Army-Navy Game: Camaraderie, honor and service

By Henry Howard-Commander-News

American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley compared success in the military to victory on the gridiron as part of the 126^th annual Army-Navy Game presented by USAA on Dec. 13 at M&T Stadium in Baltimore.

“These guys are defending their turf, trying to keep the other side from getting in the end zone,” said Wiley, an Air Force veteran. “When their service academy time is up, they’ll be officers serving this great country and they’ll be defending America’s turf. And when you think about the things that you learn through sports, you learn teamwork, discipline, leadership and grit. And all those things that not only serve you well in life, but in the military too.”

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Get Involved with Camden County Toy Donations & Events

There are a ton of amazing way to get involved this holiday season and give back! Presented by the Board of Commissioners and partnering organizations, join us at Adventure Aquarium on the following dates. To learn more, Click Here.

Eagles’ Jordan Davis Toy Give-A-Way | Monday, December 15th @ 3 PM
Teddy’s Toys Event | Tuesday, December 16th @ 3 PM
Hassan Reddick Hosts Toy Event | Wednesday, December 17th @ 3 PM

Berwyn Holiday Market Debuts with Santa, 40+ Vendors, Farmers, Food Trucks, & More

Berwyn, PA – Celebrate the spirit of the holiday and shop local at a brand new holiday market on the Main Line! Culinary Harvest, with generous support from Eadeh Enterprises, proudly announces an all new experience for the season. Berwyn Holiday Market will debut on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm in Bronze Plaza at 511 Old Lancaster Road, next to Handel’s Ice Cream. For 2025, look for something new, with a combined giant marketplace bringing together the best of Berwyn Farmers’ Market and the Berwyn Artisan Holiday Market. Look for over 40+ vendors, multiple food trucks, hot cocoa and s’mores from Eclat chocolates, artisan gift vendors, local farmers and purveyors and more. For entertainment, enjoy sounds from a Olde Town Carolers brass quartet playing favorite holiday tunes, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, book signing with local author Mike Madaio singing his new book A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches, plus other surprises. The event will expand beyond Bronze Plaza down Old Lancaster Road and allow for a larger immersive experience for resident families and visitors. Berwyn Holiday Market is open to all, with no charge to visit, with shopping pay-as-you-go. Complimentary parking is available between Barre3 and Kramer Drive. For more information, visit berwynfarmersmarket.com and follow @berwynfarmersmarket.

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Gloucester City’s Winter Wonderland-Saturday, December 13!

Veterans Simple Wills Workshop

The Gloucester County Office of Veterans Affairs is proud to offer simple wills at no cost for veterans of all military branches.

To qualify, veterans must be:

A Gloucester County resident

Honorably discharged

If you or a veteran you know would like to register for the Simple Wills Workshop, please contact our Veterans Affairs team:

856-401-7660

211 County House Road, Sewell

vets@co.gloucester.nj.us

Gloucester County is honored to support those who have served.

Resorts Casino Hotel’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations Usher In 2026

Celebrate the New Year with live entertainment, promotions, and a chance to win $10,000!

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (December 5, 2025) – Resorts Casino Hotel invites guests to the property from Friday, December 26 through Thursday, January 1 to celebrate the end of the year and ring in 2026. Over the course of six days, Resorts Casino Hotel will feature round-the-clock excitement including a $100,000 Cash Sweepstakes!

New Year’s $100,000 Sweepstakes
Now through Thursday, January 1, 2026
Star Card Members have the chance to start 2026 with $10,000 in cash! Now through Thursday, January 1, eligible guests will automatically earn entries toward the $10,000 Grand Prize. On New Year’s Day, January 1, one eligible guest will win $1,000 Slot Cash every 15 minutes from 11:00am – 3:30pm; 9 winners! To be eligible for the slot cash giveaway, guests must activate their entries starting Tuesday, December 30. The $10,000 Grand Prize drawing will take place at 4:00pm on New Year’s Day. The winner will have 15 minutes to claim their prize; if not claimed a new winner will be selected every 10 minutes until the prize is claimed.

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Philadelphia’s Holiday Haunted House Returns to Historic Manayunk

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s scariest haunted attraction is opening its doors for a special two-night only exclusive holiday haunted house. Lincoln Mill Haunted House at 4100 Main Street in Manayunk presents the city’s first and only Christmastime haunt with A Twisted Christmas, on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. For a Twisted Christmas, the evil mill owner Viktor Kane, who now haunts the mill, hallucinated things happening around the winter holiday time in the 1930s. He hallucinated his workers mutating into twisted elves and sinister winter creatures. In his head, the mill has transformed into a nightmarish winter wonderland. Guests will descend down to the mill’s basement via a freight elevator and will have to navigate through Viktor’s dark winter wonderland. Warning: This event features over 50 scare-actors and is intended to be very scary. Tickets are $30 a person for general admission and $23 for a special group rate. Tickets are on sale now at lincolnmillhaunt.com.

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Visit New Hope Announces Holiday Parade and Complimentary Parking for Holidays

New Hope, PA – One of the most beloved and award-winning Christmas towns in America continues their month-long holiday celebration. Following a giant tree lighting celebration outside the Logan Inn, The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce announces the festive fun will continue with the New Hope Holiday Parade and Fr ee Holiday Shopping Days. The New Hope Holiday Parade returns on Sunday, December 7, 2025, starting at 4:00pm, from New Hope-Solebury High School and travels down South Main Street, filling the charming town with holiday magic, festive floats and plenty of seasonal cheer. Bring the whole family, grab a cozy spot along the route, and enjoy this beloved tradition in the heart of New Hope. Later in December, look for complimentary parking making it easier than ever to shop and dine in New Hope. New Hope Borough will waive parking fees in all Borough-managed parking spaces from December 22 to December 25 and again from December 29 to January 1. During these dates, parking will be fr ee at all public parking spaces that are part of the Borough kiosk system or accessible through ParkMobile. Private parking lots are not included in the waiver.

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Holiday Food Support Resources for Gloucester City Residents

The holidays are a joyful time, but they can also be challenging for families who are facing food insecurity or struggling to make ends meet. To help ensure that everyone in Gloucester City can enjoy a warm and nourishing holiday season, we have gathered a list of local and county resources available to support residents in need.

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Commissioners commemorate 84th anniversary of Pearl Harbor

On Friday, December 5 aboard the Battleship New Jersey, the Camden County Board of Commissioners will join members of the Gloucester County Board of Commissioners and local veterans to honor the anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

Sunday, December 7 marks the 84^th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a military base on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Within just two hours, 18 U.S. warships were sunk or damaged, 188 aircrafts were destroyed, and 2,403 American servicemen and women were killed. The attack marked the beginning of the United States involvement in World War II.