Find Your Calm This February
On a chilly February day, participants warmed their minds and bodies with Half Sun Breaths, imagining the warmth and sunshine while focusing on relaxation and wellness.
Join us for the next class on February 10th at the Deptford Community Center.
Pre-registration is required.
To register, contact Carla Kephart at 856-218-4106 or ckephart@co.gloucester.nj.us.
Take time for yourself and recharge this winter! 
(Trenton) – The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured overnight next week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. This is a continuation of work that began on Monday, January 5.
Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, February 9 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, and continuing each night through Thursday, February 12 at the same time, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for removal of the temporary Browning Road Bridge west abutment. The following detour will be in place:
Continue reading “I-295 southbound/Al-Jo’s Curve Overnight Closure to Continues”
Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of February 9 to February 14.
“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”
Berlin Township
Crews will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Tuesday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure of Hopewell Road between Cooper Road & Jackson Road in Waterford Township and a full road closure of Cooper Road between Cushman Avenue & Hopewell Road in Berlin Township.
Continue reading “Camden County Roadwork Projects”Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich will celebrated the birthday of World War II Navy Veteran Johnny Quinesso Sr. aboard the Battleship New Jersey.
Quinesso served in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer Second Class from 1944 to 1946. He was a radioman aboard the USS LSM-302, and was on duty when the message came through announcing Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. After his military service, Quinesso went on to work in the federal government as an IRS agent for 43 years.
“At 100 years young, John Quinesso Sr. represents the very best of the ‘greatest generation’, and his lifelong service to his country and community deserves recognition,” said Commissioner Bianco Bezich, liaison to the Department of Veterans Affairs. “It is an honor to be able to celebrate this milestone birthday with John and his loved ones.”
Since 2001, when the Battleship New Jersey opened as a museum and memorial, Quinesso has been a dedicated volunteer. He is deeply committed to educating younger generations about the ship and its history, and in 2020, he raised funds through social media to support the Battleship while it was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
DNREC has reopened the Indian River Bay to clamming and shellfish harvest after a mandatory 21-day closure that followed a Jan. 15 wastewater release from the town of Millsboro’s sewage system.
On Tuesday, February 10, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) will welcome Class 259 – 157 graduates of the Department’s Training Academy – into the Department’s ranks of Correctional Police Officers. All graduates have successfully completed 17 weeks of intensive academic study and physical fitness training (State Basic Course), along with two weeks of immersive, on-the-job training in nine NJDOC facilities across the state.
The graduation ceremony for Class 259 will be held at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton at 10 a.m. Family and friends of the graduates, along with members of the media, are invited to attend this ceremony to honor each graduate’s hard work and recognize their accomplishments.
WHAT: NJDOC Training Academy Class 259 Graduation Ceremony
WHERE: Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ
WHO: 157 graduates of Class 259, NJDOC leadership, family and friends of the graduates
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
10 a.m.
Meeting kicked off a yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary
| Members of the New Jersey General Assembly held a ceremonial meeting today at historic Nassau Hall at Princeton University to begin a yearlong celebration of the country’s Semiquincentennial. The year 2026 also marks 250 years since the first New Jersey Legislature met in Nassau Hall in August of 1776, in the midst of the Revolutionary War and less than two months after New Jersey adopted its first constitution, declaring its independence from Great Britain. “Holding a commemorative meeting at Nassau Hall on the campus of Princeton University is truly an honor. These walls have borne witness to moments that shaped not just New Jersey, but our entire nation, and it was here that our state’s Legislature first met in 1776, at the dawn of a new and uncertain democracy,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “This year, as we mark the 250th anniversary of our nation and our Legislature, we’re reminded that history is not distant or abstract. It is alive in the institutions we serve and the responsibilities we carry forward.” “Princeton University is delighted to commemorate this milestone anniversary in our historic Nassau Hall, where the New Jersey legislature first assembled nearly 250 years ago,” Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber said. “The history of this great University and the great state of New Jersey are forever linked, and we look forward to continuing to work together to build a strong future.” Princeton President Eisgruber delivered a welcome message and was among the many dignitaries to attend today’s meeting. Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell, UK Consulate General Oliver Christian and Adjutant General, Brigadier General Yvonne Mays were also in attendance. During today’s meeting, the General Assembly presented several ceremonial resolutions. These included, but were not limited to, honoring the New Jersey National Guard and the unsung efforts of New Jerseyans during the American Revolution, commemorating consequential pieces of legislation enacted between 1776 and 1826, and celebrating the 280th anniversary of the founding of Princeton University. Several Assembly Democrats presented resolutions during the meeting. Those members included Assemblymen Roy Freiman, William F. Moen, Jr., Anthony S. Verrelli and Joe Danielsen, and Assemblywomen Melinda Kane, Mitchelle Drulis, Lisa Swain, and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson. Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald led the Pledge of Allegiance. A full list of ceremonial resolutions presented during today’s meeting can be found in the New Jersey Assembly Democrats’ latest newsletter here. Photos and videos provided by Princeton University can be found here. |
The Transportation Security Administration successfully implemented its new modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA ConfirmID, resulting in a promising increase of REAL ID compliance.
Based on early data reports, 95-99% of travelers are presenting REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification at airport security checkpoints, an encouraging improvement in compliance since TSA ConfirmID was announced in December 2025. Passengers without REAL IDs or other acceptable forms of identification have the option to use TSA ConfirmID by paying a $45 fee for a 10-day travel period. The new system is designed to strengthen identity verification and further enhance aviation security by closing long-standing gaps in ID standards.
Read more: TSA successfully rolls out TSA ConfirmID“TSA ConfirmID has been a huge success due to the ongoing collaboration with our airline, airport and industry partners and effective public outreach and communications efforts,” said Steve Lorincz, TSA’s Acting Executive Assistant Administrator for Security Operations. “We have seen negligible operational impact in the system because of the preparation of our team and work of our partners. We continue to encourage travelers who do not have REAL ID-compliant identification or acceptable IDs to take the time to make appointments at their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.”
After 20 years of delays and extensions, under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, TSA has implemented REAL ID enforcement, following through on a law passed by Congress on the recommendation of the 9/11 Commission. The rigorous preparation and dedication of TSA employees ensured this rollout proceeded with minimal impact on compliant travelers, even in the midst of the partial government shutdown.
TSA ConfirmID is designed to provide non-compliant passengers with additional verification and security processes, ensuring terrorists, illegal aliens and other bad actors don’t slip through the cracks and board flights alongside legitimate passengers.
With spring break fast approaching, TSA and our nation’s airports are gearing up for travelers who may not frequently fly. TSA strongly encourages these travelers to make sure they are REAL ID-compliant to enjoy a stress-free, seamless travel experience.
TSA urges all air travelers to complete the following three steps prior to any air travel:
TSA encourages travelers without a REAL ID to make an appointment with their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and receive a REAL ID before the next time they fly.
You can find TSA’s full list of acceptable forms of ID at TSA.gov/travel/security-screening/identification. Travelers with acceptable forms of ID do not need to use TSA ConfirmID. Passengers unsure if their ID is REAL ID-compliant should check their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
For more information on REAL ID, please visit TSA.gov/real-id or text 275-872 (“AskTSA”) anytime with questions, call the TSA Contact Center at 866-289-9673, or submit inquiries at www.tsa.gov/email.
