String Band Parade Rescheduled to May 30

 Due to an unfavorable weather forecast, the fourth annual String Band Parade Down Haddon Ave has been rescheduled from April 25 to Saturday, May 30.

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100th Anniversary Exhibit

The Lawnside Historical Society mounts a year-long exhibit at the Camden County Historical Society, 1900 Park Blvd., Camden, on Sunday, April 26 from 3 – 5 p.m.Curated by Shamele Jordon, the exhibit will present historical documents, multimedia presentations, photos, videos, and family histories focused on government, faith, education, community and culture.
Lawnside was incorporated in March 1926 by an act of the New Jersey State legislature making it the only African American incorporated municipality in New Jersey and north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The community has existed for hundreds of years before incorporation as a settlement of free Black people.
Special events will be held on the first Sunday of each month: A panel of historians set for May 3, 3 – 4:30 p.m. will discuss Green Book locations in Lawnside and Berlin, and a Gallery Talk and tour is scheduled from 3 – 4 p.m. on June 7.
Many of the items on display come from the Society’s collection, which grew from gifts by Dr. Roscoe Moore, Clarence Still Jr. and other local residents.
Registration and attendance are free. To arrange school visits during museum hours, Wednesday through Friday, click on https://cchsnj.org/visit/. Self-guided tours are available Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Museum and Library are open from 1 – 5 p.m. on first Sundays.
Much of the research has been made possible by grants from the New Jersey Historical Commission, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the Camden County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
Media Contact: Linda Shockley, 856-889-7152
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Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Best described as motocross on steroids, supercross challenges the best dirt bike racers to take their skills to the max, with dedicated fans hanging on every twist, jump and turn.

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Penn Relays at Franklin Field

— Photo by R. Dettman for Penn Relays

April 23-25, 2026

The renowned Penn Relays — the oldest and largest track and field meet in the nation — celebrates its 130th anniversary this year.

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New Hope Unveils Pridefest 2026 Lineup

 Two of America’s most celebrated LGBTQ+-friendly small towns are coming together for one of the season’s first major Pride celebrations. New Hope Celebrates (NHC) is proud to unveil the event schedule, lineup, theme and headliners for PrideFest 2026, running May 9 to 17, across New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ. More than 15,000 attendees are expected to gather in the famous riverfront community for an unfiltered celebration of identity, community and visibility under this year’s theme, Pride IN FULL COLOR. The nine-day event culminates with America’s only pride parade to cross a state line, led by a stunning 100-foot rainbow pride flag crossing the iconic New Hope-Lambertville Bridge.

PrideFest Live! will then turn up the volume with headliners, dance music legend Crystal Waters and Philadelphia-born queer artist Vincint. Other marquee events include drag queen storytime, Progress Pride flag unveiling, Pride Bingo, Love is Love Gala, Pride with Purpose, Pride Parade, Pride Fair, Closing Tea Dance & Pool Party and a month-long pride-themed Cocktail Contest. New Hope PrideFest is a celebration open to all. For the full 2026 line-up, event tickets and other details, visit newhopecelebrates.com and follow on social at @newhopecelebrates.

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Wellpoint NJ Hosts Maternal Health Events 

This month Wellpoint New Jersey will be hosting a series of events with a focus on maternal health.  These events coincide with Black Maternal Health week, a week-long community-based initiative to raise awareness around black maternal health outcomes.  In New Jersey, black women have the highest rate of preterm births at 12.1% and a maternal mortality rate more than 7-8 times the national average. Additionally, about 54% of black women are Medicaid reliant.

This maternal and family programming is part of Wellpoint’s larger initiative to support the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of all mothers and young families.

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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK! – DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM at Gloucester Township Police Headquarters! 

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Down & Derby Wine Festival

Discover Your New Favorite Local Winery

Break out your best hats and bowties because Down & Derby is around the corner! On SaturdayMay 2nd from 2 PM to 7 PM, Veterans Island at Cooper River Park transforms into a lively celebration for the Fourth Annual Down And Derby Wine Festival, presented by the Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey. Sip and savor standout selections from South Jersey’s top wineries while enjoying live music, great food, and festive games. With Derby-inspired style in full swing, it’s the perfect chance to dress up and unwind. More surprises are on the way, so grab your friends and get ready for a day that’s equal parts flavor, fashion, and fun. To learn more, Click Here.

2026 GTPD Junior Police Academy- Registration Opens May 1st

REGISTRATION OPENS IN TWO WEEKS! Gloucester Township Police Junior Police Academy 2026!

The Annual Gloucester Township Police Junior Police Academy runs for four weeks beginning in late July, with two Basic and two Advanced classes at different age brackets. Registration for the 2026 classes will begin, Friday May 1, 2026. Cost is $150 for residents, $175 for non-residents. Links to each class will be available then on our GTPD social media sites and our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/community-page/199

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Wine Village in Baltimore Returns For Its 4th Year

Baltimore, MD – Wine Village in Baltimore, brought to you by the makers of the beloved Christmas Village, is thrilled to announce its return to the Inner Harbor for its fourth season. Following its successful debut in May 2023 and growing popularity in the years since, Wine Village is set to welcome visitors back to West Shore Park with another season of its cozy, European-inspired wine festival along the scenic waterfront. From May 7 through May 31, 2026, Wine Village will once again transform the Inner Harbor into a vibrant open-air wine garden with 45 vendors.

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