Category: ANNOUNCEMENTS

Roberta Suloff, 87, of West Berlin

Roberta Suloff (nee Cooker), age 87, a lifelong resident of West Berlin, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026.

Born in Camden, New Jersey, Roberta was the beloved daughter of the late John W. Cooker, Sr. and Roberta Anna Haines Cooker. She was a proud graduate of Overbrook High School.

Throughout her life, Roberta held a variety of jobs, but she was especially fond of the years she spent as a sales clerk at Cherrydale Farms in the Cherry Hill Mall. She cherished the friendships she made there and enjoyed helping customers with warmth and kindness.

Roberta found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved knitting, bowling, and especially bowling in a league alongside her beloved husband, David. She treasured trips to the beach and the many timeshare vacations they enjoyed together, creating lasting memories with family and friends.

A devoted member of Wesley United Methodist Church in West Berlin, New Jersey, Roberta’s faith was a guiding force throughout her life. She was a faithful member of the congregation for more than 80 years. She was also a proud member of the Collingswood American Legion, where she enjoyed the fellowship of many dear friends.

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First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future

Foster Youth to Independence Program Provides Vulnerable Youth with a Pathway to Housing Stability and Self-Sufficiency 

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today marked the seventh anniversary of First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative by announcing a landmark Statement of Findings and Notice PIH 2026-19 to strengthen support for youth with lived experience in foster care. The policy improvements reflect feedback from foster youth, state and local officials, public housing authorities (PHAs), and service providers who participated in HUD hosted roundtables across the country.

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Haddon Township Junior Police Academy Through July 31

The Haddon Township Police Department is currently hosting its second annual Junior Police Academy, a week-long program that gives local middle school students a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement while fostering leadership, teamwork, and community engagement.

The academy runs through Friday, July 31, and features hands-on activities including physical training, crime scene investigations, K-9, SWAT and Bomb Squad demonstrations, New Jersey State Police specialty units, fire and emergency services operations, and more.

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NJ Teachers to Visit Jefferson to Learn About Potential Careers for their Students

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital hosted more than a dozen 5th- through 12th-grade teachers from schools throughout the region as part of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey’s Summer Institute for Educators. The teachers heard from Jefferson Health leaders and clinicians on how to prepare their students for careers in the healthcare industry and took a tour of the Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital campus.

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Preservation NJ Opposes Section 106 Changes

Preservation New Jersey stands with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preservation Action, the National Preservation Partners Network (NPPN), the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO), and preservation organizations across the United States in expressing strong opposition to proposed changes to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

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Maryland Dedicates Wetipquin Creek State Park

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offered local officials and special guests a preview of Wetipquin Creek State Park on Tuesday, as the state celebrated the acquisition of the 445-acre property that will become Wicomico County’s first state park.

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Norcross to Donate $100 Million to Cooper University Health Care/MD Anderson Cancer Center

Cooper University Health Care Board of Trustees Executive Chairman, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Anthony J. Mazzarelli, MD, and the Board of Trustees today announced a transformational $100 million gift from George E. Norcross III.
The gift from Mr. Norcross is being made in honor of the family’s patriarch and matriarch, George E. Norcross Jr. and Anne Carol Conner Norcross, and in recognition of his brothers, John, Donald, and Philip; his children, Alessandra (“Lexie”) and Alexander; and Sandra T. Norcross.


The donation is the largest single philanthropic gift in the institution’s history and one of the largest ever made to a health system in New Jersey. The gift will be directed toward investments in the City of Camden and Cooper’s larger service area in South Jersey, prioritizing education and community programs that create jobs, training, and opportunity.

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Camden Country Roadwork

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of July 27 to August 1. 

“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.”

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Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue on Monday, July 27, to Friday, July 31, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a partial eastbound road closure between West Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.

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·         PSE&G will be working on 2735 Federal Street on Monday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a partial westbound road closure between North 27th Street and Leonard Avenue.

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Substance Use Disorder Resources Available

Anyone seeking help with addiction, whether struggling personally or helping a loved one, can call 1-844-ReachNJ (1-844-732-2465) to receive immediate support and assistance from live, trained addiction counselors based here in New Jersey. The help line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Naloxone, sometimes referred to by the brand name “Narcan,” can revive people who have lost consciousness due to opioid overdose. New Jerseyans aged 14 and over can obtain naloxone freely and anonymously at participating pharmacies. One two-dose naloxone nasal spray kit will be provided per visit. People who obtain naloxone do not need to provide a name or a reason.

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Annual Master Watershed Steward Fundraiser 

Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward program will hold its seventh annual native tree and shrub sale this fall with 25 pickup locations across the state. Funds from the sale will support regional Master Watershed Steward volunteer activities, including stream repair projects, tree plantings and youth education programs. 

This year’s fundraiser features one native woody vine species and 23 native tree and shrub varieties, including the highly requested pawpaw and persimmon. Master Watershed Stewards will accept orders through Aug. 25 or until supplies run out, with curbside pickup available in September or October. Pickup dates and times vary by location. 

Native plants offer a variety of benefits to communities, including environmental, social and even economic benefits, program leaders noted. Native trees, shrubs and other plants improve air and water quality, reduce stormwater runoff and pollution, and enrich and enhance property and enjoyment. Master Watershed Stewards plant trees to intercept and infiltrate stormwater, stabilize soils, and filter pollutants. Whether residents seek trees for privacy, foliage, shade, pollinator attraction or a beautiful landscape, the sale organizers noted that the program offers a variety of trees and shrubs to meet a wide range of needs. 

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