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Rowan’s Cantey, Baker and Williams Named to All-NJAC Men’s Basketball Team

Rowan’s Taz Cantey, Khalil Baker and Brycen Williams were named to the 2026 NJAC All-Conference Men’s Basketball Team, with Cantey earning selection to the Second Team and Baker and Williams both receiving Honorable Mention. This marks the first All-Conference honor for each of the Profs.

Cantey (Lindenwold, NJ/Eastern Regional) topped Rowan in scoring in conference games with an 18.2 average. The senior guard scored double figures in every NJAC game but one and posted 20-plus points on eight occasions. Cantey also averaged 3.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 48.5 percent from the field. In all games, he leads the Profs in scoring with a career-best 17.6 points per game. 

Baker (Hackensack, NJ/Hackensack) made an impact in his first year at Rowan, averaging 12.0 points and a team-best 8.1 rebounds in league play. The junior recorded six double-doubles in NJAC games, while hitting 49.2 percent of his field-goal attempts. Baker, who had a career-high 15 rebounds in a win at Kean, is averaging 12.0 rebounds and 7.5 points overall. 

Williams (Magnolia, DE)  led the Profs with 28 three-point field goals and free throw percentage of 82.8 in conference games to go along with his 15.5 scoring average. The senior guard scored double figures in 15 NJAC games with seven of them being 20 or more points. Overall, Williams is scoring a career-best 17.0 points per game and has hit a team-high 59 three-pointers. 

The trio helped Rowan (10-16) finish fifth in the NJAC with a 9-9 record. The Profs defeated NJCU on Saturday and have advanced to the semifinals of the NJAC Championship, where they will visit sixth-ranked Montclair State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Rowan is seeking its first championship game appearance since 2022-23, when it won the NJAC title.

I’m Fighting Back Against Trump’s ICE

I came to Congress to uplift America’s workers and make our South Jersey neighborhoods safer, healthier, and stronger. That means fighting back against the harmful actions of Trump’s ICE, delivering federal investments back home, and supporting those who serve our communities and country.  

We all have a role to play in strengthening South Jersey. Some march with our immigrant communities. Some answer our emergency calls. Others step up to serve in uniform. In every case, it is about commitment, responsibility, and putting others first. 

It has been a busy few weeks in Washington, and I want to share an update on the work we are all doing to make South Jersey stronger. 

Last week, an ICE raid in Lindenwold caused chaos in our community, resulting in dozens of children running away in fear from ICE agents. I joined community members who came together for an ICE Out protest in response to this horrific raid.  

In Congress, I’m fighting back by calling for ICE to be abolished, signing onto a resolution to impeach Kristi Noem, hosting a Legal Observer Information Session with my congressional colleagues, and introducing legislation that would require all ICE agents to wear body cameras.

In South Jersey and across the country a few things are true: we stand with our neighbors against bullies and no one is above the law. 

Bally’s Atlantic City Will Kick Up the Dust With Weekly “Country at The Yard” Nights

Saturday nights at  Bally’s Atlantic City will soon come with a country soundtrack as “Country at The Yard” will introduce live music, dancing and cocktails to the resort’s premier indoor-outdoor beer garden-style venue beginning Saturday, March 7.

Country at The Yard will feature live performances by bands and DJs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. each Saturday, with a rotating lineup of artists that will keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. 

Saturday, March 7:Austin City Nights with DJ Sepper

  • Austin City Nights will take the stage starting at , performing modern country favorites and classic rock, with support from Atlantic City-based DJ Sepper.

Saturday, March 14: Not Leaving Sober with DJ Vito G

  • Modern country band Not Leaving Sober will bring its high-energy, genre-blending sound to the Yard. The central New Jersey-based group will be joined by DJ Vito G, an East Coast DJ recognized for his nightclub-style sets.
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Madison Resorts Brings the Luck of the Irish to Cape May

With O’Harry’s Month-Long St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Experience

Look for over-the-top decorations, live music, Celtic band, special events, theme food and drink, overnight packages and other surprises *

Cape May, NJ – Madison Resorts and Harry’s Ocean Bar & Grille are bringing the luck of the Irish to Cape May with the debut of O’Harry’s St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up Bar Experience, from February 27 to March 29, 2026. Follow the rainbow to the pot of gold at 1025 Beach Avenue for a month-long celebration with everything from live Irish music every Saturday night, special events and tasting dinners, new Irish menu offerings, specialty themed cocktails, Irish beers, decorations and lights, and other surprises. Following the big success and record breaking crowds from the largest year ever for both Boo Bar at Halloween and Jingle Bar at Christmas time, O’Harry’s continues to bring more fun, flavor and festive spirit to one of Cape May’s most well-known restaurants, bars and resorts. Admission is no charge unless noted, and all theme food and drink are pay as you go. O’Harry’s hours this season are Fridays, 3:00pm to 10:00pm, Saturdays, 10:00am to 10:00pm and Sundays, 10:00am to 6:00pm, plus open St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm. During March, Harry’s also debuts its new weekend Bubbly Brunch every Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, through March and into April and May. For reservations and more information, visit opentable, visit harryscapemay.com/upcoming_events/ and follow @HarrysCapeMay on social media.

