Category: CONSUMER NEWS

Jefferson Health to Host Wellness Event January 18

Kick off the new year with a winning strategy for your health.

On Sunday, January 18 from 11am-2pm, Join Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital on their campus (2201 Chapel Ave. W. Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08002) for Champion Your Health, a community-wide wellness event, designed to help you learn, move and take charge of your health in 2026.

This walk-through wellness experience with various stations, tables and demonstrations will allow you to learn more about health screenings, fitness activities and health education in an interactive and family-friendly way.

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You still have time to sign up! The GTPD 2026 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

You still have time to sign up! The Gloucester Township Police 2026 CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY begins NEXT THURSDAY EVENING! 

Registration links can be found on our website here!:  https://gtpolice.com/community-page/198

Classes are FREE, and begin on January 15, 2026. They are held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and run for 14 weeks!

Would you like to learn more about the Gloucester Township Police Department?

The Gloucester Township Police Department in a continuing effort to foster an even better police community partnership would like to invite any Gloucester Township, New Jersey resident 16 years of age or older to attend the Citizens Police Academy. The course will include an overview of the police department and the administration, police communications, special operations, criminal investigations, traffic safety, K9, Special Response Team, Crime Scene Unit and much more. Also, all attendees of the Citizen Police Academy will be trained in the use of CPR for the home.

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Health Committee Advances Bill to Ensure Clear, State-Based Vaccine Guidance

Legislation sponsored by Asw. Murphy focuses on access to recommended childhood immunizations
(TRENTON) – The Assembly Health Committee advanced legislation aimed at strengthening New Jersey’s public health infrastructure by ensuring clear, science-based vaccine guidance statewide. Bill A6166, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, aims to support vaccine access and reduce confusion for families and providers.
The legislation would require health insurers and the State Medicaid Program to provide coverage, without cost sharing, for expenses incurred in the provision of childhood immunizations recommended by the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH). The DOH would be required to consider guidance from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as well as recommendations from nationally recognized medical organizations, including pediatricians, family physicians, and obstetricians.
“When it comes to childhood immunizations, families deserve clarity and confidence,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington), Chair of the Assembly Health Commmittee. “This bill would ensure New Jersey can rely on trusted, evidence-based guidance from our public health experts so children can continue to receive recommended vaccines without unnecessary barriers.”
By aligning insurance coverage with guidance issued by the DOH, the bill is intended to provide families, health care providers, and pharmacists with clear and consistent direction, particularly when federal policies change or conflict. 

City of Camden Homicide Total Lowest Since 1985

(Camden, NJ) – The Camden County Police Department finished 2025 with a 29% reduction in homicides, marking another stark drop in the related field from 17 in 2024 to 12 in 2025. This extraordinary feat was preceded by the first homicide-free summer in 50 years throughout the city. Since 2012, homicides in the city of Camden have fallen 82%.

In addition, the city saw a 6% decrease in violent crime compared to 2024, along with a 32% decline in sexual assaults, and a 12% drop in robberies. Total crimes fell another 2% in 2025, continuing the progress that has been built since the launch of the Camden County Police Department in 2013. 

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First Declaration of Independence Bobbleheads – Unveiling January 7th for National Bobblehead Day and America’s 250th Birthday

MILWAUKEE – This morning, to celebrate National Bobblehead Day and America’s 250th Birthday, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first Declaration of Independence Bobblehead Set. The very unique puzzle bobblehead set is based off John Trumbull’s 1818 “Declaration of Independence” painting and features bobbleheads of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and John Hancock that fit together with the rest of the signers pictured in a replica of the painting behind the bobbleheads. The special edition bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and are part of a series of bobbleheads being unveiled throughout 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The bobblehead set, which will be individually numbered to 1,776, is now available for pre-order exclusively through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s Online Store. Expected to ship in June, the bobblehead set is $176 plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order. The bobbleheads join many other patriotic and political bobbleheads produced by the Museum that can be found here with additional bobbleheads being added throughout 2026.

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How to Price Your New Jersey Home for a Quick Sale

Pricing a home correctly can feel like walking a tightrope – especially in a competitive and diverse market like New Jersey. 

Go too high, and your listing risks being ignored. Go too low, and you may sell fast but regret it later. Most homeowners aren’t targeting to ‘win’ the market. They simply want a fair price, a smooth process, and a timely sale.

The good news? Selling quickly doesn’t mean selling short. With the right strategy, you can attract serious New Jersey home buyers while still protecting your home’s true value.

Let’s walk through how to do exactly that.

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New Jersey Blood Services Declares Blood Emergency

10,000+ fewer blood donations, a 40% drop in recent weeks, leaves less than a two-day supply across the region 

NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has declared a blood emergency and is issuing an urgent call for donors. Holiday disruptions, severe winter weather, canceled blood drives, and widespread seasonal illnesses have led to a significant decline in blood donations, resulting in critically low levels across the region.  

In recent weeks, blood donations have dropped nearly 40% below what is needed to meet hospital demand, resulting in less than a two-day supply of blood for more than 200 hospitals across the tri-state area. The emergency declaration follows an exceptionally challenging end to the year, caused by a combination of events that sharply reduced blood donations: 

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Anna Mae Tykwinski, 91, of Barrington

Anna Mae Tykwinski (nee Blackman) passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026 at home in Barrington, NJ.  Age 91 years.

Beloved wife of 53 years to the late Alexander R. Tykwinski.  Loving mother of Robert Tykwinski and James Robert “Bobby” Tykwinski.  Daughter of the late Stanley and Helen Blackman.  Sister of Jane Flaugher and dear aunt to the late Daniel Loving and his wife, Donna.

Anna Mae was a 1953 graduate of Collingswood High School and a longtime resident of Barrington, NJ.  She was active in the Barrington community and served as a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Barrington Little League.  Anna Mae was also a longtime employee in the insurance industry, spending most of her career with Keystone/AAA Insurance.

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Philadelphia Police Seeking Public’s Help With Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle wanted for investigation in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at approximately 3:44 a.m. on December 20, 2025, on the 5600 block of Lancaster Avenue. The vehicle involved is described as a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, red or burgundy in color, bearing Pennsylvania registration MXB-1835. The vehicle is expected to have significant front-end damage, primarily to the passenger-side fender and headlight area, with the passenger-side headlight believed to be damaged as a result of the crash. The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on the 6000 block of Lancaster Avenue.

The photograph provided on the left is for reference purposes only. Anyone with information regarding this vehicle or the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180/3181 or call 911.

Rosie Pino Launches First Campaign Ad in NJ-09 — “Fighter”

CLIFTON, NJ — Today, Rosie Pino, Republican Candidate for Congress in New Jersey’s 9th District, launched her campaign’s first ad titled “Fighter.” The spot introduces Rosie to voters across NJ-09 as a unique, dynamic candidate running to flip this top-target seat in November’s General Election.

The ad will begin running on streaming platforms and social media channels starting this month.

“Fighter” captures Rosie’s personal story of perseverance, commitment to hard work, and deep roots in the community — underscoring her belief that with the right leadership, every family in NJ-09 can thrive. The ad also highlights the campaign’s focus on economic opportunity, making life more affordable for working families, and holding the corrupt political machine accountable after years of ineffective representation.

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