providing assistance so your guests can gain self-sufficiency.”

“T.A.S.K. not only feeds the hungry in the Trenton area,” explained LaViscount, “but offers hope and a vision of a better future for those it serves. The Investors and Roma Bank Community Foundations support your efforts as you work to strengthen the community.”

Photo Caption:

Investors Bank District Manager Linda Martin (front row, left) and Assistant Vice President and Hamilton Center City Branch Manager Jason LaViscount (front row, right) recently presented grant checks from Investors Foundation and Roma Bank Community Foundation totaling $15,000 to Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) Executive Director Joyce Campbell (front row, center) and (second row, from left) Kitchen Coordinator Adam Livow, Food Services and Facilities Manager Paul Jensen, and Development and Community Relations Manager J Steinhauer. Roma Bank became part of Investors Bank in December 2013.

About the Investors Foundation

Investors Bank created the Investors Foundation in 2005 to support the communities Investors Bank serves. The Investors Foundation supports initiatives in the arts, youth development, health and human services, education and affordable housing. The Investors Foundation works to improve the lives of its customers and neighbors.

About the Roma Bank Community Foundation

Roma Bank created the Roma Bank Community Foundation in 2006. The Foundation continues today with support and administration from the Investors Foundation, which is associated with Investors Bank. Roma Bank became part of Investors Bank in December 2013. Roma Bank Community Foundation is dedicated to improving communities throughout Central and Southern New Jersey by supporting non-profit organizations that enrich the diverse communities served by Investors Bank. Roma Bank Community Foundation supports organizations involved in the arts, education, health & human services, and more.

About Investors Bank

Investors Bank, headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey, is a full-service community bank that has been serving customers since 1926. With nearly $27 billion in assets and a network of more than 145 retail branches, Investors Bank delivers personalized services and products tailored to the needs of its customers. Investors Bank’s banking services include complete deposit, loan and cash management products for consumers and businesses.

Investors Bank: Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

About Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (T.A.S.K.) is a private, non-sectarian, charitable organization that depends almost entirely on the help of dedicated volunteers and generous financial support from individuals, churches, local businesses, and community organizations. T.A.S.K. provides more than 6,000 free meals per week to people in need in the Trenton area. The organization directs its activities toward helping patrons achieve healthier lifestyles and increase self-esteem and self-sufficiency. To this end, T.A.S.K., and agencies using its facility, provide a wide array of social, community, and health services. For more information, go to

www.trentonsoupkitchen.org

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Stephen P. McNulty Sr., of Mt. Laurel; U.S. Navy Veteran

On December 1, 2019. Age 64. Of Mt. Laurel. Formerly of Northeast Philadelphia. Loving husband of Patricia Cunningham-McNulty (nee O’Donnell). Beloved father of Stephen P. “Skip” McNulty,

Jr., Ryan P. McNulty, Kenneth J. Cunningham, Jr., Samantha M. McNulty, Paige K. Cunningham and Chad T. Cunningham. Cherished son of John L. McNulty, Sr., (wife Linda) and the late Barbara Rush (nee Miller). Loving brother of John L. McNulty, Jr. and Geneane Yourl (Tim). Beloved uncle of Peter Yourl. Beloved son-in-law of Thomas O’Donnell, Jr. and the late Kathleen O’Donnell. Beloved brother-in-law of Deborah Mulgrew (Joseph), Kevin O\’Donnell (Vicki), Kelly Duffy (John), Michael O\’Donnell (Denise) and Thomas O\’Donnell (Ruth).

Steve was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia and was a 1973 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy. Steve’s interest included trains and boating.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday evening, December 6, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service and celebration of life will take place from 7 to 8 PM. Interment will be private.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen P. McNulty, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

Rutgers-Camden Students Engage in Conversation about Diversity/Inclusion

TO THE POINT

CAMDEN – A

Rutgers University‒Camden

speaker series aims to help students feel comfortable while they are learning and developing friendships and support systems on campus.

“Beyond the Mill” provides a welcoming environment for the campus community to join host

Oscar Holmes IV

, an associate professor of management, and other faculty and area business and community leaders to discuss thought-provoking topics involving diversity, equity, and inclusion.

“I get a lot of gratification out of publishing my own diversity, equity, and inclusion research and reading others’ research on the topic, but diversity and inclusion work doesn’t stop or start at publication,” says Holmes. “My goal for ‘Beyond the Mill’ is to provide a healthy place for identity exploration, identity growth, and a catalyst to eliminate systemic oppression.”

