Commissioner Frank J. DiMarco Reminds Residents About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Commissioner Frank J. DiMarco would like to remind residents that Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) often increases during this time of year. Although this illness can occur year-round, outbreaks are most common in the summer and early fall.

The New Jersey Department of Health has reported an increase in cases at this time. A Few Key Points to Remember:

HFMD is a common viral illness, usually affecting infants and young children, and is characterized by a rash and blisters on the hands, feet, and in or around the mouth.

It spreads through coughing, sneezing, or contact with blister fluid or feces of an infected person. A person with HFMD is most contagious in the first week, though the virus may be shed for weeks to months.

There is no specific treatment — symptoms like fever and pain can be managed with over-the-counter medications, but always consult your physician first.

To Help Prevent Transmission: Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers, using the toilet, or coughing/sneezing. Teach and help children wash their hands regularly and keep blisters clean.

Avoid touching your face.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and shared items.

For any questions, please contact the Gloucester County Department of Health – Nursing Division at 856-218-4101.

Stay safe and healthy, Gloucester County!

Jeanne Mae Lewis, of Haddonfield

Jeanne Mae Lewis, unexpectedly passed away on October 12, 2025 at Jefferson Hospital in Cherry Hil, NJ. She was the daughter of the late Andrew W. and Agnes Duvak Lewis, born September 9, 1949 living most of her life in Prospect Park, PA. Jeanne lived at Brandywine Senior Living in Haddonfield, NJ since September 2020 where she found much happiness and made wonderful friendships.

Jeanne attended Elwyn Institute before graduating from Interboro High School. She worked at Prospect Park Health & Rehabilitation for the next 43 years, retiring in 2013. Her retirement years were spent volunteering at the Prospect Park Methodist Church and never missed a Philadelphia Phillies or Philadelphia Eagles game. Outside of volunteering and watching her favorite teams, Jeanne loved being with her family and friends, enjoying a tall glass of iced tea, shopping, and visiting her favorite restaurants and new ones alike. At Brandywine Living, Jeanne was constantly amongst her many friends, whether crafting, spending quality time with them, or inquiring into their or their families’ lives. Jeanne was an incredibly kind, beloved and beautiful person, and she will be deeply missed.

Jeanne is survived by her loving sisters Gail Haines of Haddonfield NJ, and Cindy Lewis-Kessler (John) of Clifton Township PA. Seven nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews who adored her.

She was preceded in death by her brothers Andrew W. Lewis, Jr., James Patrick Lewis; and brother-in-law David L. Haines.

A graveside service will be held 10:30 AM on November 10, 2025 at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield PA. Please meet at the center driveway in front of the Chapel at 10:15 am.

Jeanne’s life will be celebrated at Brandywine Living at Haddonfield, 132 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Jeanne to St. Judes Children Research Hospital:

Memorial Giving, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 , or Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, 550 Mickle Blvd, Camden, NJ 08103 https://rmhsnj.org/donate-now/. Please write in memo: Jeanne Mae Lewis

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Jeanne Mae Lewis. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home: Gloucester City, NJ Ph: 856 – 456 – 1142

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Camden County roadwork projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of November 3 to November 7.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cooper Road on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Route 73 in Voorhees and East Taunton Road in Berlin Township.

Camden

Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue on Monday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be lane closures between Newton Avenue & Euclid Avenue.
Crews will be working on River Avenue & Federal Street on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a full road closure on River Avenue between Federal Street & Moro Street and a lane shift on Federal Street between River Avenue & 16th Street.
PSE&G will be working on Mt. Ephraim Avenue on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Carl Miller Boulevard & Ferry Avenue.

Cherry Hill

South Jersey Gas will be working on Evesham Road & Haddonfield-Berlin Road on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound at the intersection of Haddonfield-Berlin Road and Evesham Road.
South Jersey Gas will be working on Cropwell Road & Kresson Road from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure of Cropwell Road between Kresson Road & County Walk and a partial road closure southbound on Kresson Road between Cropwell Road & Centennial Boulevard.

Collingswood

Crews will be working on Park Avenue on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure Dill Avenue & Ogden Avenue.

Gloucester City

Crews will be working on Jersey Avenue on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Broadway & South King Street.
Conrail will be working on Essex Street from Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 a.m. to Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 a.m. for an emergency crossing repair. There will be a full road closure between North Broadway & North Johnson Boulevard.

Haddon Township

PSE&G will be working on West Park Boulevard on Friday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between West Walnut Avenue & Chestnut Avenue.

Lindenwold

Crews will be working on East Linden Avenue on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Irving Avenue & Emerson Street.

Merchantville

PSE&G will be working on Browning Road on Thursday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be a full road closure between West Maple Avenue & Oak Terrace.

Voorhees

South Jersey Gas will be working on Cooper Road on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Route 73 in Voorhees and East Taunton Road in Berlin Township.
South Jersey Gas will be working on Cropwell Road & Kresson Road from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a full road closure of Cropwell Road between Kresson Road & County Walk and a partial road closure southbound on Kresson Road between Cropwell Road & Centennial Boulevard.

Winslow Township

Crews will be working on Erial Road on Monday, Nov. 3, and from Wednesday, Nov. 5 to Friday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a partial road closure northbound on Erial Road between Sicklerville Road & Vista Court.

The Camden County Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining over 1,200 miles of county roadway, 50 bridges and several dams. They are dedicated to making our area safer for motorists and pedestrians through county highway construction projects and road maintenance, including pothole repairs, street sweeping, grass cutting and storm drainage upkeep. The Public Works Department is located in Lindenwold where personnel are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve the residents of Camden County.

To report concerns on Camden County roadways, call (856) 566-2980 or visit www.camdencounty.com.

Virtua Voorhees Hospital Earns National Awards for Excellence

(VOORHEES, N.J., October 30, 2025) Virtua Voorhees Hospital has earned multiple honors for superior performance in orthopedics, including joint replacement and outpatient orthopedic surgery.

Healthgrades, a national healthcare rating organization, has recognized the Voorhees, N.J., hospital with nine 2026 Specialty Excellence Awards , each for at least two consecutive years.

The new Healthgrades awards for Virtua Voorhees Hospital are:

· America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement

· Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

· Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence

· Top 5% in the nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

· Top 5% in the nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement

· Top 10% in the nation for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence

· Top 10% in the nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement

· Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment

· Five-Star Recipient for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

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Sophie Rain Donates $121,000 to Provide Meals for Homeless

Sophie Rain is using her platform for something bigger.The Florida-based OnlyFans model and digital creator donated $121,000 in subscription earnings to Feeding America — a gift she says will fund 1.21 million meals for families in need.“I didn’t want to keep a single dollar of that money,” Rain says. “If I can turn attention from my content into food on someone’s plate, then I’m going to do it every time.

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Philadelphia School of Circus Arts Presents “Haunted Circus Weekend: Scary Movie Edition”

Philadelphia, PA – Get ready for a fun and fright-filled weekend as Circus Campus in West Mt. Airy transforms the historic 100-year old venue into one of the spookiest places in Philly. Philadelphia School of Circus Arts presents Haunted Circus Weekend: Scary Movie Edition on Saturday, November 1, 2025 with two shows – all ages/ families and adults only. Circus students and faculty will present a circus-style homage to horror classics inside the 26,000 sq/ft historic former church turned into a haunted haven for Halloween lovers of all ages. This year’s fright-tastic new theme Scary Movies will celebrate spine-tingling classics to cult horror favorites. Enjoy a spooky season tribute to the silver screen’s most iconic scream-fests – all reimagined through the daring, dazzling lens of contemporary circus arts. Expect aerial homages to horror heroines, acrobatic zombies, juggling psychos, and more. Haunted Circus will take place at Circus Campus and PSCA at 6452 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Tickets for the all-ages show are advance $15 adults and $10 children, and at the door $20 adults and $15 children. The adult-only show is $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

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Commissioners Break Ground on Gateway Park Kayak Launch

The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Upstream Alliance, and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation will break ground on the Gateway Park kayak launch in Camden City, October 31 at Gateway Park, 2798 Admiral Wilson Boulevard, Pennsauken, at noon.

“These enhancements will provide increased access to Cooper River and the Delaware River back channels for Camden County residents,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to Camden County Parks Department. “The Board of Commissioners is committed to creating spaces where our residents can enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and regain access to our most important waterways.”

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FBI Philadelphia Accepting Nominations for 2026 Citizens Academy Programs

The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is seeking candidates for our 2026 Citizens Academy programs. Sessions are held in person at our Philadelphia office.

The FBI Citizens Academy program is an engaging eight-week curriculum that gives business, religious, civic, and community leaders an inside look at the FBI.

The mission of the FBI Citizens Academy is to foster a greater understanding of the role of federal law enforcement in the community through frank discussion and education.

“The FBI Citizens Academy is an opportunity for our personnel to connect directly with members of the community they serve,” said Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office. “This program highlights how vital these partnerships are to our mission of protecting the American people and upholding the Constitution. In how who we are, what we do, and how we do it, we hope to foster a greater sense of trust and transparency with the citizens we serve.”

Candidates are nominated by FBI employees, Citizens Academy graduates, and community leaders. Interested community members may also self-nominate for consideration.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 30th, 2025. The first 2026 session will begin in early February and run through early-April.

Once nominations are received/reviewed, qualifying candidates will receive an application and additional details regarding the 2026 schedule and application process.

Nomination forms can be found online on the FBI Philadelphia Outreach webpage, or at the following location: Community Outreach — FBI.

Bally’s Atlantic City’s Park Place Prime Unveils New Fall Harvest Menus

Diners may indulge in one of two curated experiences: a three-course menu priced at $55 per person or an elevated option priced at $75 per person, each featuring seasonal flavors and Park Place Prime’s signature flair.

The $55 Fall Harvest menu begins with a choice of mozzarella arancini made with crispy risotto, truffle crema and shaved parmesan; or a classic Caesar salad featuring hearts of romaine, crispy capers, pecorino romano, grana padano, white anchovy and brioche croutons. Entrée selections include steak frites, a seven-ounce wood-grilled New York strip accompanied by truffle fries and chimichurri; roasted chicken served with rosemary jus lié, grilled asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes; salmon Milanese with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal greens, lemon vinaigrette, saffron aioli and aged balsamic; or the Park Place Prime Burger, a 10-ounce wagyu beef patty topped with caramelized onions, Gruyère, truffle butter and on a brioche bun, served with garlic fries.

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NJ American Water Encourages Customers to Explore Bill Payment Assistance

CAMDEN, N.J. – OCT. 30, 2025 – As the federal government shutdown continues to delay pay for federal worker and contractors and disrupts funding for public programs, New Jersey American Water is reminding customers that several affordability resources are available to help maintain access to clean, reliable water and wastewater service.

For decades, New Jersey American Water has provided payment assistance programs for its customers and recently expanded eligibility guidelines to simplify enrollment for those in need. These changes were planned well before current events but have become especially timely for customers facing unexpected financial strain at this time.