NJ Department of Corrections Hosts Recruitment Open House

TRENTON, NJ – On Wednesday, October 29, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) will host a Recruitment Open House at their Conference and Training Center at Jones Farm in Ewing, NJ. This event is free and open to any individuals who are interested in starting a career at NJDOC by becoming a Correctional Police Officer.

At the Open House, individuals can meet with NJDOC Recruitment Officers and learn more about the hiring process – from information on salary/benefits and qualifications, to learning more about the physical fitness requirements, NJDOC’s Training Academy and the roles and responsibilities of Correctional Police Officers. Individuals can also receive onsite assistance filling out the application and guidance on next steps with the application process.

Individuals will also have the opportunity to meet with officers from specialized units and learn more about the many a variety of unique career paths within the Department, including positions within the nine NJDOC facilities, along with a variety of specialty tracks, including: Special Operations Group, which specializes in K-9s, designated marksmen and critical incident negotiation; Special Investigations Division, which specializes in special victims, fugitive and corrections intelligence; the Office of Emergency Management, which provides advanced security planning for high profile events; and more.

NJDOC Recruitment Open House

NJDOC Conference and Training Center at Jones Far, 721 Bear Tavern Road, Ewing, NJ 08628

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:30 – 7:30 p.m.

About New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC)

The mission of NJDOC is to advance public safety and promote successful reintegration in a dignified, safe, secure, rehabilitative, and gender-informed environment, supported by a professional, trained, and diverse workforce, enhanced by community engagement. For more information, visit: NJDOC.gov.

Advisory Message: Veteran’s Day Service

Join us at the Winslow Twp. Municipal War Memorial (125 S Route 73) starting at 11 AM to honor our Nation’s Veterans. Light refreshments and free fresh produce will be available while supplies last.

Veteran’s Day
Date: Tuesday November 11, 2025
Time: 11 am
Location: War Memorial at Winslow Township Municipal Complex 125 S. Route 73, Braddock

Register for the 2025 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge!

Do it for the views. Do it for the miles. Do it for the after party. But mostly, do it for yourself. And the feeling you’ll carry long after race day! You can race across the finish line or just enjoy every moment of the journey at your own pace, we encourage all to come out! Presented by Amerihealth, this race is full of pure energy from start to finish! Prefer a shorter distance? Join us for the fun 2-mile walk! Can’t join us in-person? Virtual options for the 10K and 2-mile walk are also available.

Lock in your spot now and cross the Benjamin Franklin Bridge with us on Sunday, November 2nd, all in support of The Larc Norcross School.

ATTENTION! Winslow Township Police Announce FREE Coffee Alert!

ATTENTION! FREE Coffee Alert! Please join our partners and friends at Winslow Township Police Department (NJ) & Panera Bread for Coffee With A Cop this Tuesday, October 28th 8:30a.m. – 10:30a.m. Panera Bread – 500 Berlin-Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville, NJ

Community Partners! WTPD is also hosting a food and clothing drive to help families this season. Please drop off your new or gently used coats to 125 Route 73 Braddock, NJ.

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Board of Commissioners celebrate one million meals delivered to local seniors

(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Board of Commissioners marked a major milestone in its Home Delivered Meal program this week with the delivery of the one-millionth meal through its partnership with the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA). Since 2017, the County has worked with SJTA to expand delivery services using the Authority’s specialized delivery vehicles equipped with hot and cold storage, ensuring food safety and proper temperature for every meal delivered.

“This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring food security for our senior residents,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “The Home Delivered Meals program provides a sense of dignity and independence to our seniors, and every meal delivered is a reminder that they are not alone.”

Gloucester Township resident Dolores Hilferty was the recipient of the one-millionth meal. Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, Commissioner Jennifer Fleisher, Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer, Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer, Gloucester Township Councilwoman Helen Albright Troxell, and Gloucester Township Councilman Ciri Castro Jr., were joined by representatives from the SJTA and the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services to celebrate the momentous occasion.

Congressman Donald Norcross credited the Older Americans Act for the impact the program has had in Camden County and other areas of his district.

