Bally’s Atlantic City will roll out the red carpet for moms on Mother’s Day with a specialty dish and cocktail at Jerry Longo’s Meatball & Martinis, a hotel package and breakfast-in-bed available throughout the weekend from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10.
Marking the 100th day of the Sherrill Administration, the Department of Environmental Protection today launched Operation FAST, a comprehensive effort to make the DEP more efficient and responsive to the public and businesses. This initiative will help make New Jersey more affordable while continuing to implement the state’s high standards for protection of the environment and public health.
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Philadelphia, PA – Northern Liberties Business Improvement District presents the inaugural Northern Liberties Spring Festival presented by Sprouts Farmers Market. The all-ages, all-day celebration will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 3rd and Poplar, as well as inside and around Liberty Lands. The line-up will feature two stages, live bands, music and dance performances, food trucks, cold cocktails, made-in-Northern Liberties beers, hot dog eating contest, kids’ yoga, neighborhood small businesses, artists and makers, pet portraits, DIY flower bouquets, make-and-take craft station, and many other surprises. The event is open to the public. Admission is complimentary. Food, drink and shopping are pay-as-you-go. For more information and updates, visit explorenorthernliberties.com and follow @northliberties on social media.
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Mary Elizabeth Pogodzinski “Marybeth”, age 57, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her residence in the loving care of her husband and children on April 27, 2026.
Born on December 31, 1968, in Somerville, New Jersey, Marybeth was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph M. Esposito and Frances Ann Esposito (née Rafferty). She was raised in Middlesex, New Jersey, and graduated from Middlesex High School in 1986. She met her husband, Chris as a secretary at Somerset Medical Center and he was in residency at the hospital.
After living a few years in Sacramento, California, Marybeth and Chris moved to Nazareth, PA in 1998. She built a life centered on family and service to her community.
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May 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the Monmouth Boat Club
This is a friendly reminder to join Preservation New Jersey for the 2026 10 Most Endangered Historic Places Program announcement, a signature annual event highlighting New Jersey’s most at-risk historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological sites.
The 2026 year’s program will share the stories behind the nominations, highlight ongoing preservation efforts, and reflect on both the successes and challenges of saving these irreplaceable places. Attendees will also hear directly from site stewards and community advocates working to protect these landmarks.
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On Sunday, April 26, The Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey, hosted 333 participants and raised over $60,000 at the inaugural Cherry Blossom Run/Walk fundraiser benefiting the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Centers in New Jersey, helping to expand access to advanced cancer care close to home in Cherry Hill and Washington Township.
Held at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, Cherry Blossom Run/Walk participants, made up of individuals, families, teams and four-legged companions, either ran in a 5K or walked a 1-mile course.
“This event brought our mission to life in a visible and meaningful way,” says Tamara LaCouture, MD, East Region Chief of Cancer Services. “Every step taken supported patients who are navigating cancer with strength and resilience.”
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and visitors to the First State that Delaware’s annual open burning ban takes effect Thursday, May 1 and continues through Sept. 30 and is in place to help protect air quality during what’s also known as the ozone season.
During the statewide ban, most outdoor burning is not allowed. Cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires are still permitted year-round when they use firewood, charcoal, propane, or natural gas.
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Camden Police Department members and their families will get to watch the Philadelphia Phillies play this summer thanks to a generous donation of the Norcross Foundation and The Cooper Foundation. Members of the Camden Police Department will be given four (4) tickets to one of four (4) Phillies home games at Citizens Bank Park. The tickets will be distributed on a first come basis. The Norcross and Cooper Foundations are donating $90,000 to the Camden County Police Foundation for the purchase of the tickets.
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| May 4 – 8, 2026 Teachers inspire, educate, and support the next generation of Garden State greats, but they aren’t always recognized as heroes. This Teachers’ Appreciation Week, we invite you to nominate an educator making a difference in their community to become an NJ Hall of Fame Everyday Hero! |
The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the two male suspects, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into a homicide, that occurred on October 11th, 2025, at about 3:54 PM in the 1700 block of Teesdale Street. The two suspects were with a group of juveniles that may have been attending Northeast High School.
THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IS OFFERING A REWARD OF $20,000 LEADING TO AN ARREST AND CONVICTION FOR EVERY HOMICIDE.
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