What You Need to Know About Lyme Disease

Newswise — Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. This particular arachnid carries a bacterium that causes Lyme disease which, if left untreated, can lead to severe health problems. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it is critical that all in the Commonwealth know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.

Prevention in the backyard and beyond

Ticks can dwell anywhere, but they thrive in the woods and areas that are damp, dark or overgrown, according to Tara Simmons, a community health nurse at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. That includes lawns that are overgrown or near wooded areas.

“Mow your lawn,” Simmons said. “And if your kids have a playset in the backyard that borders trees, create a barrier of wood chips. Ticks will have difficulty crossing a dry, sunny area.” Removing rock and brush piles where mice live can also help reduce tick populations around your home.

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“Code Red” Heat Advisory

The Camden County Office of Emergency Management declared that that Camden County will be under a Code Red Advisory for the following dates and times due to projected dangerously high temperatures by the National Weather Service:

Wednesday, July 1, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 2, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Friday, July 3, 7:00 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 4, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Sunday, July 5, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

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Air Quality Alert until 12:00AM Wednesday

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Tuesday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of June 29 to July 3.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Audubon

· Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Monday, June 29, to Friday, July 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound between East Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

· PSE&G will be working on 257 Crystal Lake Avenue on Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a partial westbound road closure between Prospect Avenue and Hopkins Road.

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Maple Shade Township Traffic and Parking Reminders for Fireworks Tonight

FIREWORKS
TONIGHT – Sunday, June 28, 2026
[estimated start time – 9:15 PM]

Maple Shade High School parking and roadway restrictions…

The Maple Shade Police Department is advising all residents and guests that will be attending our Fireworks display of specific restrictions that will be in place for vehicular traffic and parking.

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains eggs, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

The raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products were produced on June 2, 2026. The following product subject to the public health alert is [view labels]:

21-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “PRIVATE SELECTION Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat” with “BEST IF USED BY: JUN 28 2026” and lot code “15326A” printed on the packaging.

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CPSC Shares Fireworks Safety Tips as America Turns 250

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As America celebrates its historic 250^th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation’s most enduring traditions—fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate responsibly and follow a few simple safety precautions to help prevent injuries.

Every year, fireworks cause thousands of preventable injuries. Even sparklers, which can burn at temperatures above 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, can cause serious burns if not used carefully. As we mark this historic national milestone, CPSC wants Americans to celebrate proudly, use common sense, and take a few simple steps to prevent injuries.

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New TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID Opt-In Experience

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced a new partnership with Google Wallet, introducing a more seamless way for eligible travelers to opt in to TSA PreCheck^® Touchless ID. Google Wallet is the first digital wallet to offer this innovative feature, making secure, efficient travel easier than ever.

With TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, members can quickly verify their identity using facial comparison technology in exclusive, dedicated lanes – eliminating the need to present physical documents and reducing wait times for a more convenient travel experience.

How it works with Google Wallet:

Check-in: Travelers check in with a participating airline and add their boarding pass to Google Wallet.
Opt-in prompt: Eligible travelers with an eligible digital ID will see a “Get started” button in Google Wallet and will be redirected to the TSA consent page.
Consent: Travelers authorize sharing their digital ID and boarding pass in Google Wallet with TSA.
Confirmation: TSA confirms enrollment and sends a success code to Google Wallet.
Indicator: Google Wallet updates the traveler’s boarding pass with the TSA PreCheck Touchless ID indicator.

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Fireworks Festival in North Cape May, Road Closures

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LOWER TOWNSHIP (JUNE 25, 2026)(CNBNews)–The Lower Township Police Department will close Beach Drive and Shore Road to all street parking from Thursday, July 3rd, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. until the conclusion of the fireworks event at approximately 11:00 p.m. that evening. There will be “No Parking” signs posted along Beach and Shore Drive. Additionally, due to the large volume of pedestrians on the bayfront attending the event, this area will also be closed to all vehicular, E-bike, and bicycle traffic from Town Bank Road to Lincoln Boulevard in North Cape May from 3:00 p.m. on July 3rd until the conclusion of the event. David C. Douglass Park will be closed July 2nd at 10:00 P.M. and re-open on July 4th.

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DNREC Asks Public to Report Sightings of Wild Turkeys

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is again counting on Delawareans to help with the state’s annual productivity survey for wild turkeys. Volunteers assist the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife by collecting information on the continuing distribution and reproductive success of the state’s turkey population, which enables wildlife biologists to efficiently monitor and continue tracking the wild turkey’s ultra-successful reintroduction to the state in the late 20^th century.

The simple method, used by many states across the Northeast, asks survey volunteers, while going about their daily activities, to record and report sightings of turkeys during the survey period, which runs from July 1 through Aug. 31. Upon sighting turkeys, survey volunteers are to record the date, location and number of adult hens (females), gobblers (males) and poults (young of the year) that they have observed.

This year, for the first time, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will be using an online survey form that volunteers will find easier for recording wild turkey sightings. The survey form – found on the de.gov/turkeysurvey webpage – should be submitted by volunteers immediately after new turkey sightings.