Philly CBP Intercepts 2 Europe-Bound Marijuana Loads

PHILADELPHIA – Two women are facing felony drug possession charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted 97 pounds of marijuana in smuggling attempts on consecutive days this week at Philadelphia International Airport.

CBP officers seized 41 pounds of marijuana on March 16 and another 56 pounds on March 17 that were discovered in baggage being loaded onto flights bound for Europe. CBP narcotics detector dog Fredo, a 3-year-old male German shepherd, alerted officers to the marijuana.

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Utility Cost Protection Bill Clears Assembly

Assemblyman Dave Bailey, Jr.’s legislation designed to ensure that public utility customers are not burdened with subsidizing the energy costs of large load data centers passed the New Jersey General Assembly on Monday. Assembly members Joe Danielsen, Clinton Calabrese and Eliana Pintor Marin also sponsored Bill A796.

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Coffee With a Cop Today

Please join the Pennsauken Police Department at the Wawa 5221 Route 70 for Coffee with a Cop today, March 26th from 10AM to 12 Noon. When you enter the store find an officer and they will give you a ticket good for a free hot tea or coffee. K-9 West will also be at the store if you would like to meet him. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Mental Health Awareness Event

Tenant Protection Bill Passes Assembly

Renters would have increased safeguards against certain rent hikes under legislation advanced by the New Jersey General Assembly on Monday. Bill A3507, sponsored by Assembly members Yvonne Lopez, Cody Miller and Shanique Speight, would clarify and expand a list of factors used to determine unconscionable rent increases.

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Beyond Hospital Walls: A More Accessible New Jersey

For many, a simple walk down the street is something taken for granted. But for people with mobility, vision and other functional challenges, a cracked sidewalk, a missing curb ramp, a tree root, or a misplaced sign or utility pole like in this photo, can be a major barrier, turning a short trip or stroll with friends into an impossible journey. A dedicated team from Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) and community partners believes that true healthcare doesn’t stop at the hospital exit, it extends to the very streets where patients live their lives.

In a unique and growing collaboration, members of Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute’s MS Center and Department of Neurology, have joined forces with students from Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, local schools, girl scouts, and the Northeastern County Community Council of the National MS Society to tackle this everyday obstacle. Their mission is to help people live better lives not just by treating the body, but by helping to reshape the world outside.

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DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 1

The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve welcomes visitors for the 2026 season when it reopens Wednesday, April 1. The DNREC facility, managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in April, adding Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from May through August.

NJ American Water, Foundation Provide $2.2M+ to Communities in 2025

New Jersey American Water today announced that it, along with its employees, provided more than $1.6 million through grants, charitable contributions, and program support to New Jersey organizations last year. With an additional $509,500 from the American Water Charitable Foundation, total charitable support topped $2.2 million, as detailed in the company’s 2025 Community Impact Report.

“Our commitment to New Jersey goes far beyond our infrastructure,” said Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water. “Together, with the American Water Charitable Foundation, we’re investing in programs that drive meaningful, lasting impact across the communities we proudly call home.”

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Assembly Passes Bill Boosting Advocacy for Disabled Patients

Donlon, Murphy bill would authorize patients with developmental disabilities to have a designee accompany them during their hospital stay

(TRENTON) – Working to ensure a level of support for hospital patients who are unable to advocate for themselves, the New Jersey General Assembly today passed Bill A2259. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Carol Murphy, is designed to strengthen protections for hospital patients with developmental disabilities.

The bill would authorize patients with developmental disabilities to have a designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver to accompany them in accordance with hospital policies necessary to ensure patient safety, privacy, infection control and clinical care.

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Looking for a summer job? Gloucester County is hiring!

Join the team as a Buildings & Grounds Assistant/Helper earning $17/hour while helping maintain county facilities and grounds. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make an impact in your community.

Gloucester County residents preferred. Apply online at www.gloucestercountynj.gov or email jobs@gloucestercountynj.gov Don’t miss out—apply today!