Staying true to one of my commitments for the new year, I am proud to say we have officially opened the new, expanded VA clinic in Northfield. This clinic will serve veterans across South Jersey and the greater region, and it is something I have been fighting for, for a long time.
This effort goes all the way back to 2019, during my first term in Congress. When we learned the lease for the old clinic was set to expire, I knew we could not risk any interruption in care for our veterans. Instead of just replacing what we had, I pushed to turn this into an opportunity to do more. Too many veterans were being forced to travel to Pennsylvania or Delaware for basic care, which is not right.
UFCW Locals’ Cannabis Worker Advocacy Instrumental in Making New Protections Law
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, including thousands of workers in the cannabis industry, released a statement in response to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signing legislation that establishes new labor protections for cannabis cultivation workers.
UFCW Local 152 President Daniel Ross Jr. said:
“Today’s signing is a victory for all working people in New Jersey. Cannabis cultivation workers were building a new industry without labor protections many take for granted. Local 152 made it clear to lawmakers that fairness should not be avoided, and Governor Murphy’s signature ensures these workers now have the rights, dignity, and legal clarity they deserve.
“This law should be viewed as a significant step forward for other groups of workers in New Jersey who are not fully protected under federal labor laws. It is my hope that this legislation serves as a springboard for further conversations about addressing gaps in worker protections that still exist in our state.”
Concept photo of Philadelphia’s “Gateway to the City” project along Schuylkill East Bound near 30th Street. / Photo: Courtesy of City of Philadelphia
The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives, in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, announced the “Gateways to Philadelphia” Anti-Graffiti & Highway Beautification project.
The endeavor focuses on highway beautification and landscaping improvements for major entryways and interchanges spanning from Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station to Independence Hall. It blends graffiti removal, gardening updates, and mural art to enhance our key roads.
Noteworthy Mention: A forthcoming semiquincentennial-themed mural on I-76 at Spring Garden Street will nod to Philadelphia’s pivotal role in U.S. history.
Why It Matters: This initiative helps shape visitors’ first impression of Philadelphia upon their arrival.
(CAMDEN, NJ) — Cooper University Health Care’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is celebrating 10 years of providing emergency medical services to the City of Camden. The anniversary marks a decade of faster response times, integrated and innovative care, and strong community partnerships.
Since launching operations in January 2016, Cooper EMS has rapidly responded to hundreds of thousands of emergency calls across Camden. The team has consistently met one of the most critical benchmarks in emergency medical care: arriving on scene for advanced life support (ALS) calls in under eight minutes more than 90% of the time.
“Cooper was founded in Camden almost 140 years ago with a clear mission: to serve this community with excellence, compassion, and innovation, especially in moments when care matters most,”said George E. Norcross III, chairman of Cooper University Health Care’s Board of Trustees.“For the past decade, Cooper EMS has embodied that mission every single day—delivering faster, more coordinated emergency medical care, improving outcomes, and strengthening trust across neighborhoods throughout the city. Cooper’s EMS team’s record of success reflects not only their clinical excellence, but their deep and enduring commitment to the people of Camden.”
The Camden County College Police Academy for Corrections will celebrate the graduation ceremony of the 124th Basic Correctional Police Officer Recruit Class. The 27 graduates will go on to serve in correctional facilities in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Cape May, Mercer and Salem counties.
“These officers represent the next generation of dedicated corrections professionals,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Department of Corrections. “It is not an easy job, but it is an essential one. I look forward to seeing them make a meaningful difference in our community.”
Norman Mosley was shot and killed by intruders inside his home in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township in September 2016.
Multiple detectives from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Pemberton Township Police Department were assigned to the case, but the intensive investigation failed to produce any arrests. Until now.
Following Mosley’s death, in a small room on the second floor of the Burlington County Courts Facility in Mount Holly, lead BCPO Detective Anthony J. Luyber met with Tamara Burrows, Mosley’s mother, and promised her that he would continue to vigorously investigate the case until those responsible for killing her son were identified and brought to justice.
Joel Steele’s failures almost broke him. By age 24, he’d fallen flat on his face in the business world and owed nearly half a million dollars. But failure didn’t extinguish his flame — it became his accelerant. In his Amazon #1 New Release, Life Switch: How to Experience the Power of Living ON, Steele helps readers see what’s possible when they learn to envision with clarity the life they want to create.
“Sometimes the lesson isn’t in the moment,” Steele said. “It’s in choosing to overcome hard knocks on the walk back home.”
Applications received from fans living in all 211 FIFA Member Associations’ countries/territories in just 33 days
Hosts United States, Mexico and Canada among top applicant countries, alongside Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia
Fans will be notified of the outcome of their ticket applications by email no earlier than 5 February
The global excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has reached unprecedented levels, with more than half a billion ticket requests submitted during the Random Selection Draw ticket sales phase, which ran from Thursday, 11 December 2025 to Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
With each application validated by unique credit card data, fans placed an average of 15 million ticket requests per day over the 33-day application window, setting a new benchmark for demand in the history of world sport. Applications were received from fans living in all countries and territories where FIFA’s 211 Member Associations govern the game, underlining the truly global appeal of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup™.
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo announces a new 2026 Key to the Zoo Behind-the-Scenes Tour with dates and expanded times this January and February. After the first Key to the Zoo tours last year, the sold-out program is back with new dates, new experiences, expanded hours and expanded dates. This never-done-before tour invites guests on the most exclusive tour ever offered by America’s first Zoo. Guests will spend three hours with a member of the Zoo’s Conservation Education team visiting several behind-the-scenes areas that are not typically available to the public.
Each tour will be unique, but will include at least four experiences where you will get up and close and personal with the animals and get to learn about their individual personalities from the keepers who care for them. Each tour also includes a visit to the Solitude, a one-of-a-kind gift from the animals, complimentary parking, and regular Zoo admission for the day of the tour.
On select dates, the tour will include a meet-and-greet with a few of our world-famous baby Galapagos tortoises. Please be sure to select those dates if you would like to meet them! Please note that this experience is not handicap accessible and is for ages 5+. Waivers must be completed onsite to participate. Dates include January 18 and 24, and February 1, 7, 15 and 21, with morning and afternoon sessions available this year. For tour tickets, visit philadelphiazoo.org/events/key-to-the-zoo-behind-the-scenes-tours/ For more information, please contact education at phillyzoo.org.
Virtua Health will soon open the newly renovated Mother–Baby Unit at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, marking a significant milestone in the health system’s multiyear effort to enhance the patient experience at the Camden hospital, now celebrating its 75th anniversary.
All three of Virtua’s hospitals providing maternity services—Virtua Mount Holly, Virtua Voorhees, and Virtua-Lourdes—were recently recognized as High-Performing Hospitals for Maternity Care on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list. This achievement comes as Virtua advances a broader transformation across its maternity campuses, including the newly renovated Mother–Baby Unit at Virtua-Lourdes Hospital in Camden and ongoing enhancements at Virtua Mount Holly Hospital. Together, these upgrades underscore Virtua’s commitment to creating warm, healing environments that elevate comfort, privacy, and overall well-being for patients and families.
