America 250: Philadelphia Zoo Announces 250,000 Actions for Animals Initiative

The Zoo is challenging Philadelphia and the world to join them in making a difference for animals, humans and habitats

Philadelphia, PA – To celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and bring together its community, Philadelphia Zoo is issuing a challenge to help it complete 250,000 Actions for Animals before the end of 2026. This campaign will not just save animals, but create a cleaner and greener space for the humans that call Philadelphia and beyond home. Part of the Zoo’s mission is to share its passion for conservation to save wildlife, and this challenge is designed to get people thinking differently about the ways they can thrive alongside the natural world. Actions for Animals include activities like cleaning up litter, planting native plants, participating in wildlife surveys, and much more, including opportunities to partner with the Zoo on projects around its 42-acre campus. This challenge is a part of the hundreds of events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in Philadelphia throughout 2026.

“As an American first, Philadelphia Zoo is proud to be a strong leader and dedicated advocate for protecting animals, people and habitats,” said President & CEO Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman. “While Philly will host a multitude of events and celebrations in 2026, we also want this year to be remembered as how we all came together to make differences for wildlife helping to ensure our own future. Philadelphia Zoo is a place where animals thrive and transformative memories are made. We can’t wait to see how the actions we can all take in 2026 make a better future where wildlife and people thrive together.”

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CS BEEF PACKERS, LLC RECALLS GROUND BEEF PRODUCTS THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH E. COLI O145

CS Beef Packers, LLC, a Kuna, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O145, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The raw ground beef items were produced on January 14, 2026. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

Cardboard cases containing eight 10-lb. chubs of “BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L” with case code 18601, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chub.
Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L” with case code 19583, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chub.
Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L” with case code 19563, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chub.

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FCA Issues “Do Not Drive” Warning for All Vehicles with Unrepaired Takata Airbag Recalls

Check for safety recalls on your vehicle here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

FCA US has issued a “do not drive” warning for all remaining Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles with open and unrepaired Takata air bag recalls. If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced. Recalls are free at the manufacturer’s dealership.

The following makes and models with open Takata recalls should not be driven until remedied:

2003–2010 Dodge Ram (15V312, 15V313, 16V352, 16V947, 18V021, 19V018)
2004–2009 Dodge Durango (15V313, 16V352, 16V947, 18V021)
2005–2011 Dodge Dakota (15V313, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
2005–2008 Dodge Magnum (15V313, 16V352)
2006–2015 Dodge Charger (15V313, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
2007–2009 Chrysler Aspen (15V313, 16V352, 16V947, 18V021)
2008–2014 Dodge Challenger (15V444, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
2005–2015 Chrysler 300 (15V313, 16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
2007–2016 Jeep Wrangler (16V352, 18V021, 19V018)
2006–2009 Mitsubishi Raider (15V313, 16V352)

Miles Beach, presented by Visit Delaware, Returns in May

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Following a successful debut last season, Dover Motor Speedway and Visit Delaware have partnered again to bring a beach-inspired Fan Zone experience to The Monster Mile with the return of MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15–17.

MILES BEACH, presented by Visit Delaware, will again take over more than an acre of Dover’s famed Fan Zone, offering dozens of beach-themed, family-friendly attractions, including many FREE options, for fans to enjoy throughout All-Star Weekend.

“Miles Beach is a fun, creative way to bring the spirit of Delaware’s iconic beach towns to one of the state’s biggest sporting weekends,” said Jaimie Watts, Deputy Director of the Delaware Division of Small Business & Tourism. “As our region enjoys a landmark year for major events, from the FIFA World Cup and NASCAR All-Star Weekend to the MLB All-Star Game, America’s 250th and beyond, this partnership with Dover Motor Speedway highlights how Delaware fits into that bigger moment.”

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NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION MEETING OF THE BOARD

2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026

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PROPOSED AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CHAIR’S REPORT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of – January 12, 2026
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-01 – Designation of Vice Chair
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-02 – Designation of Secretary
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-03 – Final Adoption – ZORF 2026 N.J.A.C. 16:53D
APPROVAL OF ITEM 2602-04 – Final Adoption – Temporary Tags, N.J.A.C. 13:21-9(h)
ADJOURNMENT

Anyone wishing to provide testimony on an agenda item email your name, phone number, and organization to MVCBoard.Secretary@mvc.nj.gov.

The Gloucester Township Police Recruiting Team will be hosting an Open House on March 5, 2026!