“This week, we celebrate one million meals delivered to seniors in our community, a major milestone for our Home Delivered Meal program and the goal of combating food insecurity,” Norcross said. “This program, made possible through the Older Americans Act, ensures that no senior is left hungry or forgotten. During a time when the Trump Administration has slashed food assistance programs, we need programs made possible through the Older Americans Act now more than ever before. Everyone deserves access to a nutritious meal, and I’m honored to say that we’ve delivered that to one million individuals in South Jersey.”

The Camden County Home Delivered Meals program provides over 400 Camden County seniors with one ready-to-eat meal, delivered every weekday, at no cost to the participants. There is currently no wait list for Home Delivered Meals.

To be eligible for the Home Delivered Meals program, an individual must:

• Reside in Camden County and be age 60 years or older

• Be unable to leave home without the assistance of another person

• Be unable to prepare a nutritious meal for themselves

• Not be a recipient of Medicaid Managed Long Term Support Services (MLTSS)

If you or a senior you know needs meal assistance, please call 856-374-MEAL (6325) to get started.

Free Rabies Vaccinations – Gloucester City

Bring your pets and take advantage of this complimentary service! Proof of residency required. All cats and dogs are welcome, help keep our community safe and healthy.

Saturday October 25, 2025, between 10 am and 12 pm at the Community Center, Nicholson Road, Gloucester City.

National Dog Show to Honor City of Elderly Love

PHILADELPHIA, PA —In the Philadelphia area, one non-profit is stepping up to support senior dogs in need, and the National Dog Show, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia is proud to recognize the efforts of City of Elderly Love (COEL).Since 2014, COEL‘s goal has been to help as many senior pets as possible spend their lives in a loving home, instead of a crowded shelter. To help advance their mission, the National Dog Show is making a $5,000 donation and promoting the organization at this year event, set for November 15 and 16 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA Tickets are $10-$20 and can be purchased in advance at nationaldogshow.com and at the door during show hours. Each day is a separate, complete dog show with Breed, Group, and Best In Show competition. Saturday’s show is broadcast on Thanksgiving Day on NBC to over 20 million viewers.COEL connects families and individuals willing to adopt or foster a pet with animals in need. The organization focuses on senior dogs and cats, who are often the most vulnerable and in need of a home. “We are honored to be recognized in this way by the National Dog Show,” said Erin Lewin, director of City of Elderly Love. “So many animals will be helped due to their generosity, and it brings comfort and joy to animals and their caregivers alike.”The organization also financially supports families in the area struggling to afford basic supplies and medical care for their pets. COEL’s efforts help to save them from having to surrender their beloved animals, keeping more pets in homes and out of shelters.COEL also serves senior pets in hospice care. Many times, the pets’ diagnoses are unknown until they are rescued, but the group’s initiatives allow them to live out their final days in comfort.COEL is completely funded by donations and is 100% volunteer-staffed, with $0.94 of every dollar donated going directly to services, veterinary costs and supplies. For more information, and to support this worthy cause, please visit www.cityofelderlylove.org/donate.

HALLOWEEN IN HADDON TOWNSHIP

Haddon Township has planned a lineup of Halloween activities for all ages leading up to the 31st. Check out these wickedly fun events planned:

October 23: Spirit Trail
- Kick off Haddon Township’s Halloween weekend wandering the mystical Spirit Trail along Haddon Ave! Some of our popular bars and restaurants will transform into enchanting havens, each hosting a reader from 5pm-9pm during Almost Friday Happy Hour!
October 24 & 25: Second Annual Haunted Haddon Market
- On Friday, October 24th from 5pm-9pm, enjoy a family-friendly night packed with kid-friendly vendors, crafty activities, a DJ, seasonal treats, a pumpkin patch, a s’mores station, fire pits, a photo booth, and more (plus, it’s all dog friendly, so bring your pups along in costume).
- On Saturday, October 25th from 5pm-9pm, the market transforms into a lively stop on Haddon Township’s Halloween Pub Crawl, featuring adult vendors, festive drinks in the beer garden, a DJ, fire pits, and plenty of spooky surprises.
October 25: Boos + Brews Crawl O’Ween Pub Crawl
- Join us for a spooktacular bar crawl at 9 of Haddon Township’s bars and restaurants! No cover charges or tickets, just grab your crew and hop on the jitney. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
October 30: 77th Annual Westmont Lions Club Parade on Haddon Ave.
- The parade will step off at 7:30pm along Haddon Avenue from Planet Fitness to Jackson Funeral Home. A viewing stand will be set up at the end of the route, where the celebration continues with a DJ and dance party!

