Aortic Dissection: 3 Things Everyone Should Know

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death from an aortic dissection has spiked public interest in the condition, with many wondering what it is, who is at risk and whether it can be detected before becoming life-threatening.

“Most people think of aortic dissection as a rare condition, but it’s more common than many realize,” says Joseph Bavaria, MD, Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Health and an international expert on dissection and aortic diseases.

Characterized by a tear in the aortic wall, dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency. It develops suddenly and often without warning, although the underlying aortic disease or weakness that increases the risk of dissection may have been present for years.

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Tornado Watch until 09:00PM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 495 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL DELAWARE KENT IN NORTHERN DELAWARE NEW CASTLE IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST MARYLAND CAROLINE KENT QUEEN ANNE’S TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY MERCER MONMOUTH IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN IN SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ATLANTIC BURLINGTON CAMDEN CAPE MAY CUMBERLAND GLOUCESTER OCEAN SALEM IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BERKS LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA CARBON MONROE IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA BUCKS CHESTER DELAWARE MONTGOMERY PHILADELPHIA THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, ATLANTIC CITY, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN, CAMDEN, CENTREVILLE, CHERRY HILL, CHESTERTOWN, DENTON, DEPTFORD, DOVER, DOYLESTOWN, EAST BRUNSWICK, EASTON, EASTON, EDISON, FLEMINGTON, FREEHOLD, GEORGETOWN, GLASSBORO, HAMMONTON, JIM THORPE, MEDIA, MILLVILLE, MOORESTOWN, MORRISTOWN, MOUNT HOLLY, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWTON, NORRISTOWN, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, OCEAN CITY, PENNSVILLE, PERTH AMBOY, PHILADELPHIA, READING, SAYREVILLE, SOMERSET, STROUDSBURG, TOMS RIVER, TRENTON, WEST CHESTER, AND WILMINGTON.

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Camden Man Arrested for Collingswood Home Invasion Robbery

A Camden man has been arrested and charged for a home invasion robbery that targeted an elderly couple in Collingswood, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Collingswood Police Chief Kevin Carey.
Jose Sanabria, 32, is charged with two counts of 1st-degree Armed Robbery. He was also charged with one count each of 1st-degree Home Invasion Burglary, 2nd-degree Aggravated Assault, 3rd-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and 4th-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

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Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing

Detectives are investigating a stabbing that killed a woman in Lindenwold on Thursday morning, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy.

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 11:39 a.m., detectives with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the 500 block of Bilper Avenue in Lindenwold for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival, detectives located a 53-year-old female suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Cooper Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at approximately 2:22 p.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086 and Detective Joseph Tomasetti of the Lindenwold Police Department at 856-784-7566. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS

Weather Alerts

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON

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Clare T. Oehlers, 75, of Audubon

On July 13, 2026, of Audubon, NJ. She was 75 years old.

Beloved wife of 48 years to Jeffrey L. Oehlers. Dear mother of Adam Oehlers and Lindsay (Steven) Marshall. Loving grandmother of Olivia and Derek Marshall. She is also lovingly survived by her brothers, Mark (Jean) Rogerino and Gregory (Debbie) Rogerino and nieces and nephews.

Clare was a 1969 graduate of Audubon High School. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and child advocate.

Funeral and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.

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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

Four Men Charged for Attempting to Lure Underage Girls

Four men from Camden and Gloucester counties were arrested and charged with attempting to meet with an underage girl to engage in sexual conduct after chatting online, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Richard Williamson, 69, of Sewell, and Daniel Henderson Jr., 38, of Lindenwold, were both charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd – degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Additionally, they were each charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (a disorderly person’s offense).

Gilbert Wylen, 69, of Audubon, was charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, two counts of 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, 2nd – degree Attempted Prostitution with a Minor, 3rd – degree Attempted Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child. He was also charged with two counts of Engaging in Prostitution (a disorderly person’s offense). Theodore Haviland, 52, of Woodbury Heights, was charged with 2nd – degree Attempting to Lure a Child, 2nd – degree Attempted Sexual Assault of a Minor, and 3rd – degree Attempted Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

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Route 44 Bridge over Mantua Creek taken out of service

The Route 44 Bridge over Mantua Creek between West Deptford and Paulsboro, Gloucester County was taken out of service for marine traffic today because of excessive heat. Route 44/Crown Point Road remains open for vehicles.

The excessive heat has caused the expansion of some components on the bridge, which prohibits the bridge from opening to allow marine traffic to pass. In the closed position, the bridge has 2 feet of clearance over mean high water. Vessels that can transit safely under the bridge may do so. The United States Coast Guard has been notified.

The closure of the bridge to marine traffic is expected to last until 7 a.m. Saturday, July 18 when conditions are forecasted to improve. If conditions improve earlier, the bridge may resume normal operations for marine traffic sooner.

Motorists are encouraged to check NJDOT’s traffic information website www.511nj.org for construction updates and real-time travel information. For NJDOT news follow us on X (Twitter) @NewJerseyDOT, on the NJDOT Facebook page, or Instagram @NewJersey.DOT.