Sophomore Emanuel Rodriguez says that by addressing issues about identity, orientation, relationships, and finding community, the “Beyond the Mill” program helps to make the campus an inclusive space for everyone.

The accounting and finance major from Camden believes that the program prepares students to handle issues that they will encounter in the workplace. “Whether you are a black male entering a workforce full of white males, a homosexual trying to fit in with society, or a woman trying to break the glass ceiling, you might face some difficult challenges. Open conversation helps prepare us for those challenges.”

Launched in the fall of 2018 in collaboration with the

Rutgers‒Camden Office of Diversity and Inclusion

, the program has featured topics such as race in college admissions, LGBTQIA+ identities within the university setting, and the #MeToo movement and eradicating sexual harassment and assault.

“I really feel that the program is the best way to get many different people together in the same room to learn about these topics,” says Holmes.

The program’s executive producer, TiAira Neal of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, works with Holmes to publicize the “Beyond the Mill” series to the campus community.

On Oct. 2, “Beyond the Mill” kicked off its second season with a program in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring attorney Jason Hernandez of the Rutgers Immigrant Community Assistance Project and Trisha Trinidad, a Rutgers–Camden undergraduate student and president of the Latin American Student Organization.

A discussion on how to have conversations about race was held on Nov. 6, featuring Patricia Kline, a lecturer in the Rutgers School of Business–Camden, and David Cheatham, the president of Transform Communications.

On Dec. 4, the program features Mary Beth Daisey, Rutgers‒Camden vice chancellor for student affairs, and Patrick Wallace, associate director of the Campus Center, for a discussion on being an effective ally to anyone who feels marginalized. The program is open to the entire campus community.

The programs are taped and available for viewing any time on the

Office of Diversity and Inclusion

website. “Life is hectic and people have many demands on their time,” says Holmes. “So I tried to make it as accessible to as many people as possible.”

Code Blue Issued in Newark

Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Dr. Mark Wade are activating a “Code Blue” for Monday afternoon, December 2, 2019 through Tuesday afternoon December 3, 2019.

“Code Blue” is called when temperatures reach 25°F or lower without precipitation, 32°F or lower with precipitation, or a wind chill factor of 15° or lower.

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“Newark is preparing for snow and cold temperatures early this week,” Dr. Wade said. “We will meet nature’s challenge with the strength and resilience that defines us. I urge our residents to take precautions to keep their homes safe and be safe when they are out and about, and to check on their neighbors, especially the disabled, children, and the elderly.”

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In addition, Dr. Wade reminded residents of the hazards of cold weather. “Several layers of warm clothing and protection against moisture and wind are important, even though weather may not seem to threaten cold injury. Gloves and socks should be kept as dry as possible. Insulated boots that do not obstruct circulation are essential in very cold weather. Warm head covering is particularly important, since 30 percent of heat loss is from the head,” he added.

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“We are expected to endure temperatures as low as 27°F and residents should take measures to ensure their safety at home and when outside of their home,” said Dr. Wade.

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The City is reminding residents that there are emergency shelters operating during the extreme cold weather that have partnered with the City to provide overnight sheltering.

For more information about sheltering services, contact the shelters listed below or the Department of Health and Community Wellness, Division of Social Services at

(973) 877– 9481, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The City offers the following tips on keeping homes safe and coping with extreme cold weather:

· Keep the house heated to a minimum of 68 degrees. The temperatures inside the walls where the pipes are located is substantially colder than the walls themselves. A temperature lower than 68 degrees will not keep the inside walls from freezing.

· Identify the locations for the main water shutoff in your home. Find out how it works in case you have to use it.

· Open hot and cold faucets enough to let them drip slowly. Keeping water moving within the pipes will prevent them from freezing.

· Check on seniors to make sure that they are warm and dry.

· Stay indoors as much as possible.

· Check all windows and doors for drafts. Place plastic if you feel a draft.

· Do not leave space heaters unattended.

· Do not use generators indoors.

· It is illegal to use kerosene heaters indoors.

· Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.

· Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.

· Never use your oven to heat your home.

· Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.

· Take inventory of emergency items.

· Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly.

· Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by checking and cleaning your furnace and chimney regularly and ensure you have proper ventilation and the exhaust pipe is free of debris.

The City of Newark Housing Code requires all property owners to supply heat from October 1 through May 1 between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. at a minimum inside temperature of 68°F, and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at a minimum inside temperature of 65°F.

