Category: CAMDEN COUNTY

Holiday Events in Camden County

12/13/19

Collingswood’s First Holly Jolly Trolley

December 13, 2019

Corner of Haddon Avenue and Woodlawn, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Collingswood’s first Holly Jolly Trolley lights tour! See the magnificently decorated business districts and homes registered for the residential decorating contest each Friday in December. Guests can take a free, festive trolley tour and enjoy block after block of homes trimmed in holiday cheer! The trolley will board in Collingswood’s downtown, giving guests an opportunity to plan a night to enjoy the trolley then shop and dine in the Borough’s “winter wonderland” which includes caroling, free visits with Santa and free parking!

12/14/19

Santa Brunch

Saturday, December 14th, 10 AM

Gloucester Twp.

Gloucester Township Recreation Center

On Saturday, December 14th, visit Santa and enjoy bagels, donuts, fun & games at the Gloucester Township Recreation Center. This event is FREE! Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need.

https://www.facebook.com/events/538430613393995/

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 14th, 9:00 AM

Magnolia

Donald E. Wilson Community Center, 425 W. Brooke Ave, Magnolia

On Saturday, December 14th, all Magnolia children and families are invited to our Breakfast with Santa. Starting at 9:00 AM, there will be food, crafts and other activities for all. This year’s theme is “Candy Land”. All children up to and including 8th grade will receive a gift. Seating is limited and tickets will need to be purchased in advance at the Borough Hall. There will also be a drop-off for expired or unused prescriptions all day. The event will be held at the Donald E. Wilson Community Center (425 W. Brooke Ave.).

www.magnolia-nj.org

Holiday Resident Luncheon

Saturday, December 14th, 2:00 PM

Magnolia

Donald E. Wilson Community Center, 425 W. Brooke Ave, Magnolia

Also on Saturday, December 14th, the borough will hold its Holiday Resident Luncheon at 2:00 PM. There will be a drop-off for expired or unused prescriptions all day. This year’s entertainment will feature various performing arts groups from Sterling High School. There will be free gifts for those who attend. Any Magnolia resident who is at least 55 years “young” is welcome to attend consider this FREE event. Seating is limited and reservations need to be made in advance at the Borough Hall. The event will be held at the Donald E. Wilson Community Center (425 W. Brooke Ave.).

www.magnolia-nj.org

Merchantville Breakfast with Santa

Saturday December 14th, beginning at 10:00 AM

Merchantville

Merchantville Senior Center, 212 Somerset Ave, Merchantville

Christmas Parade of Lights

Saturday December 14th, 7 PM

Mount Ephraim

12/15/19

Make It, Take It, Fry It, Try It – Chanukah Event

Sunday December 15th, 2-3:30 PM

Katz JCC

Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

At this inter-generational Chanukah family fun day with Chef Jerzy Gonzalez! Design a unique family latke recipe and recipe card, prep and take home to fry! Children will enjoy decorating aprons and an oil-themed STEM activity!

https://katzjcc.org/event/make-it-take-it-fry-it-try-it-chanukah-event/

Holiday Parade of Lights

Sunday, December 15th at 6:00 PM

Magnolia

The parade will begin at Camden and Davis Ave. It will proceed down Camden Ave., make a left on Maryland Ave., a right on Warwick Rd., right on Evesham Ave., and right on Albertson Ave., and end at the Donald E. Wilson Community Center (425 W. Brooke Ave.). Another event which has become an annual tradition in Magnolia is our Holiday Parade of Lights . This year’s parade will begin at 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 15th. The Recreation Committee would like to encourage all fire departments, ambulance squads, residents, civic organizations, and local businesses to participate. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. The parade will begin at Camden and Davis Ave. It will proceed down Camden Ave., make a left on Maryland Ave., a right on Warwick Rd., right on Evesham Ave., and right on Albertson Ave., and end at the Donald E. Wilson Community Center (425 W. Brooke Ave.). Please go to the Borough of Magnolia website (

www.magnolia-nj.org

) or call the Borough Hall (856-783-1520) for more information.

