Category: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unhealthy Air Affects Nearly 1.2 Million PA Kids; Philadelphia Metro Earns Failing Grades

Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, including 1,176,798 kids in Pennsylvania. The report also shows that air quality in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area continues to fail, earning, F grades for ozone smog, daily and year-round particle pollution. While the region remains graded straight F’s for all three measures, year-round fine particle pollution worsened compared to last year, moving from 26th worst in the nation to 17th worst, increasing residents’ exposure to unhealthy air.

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Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is revising recreational fishing state regulations for black sea bass to reflect a greater abundance of the species for anglers to catch. However, DNREC cautions that federal regulations may or may not change to match the state regulations by the time the season opens.

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West Coast Fry Phenomenon Mr. Fries Makes Debut in Philadelphia Today

One of the West Coast’s most talked-about fast-casual concepts is heading to the Keystone State. Mr. Fries Man, the viral loaded fries franchise out of Gardena, California, will open its first-ever Pennsylvania location this Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2313 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. Named “the most unique fries in South Bay,” Mr. Fries Man will bring a full menu of unique loaded fries, including buffalo ranch chicken fries, honey garlic shrimp and steak fries, chicken bacon parm fries, lemon garlic crab and shrimp fries, and more. The menu will also include build your own fries, vegetarian options, wings with over a dozen sauce options and loaded baked potatoes.

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Sherrill Administration Marks Earth Week with Flooding Action

In celebration of Earth Week, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the addition of two regions to the DEP’s Resilient NJ program, a unique effort that brings together multiple municipalities to plan regionally to protect communities from flooding.

The addition of the two new regions surrounding the Shark River in Monmouth County and the Lower Passaic River in Essex County brings the number of regions participating in this nationally recognized program to six.

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Winslow Township Job Fair & Expungement Seminar April 25th

Free Job Fair & Expungent Seminar
THIS Saturday April 25th 

Come meet various employers to discuss available positions and network across various industries including healthcare, laborer, education, insurance, first responders, and so much more!

Saturday April 25th
9am Expungement Seminar (Registration Required)

Followed by the Job Fair:
10:00 am- Noon
Bud Duble Senior Center
33 Cooper Folly Road
Atco, NJ 08004
Contact:
Board of Health
609-567-0700 ext. 8008
boh@winslowtownship.com

Virtua Midwifery Birth & Wellness Center Earns Reaccreditation

 Virtua Health is proud to announce that the  Midwifery Birth & Wellness Center has once again earned accreditation from the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers (CABC). This 2026 reaccreditation affirms the Center’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based, family-centered maternity care.

Located in Voorhees, the Virtua Midwifery Birth & Wellness Center first achieved CABC accreditation in 2023, becoming the first and only free-standing birth center in the state to receive this prestigious designation. The 2026 reaccreditation underscores the center’s sustained dedication to meeting and exceeding national standards for safety, quality, and patient experience.

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Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Adds New Detective

Camden, NJ – Welcome to the team! The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has hired a new detective, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

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New National Partnership to Promote High School Voter Registration

The League of Women Voters and The Civics Center will collaborate across the country to foster voter registration in US high schools and empower the next generation of American voters to participate fully in public life.

Every year 4 million Americans turn 18, but fewer than half are typically registered to vote for their first election (vs. 75% of voters age 45+), in part because the registration process can be challenging for teens. The most effective way to overcome these hurdles is to train and equip students to lead regular, nonpartisan voter registration drives in high school, with the help of their teachers, as a precursor to graduation. 

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Soar & Shore Airshow Premium Seating

The Soar & Shore Airshow Presented by Atlantic City is set to return to the skies over Atlantic City this summer, taking place May 29-31, and while general admission to the event is FREE, we have a limited number of premium seating options available for those looking to enjoy an elevated experience. As a Visit Atlantic City subscriber, we are thrilled to offer you exclusive first access to the Dolphin and Viper Clubs! Your exclusive window will last until Tuesday, March 31st at 8:00 a.m., at which point any remaining tickets will become available to the general public and prices will increase.
Tickets include reserved seating, shaded tents, catered food and beverages, and more. It’s the perfect way to soak up all of the excitement and get a spectacular view of the action overhead.

Camden County Prosecutors Office: Jason Bailey Guilty of Sexual Assault of Teen

Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Jason L. Bailey, 48, of Paulsboro, guilty of multiple  offenses related to the sexual assault of a teenager Tuesday following an eight day trial before the Honorable Benjamin D. Morgan, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns  announced.  

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On Dec. 10, 2023, Bailey committed acts of sexual assault on a girl between the ages  of 13 and 16. Upon his arrest for this offense, he refused to provide  a mandatory DNA sample as required by law. 

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