Commissioners Mark Opening of Supportive Reentry Release Center

(Camden, NJ) – The Board of Commissioners celebrated the grand opening of the Camden County Department of Corrections Reentry Release Center. The newly renovated facility will work to reduce structural barriers for individuals leaving the Camden County Correctional Facility (CCCF) by working with peer specialists to help individuals pave a smooth transition back to their community. At one time, the correctional facility had more than double the number of residents that it currently houses today. As a result of these innovative initiatives, the jail population has been reduced by almost 60%.

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Winslow Township Annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt!

Hop on over to Calabrese Memorial Park in Sicklerville for the annual Winslow Township Easter Egg Hunt! A fun-filled morning for local families and children.

When: Sat, Mar 21 (Rain date: Mar 28) | 10 AM SHARP – 11:30 AM

Location: PTLM. Daniel Calabrese Memorial Park North Central Avenue, Sicklerville NJ 08081

Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting the next Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March12th at the Collingswood Senior Center, 30 W. Collings Avenue. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please submit them and we will forward them to the appropriate level of government. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. This month’s Caucus Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March17th, and the Monthly Commissioner Meeting is Thursday, March19th. These meetings are held to help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

Walter A. Kirk, Jr., 76, of Oaklyn

Walter A. Kirk, Jr., a longtime resident of Oaklyn, NJ passed away on February 9, 2026 at the age of 76.

Walt was the beloved son of the late Walter and Josephine Kirk. He is the loving and devoted brother of Catherine (Lawrence) Kirk-Chase and Joanne (Rick) Wood. Adored uncle to Jacob and Jemma Chase.

Walt was raised in the Fairview section of Camden, NJ. He was the owner of Delaware Valley Appraisal Company of Audubon, NJ and was also a business partner in Homes by G & K. More recently, Walt earned his Juris Prudence degree which was a lifelong dream of his.

Funeral service and interment will be planned at a later date.

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Walter A. Kirk, Jr., please visit our flower store.

Free Haddon Home Care Senior Expo 2026 in South Jersey: April 2

(Collingswood) – Haddon Home Care will host its second annual Haddon Home Care Senior Expo for seniors and their families, Thursday, April 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ. Admission is FREE with light lunch and refreshments provided.

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Nominate Your Philly Faves for the 2026 Visit Philadelphia Liberty Bells

The Liberty Bells are back! It’s time for our annual awards-season celebration highlighting all of the people, places and things that make Philly so very, well, Philly.

Unlike those Hollywood awards shows, the Liberty Bells are 100% people-powered.

That’s where you come in.

We’re currently seeking nominations in five categories. You can learn more about each category below.

You have until March 13 to get your nominations in. We’ll tally up the submissions, name finalists and open up the public voting phase from March 23 through April 3.

Winners of the 2026 Liberty Bells will be announced during Visit Philadelphia’s 30th Anniversary Gala on May 14.

OK, enough talk. It’s time to make your submissions here!

Cooper University Hospital Recertified as Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center

Cooper University Hospital has once again earned recertification as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center from The Joint Commission, receiving its Gold Seal of Approval® in recognition of the health system’s ability to treat the most complex stroke cases.

This prestigious designation places Cooper among an elite group of hospitals nationwide equipped with the highest level of expertise, advanced imaging, specialized interventions, and around-the-clock multidisciplinary stroke care.

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Sherrill Administration Awards $90,000 in Grants to Help Communities During Wildfire Season

Ahead of the spring wildfire season, the Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service today announced $90,000 in grants to 22 communities statewide to support wildfire risk-reduction projects, part of the Sherrill Administration’s mission to deliver to protect New Jersey communities from lengthening wildfire seasons amid a changing climate.

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South Jersey Town Must Reconsider Cannabis Retailer’s Application, Court Rules

By:Sophie Nieto-Munoz

New Jersey’s cannabis industry scored a victory Tuesday when a state appellate panel ruled that municipalities must explain why they deny requests for local support to open dispensaries, a decision that could have implications for legal weed retailers statewide.

The 23-page decision rejects an argument by the Burlington City Council that it is allowed to reject those requests without explaining why. The council was sued by the owners of a planned cannabis dispensary after council members denied the owners’ request for a resolution of local support, a document required to open recreational cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey.

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Board of Commissioners Celebrate Groundbreaking of the 34-mile Camden County LINK Trail

March 6, at noon, at Murray Troutt Post 262, 20 Chestnut Street, Audubon, Commissioner Jeffrey Nash will join federal, state and local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Camden County LINK Trail, marking the start of construction on the highly anticipated greenway that will stretch from the Delaware River to the Pine Barrens. This historic and ambitious plan will deliver another resource through the Camden County Parks Department boosting the quality of life throughout the region.

“Today is a truly historic day as we are formally beginning construction on the Camden County LINK Trail after almost a decade of feasibility studies, public meetings, and securing funding,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “I am so thrilled to see this project become a reality. The LINK Trail will provide residents throughout Camden County with access to passive recreation, and enable them a safe and scenic path to walk, bike, or run throughout our beautiful county.”