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Franklin Ice Cream Bar Announces Custard Giveaway May 2

* New flavors, summer hours, new dips available for custard cones, design your own Keystone bars and more return for the everyone’s favorite time of the year *

Philadelphia, PA – Ice cream and custard season is officially back in Philly! Franklin Ice Cream Bar announces its season grand opening at 112 Market Street, starting Saturday, May 2nd through Labor Day. Franklin Fountain’s companion ice cream parlor for warm weather months is located just two doors down, in the heart of Confectionery Row. For this year’s menu, look for the return of their famous thick vanilla and chocolate custard, standard and seasonal pints, ice cream cakes, ice cream sandwiches and vegan and gluten-free options. Keystone Bars are back in rotating ice cream flavors. Design your own with a choice of milk or dark Shane Confectionery Chocolate dips.

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Cooper Named Top Workplace for Women 2026 (Newsweek)

 Cooper University Health Care has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026, earning the highest possible five-star rating and ranking among only 33 organizations in New Jersey to receive this distinction.

The national recognition highlights companies that are actively advancing gender equity through inclusive workplace cultures, equitable policies, and opportunities for professional growth. The ranking is based on a nationwide survey of more than 89,000 female employees, along with an analysis of over 37 million data points across 120 key performance indicators, including gender equality, fairness, and inclusion.

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Water Safety Month: What Every Parent Needs to Know 

May is National Water Safety Month, making it an excellent time to raise awareness on how parents can help keep their kids safer around water. While people have fun in the pools, lakes, and oceans, a percentage of them will experience unimaginable loss due to drowning. One grief expert who knows first-hand what losing a child to drowning is like is speaking up to help keep kids safer around water, and helping parents learn how to handle the grief and guilt if their child drowns.

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Van Drew, Riley Bill Targets Utility Cost Deductions

Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), along with Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), introduced H.R. 8350, the No Taxes on Utility Bills Act, which would let taxpayers deduct all taxes and state-mandated surcharges included on their gas and electric bills from their federal taxable income, giving New Jersey families a much-needed tax break.

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Utility Assistance Expo at Winslow 4/21

Gas – Electric Assistance Expo
When: Tuesday April 21, 2026

  • Time:  2:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Location: Winslow Township Municipal Courtroom 125 S. Route 73 Braddock, NJ 08037

For a list of what to bring please visit https://www.winslowtownship.com/news/?FeedID=1917

Visit Fort Mifflin

Photo courtesy Wikipedia

As the oldest active military facility in the nation and America’s only operating base predating the Declaration of Independence, historic Fort Mifflin dates back to 1771 and exudes Colonial vibes.

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Seven People Shot in Union; One Died; Investigation Ongoing

UNION, NJ (CNBNews)(April 12, 2026)–At approximately 9 pm on Saturday, April 11, the Union Police Department responded to the Chick-Fil-A on Route 22 in Union (below) in response to a report of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they located seven victims, one of whom was subsequently pronounced deceased. The six other victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.  

This is an active and ongoing investigation. 

We now know that last night’s shooting in Union Township tragically claimed one life and left six others injured,” Governor Mikie Sherrill said Sunday. “Our hearts go out to the victim’s loved ones, and we are hoping for the full recovery of those who were injured.”

While no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals this does not appear to be a random act of violence and that there is no immediate ongoing threat to the general public. We encourage the community to remain vigilant and report any information to UCPO Homicide Task Force Detective Edward Mack at (908) 347-2212, Sergeant Jennifer Smith at (908) 759-8254, or Union Police Department Detective Teon Freeman at (908) 851-5033.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org; submission of tips made in this fashion that result in an indictment and conviction can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.

source: Union County Prosecutor

CONSUMER ALERT: Safety Recalls

1. Recalls The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.

Cooper University Health Care Congratulates Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Camden, N.J. — Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) proudly congratulates its partner Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), on its recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Medical Schools rankings. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the core clinical campus for CMSRU and Cooper physicians make up a majority of the medical school’s faculty.

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