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2026 Maryland Fishing and Crabbing Rules and Guide

The 2026 Maryland Guide to Fishing and Crabbing is now available online and in print. The guide includes everything you need to know about fishing and crabbing in Maryland in 2026, including rules, license information, tips, free fishing opportunities, and more. 
Physical guides are available at your local tackle shop and up-to-date regulations and information are live online: View the rules on the eRegulations website. Download a PDF version of the guide 
Fishing LicensesDo you have a fishing license? Purchase or renew your license online for 365 days of Maryland fishing. Fishing licenses, as well as tackle, boat, and marine fuel purchases, fund DNR’s fish conservation work and programs that promote recreational fishing opportunities.
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Claire M. Scheurich, 91, of Sewell

On February 23, 2026. Age 91. (nee Oxley) Of Sewell. Formerly of Mullica Hill and Gloucester City. Loving wife of 70 years to the late John V. “Jack” Scheurich. Beloved mother of Claire M. Sciarra (late Jon) and John V. Scheurich, III (Sue Rathbone). Cherished grandmother of Melanie Sciarra Thomas (Stephen), Melissa Epstein (late Michael), Bria Dougherty (Dennis) and John V. Scheurich, IV (Mariza). Cherished great-grandmother of Taylor, Keira, Gabriel, Jake, Mason, John 5th and Oliver.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday morning, February 28th from 10 to 11:45 AM at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon in the church. Entombment will follow in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery Mausoleum, Bellmawr.

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Rowan Names Casey Burford ’14 as Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

GLASSBORO, NJ – Rowan University welcomes back alumnus Casey Burford to become the Profs’ head women’s volleyball coach, it was announced by Director of Athletics Shawn Tucker. She becomes the ninth coach in the program’s history. 

Burford (nee Grasso) returns to her alma mater after serving as the head coach at Catholic University for the past two seasons and brings years of experience at the Division I and Division III levels as an assistant coach. 

“Casey is a Rowan Prof and to welcome her back in this leadership capacity signifies a great day for Rowan University Volleyball! Casey stood out during the screening process and carried the right leadership demeanor, student-centric philosophy and volleyball aptitude to give our committee confidence that she will shepherd our young women and future Profs to even greater heights,” said Tucker. “Coach Deana (Jespersen) instituted a strong culture of family and togetherness, and I’m confident that Coach Casey will build upon that similar philosophy to lead our program to success on and off the court.”

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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Announces Major Initiative

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program.

“Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

“President Trump has empowered his administration to work with lightspeed efficiency to make our government deliver more for all Americans. The Army Civil Works’ ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative will enable the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to deliver critical projects and programs for the nation more efficiently, sooner, and at less cost than the current ways of doing business,” said Telle. “This will eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide fast, clear decisions needed to save lives and empower our economy.”

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Can Event Venues in Philadelphia Reduce Chaos With Better Parking Control?

Crowds arriving for concerts, games, or conventions often face frustration before the doors even open. In Philadelphia, parking shortages and disorganized flow create ripple effects that stretch far beyond a lot or garage. Gridlocked entrances, absent signage, and overwhelmed attendants combine to slow traffic, sour moods, and weaken the experience before guests ever reach their seats.

When multiple events overlap across the city, the pressure only intensifies. Late arrivals disrupt programs, nearby streets stall, and staff are left scrambling. Solutions such as advance reservations, staggered entry times, clear drop-off lanes, and live lot updates bring order to the curb, turning parking from a liability into a coordinated extension of the event.

Tackling Traffic Bottlenecks Before Guests Arrive

Preparation ahead of an event directly shapes arrival behavior. Reserved lots and preassigned spaces stop drivers from circling aimlessly, while coordination with local authorities on no-parking zones keeps curbs available for drop-offs and buses. A digital map that highlights entrances, walking distances, and overflow areas helps visitors choose the right route before ever turning into traffic, making parking management in Philadelphia more predictable and less stressful.

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America Loses If Washington Takes University Royalties

By Teri Willey

Universities may look like quiet enclaves of students and stately buildings, but their labs are some of the most productive engines of innovation in the country. The discoveries made there ripple far beyond campus — improving medical care, advancing national security, and launching entire industries.

That pathway from lab to marketplace exists because of an effective law: the Bayh-Dole Act.

Co-sponsored by former Indiana senator Birch Bayh and Robert Dole of Kansas, the law gives universities the ability — and aligns their interests with potential private sector partners — to protect and license inventions made with federal research funding. The results are all around us. Google’s search algorithm, key cryptocurrency technologies, and several breakthrough cancer medicines all trace back to federally-funded research.

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