Are you interested in becoming a Gloucester Township full time Police Office, part time Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO I), part time or full time Telecommunicator (911 Operator/ Radio Dispatcher)?

Our Open House will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 3 PM to 5 PM at the Gloucester Township Senior Center, 1261 Chews Landing Road, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021 (next to GTPD Headquarters).

Those attending will have an opportunity to meet Officers and Civilian Staff to help answer questions about these positions within Gloucester Township Police and the hiring process! Gloucester Township Police is committed to improving the quality of life, in partnership with our community, through fair and professional police services.

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Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: What to know ahead of Netflix Judgement Day Boxing Event

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Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in a professionally sanctioned heavyweight bout on 19 December at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

The fight, branded Judgement Day, will be streamed live on Netflix, at no extra cost to current subscribers.

Britain’s Joshua, the 36-year-old former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will take on the YouTuber-turned-boxer over eight three-minute rounds, with both fighters wearing regulation 10-ounce gloves.

This represents a replacement fight for Paul, who was originally scheduled to face Gervonta Davis in an exhibition earlier this month before it was cancelled due to a lawsuit filed against Davis by his ex-girlfriend.

Instead, the American will face his most credible opponent to date in Joshua, a former heavyweight champion with a professional record of 28 wins and four losses, 25 of those victories coming by knockout.

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Five Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse Material in January 2026

Five individuals were arrested last month for crimes related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Investigations conducted by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit, including task force officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department and Camden County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Cherry Hill Police Department, Oaklyn Police Department, and Berlin Borough Police Department, led to the following defendants being arrested in January 2026:

Brayan Lector-Luna, 22, of Oaklyn
Christopher Zubrzycki, 27, of Philadelphia
Ethan Byrne, 20, of Gloucester Township
Julian Rovaggi, 18, of Berlin Borough
Jayvon Velazquez, 19, of Gloucester Township
Brayan Lector-Luna was charged on January 14, 2026, with 2nd
-degree Distribution of CSAM, 2nd
-degree
Possession with Intent to Distribute CSAM, and 3rd
-degree Possession of CSAM. He was later charged
on January 21, 2026, with 2nd
-degree Possession of CSAM after further investigation. A cyber tip led
detectives to an online account used to possess and distribute CSAM. During the investigation, detectives
identified Lector-Luna as the user of the account. Additionally, a forensic search of Lector-Luna’s cell
phone revealed CSAM. He was arrested in Oaklyn on January 14, 2026, and remanded to the Camden
County Correctional Facility.
Christopher Zubrzycki, who previously resided in Cherry Hill, was charged on January 14, 2026 with 3rd degree Possession of CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Zubrzycki as the user of the account. He was arrested in Cherry Hill on January 14, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Ethan Byrne was charged on January 20, 2026, with 3rd -degree Possession of CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Byrne as the user of the account, which also contained selfie-style photos of the defendant. He was arrested in Gloucester Township on January 20, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Julian Rovaggi was charged on January 28, 2026, with 3rd -degree Possession of CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Rovaggi as the user of the account. He was arrested in Berlin Borough on January 28, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. Jayvon Velazquez was charged on January 30, 2026, with 2nd degree distribution of CSAM and 2nd degree Possession with Intent to Distribute CSAM. A cyber tip led detectives to an online account used to possess and distribute CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Velazquez as the user of the account. He was arrested in Gloucester Township on January 28, 2026, and remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility.

All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

CCPO Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time for the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office to recognize and reflect on the achievements, sacrifices, and lasting impact of Black Americans whose contributions have helped shape our nation and continue to influence its future.

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Katz Introduces Bill Package to Address Youth Mental Health Risks Linked to Social Media

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz introduced and sponsored a three-bill legislative package aimed at addressing the growing youth mental health crisis by strengthening online protections for children and increasing accountability for social media platforms.

“As a mom of three teenagers, I see firsthand how central social media is to young people’s lives. It plays a role in all of our lives, and it’s not going anywhere, but we also know the consequences of spending too much time online. Families are seeing the impacts, from increased anxiety, depression, and eating disorders to disrupted sleep and harmful content reaching kids far too easily,” said Assemblywoman Katz (D-Atlantic, Burlington). “At a time when social media providers are focused on maximizing engagement, we need to prioritize the mental health of New Jersey’s youths. This package is about making online spaces safer for minors in an ever-changing digital landscape. It’s about warning users about real mental health risks and providing families and educators with the knowledge and information they need to keep minors safe when they’re online.”