12/17/19

Teddy’s Toys For Camden Kids

December 17th

Camden City

Adventure Aquarium, Camden

Enlightened Chanukah Cooking Class

Tuesday, December 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Katz JCC

Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Enjoy the spirit and tradition of Chanukah with lighter and healthier ingredients! Potato latke cups with assorted fillings, Chickpea tacos with spicy sour cream, Nutty quinoa salad with tangy orange dressing, Banana bread donuts with chocolate, halvah and cinnamon glazes, Chocolate gelt for adults, Apple cider hot toddy. Space is limited

Instructors: Ruth Cohen and Vicky Fox, Authors of Tahini and Turmeric. COST: $40/JCC Member • $50/Guest

12/19/19

STEM LAB: Make an Electric Circuit Menorah

Thursday, December 19th, 1-3PM

Katz JCC

Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Join instructor: Michelle Carrera Foster, STEM Coordinator, Katz JCC. Impress your children and grandchildren by bringing home a circuit menorah that you make, all while learning about electricity!

COST: JCC Member: $10 / Guest: $15

REGISTER ONLINE

https://katzjcc.org/event/stem-lab-make-an-electric-circuit-menorah/

12/20/19

Collingswood’s First Holly Jolly Trolley

December 20, 2019

Corner of Haddon Avenue and Woodlawn, Collingswood, NJ 08108

Collingswood’s first Holly Jolly Trolley lights tour! See the magnificently decorated business districts and homes registered for the residential decorating contest each Friday in December. Guests can take a free, festive trolley tour and enjoy block after block of homes trimmed in holiday cheer! The trolley will board in Collingswood’s downtown, giving guests an opportunity to plan a night to enjoy the trolley then shop and dine in the Borough’s “winter wonderland” which includes caroling, free visits with Santa and free parking!

12/25/19

Character Breakfast

Wednesday, December 25th, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Katz JCC

Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

Enjoy a morning full of food and fun for the whole family at our annual character breakfast! Characters include Curious George, Elmo and a princess! Also enjoy special Chanukah crafts and games! EMAIL US TO REGISTER – erichman@jfedsnj.org

https://katzjcc.org/event/character-breakfast/

12/26/19

Community Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration

Thursday, December 26th, 6:00 PM

Collingswood

Lumberyard Garden found at the corner of Collings and N. Atlantic Ave Collingswood’s annual community Menorah lighting on Thursday, December 26 at 6 pm. The lighting takes place at the Lumberyard garden found at the corner of Collings and N. Atlantic Ave. Connect with the community and enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family with music, latkes, donuts, dreidels and choco-gelt! Sponsored by Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties For more information please visit

www.thechabadcenter.org

12/30/19

Kwanzaa Celebration

December 30th

Camden City (location TBD)

Throughout the Season

Merchantville Santa House

Friday and Saturday Evenings

Merchantville

Park and Centre Street, Merchantville

Santa will be at his house for a photo

Msgr. Thomas J. McIntyre, Supt. of Diocese Schools, former GCHS Principal, Rams Alum

GLASSBORO, NJ (Dec. 12, 2019)–The Rev. Thomas J. McIntyre,  age 77, of Glassboro, NJ, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Dec. 6, 2019.

Rev. Thomas J. McIntyre

Born in Camden, NJ to the late James P. and Catherine (Goldthorp) McIntyre, he is the beloved brother of Jeanette Reilly of Glassboro and the late Rev. Msgr. James P. McIntyre. Devoted uncle of Janice (Tony) Lanteigne, Richard (Jodi) Winters, Christopher (Tara) Reilly, Kevin Reilly, Maureen (Mike) Collazo, Donna (Brendan) Shaw. Uncle to 14 great-nieces and nephews.

Raised in Westville, Msgr. McIntyre graduated from Gloucester Catholic HS, Mount St. Mary\’s College in Emmitsburg, MD and Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. Ordained at St. Peter\’s Basilica, in Rome, Italy on December 17, 1966, he later received his Master\’s Degree in Secondary Education Administration from Villanova University. Msgr. was a faithful leader in the Camden Diocese for many years having served as Vocation Coordinator at St. Joseph HS in Hammonton beginning in 1970 and later Administrative Assistant at Sacred Heart HS, Vineland in 1975.

