American Legion ‘s 4th Estate Award

A Pennsylvania newspaper and a Texas television station are the recipients of The American Legion’s 2026 Fourth Estate Award. The awards – which recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of journalism – were presented on Sept. 3 during the Legion’s national convention in Louisville, Ky.

The Bucks County (Pa.) Courier Times was cited for excellence in print journalism for its 2025 series “The Unclaimed,” written by reporter Jo Ciavaglia. The series told the stories of hundreds of remains stored in county morgues, without any next-of-kin or legal representatives claiming custody. Her reporting led to hundreds of remains being eventually claimed and dozens of veterans being awarded military honors.

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Philadelphia Police Provide Update on Chew Avenue Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department, with assistance from the FBI Philadelphia Field Office, continues to investigate evidence recovered from 417 West Chew Avenue in the city’s Olney section.

As investigators continue reviewing digital evidence recovered from the property, police have identified three additional women depicted in images and videos who appear to be deceased. Two of those women have been identified. The third woman remains unidentified and is considered a Jane Doe at this time.

These three women are in addition to Maribel Fresses and Gabrielle Amarando, whom police previously identified in digital evidence recovered from the property. Both women were depicted alive and, in later images, appeared to be deceased.

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Eligible Families Can Claim a Child Tax Credit of Up to $1,000

If you had a child aged five or under in 2025 and you don’t usually file taxes because your income is below the filing threshold, you might qualify for a refundable Child Tax Credit of up to $1,000. A new free website called SimpleFile makes it easy to claim.

Many lower-income families miss out on this credit simply because they aren’t required to file taxes and don’t realize they can still claim it. More than 200,000 New Jersey families already claim the Child Tax Credit each year, and thousands more qualify but haven’t filed.

SimpleFile takes about 15 minutes to complete and is available in both English and Spanish. A video to help guide applicants is on YouTube.

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HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase Returns

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) invites media to cover the sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase on the National Mall. As a proud partner of the Freedom 250 Initiative, the Showcase will include a variety of full-scale housing models, including manufactured, 3D-printed, and modular homes, as well as industry-focused panel discussions and displays highlighting American innovations that can help expand housing supply, lower construction costs, and make homeownership more attainable.

This year’s Showcase is sponsored by: International Code Council (ICC), Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Rocket, and Structural Building Components Association (SBCA).

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Longtime Employee of Wildwood Boardwalk Tram Car Succumbs

John J. “Gig” Gigliotti, 97, of West Deptford, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026.

Born in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania, John grew up in the Poconos before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he moved to Philadelphia, where he began a long and distinguished career with the Reading Railroad. He later retired from Conrail as a conductor after 40 years of dedicated service.

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Robert Keith Beppel, 62, of Bridgewater

Robert Keith Beppel, age 62, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed suddenly on September 12, 2026.

Born on June 14, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Robert H. Beppel and Marian J. Beppel (nee Dennison).

Keith is survived by his brother Brian P. Beppel and his wife, Laurie; niece Ashley Elliott; nephew Brian R. Beppel; aunts and uncles, Eileen Quade, Bill Beppel, Tom Dennison and JoyceAnn Dennison.

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Pennsylvania Man Arrested on Felony Child Sex Assault Charges

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is America’s frontline: the nation’s largest law enforcement organization and the world’s first unified border management agency. The 70,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We enforce safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country’s economic prosperity. We enhance the nation’s security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, man on Saturday at Philadelphia International Airport who was wanted on multiple felony sex crimes, including rape of a child.

CBP officers arrested Dev Poudel, 50, after he arrived on a flight from Doha, Qatar, and turned him over to Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department detectives.

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Route 70 Closure Scheduled For Saturday

Route 70 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured tomorrow night at Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 in Cherry Hill, Camden County. In addition, the right lane on Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound will be closed just past Route 70.

Beginning at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, September 19 until 9 a.m. Sunday, September 20, Route 70 westbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured between the ramps to and from Cuthbert Boulevard/CR 636 northbound, which will remain open. The closure is necessary for the demolition of a culvert located underneath the center lane. The following detour will be in place:

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Winslow Township Man Convicted for Sexual Abuse of Child

Camden County, NJ – A jury has convicted a Winslow Township man for sexually abusing a child over the course of several years, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

Bryan Sisco-Downs, 39, was found guilty on September 3, 2026, of two counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, three counts of second-degree Sexual Assault, and two counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The verdict was returned after a two-week jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.

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Michael J. Bowe, 76, of Audubon

Michael J. Bowe, 76, of Audubon, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026.

Born on November 4, 1949, Mike was raised in Gloucester City, a place that remained an important part of his identity throughout his life. He attended St. Mary’s school and Gloucester Catholic High School, and carried his South Jersey roots with him wherever life took him.

Mike was the beloved son of the late Thomas J. Bowe and Dorothy Butler Bowe. Devoted husband of the late Deborah “Debbie” Bowe. He was the brother of Dorothy “Dottie” Zeccola, Thomas Bowe, and the late Edward M. Bowe, Sr., and Jack Bowe. His family also included Dorothy’s “Dotties” children, nephew, James Boyle Jr., niece Tamra “Tammy” Berry, his sister-in-law Susan Ann Leblang, niece Debra Ann Leblang, goddaughter Lauren Sieber Jessen, and brother-in-law Anthony “Ace” Durso, along with many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, lifelong friends, colleagues, and the many people whose lives crossed his through radio, music, Gloucester City, and the South Jersey community.