To report no heat or hot water in your apartment, call the Division of Code Enforcement at (973) 733-6471.

Anyone with questions about the City’s heat ordinance or any other Newark municipal policy or program can contact the Newark Non-Emergency Call Center at

(973) 733-4311

, from

8:00 am to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Pope Bestows Honors Upon 10 People for Service to the Church of Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA PA–The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 10 individuals for their exceptional service to the Catholic Church. One individual will receive the Benemerenti Medal; four will receive the

Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice

(Cross for the Church and Pontiff); three have been named Dame/Knight in the pontifical Order of

Saint Gregory the Great; and two have been named Dame/Knight Commander in the same Order.

The honors will be conferred by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. at an evening Vespers service:

Monday, December 9, 2019

6:00 p.m.

Chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Philadelphia, PA 19103

Background Regarding the Benemerenti Medal

The Benemerenti Medal was established by Pope Pius VI in the last quarter of the 18th century as a military honor for outstanding service to the Holy See. The medal was later extended to worthy members of the clergy and civilian laity. It can be granted to persons as young as 35, and its reception is open to Catholics as well as members of other faith traditions.

Mr. Christopher J. Stefanick

Mr. Stefanick began his career as a highly regarded youth and young adult minister working at the parish level before assuming larger responsibilities at the diocesan level. He later founded and continues to lead successful evangelization efforts on a national scale. His work forming the character and leadership skills of Catholic men has been exceptional. He has provided outstanding counsel for many years to various bishops throughout the country, including Archbishop Chaput, and to several committees of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Background Regarding the

Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice

The Cross

Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice,

or Cross of Honor, was established in 1888 by Pope Leo XIII. It is awarded to Catholics aged 45 and above who have shown long and distinguished service to the Church and to the Papal office.

Reverend Philip G. Bochanski

Father Bochanski, a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for more than 20 years, has spent the last decade counseling and supporting persons who experience same-sex attraction. He has worked tirelessly, with compassion and great sensitivity, to advance Church teaching on human sexuality, and gained national respect for the Courage apostolate in the process. Starting as a local chaplain for Courage International, he later advanced to National Associate Director, and now serves as the National Executive Director.

Mrs. Helen Mc Connell

For three decades, Mrs. McConnell has cared for the priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as a registered nurse, Administrator of Villa Saint Joseph, and Director of Priest Retirement Services. In addition to her administrative duties on site at the Villa she frequently travels to care for priests living independently, in parish rectories, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. Her career in service to the Church has been one of extraordinary compassion and care for those men who have given their lives to a priestly vocation for the benefit of others.

Dr. Phillip J. Miraglia

Dr. Miraglia, a distinguished clinical counseling psychologist, began his professional association with the Archdiocese in the mid-1970s. At that time, he worked as a counselor for Catholic Social Services. Over the last four decades, he has served the needs of clergy, religious men and women, and seminarians with exceptional dedication and discretion. As a psychologist consultant and collaborator, Dr. Miraglia’s counsel— on some of the most difficult and sensitive issues faced by the Catholic Church — has been generous, wise, and honest. His career has been an invaluable gift to the Church.

Mrs. Louise M. Sullivan

Mrs. Sullivan has served the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in various capacities for more than 30 years. In the early 1990s, she was part of the leadership team responsible for Archdiocesan nursing homes. During that time, she worked on numerous projects aimed at ensuring the highest quality of life for the aging. Since 2005, she has served as Office Manager for the Archdiocesan Vicar for Clergy. In addition to her critical administrative service for this secretariat, she assists with on-going formation programs, retreats, workshops, and continuing education programs for the priests and deacons of the Archdiocese.

Background Regarding the Order of Saint Gregory the Great

The Order of Saint Gregory the Great, one of the five pontifical knightly orders, was founded by Pope Gregory XVI in 1831 to honor his great sixth century predecessor. Over the course of nearly two centuries, it has been awarded to philanthropists, diplomats, military and business leaders, artists, scientists, and interfaith leaders who have shown, by their service, extraordinary love for Jesus Christ and his Church. With the exception of Catholic heads of state, diplomats assigned to Vatican City State, and others of international standing, the Order of St. Gregory the Great is the highest honor granted by the Holy Father to laypersons.