In 1976 he became Principal of Gloucester Catholic HS and in 1982 was named Superintendent of Schools after briefly serving as Assoc. Superintendent earlier that year. In 1991 he became Vicar for Pastoral Services for the Diocese and in 1999 was made Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Schools. He also served on the Continuing Education & Spiritual Formation of Priests, Priests Council, Priest Personnel Board, Inter-parochial Board, College of Consulters and Presbyteral Council.

Msgr. McIntyre also served as Executive Editor of the Catholic Star Herald in the 1980\’s and was well known for his \”Teachable Moments\” column where his many inspirational writings will forever be cherished. He touched the lives of many during his pastoral ministry where he served as Pastor of St. Jude Parish in Blackwood 1992-2000, St. Peter Celestine, Cherry Hill 2000-2004 and Our Lady Star of the Sea, Cape May from 2004 to 2010 at which time he retired after suffering a head injury after a fall on the ice. He continued to demonstrate immense courage after his accident and devoted himself to the prayerful support of others while in the care of his sister in her home. Msgr. McIntyre was an amazing and humble man. His love for Christ, his family, his parishioners, and friends was always evident in his words and actions. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies Fan. Visitation Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 from 9-10:45 am, Incarnation RC Church, 240 Main St., Mantua. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 am, Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D., Bishop of Camden, principal Celebrant.

Burial beside his beloved parents and brother in New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be offered to the Msgr. Thomas J. McIntyre Memorial Scholarship Fund for Gloucester Catholic HS, c/o Jeanette Reilly, 14 Ealey Ct., Glassboro, NJ 08028. (Spilker Funeral Home, Cape May) Info and condolences:

spilkerfuneralhome.com

Two Camden City Men Charged with Murder

CAMDEN CITY NJ (Dec. 11, 2019)–Luis Colon-Molina, 36, and Wilfredo Boulones-Cruz, 49, both from Camden, were each charged with Felony Murder, Murder, and Armed Robbery on December 9, 2019, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer and Camden Police Chief Joseph Wysocki.

At approximately 12:12 p.m. on December 2, 2019, Camden County Police responded to reports of an unconscious female in the park near the 1600 block of Baird Boulevard. When officers arrived, they located the victim, Hayley Steinberg, 31, of Medford, deceased at the scene.

Colon-Molina and Boulones-Cruz were apprehended by the Delaware River Port Authority on December 2, 2019, after a brief foot pursuit. Both men were remanded to the Camden County Jail pending a pretrial detention hearing.

All persons charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Released Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Jury Convicts Shane Whipple of Murdering his Aunt

Camden City, NJ–On December 10, 2019, after a week of trial, a jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes and convicted Shane Whipple, 29, of Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and

Possession of a Weapon with an Unlawful Purpose in the murder of his aunt, Jennifer Whipple.  Ms. Whipple was killed in her Winslow Township apartment on January 26, 2018.  Her body was discovered on January 27, 2018, after out of state family members called the Winslow Township Police Department and requested a well-being check.  Shane Whipple faces life in prison when he is sentenced on February 7, 2020.

Released Wednesday, December 11, 2019.

Former Gloucester City Firefighter Michael Malinowski Dies Suddenly; Age 40; Services Saturday in Morton, Pa

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

MORTON, PA (December 10, 2019)—Former Gloucester City firefighter Michael Malinowski died suddenly on December 3.   Malinowski was a volunteer firefighter with the Gloucester City Fire Department from 1996 to 2015. A few years back he and his family moved to Morton, Pa where he continued to serve as the captain of the Morton Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department.

Michael Malinowski Sr.

On Monday evening, Dec. 2 Malinowski responded to the report of trees and wires down just after 8 p.m. in Nether Providence, Pa. Following the call, Malinowski reported to officers that he was feeling ill, according  to the

DelcoTimes

.

“He was running the duty engine Monday night when they came back he let some of the crew know he wasn’t feeling well,” said Morton Rutledge Fire Chief Don Holstein. “He went to work the next morning, had tightness in his chest and was taken to the hospital where he died.”

Malinowski\’s wife, Melissa Anne posted on her Facebook page,

“My world came crashing down when Michael Malinowski unexpectedly passed away,” she posted on his Facebook page Wednesday.

