The DVRPC Board has approved $1.7 billion in funding for major highway and public transit investments in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties with the adoption of the DVRPC FY2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for New Jersey. The TIP lists all transportation projects that are federally and state funded, as well as those that are regionally significant. Each of these projects must be drawn from the long-range plan and serve to implement its goals. The list is multi-modal, and includes 130 highway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and freight-related projects for fiscal years 2014-2017 worth $1.7 billion (an average of $437 million per year). The total is comprised of almost $904 million for highway system

by Carrie Feibel, KUHF

JUL 30, 2013

HOUSTON — At any one time, an estimated 2.9 million children have a parent who has, or has had, cancer.

by Michelle Andrews

JUL 30, 2013

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Operation Cross Country—a three-day nationwide enforcement action focusing on underage victims of prostitution—has concluded with the recovery of 105 sexually exploited children and the arrests of 150 pimps and other individuals.

The sweep took place in 76 cities and was carried out by the FBI in partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) as part of the Bureau’s Innocence Lost National Initiative. It is the seventh and largest such enforcement action to date.

Sean J. Murphy, of Gloucester City died on July 30, 2013 at the age of 25.

Beloved and cherished son of Sean T. Murphy and Linda E. Murphy (nee Barney). Loving brother of Dana and Jordan Murphy. Cherished grandson of Joseph and Lorraine Barney and Marie and the late George Murphy, Jr. Devoted boyfriend of Erika Soto. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. 

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

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STRAZZULLO

Frances M.

On July 25, 2013. Age 84. Of Cherry Hill.

Predeceased by her son, Thomas Strazzullo. Survived by her son John Strazzullo; her grandson John Strazzullo and his wife, Ashley.

Interment and Catholic Rite of Committal on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 11 AM in Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill. 

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Frances M. Strazzullo. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: 

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