Commissioners to Host Annual Plant Sale

On Saturday, April 25, the Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Certified Gardeners will host their annual plant sale, with thousands of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, trees, and shrubs available for great prices.

“The plant sale is highly anticipated every year and has become one of our most well-attended events,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Office of Sustainability. “I especially encourage our residents to consider picking up native plants to support our native wildlife and pollinators.”

The annual plant sale will be held at the Sustainability Campus (508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood NJ 08012) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.

Sherrill Kicks Off Earth Week

Department of Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today celebrated the start of Earth Week 2026 by announcing the joint acquisition of the site of a vacant building in Union City, Hudson County, that the city will transform into a youth soccer field. The acquisition will help deliver critically needed recreational space to one of the country’s most densely populated communities.

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Your Voice Matters: Speak Up at the State Board of Education Meeting!

Join us for an open topic public testimony session.

The State Board of Education meeting is approaching, and this is your chance to make your voice heard. Whether you have concerns, ideas, or success stories regarding our schools, the Board is opening the floor to you.

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Van Drew, Riley Bill Targets Utility Cost Deductions

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break.

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Van Drew Announces $12.4 Million for AC City Housing Authority

Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA) will receive $12.4 million in federal funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Operating Shortfall program.

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Your Legal Protections When Hurt at Work

Getting hurt on the job is more common than most people realize. Whether it’s a slip and fall in a warehouse, a repetitive strain injury from years at a desk, or something more serious on a construction site, workplace injuries can turn your life upside down fast. Medical bills pile up. You miss work. You wonder how you’re going to get through it.

The good news is that the law is on your side. Workers have real legal protections in place, and knowing what those protections are can make a significant difference in how well you recover — both physically and financially.

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Wildwood Sets Overnight Boardwalk Hours

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, The City of Wildwood introduced upon first reading Ordinance No. 1350-26, amending the City’s General Ordinances to establish Boardwalk operating hours. Upon adoption, the Boardwalk will be closed for public use during the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., year-round. No person shall remain on the Boardwalk during such hours.

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Keeping Timbuctoo Alive

Guy Weston has not only safeguarded a crucial piece of New Jersey’s history, but has also deepened public understanding of the lives and achievements of Black residents during the antebellum and postbellum periods. His leadership, scholarship, and dedication to the community of Timbuctoo made him a truly deserving recipient of the 2025 Dr. Doris C. Carpenter Excellence Award, presented by Preservation New Jersey.Guy Weston and teachers from Westampton Middle School and Rancocas Valley High School who worked on the project’s curriculumMr. Weston’s fourth great-grandfather was among a small group of free African Americans who purchased land in what is now Westampton Township in 1829. The community of Timbuctoo was established in 1826, when Ezekiel Parker, Wardell Parker, David Parker, and Hezekiah Hall, each having escaped enslavement in Maryland, purchased land from a Quaker and founded a settlement. The community was later named after the historic West African city in present-day Mali.
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Tickets on Sale for Phillies Tailgate Party

Join Us on June 6th at 2:00 p.m.
Meeting Location: Lot O, Area 2 at Citizens Bank Park.
This is the same area we used previously for the faculty tailgate party.
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Evil Genius Brings Craft Beer Legend 21st Amendment Back

Philadelphia, PA – 21st Amendment Brewery, the national institution that pioneered craft beer in a can and gave the world Hell or High Watermelon, is returning to coolers and taps, just in time for summer! The legacy continues, thanks to Philadelphia’s independent brewery Evil Genius Beer Company. The Philadelphia-based brewer, known for its nostalgic and irreverent approach to craft beer, is continuing 21st Amendment’s legacy and beloved year-round 21A brews: Hell or High Watermelon, the cult classic that pioneered the fruited wheat beer category, both Brew Fr ee! or Die flagship West Coast IPA and its citrus-infused variant Brew Fr ee! or Die Blood Orange, and the award-winning retro-americana Amendment Lager.