The media loves a good, scary headline—it\’s what sells papers after all—but how accurate are they? In the US, there\’s been a rash of \”heroin overdose epidemic\” headlines in cities and towns all over the country, in 2015. Some UK papers are starting to follow this trend, but are the headlines indicative of a true epidemic?

Clean Water Action scorecard reveals core safeguards even more at risk
14 legislators named heroes join call for immediate corrective action

TRENTON – Flanked by legislators just named \”environmental heroes\”, Clean Water Action released a comprehensive scorecard today that praised their work, found a majority of the State Senate and Assembly failing as much as they were when last evaluated 2 years ago, and joined their heroes in calling for immediate corrective action. Click here to view quotes from the heroes. 

Clean Water Action\’s NJ Legislative Scorecard 2014-5 found that the Legislature as a whole took pro-environment positions less than half (47%) of the time leading to serious setbacks to environmental and public health protections. To view the entire 2014-15 scorecard and details on individual legislators, go to www.CleanWaterAction.org/NJScorecard2015 and view regional charts here.

Surrounded by her loving family, on August 20, 2015. Age 92. (nee Carr) Of Haddon Twp. Formerly of Gloucester City. Loving wife of 55 years to the late Edmund J. Haughey, Sr. Loving mother of Geri Heenan (Frank) and the late Edmund J. Haughey, Jr. (surviving Pat). Cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 10. Predeceased by her 5 siblings and survived by her brother John Carr (Barbara).

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Margaret C. Haughey. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142 

CLAYTON NJ- Salvatore B. Keenan (DOB 10 2/87), and Kristi L. Keenan (DOB 10/8/78), both of Clayton NJ were arrested Tuesday (8/18) in connection with a fire at a house at 200 New St. In the early hours of August 16,2015.

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Leah Jessen / @_LeahKay_ / August 19, 2015

Born: April 09, 1934
Died: August 16, 2015

Joan Geraci (née Knapp), on August 16, 2015, of Bellmawr. Age 81.

Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Devoted mother of Joan Geraci, Cynthia Geraci-Shaw, Salvatore Geraci (Kathleen) and Ron Geraci. Dear sister of the late William Knapp. Loving grandmother of Billy, Phillip, Bryan, Lisa, Brittany and the late Christopher, and loving great grandmother.

There will be a viewing from 7 to 9pm Thursday eve and 10 to 11am Friday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am Friday at the funeral home. Interment New St. Mary\’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made in Mrs. Geraci\’s memory to a new scholarship created in her name at the Rutgers University School of Social Work.

Those wishing to donate may send checks payable to \”The Joan Geraci Scholarship Fund\” or contribute them in person at any TD Bank or mail them to The Joan Geraci Scholarship Fund, TD Bank, 129 South Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ 08078.

Online donations can also be made to the \”The Joan Geraci Scholarship Fund\” at www.gofundme.com/joangeracimemschol.

via www.gardnerfuneralhome.com

PHILADELPHIA — Despite not throwing a single pass in even a preseason game since re-injuring his ACL last summer, Sam Bradford has separated from the pack in whatever competition for the Eagles\’ starting quarterback job that existed. However, there is still a battle being waged between Tim Tebow and Matt Barkley for the team\’s third quarterback…

Three Things to Know About Reverse Mortgages

One of the retirement-planning resources that has gained interest in recent years is the reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage allows you to convert part of the equity in your home into cash without paying additional monthly bills. If you’re age 62 or older, and want money to pay off your mortgage or pay for other expenses, consider a reverse mortgage. If you decide to look for one, The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) suggests you ask your financial advisor these three questions so that you can decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you: