New Jersey’s annual black bear hunt began this week, as the highest number of bear incidents continue to be centered in the state’s western counties but reaching into more suburban counties as well. The biggest jump this year so far was in Morris and Warren counties. Sussex continues to see the most activity overall.
New study finds prevalence in more than 90% of NJ’s sampled rivers and lakes
Benjamin J. Hulac, Washington Correspondent
WASHINGTON — A new survey of water quality across the country found a widespread presence of dangerous chemicals from coast to coast, including in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties.
Using federal water data from the Environmental Protection Agency, the report from a coalition of environmental organizations found significant of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals, detected at roughly 83% of 1,602 locations nationwide.
In New Jersey, the prevalence exceeded 90% of sampled sites.
Continue reading “‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Surface Water Statewide”
The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium is looking for a Development & Communications Director.
The candidate must be a strategic, creative, and collaborative leader who is passionate about strengthening local journalism and ensuring New Jersey communities have access to the trustworthy news and information they need.
| In this role, you’ll help grow philanthropic support for the Consortium’s mission, build meaningful relationships with funders and partners, and lead communications that demonstrate the impact of investing in local news and civic information. |
| Stay Engaged Through Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, & Social Media Check out the various ways to engage with your local government, get important updates, and be involved! Join monthly meetings with the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross, follow our social media, browse the county website for programs and services, and download the free Camden County App for instant access to all events, alerts, concerts, news, and more. To download the app, Click Here. The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 13th, and the Commissioners Meeting, Thursday, October 15th. Meetings are at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, Camden. To watch meetings online, Click Here. The next Town Hall Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 21st, hosted at the Sterling High School Cafeteria, 501 S. Warwick Road, Somerdale, NJ 08083. If you have questions or need assistance, please submit them, and we will forward them to the appropriate department. To submit, Click Here. |
Behind on Your Gas and Electric Bills?
Attend The Gas & Electric Assistance Program
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Winslow Township Municipal Courtroom 125 South Route 73 Braddock, NJ 08037
Some games never really go out of style. Tongits, Pusoy, and Pusoy Dos have long been familiar names among Filipino card-game fans, appearing at family gatherings, friendly matches, neighborhood tables, and casual games with friends.
The table may have changed, but the excitement of drawing cards, making decisions, and going head-to-head with other players remains.
That is where the GameZone Table Game experience comes in. GameZone places Filipino favorites at the center of its online gaming platform, with its current materials highlighting player-versus-player experiences for games such as Tongits and Pusoy.
Continue reading “GameZone Table Games: One Place, Many Filipino Card-Game Favorites”
Learn more about your Medicare options for 2027 at the Medicare Open Enrollment event on Thursday, October 15, at 10 AM at the Gloucester Township Senior Community Center.
A representative from the NJ Department of Human Services State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will provide information on Medicare options from different carriers. Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP required: mdintino@glotwp.com or 856-374-3514
Cooper Norcross Health Earns Gold Recognition From American Medical Association for Commitment to Physician Well-Being
Recognition places Cooper Norcross Health among 21 organizations nationwide honored at the highest level in the AMA’s Joy in Medicine program
CAMDEN, NJ — Cooper Norcross Health has earned Gold-level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program, recognizing the health system’s ongoing commitment to physician well-being and efforts to create an environment where physicians and care teams can thrive.
Continue reading “Cooper Health Earns Gold Recognition”
All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of the state holiday.
The facilities will be open for normal business hours the rest of this week, and the Commission’s website at NJMVC.gov is accessible 24/7.
Continue reading “NJMVC Facilities to Close for the State Holiday on Monday”
Secretary Turner applauded the work of Operation Clean House, a multi-agency, multi-month law enforcement initiative targeting fugitives living in HUD-assisted housing, for arresting 491 criminal fugitives. HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) Special Agents partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service and state and local law enforcement across 12 cities to carry out this mission.
Continue reading “HUD Announces Arrests of Nearly 500 Fraudsters and Fugitives”
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