DEP Launches Resilience Effort For Liberty State Park

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has launched a multiyear effort to identify climate vulnerabilities and develop strategies to protect Liberty State Park from climate impacts, including more severe storm surge, stormwater-driven flooding, and extreme heat.

Liberty State Park
“Through the Liberty State Park Resilience Project, we will be developing a comprehensive strategy to ensure the long-term protection of the crown jewel of New Jersey’s state park system from the worsening impacts of storms and flooding,” said Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak. “We will work closely with the community and all of our stakeholders to put forth a strong resilience plan that will serve residents and visitors for many years to come.”

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Advisory Message: Veteran’s Day Service

Winslow Township is celebrating Veterans Day on 11/11/2026 from 11AM to 12 PM.

Location: Winslow Township Municipal War Memorial, 125 S Route 73, Braddock, NJ 08037.

Join us in honoring those who have served.

Please note that in the event of rain, this event will be held in the courtroom.

County Clerk Launches Mobile Election Services Tour

Throughout the rest of the week, until early voting begins, the Camden County Clerk’s Office will be going on the road to provide access to voting material. As Election Day approaches, the Camden County Clerk’s Office remains dedicated to ensuring that voting is accessible and convenient. Clerk Pamela Lampitt will be providing mobile election services tomorrow at the Camden County Health Department’s flu shot clinic in Gloucester City. Two more locations will be on the schedule until early voting starts on Oct. 24.

“Our democracy depends on the participation of its people, and every vote matters” Lampitt said. “My mantra and my message to every voter is to make a plan and this new initiative gives us another opportunity to get into the community and speak with as many voters as possible about that plan and how we can assist them with it.”

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Kayem Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Products

Kayem Foods Inc., a Chelsea, Mass. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products because they may have experienced temperature abuse during storage, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE meat and poultry products items were produced approximately March 31, 2026, to Oct. 7, 2026.

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Why Physical Gold Remains Relevant in a Changing Investment Landscape

The investment world has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Digital trading platforms, cryptocurrencies, exchange-traded funds and increasingly sophisticated financial products have given investors more options than ever before.

Yet despite these developments, one of the world’s oldest investment assets continues to attract considerable interest: physical gold.

While modern investment products offer convenience and accessibility, owning tangible gold provides a different form of asset exposure. For investors seeking diversification, long-term wealth preservation and reduced dependence on individual financial institutions, gold bars and coins remain worth considering.

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Abuse and Neglect in Psychiatric Facilities: Key Warning Signs

Chicago is a city where families depend on hospitals, treatment centers, and psychiatric facilities to provide compassionate care when a loved one is in a vulnerable state. Across the city, psychiatric care can involve patients facing severe mental health crises, medication changes, involuntary treatment, or conditions that make it difficult to speak up about what happens in private. That vulnerability makes recognizing possible abuse or neglect especially important.

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Social Security Announces COLA Increase for 2027

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by $75 per month.

Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2027. Increased payments to about 7.3 million people receiving SSI will begin on December 31, 2026. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI).

“Social Security will implement this cost-of-living adjustment for 76 million Americans, giving them greater financial stability,” said Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano. “Under President Donald J. Trump, Social Security is delivering better, faster, higher-quality service for the American people.”

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National Seafood Month 2026

October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate the essential role American seafood plays in feeding our nation, powering coastal economies, and preserving a heritage built around our working waterfronts. I’ve been part of the seafood sector my whole life, so to me, my family, and my colleagues at NOAA Fisheries, every month is Seafood Month! But October gives us the welcome opportunity to swell the tide of national gratitude for the hardworking fishermen and seafood farmers who feed us. Thanks to them and our science-based management system, American seafood represents the gold standard for sustainability. And while 50 years of management under the Magnuson-Stevens Act has made the United States the model for sustainable fisheries, there is still work to be done.

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Winslow Township-Free Health Fair

Winslow Township invites residents to attend a free community health fair.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Winslow Township Senior Center
33 Cooper Folly Rd
Atco, NJ 08004

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HUD Makes It Easier to Build More Housing

HUD today announced that its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is expanding access to quality rental housing by allowing Build to Rent communities to qualify for FHA-insured financing under two of its Multifamily mortgage insurance programs. Effective immediately, this update makes it easier to finance new rental homes and helps increase the supply of rental housing, particularly in light of manufactured housing innovation.