“We love Halloween here in Haddon Township,” says Mayor Randall Teague. “With a variety of events and activities leading up to the big night, it’s always amazing to see the community come together. Get those costumes ready and come be part of the fun!”

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East Passyunk Fall Fest Returns

Philadelphia, PA – South Philadelphia’s largest and oldest Halloween tradition is back! Nice Things Handmade, in partnership with the East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District, announces the return of East Passyunk Fall Fest on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This all-ages, all-day celebration will close East Passyunk Avenue to traffic from Morris to Dickinson Streets, centering around the iconic Singing Fountain, with additional festivities extending up to Mifflin Triangle, The Gateway, and Broad Street. Celebrate all things autumn, with a hint of spooky, as more than 110+ artists, makers, vintage vendors, Avenue businesses and community groups line the Avenue alongside a South Philly-themed costume contest, trick-or-treating for kids, seasonal food and drinks, live music, pumpkin carving, a dog costume contest, and make-and-take craft stations. Don’t miss the special Halloween-inspired pop-up by the Drunken Knit Wits and South Philly Yarn, bringing extra handmade magic to the day. The festival is no charge to attend and rain or shine, with food, drinks, shopping, and select activities pay-as-you-go. Fido-friendly and full of neighborhood spirit—this South Philly tradition is one you won’t want to miss. For more info, follow @nicethingshandmade and @eastpassyunk on social media, plus visit visiteastpassyunk.com/events/fall-fest.

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Lincoln Mill Haunted House Returns With Its Most Chilling Chapter Yet

* This event is intended to be scary and features live scare-actors, production quality sets, animatronics, and special effects.

Philadelphia/ Manayunk, PA – Philadelphia’s scariest haunted attraction is back – darker, more twisted and more terrifying than ever before. Lincoln Mill Haunted House returns with its most chilling chapter yet. Descend into the depths of Manayunk into the historic mill and face the tormented souls trapped within. With three brand-new rooms, an all-new entry and exit sequence, new horrifying characters, and immersive photo ops, Lincoln Mill has taken fear to the next level. Think you’ve seen it all? Think again. Owners and designers stepped it up BIG this year. In addition to dozens of live-scare actors, animatronics, production quality sets and special effects, don’t miss the haunted midway, outside Haunted bar and Horror Business haunted house beer in partnership with New Ridge Brewing Co., food and drink vendors, upgrades to the haunted deck overlooking the water, and other surprises. Tickets are on sale now, don’t miss your chance to experience the nightmare that everyone will be talking about. Lincoln Mill is open at 4100 Main Street Manayunk from September 26 through November 2, 2025, from 7:00pm to 10:30pm. Tickets start at $23 for group tickets and $35 for general admission. Tickets are on sale now at www.lincolnmillhaunt.com.

“Our goal with Lincoln Mill Haunted House for season four was simple – go bigger, darker and more terrifying,” said Lincoln Mill Haunted House Co-Founder Jared Bilsak. “We set out this year to maintain the same level of detail and quality, but to up the game with more twists and turns, and more terror. We added three rooms, extended and enhanced our entrance and exit activations, and added more characters. All the same things you have come to love are back, like the midway, the haunted deck, the collaboration with New Ridge Brewing, but we have expanded the entire experience. Each year we want the fear to evolve and our vision is to always deliver something new with our haunts. Entering our fourth year here at the historic textile mill, we don’t just aim to create fear here. We aim to co-exist with it.”

Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a live theatrical horror experience inside a historic textile mill. The haunted experience features 40+ live scare-actors, animatronics, production-quality sets, and special effects (fog, strobes, flashing lights, more). The attraction is located in Manayunk, a historic neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Three years ago Hurricane Ida devastated the region and shuttered the famous Mad River in Manayunk. The building owner has joined forces with a local artist and designer to take back the story and debut Philadelphia’s scariest new haunted house – and they are back for season four in 2025!

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