Short Film Festival in Collingswood Tonight

The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Garden State Film Festival will host an evening featuring a curated selection of award-winning short films from around the world at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike in Collingswood at 7 p.m. tonight, October 15th.

The festival will feature a special screening of acclaimed short films from the past and present, including two films with Camden County connections: Terroir, filmed at Amalthea Cellars in Atco, and Outside the Lines, a documentary chronicling the Winslow Township Girls Track Team created by students through Studio 106, the high school’s television production and media program.

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World’s Best Short Films to Showcase Local Artists

Recognizing the Art & Talent of Camden County Filmmakers and Youth

The big screen is coming to Camden County, and local filmmakers are getting their moment in the spotlight. On Thursday, October 15th at 7 PM, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, Asbury Shorts USA and the Garden State Film Festival invite movie lovers to the Scottish Rite Auditorium for The Best of The Fest, an evening showcasing award-winning short films from around the world.

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Camden County Sheriff’s Office Invites Kids to Help Name Robotic Dog

The Camden County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team is calling on the youngest members of our community to help them name one of their newest members, a robotic dog, which has become an essential tool in public safety operations.

The robotic dog has been an operational asset of the Camden County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team for the past year and has assisted in more than 20 investigations. The unarmed robotic dog is equipped with multiple cameras, allowing first responders to remotely assess and monitor incidents before entering potentially dangerous situations, including but not limited to hostage situations, barricades, hazardous material identification, and much more.

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NJDOT Traffic Advisory

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 tonight as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County.

In addition, Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound are scheduled to have overnight lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, this week to continue structural steel installation. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.

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Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Adds New Detectives

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

Pictured from left to right are: Chief of Staff Michael Mangold, Prosecutor Grace MacAulay, Detective Jared Ebert, Chief of Detectives Robert Ferris, and First Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Chatten.

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Cooper Health Earns Gold Recognition

Cooper Norcross Health Earns Gold Recognition From American Medical Association for Commitment to Physician Well-Being

Recognition places Cooper Norcross Health among 21 organizations nationwide honored at the highest level in the AMA’s Joy in Medicine program

CAMDEN, NJ — Cooper Norcross Health has earned Gold-level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program, recognizing the health system’s ongoing commitment to physician well-being and efforts to create an environment where physicians and care teams can thrive.

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Camden County Expungement Event

Need help clearing your record? A free Expungement Event will be held Monday, October 26, from 10 AM–3 PM at Rutgers Law School’s Camden Campus, 326 Penn Street.

Attendees can meet with an attorney at no cost to review their record and potentially file an expungement petition. Walk-ins will be accepted, but capacity is limited and attendees are encouraged to arrive early. All clients must qualify financially.

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2026 General Election Important Dates

General Election Day is November 3rd, 2026

Camden County is encouraging residents to get ready for the 2026 General Election and make a plan to have their voices heard. One of the easiest ways to vote is to Vote By Box. The deadline to register is October 13th, don’t wait and check it off your to-do list today! Ballots are currently being mailed out, keep an eye out and be sure to return yours right away!

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First Annual Camden County Run for the Heroes

First Annual Camden County Run for the Heroes 2 Mile Run/Walk will take place at Veterans Island at Cooper River Park on October 17th at 10am followed by a wellness event free to everyone. All proceeds benefit the Camden County Heroes Scholarship Fund.

Following the race is a free wellness event for everyone.

STRONGER TOGETHER: MIND, BODY AND HOME- A community safety and wellness fair.

This event will celebrate Camden County’s First Responders

Food Trucks, vendors, music, kids zone, games and much more! Click here for more information.

Maria Mead, 94, of Cherry Hill

(Nee Oliveri) Peacefully on October 2, 2026, of Cherry Hill, NJ, formerly of Collingswood, NJ. She was 94 years old.

Born and raised in the Frankford section of Philadelphia, Maria was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School. In the 1950s, her striking beauty and charm led her to a successful career as a model, appearing in numerous print and television advertisements.