“I drove him crazy but he loved me, Harper, Cooper, Matt, Michael, & Bailey with all that he had. There were some days the fire house or cooking might have topped us though. I keep wishing we would all wake up from this nightmare. Please keep me, the kids, his mom, his sister, and the rest of his family in your thoughts. I love and miss you so much.”

Malinowski had been with the fire company for five years after being a firefighter in Gloucester City, N.J. Holstein said he was promoted to captain in the past two years.

“You’d walk in and he was the guy who was always there,” Holstein said. “He was all about helping others, either in community or helping friend. If you needed someone one to help you move he was there, an outstanding individual.” reported the

DelcoTimes

.

Holstein said Malinowski was involved in numerous aspects of the fire company from being on the board of directors to training, fund raising and running the website. \”There wasn’t anything you asked that he wouldn’t get done.\”

Since his death the American flag at the fire station on Alfa Terrace has been flying at half staff and black bunting is wrapped on the trucks as Holstein and his 25- 30 fellow firefighters came to gripes with losing one of their own.

Gloucester City Battalion Chief Pat Hagan said, \”Michael was a dedicated volunteer firefighter for the city of Gloucester City for 19 years. He gave his all to serving the residents of our community and our fire department. He will be missed not only by his friends in Gloucester City but also by those he served with in Morton, Pa. Our prayers and condolences are with his family.\”

Hagan said some members of the Gloucester City Fire Department will travel to Morton, Pa for the services.

\”We are very saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Firefighter Malinowski,\” said Gloucester City Mayor Dan Spencer.

\”We are grateful for his service to the citizens of Gloucester City. His sacrifice is certainly noticed and appreciated. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Firefighter Family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace,\” said the Mayor.

Delaware County Department of Emergency Services Executive Director Timothy Boyce said his office was informed of Malinowski’s death and notified state officials.

Boyce said there is a window of coverage for first responders that may have had a medical event while on duty pending an investigation.

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 654 are collecting toys for the Malinowski five children (ages 3 to 17). Gifts can be dropped off at Folcroft police or the IBEW Local Union 654. Business Office -3729 Chichester Ave. Boothwyn, PA 19061.

Predeceased by his father Robert Malinowski, Sr.

Survived by his cherished wife Melissa (nee Aglidian) Malinowski; adoring children; Harper, Cooper, Matthew, Michael Jr., and Baily Malinowski; his beloved mother Lucille (nee Pratz) Malinowski; loving brother of Robert Jr., and Theresa Malinowski; his in-laws, Sally and Hans Aglidian, Thomas Aglidian (Maureen) and Shannon Hollar (Alex).

His funeral service will take place Saturday, Dec. 14.  A viewing and service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2130 Franklin Ave. in Holmes from 9:30 a.m. to noon. A funeral Mass will follow in the church at noon.

Funeral Services are under the direction of the D\’Anjolell-Barone Memorial Home, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008

Phone

:

(610) 356-4200.

Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name made to the Morton-Rutledge Fire Company 38 Alfa Terrace Morton, PA 19070 would be appreciated.

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BREAKING NEWS

Census Bureau has Increased Pay for Positions in Camden County

Camden City, NJ)(December 2019)– The United States Census Bureau is continuing to recruit and hire individuals from hard-to-count communities for the 2020

Census. In response to the continued demand for workers in our area, the Bureau recently announced an increase to the minimum hourly rate for census positions in Camden County, from $16.50 to $17.50, and is paying over $20 an hour for certain positions.

Some communities have historically been more difficult to count than others, including those with large populations of those living in poverty, the homeless, children, and racial and ethnic minorities. The Bureau is prioritizing hiring members of these communities to help collect Census data in the neighborhoods they know.

“You know your friends and neighbors better than anyone, and that’s why we need you as a Census taker in your community,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “Census jobs are temporary, flexible, and excellent for anyone who needs extra income or is looking to supplement their paycheck after work. This is a great opportunity to support your community while adding to your income.”

Recruiting sessions will be held at two locations in Camden City on Dec. 12, to assist interested applicants in understanding the work that is available and helping them to apply for positions.