Dame/Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great

Mrs. Jacqueline J. Delaney

Mrs. Delaney has embodied a lifelong, active commitment to the mission of the Church. She has served on numerous Catholic-related boards and committees, and is the first woman named chair of the Board of Directors for the Malvern Retreat House. Over the last decade, Mrs. Delaney has also served as the chair of the Archbishop’s Benefit for Children, raising funds vital for youth programs administered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese.

Mr. James Delaney

Mr. Delaney has more than 40 years of business leadership in the health care and financial industries. He has served on numerous boards and foundations including the National Advisory Council of the U.S. bishops, the National Advisory Board of the Church Leadership Institute, the National Catholic Community Foundation, the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute, and Catholic Athletes for Christ. He is also the former Chairman of the Board at Neumann University, in addition to serving as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee for the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Board of Trustees.

Miss Kerry F. Kober

Miss Kober has provided superior and irreplaceable executive assistance to Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap for more than 25 years. She has supported his episcopal ministry in Rapid City, Denver, and Philadelphia with exceptional discretion and diligence on a wide range of sensitive Church matters. Her commitment to Jesus Christ and to the work of the Church makes her a powerful Christian witness.

Dame Commander/Knight Commander in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great

Mrs. Suann T. Maier

Mrs. Maier’s distinguished teaching career — in Catholic schools in New York, Los Angeles, and Denver — spanned more than four decades. As a mother and grandmother of children with disabilities, she has been a counselor, coach, grassroots organizer, volunteer, and leader in prolife and special needs organizations for 45 years. In addition to her parish volunteer work over the decades, Mrs. Maier founded 14 prolife centers and 21 prolife hot lines for women with problem pregnancies, and has served in leadership and on boards for various Catholic women’s organizations.

Mr. Francis X. Maier

Mr. Maier has a career spanning 41 years in Catholic journalism and senior diocesan service, including 23 years as senior advisor and special assistant to Archbishop Chaput in Denver and Philadelphia. Over the decades he has written, spoken, and mentored extensively on Church matters, served as a youth minister and catechist, and been active in Catholic men’s groups and prolife advocacy. In 2005, Mr. Maier and his wife Suann, were named Knight and Dame in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great by Saint John Paul II.

CNBNews Entertainment: Jay Mohr Coming to The Hard Rock Casino

JAY MOHR

Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m.

Sound Waves

**On Sale Friday, December 6 at 10 a.m.**

Tickets: $34.00, $29.00, $24.00

2019 – 2020 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

12/2 – 12/5 – Greg Fitzsimmons & Adam Degi – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/6 – LeAnn Rimes “You and Me and Christmas” Tour – Sound Waves

12/7 – Hallmark Channel Presents Mariah Carey “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

12/9 – 12/12 – Dan Naturman & Tom McTiernan – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/13 – The Cult “A Sonic Temple” – Sound Waves

12/16 – 12/19 – Craig Gass & Joe Fernandez – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/27 & 12/28 – Jim Breuer – Sound Waves

12/28 – Earth Wind & Fire – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

12/29 & 12/30 – Human Nature – Sound Waves

12/31 – Kool & The Gang / K.C. & The Sunshine Band New Year’s Eve Party – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

1/6 – 1/9 – Chris Franjola & Richie Holliday – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

1/11 – Top Rank Boxing: Hart Vs Smith – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

1/13 – 1/14 & 1/16 – Tom Cotter & Kerri Louise – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

1/18 – Sounds of Philadelphia featuring Russell Thompkins Jr. and The New Stylistics, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes and The Manhattans – Sound Waves

1/20 – 1/23 – Keifer Thompson & Dale Jones – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

1/25 – Marc Anthony

Opus Tour

– Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

1/29 – 1/30 – JF Harris – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/3 – 2/6 – Rich Vos – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/7 – Sugar Ray – Sound Waves

2/10 – 2/13- Jessica Kirson – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

2/15 – Fitz & The Tantrums – Sound Waves

2/22 – Eros Ramazzotti – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

2/22 – Bob Saget – Sound Waves

2/24 – 2/27 – Greg Morton & Ben Moore – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

3/14 – Jay Mohr – Sound Waves

4/17 – Ana Gabriel – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

For Tickets, visit

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

STUDY: Starting drinking young predicts hospital admission for acute intoxication

Newswise — In studies, younger age at first alcohol use has been associated with later alcohol problems in adult life, including heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder. That is the reason why around the world, as in the Netherlands, a key aim of alcohol policy is to postpone the age at first alcohol use. In a report published in the journal

Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research

, researchers from the Netherlands have investigated whether age of drinking onset is a risk factor for alcohol intoxication among adolescents aged under 18 years.

