Gloucester Township Police Investigate Serious Motor Vehicle Crash on Black Horse Pike

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department responded to the area of Black Horse Pike (State Highway 168) and Almonesson Road for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a Toyota Venza was traveling southbound on Black Horse Pike when it entered the northbound lane and struck the rear of a Honda Accord. The impact caused the Honda Accord to spin before coming to rest along the roadway.

The Toyota Venza continued through the intersection of Black Horse Pike and Almonesson Road, left the roadway, struck a utility pole guide wire, landscaping, and a freestanding brick business sign with an electronic display before overturning and coming to rest in the parking lot of a nearby business. Both vehicles sustained significant damage as a result of the crash.

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Maryland police chief killed in vehicle crash

Chief of Police George W. Bacorn, Jr.

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Chief of Police George Bacorn was killed in a head-on vehicle crash on Dover Road in Easton.

Around 11:26 a.m., Chief Bacorn was traveling eastbound in his agency-owned vehicle when a westbound delivery truck sideswiped another eastbound truck and then struck Chief Bacorn’s vehicle head-on.

The delivery driver was airlifted to a local hospital.

Chief Bacorn served with the Denton Police Department for 36 years, including six years as chief of police. Survivors include his wife, five sons, a sister, thirteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

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Catherine T. D’Alessandro, 93, of Haddon Heights

Peacefully at home on September 26, 2026, longtime resident of Haddon Heights, NJ. She was 93 years old.

Beloved wife of 68 years to the late Anthony E. D’Alessandro. Dear mother of the late Tony (Sharon) D’Alessandro, Gary (Lisa) D’Alessandro and Pat (Duke) Hovern. Loving MomMom of Christie, Jessy, Dayna, Kevin, Dan, Jason and Joe and MomMomMom of Laney, Carson, Aubrey, DJ, Theo, Owen and Miles.

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Jefferson Health Honors S.J. Colleagues with DAISY & BEE Awards

Four Jefferson Health caregivers in South Jersey were recently honored for delivering exceptional care, compassion, and support to patients and their families.

DAISY AWARDS:

Angel Roman, a nurse on the 2-East inpatient unit at Jefferson Stratford Hospital, and Sophia Walker, a labor and delivery nurse at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, received DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses:

Angel Roman was recognized for supporting a patient and her family through a frightening day filled with uncertainty. He clearly explained the patient’s condition, listened closely to her concerns, and ensured the family remained informed throughout her care. The patient described Roman as “a bright light on a dark day” who went “above and beyond” when she needed reassurance most.

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James F. Hagan, 77, of Brooklawn

James F. Hagan, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on September 25, 2026. James was born in Camden, New Jersey, on February 22, 1949, to the late James F. Hagan and the late Mary Quick (Reider).

James was married to the love of his life, Judy (Ellenbark), for 57 wonderful years. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. He was the loving father of James (Lee) and Kimberly (Brian).

James was also a loving big brother to Joseph Hagan (Shirley), Laura Quick Clark, Theresa Dilks (Robert), and Edward Quick. He was blessed with many nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved grand puppies Saffy, Chloe, Finn, and Kelsey, who brought him immense joy and companionship.

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Cooper Health to Bring AI to Nursing Bedsides

Cooper is among the first institutions nationwide pioneering the industry’s first commercially available AI clinical assistant for nursing.

(CAMDEN, NJ) Cooper Norcross Health today announced that it is the first hospital in New Jersey — and among a select group of institutions nationwide — implementing Microsoft Dragon Copilot for its nursing workforce. Cooper Norcross University Hospital is currently piloting the technology, which is the first commercially available AI clinical assistant designed specifically for nursing workflows.

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Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Set for October 17

Family fun, food and entertainment await visitors to the 18^th annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival Saturday, October 17.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) hosts the festival at the reserve, along the banks of Blackbird Creek. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Road, near Townsend.

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Preserving the Power of Place -Newark’s Cathedral House

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When some over a certain age hear “Newark,” there is often an unfortunate kneejerk instinct to think “riots.” The “long hot summer” of 1967 has cast a long shadow over New Jersey’s largest city in the popular zeitgeist despite possessing a far greater history and strides made since in escaping the socioeconomic impacts of postwar deindustrialization. Even within the context of that single year alone, it has overshadowed another important place Newark has in the history of American civil rights and race relations. And now the space where that history took place is under threat of disappearing forever.

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Rowan Football Wins Second-Straight Shutout Over Lycoming

Rowan survived the elements to come away with a 9-0 win over Lycoming for the team’s second-straight shutout on a rainy Saturday at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium.

Michael Zarfati had 102 receiving yards and a score while Tyshawn Bookman added 99 yards on the ground as the Profs (2-1) recorded back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 2012.

Trey Helmick led the defense with 10 tackles (three for losses), a sack, forced fumble and a pass breakup to spark Rowan in limiting the Warriors (1-3) to just five first downs and 118 total yards including a safety in the third quarter and a blocked field goal in the fourth. The Profs held Lycoming to just 1-of-13 on third downs as well. Xavier McBride added seven stops with four pass breakups with AJ Ryker kicking in a pair of fumble recoveries in the win.

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HUD Hosts Innovative Housing Showcase

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) hosted its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall, welcoming exhibitors and visitors from across the country, including Second Lady Usha Vance, Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries, housing industry leaders, media, and members of the public. This year’s Showcase, themed “Made in America,” commemorated America’s 250th birthday in partnership with Freedom250, spotlighted private sector ingenuity driving the American Dream of homeownership, and hosted the first-ever Showcase Trades Day to inspire the next generation of skilled trades workers.