The following locations will host recruiting sessions in hard-to-count areas, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

Puerto Rican Unity for Progress (PRUP)

Address:

818 S Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103

Phone:

(856) 541-1418

Additional info:

Bilingual staff will be on site to assist Spanish-speaking/Latino applicants.

Youthbuild Housing Authority Camden City  (HACC)

Address:

1700 Federal St, Camden, NJ 08105

Phone:

(856) 756-0241

Staff at all branches of the Camden County Library System, as well as the Camden County One-Stop Center, are also available to assist interested applicants during regular operating hours.

“The Census dictates the size of our community’s representation in Congress and the level of funding we will be appropriated for social services and other projects,” Rodriguez said. “An accurate count is critical to ensuring that we are given the resources we need.”

In preparation for the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau is recruiting more than 400,000 part-time workers across the country, and as many as 3,000 in Camden County, to help collect census data in their communities.

Most openings are for census taker positions. These individuals conduct in-person follow-ups with households that have not completed their questionnaires in order to make sure they are counted.

Census jobs in Camden County pay an hourly rate of $17.50 and offer flexible hours that can include evenings and weekends. The community is especially in need of individuals who speak Spanish and other non-English languages to work with the diverse community in the City.

The Census Bureau is already accepting applications for these positions and encourages prospective applicants to apply as early as possible, so they don’t miss their opportunity.

Census employees must be 18 years or older and have a valid Social Security number, among additional requirements. More information regarding pay, hours, and requirements are available by visiting

https://2020census.gov/en/jobs/job-details.html

.

For more information regarding participation in the 2020 Census, how to respond to the Census questionnaire, and why every response is critical, residents are encouraged to visit

www.2020census.gov

.

Big second half lifts Baruch men past Raptors

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Baruch College junior guard Adnan Bajrami scored 25 of his game-high 30 points in the second half to rally the Bearcats past Rutgers University-Camden, 71-59, in a non-conference

men’s basketball game here Monday night.

Baruch improves to 5-2 with its second straight victory, while Rutgers-Camden falls to 3-5 with its fourth consecutive loss.

The Bearcats and Scarlet Raptors have played

a non-conference game for

three straight

seasons, with Baruch winning

all three games.

Behind six points from sophomore forward

Jake Petrik,

the Scarlet Raptors raced to a quick 12-3 lead to open the game. They led by as many as 10 points (15-5) before the Bearcats whittled the lead down to one on two occasions in the opening half (25-24 and 30-29).

Rutgers-Camden took a 32-29 lead into the break, but Baruch came out in the second half and scored the first four points on a layup by Bajrami and a layup by freshman guard Sean Donnellan. That gave the Bearcats their first lead of the night, 33-32. The lead changed hands four more times and the score was tied twice

before a three-pointer by Bajrami gave Baruch the lead for good, 49-46, and sparked a seven-point Bearcat run. Bajrami had five points in that sequence.

Baruch took a double-digit lead at 61-50 on a layup by Donnellan and kept the margin in double figures the rest of the way, with the biggest margin coming at 71-56.

Bajrami shot 12-for-17 from the floor, including 4-for-8 from three-point range, and also led the Bearcats with seven rebounds and a game-high five steals. Donnellan added 14 points for the visitors.

Senior forward

Isaac Destin

paced the Scarlet Raptors with 17 points and a game-high 11 rebounds for a double-double. He also added six assists to tie teammate

Arian Azemi,

a junior guard, for game-high honors.

Azemi finished with 16 points and nine boards, while

Petrik

had 12 points on 4-for-8 shooting from three-point range.

Baruch shot 25-for-55 from the floor (45.5 percent), while Rutgers-Camden shot 20-for-48 (41.7). Although the Scarlet Raptors had a 35-30 edge off the boards, they also made 30 turnovers to the Bearcats’ 20.

The Scarlet Raptors

play one more game before the holiday break. They host Kean University Saturday at 3 p.m. in a New Jersey Athletic Conference contest.

