Preservation New Jersey Launches Statewide Heritage Tourism Program

Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Heritage Tourism Workshop Series, a comprehensive seven-part educational program designed to help historic sites, nonprofit organizations, museums, local governments, and preservation advocates prepare for the unprecedented opportunities presented by the nation’s Semiquincentennial and New Jersey’s continuing commemorations through 2033.

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First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future

Foster Youth to Independence Program Provides Vulnerable Youth with a Pathway to Housing Stability and Self-Sufficiency 

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today marked the seventh anniversary of First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative by announcing a landmark Statement of Findings and Notice PIH 2026-19 to strengthen support for youth with lived experience in foster care. The policy improvements reflect feedback from foster youth, state and local officials, public housing authorities (PHAs), and service providers who participated in HUD hosted roundtables across the country.

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NJ Teachers to Visit Jefferson to Learn About Potential Careers for their Students

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital hosted more than a dozen 5th- through 12th-grade teachers from schools throughout the region as part of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey’s Summer Institute for Educators. The teachers heard from Jefferson Health leaders and clinicians on how to prepare their students for careers in the healthcare industry and took a tour of the Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital campus.

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GTPD Cone With A Cop at Glendora Ice Cream!

Join Gloucester Township Police and Glendora Ice Cream for Cone With A Cop!

Stop by and hang with our GTPD Officers and get a free cone on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Glendora Ice Cream, 500 Black Horse Pike, Glendora – Please park at the rear of the building on 5th Avenue. Hope to see you there!

Hackensack ALS Center Earns National Excellence Recognition

The ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has been awarded the prestigious designation of an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence™, marking a major milestone for the care of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the region. The certification recognizes the program’s commitment to providing outstanding, multidisciplinary care and its dedication to advancing research in the fight against this devastating disease.

ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to a loss of muscle control. The disease’s progression can vary, but it relentlessly impacts a person’s ability to move, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. While there is no cure for ALS, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treatment has been shown to improve patients’ quality of life and can extend survival.

The ALS Association’s certification affirms that the ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center meets the highest national standards of care. This model brings together a dedicated team of specialists, including neurologists, palliative care experts, nurses, therapists, and researchers, to provide a seamless and patient-centered experience. This integrated approach ensures that patients and their families receive comprehensive support to navigate the complex challenges of living with ALS.

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Ribbon Cutting for New Mixed Species Exhibit at Brandywine Zoo

What:  Ribbon-cutting for the new Hidden Falls Mixed Species Exhibit at Brandywine Zoo

Who:   DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson, Wilmington Mayor John Carney and representatives from the Delaware Zoological Society and DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation

When: Thursday, July 23, 11 a.m.

Where: Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware 19802

Why:  The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control in conjunction with the Delaware Zoological Society will unveil a new year-round exhibit at Brandywine Zoo, with indoor and outdoor areas featuring five  species of animals impacted by loss of their natural habitat. The project was funded by $2.5 million in public and private donations.

Christmas in July & Bike Giveaway Event

Please join us today, Wednesday July 22nd from 5PM to 7PM at Mister Softee (3605 Haddonfield Road) for our Christmas in July Event. Summer Santa will be there, and we will have our bike giveaway as well. The bikes will be on display from 5PM until the raffle at 6PM. Each child present will be given two tickets that they can put in the bag for each bike they want to try to win. They can also put their tickets in the same bag to give them more of a chance to win a specific bike. Each winner will also be able to pick a helmet. We will then raffle off the rest of the helmets. A bike safety talk will happen at 615PM or at the conclusion of the raffle. Raffle tickets are free and you can get them at the event only.

New Jersey American Water Presents $12,000 Grant

New Jersey American Water presents a $12,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to Camden’s Charter School Network. Pictured, from left: Charlie Bell, External Affairs Specialist, New Jersey American Water; Melanie James, Allied Resources for Kids; Sean Quinn, Senior Source Water Protection Program Manager, New Jersey American Water; Rebecca Phelan Brinkmann, Executive Director, Camden’s Charter School Network; William Helmbrecht, Chief Executive Officer, Camden’s Charter School Network, Camden’s Charter School Network; Veda Cloud, Network Social Worker, Camden’s Charter School Network; Jack Carr, Educational Outreach Provider, Camden’s Charter School Network; Dr. Joseph Conway, Superintendent, Camden’s Promise Charter School; Nicholas Mitchell, Camden’s Promise Charter School science teacher; and students from Camden’s Promise Charter School 7 th  grade.

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and New Jersey American Water, in support of their ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, are proud to name Camden’s Charter School Network a recipient of the Foundation’s 2026 Water and Environment Grant Program.

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Lawnside Historical Society Events

Subaru Honors Cooper Nurses with Kits and $35K Donation

Subaru of America, Inc., as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, donated $35,000 to The Cooper Foundation, its fifth consecutive annual gift supporting Camden-based patients. In support of the automaker’s commitment to its hometown of Camden, the donation aims to provide access to vital medical equipment to Camden City residents and bolster essential services provided by Cooper University Health Care.

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