Monday, October 19, 2026
Public Viewing: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Givnish Funeral Home 10975 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19154
The 19th District and Commander’s March, will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. at Archbishop Ryan High School, located at 11201 Academy Road, and proceed to Givnish Funeral Home.
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Rosemary C. Lee, age 79, of Westville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 14, 2026.
Born on May 31, 1947 to the late Edward Francis Widen and Rose Marie Widen (nee Kearns) in Philadelphia, PA. Rosemary was raised in Gloucester City and a graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1965.
Rosemary was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, the late John J. Lee. She is survived by her loving son, John Edward Lee; her grandson, John Leonard Lee; her brother, Edward R. Widen and his wife, Linda; nephews, Edward D. Widen and Eric Widen (wife Taylor) and her great niece, Fiona Rose Widen.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.
Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million people receiving SSI will begin on December 31, 2026. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI).
“Social Security will implement this cost-of-living adjustment for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “Under President Donald J. Trump, Social Security is delivering better, faster, higher-quality service for the American people.”
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Camden, NJ – Shaun J. Butler, 46, of Mantua, a former police officer for the Mantua Township Police Department, was found guilty of official misconduct and related computer crimes in front of the Honorable James Bucci, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Sept. 11, 2021, Butler, who was a lieutenant in the Internal Affairs department of the Mantua Township Police Department, was involved in an off-duty sexual encounter when the woman’s husband found the pair in their home, leading to an altercation. Rather than calling 911, Butler used the Mantua dispatch number, failing to identify himself as an officer. He also refused to respond to questions from subordinate responding officers when asked about the events leading to the altercation.
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October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate the essential role American seafood plays in feeding our nation, powering coastal economies, and preserving a heritage built around our working waterfronts. I’ve been part of the seafood sector my whole life, so to me, my family, and my colleagues at NOAA Fisheries, every month is Seafood Month! But October gives us the welcome opportunity to swell the tide of national gratitude for the hardworking fishermen and seafood farmers who feed us. Thanks to them and our science-based management system, American seafood represents the gold standard for sustainability. And while 50 years of management under the Magnuson-Stevens Act has made the United States the model for sustainable fisheries, there is still work to be done.
Continue reading “National Seafood Month 2026”The Philadelphia Police Department remains deeply grateful for the outpouring of support for Police Officer Shane Seiber, Police Officer Hector Rodriguez III, and their families following the October 10 shooting in West Philadelphia.
At approximately 12:17 a.m., the two 19th District officers responded to a report of a person with a gun on the 100 block of North 52nd Street. Both officers were shot multiple times during a violent attack by a gunman who was later arrested. They were transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where medical teams worked tirelessly to save their lives. Officer Seiber fought valiantly but succumbed to his injuries later that morning. Officer Rodriguez remains hospitalized as he continues his recovery.
Continue reading “Philadelphia Police Share Family Approved Fundraisers for Officers Seiber and Rodriguez III”Winslow Township invites residents to attend a free community health fair.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Winslow Township Senior Center
33 Cooper Folly Rd
Atco, NJ 08004
HUD today announced that its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is expanding access to quality rental housing by allowing Build to Rent communities to qualify for FHA-insured financing under two of its Multifamily mortgage insurance programs. Effective immediately, this update makes it easier to finance new rental homes and helps increase the supply of rental housing, particularly in light of manufactured housing innovation.
Continue reading “HUD Makes It Easier to Build More Housing”New Jersey’s annual black bear hunt began this week, as the highest number of bear incidents continue to be centered in the state’s western counties but reaching into more suburban counties as well. The biggest jump this year so far was in Morris and Warren counties. Sussex continues to see the most activity overall.
New study finds prevalence in more than 90% of NJ’s sampled rivers and lakes
Benjamin J. Hulac, Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON — A new survey of water quality across the country found a widespread presence of dangerous chemicals from coast to coast, including in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
Using federal water data from the Environmental Protection Agency, the report from a coalition of environmental organizations found significant of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals, detected at roughly 83% of 1,602 locations nationwide.
In New Jersey, the prevalence exceeded 90% of sampled sites.
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