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Named a 2020 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital

Prestigious designation awarded by Watson Health national benchmark series

Camden City, NJ — Virtua Health is proud to announce the inclusion of Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital on Watson Health’s list of 2020 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals. The list is based on an annual study identifying hospitals that

demonstrate the highest performance in hospital cardiovascular services.

The 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals designation is part of Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® program, which uses objective public data and proprietary analytics to evaluate hospital and health system performance. The ranking of cardiovascular programs is based on the measurement of hospital outcomes and the calculation of a composite score for certain cardiovascular admissions. The evaluation is respected for its independence and integrity in the industry.

According to Watson Health, “The 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals study identifies U.S. hospitals that have achieved the highest performance on a balanced scorecard of performance measures. This year, based on comparisons between the study winners and a peer group of similar hospitals that were not winners, we found that our study winners delivered better outcomes while operating more efficiently and at a lower cost.”

“It is extremely gratifying to be recognized as a top cardiovascular hospital—and the only one in New Jersey,” said Hans Bauer, MD, Chief, Division of Cardiology; Chairman, Department of Medicine at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. “The excellence of our cardiovascular program is a direct result of our team’s outstanding medical expertise and exceptionally caring nature. We want to assure our patients that we are continuing to work toward even greater improvements in cardiovascular medicine and that we are always committed to their health and well-being.”

Virtua Health President and CEO Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE, agrees, “Recognition like this reinforces the patient-centric and accountable care we strive for each day at Virtua Health. I applaud the cardiovascular group for its teamwork, continuous learning, and ongoing pursuit of excellence.”

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital has often been recognized for its programs and services. Previously, the hospital was designated as a Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital (prior to Watson Health’s purchase of Truven). In November 2019, the hospital received the highest ranking, an A, in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report.

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About Virtua Health:

Virtua Health is committed to helping the people of South Jersey be well, get well, and stay well by providing the complete spectrum of advanced, accessible, and trusted health care services. Virtua’s 14,000 colleagues provide tertiary care, including a renowned cardiology program, complemented by a community-based care portfolio. In addition to five hospitals, two satellite emergency departments, and more than 280 other locations, Virtua brings health services directly into communities through home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, and its paramedic program. Virtua has 2,850 affiliated doctors and other clinicians, and its specialties include orthopedics, advanced surgery, and maternity. Virtua is affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neuroscience, and the Children\’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. As a not-for-profit, Virtua is committed to the well-being of the community and provides innovative outreach programs that address social challenges affecting health, from addiction and other behavioral issues to lack of nutritious food and stable housing. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Virtua has received many

awards

for quality, safety, and its outstanding work environment. For more information, visit

ThisIsVirtua.org

. To help Virtua make a difference, visit

GiveToVirtua.org

.

Kathleen C. Del Vecchio of Sewell formerly of Fairview

On December 6, 2019, Kathleen C. Del Vecchio (nee Duffy) of Sewell, NJ (formerly of the Fairview section of Camden) passed away surrounded by her loving family.  Kathy or “Kath IRISH” (as she was known by all of her family & friends) is survived by

Kathleen C. Del Vecchio

the “love of her life”, her husband, Robert “Bach” Del Vecchio. Kathy & Bach were married on September 14, 1968 and recently celebrated their 51

st

Anniversary. In addition, Kathy is survived by her children, Anthony (Tatiana) Del Vecchio, Christopher (Kellie) Del Vecchio and Michelle (Scott) Frampton; her grandchildren: Christopher Del Vecchio, Jr., Emily Del Vecchio, Nicholas Del Vecchio, Joelle Del Vecchio, Tyler Frampton and Ava Del Vecchio; her sisters: Rosemarie Stanton, Peggy Carty & Mary Bocchino. Kathy is pre-deceased by her mother & father: Joseph M. Duffy & Mary Higgins Duffy Gallagher, her step-father, John Gallagher and her brother, Joseph Duffy.  Aunt “Kassie/Aunt Kaffy” is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy Del Vecchio grew up in Collingswood & Fairview and graduated from Camden High School in 1966. She loved being part of Camden High Avalanche Majorette Team. A few years later, Kathy worked as part of the secretarial pool at Penn Mutual in Philadelphia, PA and Cooper Hospital, in Camden, NJ. Upon starting a family with Bach, they resided in Oaklyn, NJ and planted strong roots in Fairview, from 1973-1999.  In that time, Kathy was a member of the St. Joan of Arc PTA & SJOA Carnival Committee and for many years, the Office Secretary at St. Joan of Arc School, in Fairview. In addition, Kathy was a big part of the Fairview Athletic Association, Organizations of Fairview and the Fairview Little League Ladies Auxiliary, serving as President for several years. It goes without saying that all of the “Fairview Kids” were a big part of her life… and everybody called her “Mom or Mrs. D.”  Whether it was coaching basketball or softball, working the refreshment stand and SJOA Carnival… Kathy loved every minute. And, of course, Kathy loved attending the many Camden High Reunions, Fundraising Socials (dancing to 60’s & 70s music), and the many Fairview Reunions and luncheons.