The study was based on data collected between 2007 and 2017 in the Netherlands for the purpose of monitoring trends in pediatric hospital admissions for acute alcohol intoxication. Data from almost 5000 adolescents admitted for intoxication ─ for whom medical staff had logged additional information including age at first alcohol use ─ were analyzed retrospectively.

Among this group of adolescents, half had had their first alcoholic drink before age 15 years, and half when aged between 15 and 18 years. Those with earlier drinking onset were more often female, lower educated and raised in nontraditional family structures than those who started drinking later. Age at first alcohol use was significantly associated with age at hospitalization for intoxication. For those who started drinking at age 14 or younger, the average age at admission was 14.8 years, compared with 16.0 years for those with later drinking onset. The researchers showed that after adjusting for other factors that could influence the results, a year’s delay in drinking onset was associated with a 6 month increase in age at admission for intoxication.

The results suggest that interventions aimed at postponing first alcohol use could help reduce the risk of early acute intoxication, and provide further support for policies in the Netherlands and elsewhere that aim to delay drinking onset. The risk groups identified for young-onset drinking (girls with lower educational background a from nontraditional family set-up) could also help to target interventions to those most at risk.

Age at First Alcohol Use as a Possible Risk Factor for Adolescent Acute Alcohol Intoxication Hospital Admission in the Netherlands.

L. De Veld, J. Van Hoof, S. Ouwehand, N. Van der Lely (pages xxx).

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Powerball Jackpot Rolls to $120,000,000 For Wednesday’s Drawing

TRENTON (Dec. 2, 2019) – The Powerball jackpot has rolled to $120 million! Although no one won the jackpot in the Nov. 30, drawing, 20,183 New Jersey players took home an estimated $122,999 in prizes ranging from $4 to $400, according to Lottery Acting Executive Director James Carey.

The winning numbers for the Saturday, Nov. 30, drawing were: 15, 35, 42, 63 and 68. The Red Power Ball number was 18. The Multiplier number was 04. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $120,000,000 for the next drawing to be held Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10:59 pm.

Heart + Paw Partners With Philadelphia Based Vendor

Creates the Perfect Holiday Gift for Your Pet

Don\’t Forget About Your Four Legged Family Member This Holiday Season!

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December, 2019)

– It’s no secret that

Heart + Paw

takes their role in pet parenthood very seriously. They’ve thought of everything; from unique service touchpoints in their locations to ensure pets are always comfortable to state of the art facilities.

Along with a passion for pets, Heart + Paw is very passionate about working with local makers and companies to build each of their locations. It is a part of Heart + Paw’s core mission to deliver on sustainability; both in avoiding extensive global shipping and sustaining businesses in their backyard in the wake of globalization. See below for the full list of makers that Heart + Paw has partnered with:

Porcelain Tableware for your pet – Some of the best restaurants around the world seek out Felt + Fat for their porcelain tableware, and we didn’t want our pets to miss out on the fun.

Heart + Paw

and

Felt + Fat

teamed up to design a modern tableware setting for our four legged family members. This is the bowl set for the life of your dog or cat – it’s made of durable high-fire porcelain that is both dishwasher and microwave safe. See the behind the scenes process of how they’re made and shop our custom colorways at

https://shop.heartandpaw.com/

All the furniture, millwork (woodworking), hand welded fencing, retail shelves, and cat exam shelves come from

Edgewood Made

– a modern craft studio that designs and manufactures in Philadelphia.

The welcome desks and the entryway stainless steel dot insert in concrete were provided by

RustFab

– a studio specializing in concept design and fabrication for artists, museums, and institutions.

The lights in Heart + Paw were provided from

Edsel

, an interior design company based in Philadelphia.

Norman Porter

, a soft-goods manufacturing company in Philadelphia, provided upholstery and floor exam pads.

Giggy Bites

, from Chadds Ford, PA, provided cat treats. These treats are created by pet parents themselves, so you can feel confident in feeding these to your felines knowing that they only include the best ingredients.

Other regional vendors include:

Love Thy Beast

provided dog totes and felted toys for the store,

Found My Animals

provided leashes, collars, keychains, slip leads (for in-center use),

Spoil Me Rotten Dog Biscuit Co

provided dog treats,

MixLab

provided shampoo and

Fetching Fields

provided plant-based treat bars.

With stores already open in King of Prussia, Glen Mills, and Cherry Hill, Heart + Paw is expanding rapidly.

