Philadelphia Zoo Celebrates Spring

From Bunny Brunches, Easter Egg Hunts, a New Species of Penguin and More, the Zoo is a Must-Visit Destination for Spring Break

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo is ready to welcome tens of thousands of guests to its 42-acre gardens as the region shakes off the harsh winter chill and enjoys time outside with friends and family this spring. Not only are the animals more active as the weather warms up, but the 42-acre campus and gardens come into full bloom. Here are the 10+ can’t- miss events and experiences at Philadelphia Zoo this spring. For egg-citing Easter happenings to get the family hopping, Philadelphia Zoo Bunny Brunch returns on Sunday, March 29 and Sunday, April 5, plus the Zoo will host three days of Easter Egg Hunts on April 3, 4 and 5, and the Egg-Cellent Egg Search is back between March 28 and April 12.

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Protected Leave to Grieve Pregnancy/Adoption Loss

Speight and Sampson bill would allow workers to take protected leave to grieve miscarriage, stillbirth, fertility treatment loss, or unsuccessful adoption

(TRENTON) – Legislation that would provide New Jersey workers with protected leave to grieve the loss of a child or pregnancy cleared the Assembly Labor Committee on Monday. Bill A2198, sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight and Assemblyman William Sampson, would expand the New Jersey Family Leave Act to allow employees to take family leave following the death of a child, miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination of a pregnancy for medical reasons. The bill would also cover leave following an unsuccessful adoption or fertility treatment, including procedures such as intrauterine insemination or assisted reproductive technology.

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Gloucester City School District Returns “Trades”

Legacy article from 2022

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 19, 2022)–I don’t try to hide my disappointment in America’s public education and never will apologize for wanting today’s kids to have the high-quality education we had decades ago. That being said, I also try to be fair and congratulate those who make changes in the right direction. This week I read that “trades” will be

Reintroduced to Gloucester City schools. A sincere thank you to those who made this happen.

I read so many Facebook posts from the boys of the 1960s discussing their woodshop or metal shop adventures and telling what they made. Girls took sewing and cooking classes. Because I took sewing classes I made all my own clothes through high school and college plus bridesmaid’s dresses and more. There is so much value to these classes. We learned how to make something. We learned to take pride in what we made.

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Legislation Takes Effect Limiting Rent Increase on Mobile Home Park Tenants

TRENTON – A law sponsored by Senators Paul Moriarty and Joseph Cryan that would limit the amount a landlord may increase the rent on a tenant of a dwelling site within a manufactured home park took effect on March 1, supporting tenants who plan to install or have installed a modular or manufactured home on land they do not own.

Starting this month, a landlord of a covered dwelling site is not allowed to raise the rent by more than 3.5 percent over a 12-month period without seeking approval from the Department of Community Affairs.

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Statement by Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson released a statement about A1715, known as the “John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey” after its advancement in today’s Assembly Appropriations Committee.

“The most fundamental right in a democracy is the right to vote. It is the cornerstone of our civic process, and since the founding of our nation, we have worked to uphold and expand that right for every eligible citizen.

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How Teterboro Airport Became the Centre of Private Flight in the Northeast

Just 12 miles from bustling Midtown Manhattan, beyond the flow of the Hudson and hidden away from the sprawling terminals of New York’s commercial airports, sits a 100-year-old airport that quietly gets on with business. Surprisingly, this airport is the engine that powers business in New York: Teterboro Airport.

This isn’t where you come to catch your flight to a family vacation or hop onto a cross-country route. There are no commercial terminals here and no accompanying TSA lines snaking the length of city blocks, no overloaded departure boards…not at this airport. Teterboro has become a hub for private air travel: both those who wish to book private jet travel and those who own their own private aircraft move through its halls on a daily basis. This now antique airport is the undisputed hub of private aviation in the entire Northeastern part of the United States. The question is, how did this come to be?

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A New Way to Close the Pediatric Mental Health Gap

by Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan

Newswise — For years, pediatricians have faced a growing dilemma. Families increasingly turn to primary care for help with mental health concerns, yet many pediatricians feel underprepared, and child psychiatrists remain in short supply.

More than a decade ago, University of Michigan Health tried a different approach: bringing child psychiatry directly into the pediatric medical home and embedding it into pediatric resident training.

The result was the Pediatric Psychiatry Colocalized Consult Clinic, or P2C3, a model designed to improve access to care while training future pediatricians to manage common mental health conditions.

Newly reported outcomes from the clinic, published in the journal Psychiatric Services, show the approach worked. The program proved durable, scalable and beneficial for both patients and pediatric physicians.

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Brenda A Thomas, 73, of Gloucester City

Homemaking is surely the most important work in the world. It’s the art of making a house a home. The starting place of love, hope, and dreams. Where love resides, memories are created, friends always belong, and laughter never ends. To the world, Brenda A. Thomas (nee Hancock) was a wife, mother, and homemaker, all while working full-time for most of her life. But to her family, she was their world. She loved to cook, and meals were always ready for her family. Brenda was a doting wife, mother, and “Nanny” who enjoyed baseball… cheering on the “Phightin Phils”… especially JT, crocheting, casino trips, and summers in Stone Harbor.

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Make the Most of Your Weekend in South Jersey

Get Away, Close to Home!

As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm, now is the perfect time to get outside and explore everything South Jersey has to offer. From scenic parks and waterfront trails to lively community events and local attractions, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your weekend without traveling far from home.

Celebrate America’s 250th across Camden County and the surrounding region, residents can enjoy seasonal fun like outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and family-friendly events and more! Whether you’re looking into the history, discovering something new, or simply enjoy time with family and friends, there are countless opportunities waiting right around the corner! To learn more, Click Here.

FIFA World Cup 26 Viewing Events

With the FIFA World Cup 26 coming in just a matter of months, businesses and organizations around the city are advised to adhere to the public viewing guidelines. This includes bars, restaurants, parks, community centers and any other ticketed screenings.

If the event is public, large, includes sponsors, or charges admission, it will need a license from FIFA and its broadcast partners. To apply for a license or verify if you need one, click here.

Approved public viewing events should follow the guidelines set by FIFA and Philadelphia’s Host City Committee. The regulations can be accessed here.