Kathy was very proud of the life she built with “her Bach” and equally proud of the lives her children have created. In addition, Kathy never missed an opportunity to boast about her grandchildren. Ranging in ages from Nineteen (19) to four (4) years old, Kathy loved attending her grandkids’ school events and athletics. Kathy was always one to a send a little note or card (a.k.a. her “smiles from across the miles”) to her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The messages always seemed to come at just the right time. Kathy Del Vecchio was loved by many and touched the lives of so many more. She will be missed.

Relatives & Friends are welcomed to attend a visitation on December 14, 2019 at 9AM to 12PM at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service at 12PM also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s honor are encouraged to a choice of your favorite charity.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Expands CAPP+ Program

PHILADELPHIA PA–Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce a partnership with

The Enterprise Center

, in conjunction with Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), to build the number of licensed contractors in Philadelphia and expand CHOP’s

Community Asthma Prevention Program Plus Home Repairs (CAPP+) initiative.

This effort will offer training and resources to local contractors interested in scaling up their business and create economic opportunity for minority contractors as the partners build a pipeline of PHDC-approved contractors for CAPP+.

CHOP, in partnership with PHDC, launched the CAPP+ Home Repairs Program in 2018. The program addresses the impact of unhealthy housing on pediatric asthma outcomes in West Philadelphia neighborhoods, where asthma affects approximately one out of four children. CAPP+ expands the focus of CHOP’s award-winning

CAPP program

to include home repairs aiming to further reduce asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations by removing asthma triggers in the home.

“To-date, CAPP+’s pilot program has successfully renovated 10 homes with plans underway to renovate another 29 homes within the first phase of our program. We are confident that by helping to build the supply of qualified contractors in Philadelphia, we will be able to complete even more renovations,” said Peter Grollman, Senior Vice President for External Affairs at CHOP. “In the pilot phase of the program, the average time from clinician referral to the program to final home inspection was 111 days. With our new Enterprise Center partnership and scaled up workforce, we anticipate reducing this time dramatically so that families can get into renovated homes faster, with less disruption to their daily lives.”

“The Enterprise Center is partnering with CHOP’s CAPP+  program to provide technical assistance to participating construction and construction-related businesses remediating and repairing homes to fight asthma,” said Seulky McInneshin, PhD, Executive Vice President, The Enterprise Center. “We will provide resources to help contractors achieve all of the requirements needed to make them eligible to compete for PHDC jobs, including support to obtain a contactors license, offering classes in lead containment during repairs and opportunities to boost insurance coverage.”

“The Enterprise Center will funnel contractors through to PHDC and track metrics for 5 years to watch how the businesses grow,” added McInneshin.

“With the CAPP+ Program, we’ve created the need for a construction market that didn’t exist a year ago, and we need more qualified contractors in the pipeline,” said David S. Thomas, President & CEO, PHDC. “This is the ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow their business; we are looking for trade specialists, as well.”

After successfully meeting all of the requirements for a PHDC job, the companies can also become certified as a women/minority-owned business, and be eligible to bid on additional construction opportunities throughout the city.

CAPP+ is a component of

Healthier Together

, CHOP’s umbrella initiative that focuses on some of the most pressing health and economic needs in neighborhoods surrounding the hospital’s campus.

Interested contractors can apply here:

bit.ly/TECBusinessSupport