Pet owners in Center City should look forward to 2020, because three new Heart + Paw locations are opening up in Northern Liberties, East Market and Callowhill

. Plus there will be another New Jersey location in Marlton.

For media inquiries and/or interview requests, please contact

Molly@PhillyPRGirl.com

About Heart + Paw

Heart + Paw is an integrated pet care company that combines a tailored physical destination with the convenience of a digital presence to provide a seamless experience for pet parents and each dog or cat’s entire care team across the dimensions of wellness. A growing and already popular pet lifestyle brand with upcoming locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia, Heart + Paw offers a wide range of services from veterinary care to grooming, day care, boarding and retail. Thoughtfully designed and digitally enabled, Heart + Paw is pet care reimagined. To learn more, visit the Heart + Paw website at

www.heartandpaw.com

, or follow Heart + Paw on

Instagram

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Sanctuaries to Release Illegal Immigrants Jailed for Rape, Murder, Child Molestation

Source Judicial Watch

(December 2019)–A national crisis generated by local law enforcement agencies offering even the most violent illegal immigrants sanctuary is driving federal officials to resort to desperate measures. Under a local-federal partnership known as

287(g)

, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is

notified of jail inmates in the country illegally so that they can be deported after serving time for state crimes. Unfortunately, a growing number of local law enforcement agencies are instead releasing the illegal aliens—many with serious convictions such as child sex offenses, rape and murder—rather than turn them over to federal authorities for removal. Judicial Watch has reported on this extensively and just a few weeks ago

outed

yet another elected law enforcement official who freed a child sex offender and forbids his department from honoring ICE detainers.

Now ICE is trying to strike preemptively by publicly

disclosing convicts

, complete with mug shots, scheduled to be released before they are actually let go by police in municipalities that proudly offer illegal aliens sanctuary. It indicates that the federal agency is determined to do its job amid a growing wave of local resistance. This month ICE targeted six offenders incarcerated in two Maryland counties notorious for shielding illegal immigrants from the feds. These are no boy scouts and ICE is pleading with authorities in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties to hand over the prisoners instead of freeing them into the community. Most are incarcerated for sexual crimes involving children, including rape and serious physical abuse that resulted in death. A couple of the offenders are in jail for murder and assault and ICE wants them all transferred to its custody, so the illegal aliens don’t reoffend.

“The county leadership has chosen misguided politics over public safety,” said ICE’s Baltimore office director, Francisco Madrigal, in the

statement

announcing the upcoming scheduled releases. “The individuals we have lodged detainers against have been arrested in the community and will likely be released directly back into that community under these dangerous policies. We aren’t asking Montgomery County or Prince George’s County to conduct immigration enforcement, we’re asking them to honor a lawful request to transfer these individuals into our custody where they can avail themselves of due process in the immigration court system.” Judicial Watch reached out to law enforcement officials in both Maryland sanctuary counties, but calls went unanswered. ICE reminds them that when local jurisdictions refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement, they betray their duty to protect public safety.

Besides Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, two other large Maryland jurisdictions—Baltimore County and the city of Baltimore—shield illegal immigrants from the feds and deportation. Maryland’s Attorney General, the state’s chief law enforcement official, issued a

legal memo

last year defending the practice. Complying with ICE detainers for criminal illegal aliens is voluntary, the Attorney General writes in the document, and state and local law enforcement officials are potentially exposed to liability if they hold someone beyond the release date determined by state law. In 2017, Baltimore’s Chief Deputy State’s Attorney instructed prosecutors to

think twice before charging illegal immigrants

with minor, non-violent crimes to shield them from Trump administration deportation efforts.

North Carolina is another state well known for releasing droves of illegal immigrant criminals back onto the streets after being jailed for serious state crimes. This fiscal year alone,

nearly 500 offenders

with ICE detainers were freed throughout the Tar Heel State. Just weeks before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) disclosed those disturbing statewide figures, Judicial Watch

reported

that the elected sheriff of North Carolina’s largest county, Mecklenburg, released numerous violent offenders rather than turn them over to federal authorities for removal. Among them was a previously deported Honduran (33-year-old Oscar Pacheco-Leonardo) charged with rape and child sex offenses. Throughout his campaign, Mecklenburg‘s sheriff, Garry McFadden, promised to protect illegal immigrants and as soon as he got elected in 2018 he ended the program that notified ICE of jail inmates in the country illegally.