New Jersey American Water Presents $12,000 Grant

New Jersey American Water presents a $12,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to Camden’s Charter School Network. Pictured, from left: Charlie Bell, External Affairs Specialist, New Jersey American Water; Melanie James, Allied Resources for Kids; Sean Quinn, Senior Source Water Protection Program Manager, New Jersey American Water; Rebecca Phelan Brinkmann, Executive Director, Camden’s Charter School Network; William Helmbrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Camden’s Charter School Network, Camden’s Charter School Network; Veda Cloud, Network Social Worker, Camden’s Charter School Network; Jack Carr, Educational Outreach Provider, Camden’s Charter School Network; Dr. Joseph Conway, Superintendent, Camden’s Promise Charter School; Nicholas Mitchell, Camden’s Promise Charter School science teacher; and students from Camden’s Promise Charter School 7 th grade.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water, in support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, are proud to name Camden’s Charter School Network a recipient of the Foundation’s 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program.

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Harry Potter DroneArt Show

July 16-18, 2026

Drones and Harry Potter seem to go together like pop rocks and soda. So it’s only fitting that the Harry Potter DroneArt Show: The Ultimate Magical Drone Spectacle apparates at Subaru Park, the home of the Philadelphia Union.

Magic literally takes flight when 1,200 drones hover over the soccer stadium, lighting up the night sky in Chester and turning it into a bubbling cauldron that reimagines (no Muggles!) iconic moments and places — including Hogwarts Castle — set to a mesmerizing movie soundtrack.

Where: Subaru Park, 2501 Seaport Drive, Chester, PA

Build High-Converting Ad Creatives Using Nano Banana Pro

A weak ad creative gets skipped in under a second, no matter how good the offer behind it is. Nano Banana Pro solves this at the generation stage: instead of briefing a designer and waiting days for a static mockup, you describe the exact scene, product, and composition, and get a testable creative in minutes. This guide covers the actual workflow — prompt structure, model choice, and the refinement steps that separate a usable ad from a generic one.

I. Why The Creative Is The Bottleneck, Not The Copy

1. It’s the first filter, not the second. Users decide whether to stop scrolling before they read a single word of copy. A flat product-on-white image gets the same treatment as every other listing in the feed — ignored. A creative with context (setting, action, contrast) forces a half-second pause, which is all a scroll-stopping ad needs.

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Bernice R. Carey, 74, of Collingswood

Peacefully on July 12, 2026, lifelong resident of Collingswood, NJ. She was 74 years old.

Beloved wife of 47 years to the late William “Bill” Carey. Dear mother of Kimberley (Fran) Weikel and Kevin (Katie) Carey. Loving grandmother of Brett, Mackenzie, Franny, Billy, Tommy, Seanie, Kevie, Allie and Ashley. She is also lovingly survived by her sister, Brenda (Dan) Wawrzyniak.

Bernice was a member of the first graduating class at Paul VI High School in 1969. She worked as a credit investigator for United Jersey Bank and more recently was a longtime crossing guard on Haddon Ave. in Collingswood. Bernice also enjoyed the beach, casinos and spending quality time with her family.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday, July 17, 6 PM to 8 PM and Saturday, July 18, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 11 AM at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. John Church, 809 Park Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Entombment Harleigh Cemetery, Camden, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.

Rest in peace, Jim.

The Brooklawn Police Department is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim DiAmore, a longtime friend and unwavering supporter of our department and the Brooklawn community.

For many years, Jim served our community as a trusted pharmacist, always greeting everyone with kindness, compassion, and a genuine willingness to help. His dedication to caring for others extended far beyond his profession, touching the lives of countless families throughout Brooklawn.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jim’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His legacy of service, compassion, and community pride will continue to live on.

Rest in peace, Jim.

NJDOT Traffic Advisory

The I-676 southbound Exit 2 ramp to the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured each night Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30 as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County.

Beginning at 11 p.m. Monday, July 27 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 and continuing each night through Thursday, July 30 at the same time, the I-676 southbound Exit 2 ramp to the Walt Whitman Bridge/I-76 westbound is scheduled to be closed. The closure is necessary to install drainage. The following detour will be in place:

I-676 southbound Exit 2 ramp to Walt Whitman Bridge Detour:

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Gloucester County’s Senior Nutrition Program

Good nutrition and social connection go hand in hand. Gloucester County’s Senior Nutrition Program offers hot, nutritious weekday lunches at six locations throughout the county, along with activities and opportunities to connect with others. Deputy Director Jim Jefferson encourages eligible residents to learn more about this program, including meal site locations: https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/1167/Nutrition-Program

Subaru Honors Cooper Nurses with Kits and $35K Donation

Subaru of America, Inc., as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, donated $35,000 to The Cooper Foundation, its fifth consecutive annual gift supporting Camden-based patients. In support of the automaker’s commitment to its hometown of Camden, the donation aims to provide access to vital medical equipment to Camden City residents and bolster essential services provided by Cooper University Health Care.

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Philly Police Investigating Shooting and a Stabbing

At approximately 8:16 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire on the highway along the 2700 block of South 68th Street. Upon arrival, police located multiple victims. Two of the injured males were immediately transported by responding officers to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. A third male was treated at the scene by Medic personnel but refused further medical transport. A fourth victim arrived at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) Pavilion via a private vehicle.

The shooting scene is currently being held for processing. No arrests have been made, and no motive has been established at this time. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

The information surrounding this incident is preliminary and subject to change. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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CCPD To Host “Open Gym and Swim” Event

Today, the Camden County Police Department will help children and families beat the summer heat with “Open Gym and Swim” at the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County – Marjorie & Lewis Katz Clubhouse in the Parkside neighborhood from 3- 5:30 p.m. Officers from the Community Outreach Unit will be in attendance to join residents as they swim, play, and enjoy free refreshments, music, and more. This event is the newest addition to the CCPD’s popular Village Initiative event lineup and will take place each Wednesday throughout the remainder of summer.

“As summer temperatures continue to soar, it’s important to us that we offer activities that will keep our residents cool,” said Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. “The Village Initiative has helped thousands of our young people and their families connect with our officers, and we look forward to continuing to expand with new activities every year.”