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Tomatopalooza Returns: Berwyn Farmers Market 

Grab your tote bag, make your shopping list and mark your calendar. Berwyn Farmers’ Market is back and bigger than ever for summer, autumn and holiday season! Culinary Harvest, with generous support from Eadeh Enterprises, proudly announces the return of the region’s most beloved new farmers’ market, kicking off Sundays from 9:00am to Noon at Bronze Plaza (511 Old Lancaster Road) – right next to Handel’s Ice Cream. Now in its fourth season, this community staple is turning up the charm with expanded hours, 70+ curated vendors throughout the season, live music, food trucks, weekly kids’ activities, and rotating charity partners. Each week features a unique mix of 25–30 local farmers, food artisans, artists, and makers, offering everything from farm-fresh produce and pasture-raised meats to baked goods, handmade gifts, small-batch coffee, and grab-and-go bites. Whether you’re picking up groceries, meeting a friend for coffee, or letting the kids enjoy some creative fun, Berwyn Farmers’ Market is your Sunday destination for all things local, fresh and festive. Save the date for the juiciest day of the year as the popular Tomatopalooza festival themed market returns on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The market will be open weekly through December 20, 2026, with brief breaks on November 29th. Berwyn Farmers’ Market is open to all, with no charge to visit, with shopping pay-as-you-go. Complimentary parking is available between Barre3 and Kramer Drive. For more information, visit berwynfarmersmarket.com and follow @berwynfarmersmarket.

Special thanks to lead BFM sponsor Eadeh Enterprises, with additional support from: The Village Wellness, Groovy Pediatric Dentistry, The Medical Herbalist Apothecary, Worthington Orthodonics, Coup Family Dental, O’Donnell Roofing Co., Celebree School of Wayne, bluefrog Plumbing and Drain of The Main Line and Rotary Club of the Upper Main Line. 

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Board of Commissioners Celebrate Groundbreaking

Commissioner Jeffrey Nash will join local elected officials to break ground on the next section of the Camden County LINK Trial, a 0.4-mile segment from Somerdale Road to Wakonda Road that will stretch from Somerdale to Hi-Nella. 

This is the second LINK Trail section to enter construction in 2026, following the ongoing development of a 1.1-mile segment between Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights. The project is being funded in part through a $525,000 Bikeways Grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Construction is expected to begin on August 3 and will be completed in 180 days.

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Van Drew Demands Accountability

Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement after Governor Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were identified on New Jersey’s voter rolls, with nearly 400 having cast ballots.

“This is exactly why so many New Jerseyans have lost confidence in our election system,” said Congressman Van Drew. “For years, we have warned that our voter rolls needed to be cleaned up, only to be dismissed and called conspiracy theorists. Now, the state’s own findings confirm that thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote and hundreds cast ballots.

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Vigilant Neighbor Observes Car Burglar Attempt

On the morning of July 20, 2026, at approximately 8:37 a.m., Gloucester Township Police responded to a report of a suspicious person checking vehicle door handles in a residential neighborhood.
Thanks to the vigilance of a resident who recognized the suspicious behavior and immediately contacted police, officers arrived within minutes and located the suspect as she exited an unlocked vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody, and property stolen from the vehicle was recovered and returned to its rightful owner.

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Legislation to Strengthen Global Public Health Collaboration Signed into Law

Legislation authorizing New Jersey’s Department of Health (NJDOH) to establish partnerships in international public health was signed into law on Wednesday. Bill A4075 was sponsored by Assembly members Sterley Stanley, Carol Murphy, and Margie Donlon.

The legislation authorizes the NJDOH to take steps to seek participation in the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network, the WHO’s international collaboration of public health agencies, laboratories, academic institutions, and response organizations that work together to detect, verify, and respond to disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. Participation in the network will strengthen the State’s ability to monitor outbreaks, share information, improve workforce training, and coordinate preparedness efforts with public health partners around the world.

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Homicide Arrest

Philadelphia Police officers from the 12th District responded to the 1000 block of South Ithan Street on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m. following reports of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers located 43-year-old MD Mahfuzul Haque of 77XX Fayette Street, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Police transported Mr. Haque to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 9:28pm. 

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Damn Local Politics

I shall continue to voice my opinions until the day I stop breathing. For many years I have been involved in our community. First as a Concern Citizen then as your Mayor. I am presently very concerned with the direction our beloved city is heading.

There are more businesses leaving out town than there are coming into Gloucester City. Over the last several years, we have gone from a proud hard-working, blue-collar, middle-income community to a none-working low income town.

Who can we blame for this?

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Preserving Jewish Heritage at the Jersey Shore – Beth Judah Celebrates

Beth Judah Synagogue in Wildwood, N.J., held a centennial celebration recognizing the congregation’s addition to the National Register of Historic Places and highlighting its role in American Jewish history. Descendants of the synagogue’s founders, including Heather Hornstein Goodman, Louis Sagal and Ruth Edelman, were recognized during the event. Speakers emphasized Beth Judah’s resilience and lasting impact on the community, noting its significance in both Jewish and American history. Among those offering remarks were New Jersey State Senator Michael Testa Jr. and Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr., who praised the congregation’s efforts to preserve an important piece of local cultural heritage.
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Camden Man Convicted of Years-Long Sexual Abuse of Two Children

A jury has convicted a Camden man for sexually abusing two children over the course of nearly a decade, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Miguel A. Mota, 41, was found guilty on July 21, 2026, of four counts of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault.
He was also convicted of three counts of second-degree Sexual Assault, three counts of second-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, two counts of third-degree Aggravated Sexual Contact, one count of third-degree Terroristic Threats, and one count of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact. The verdict was returned after a four-week jury trial in Camden County Superior Court.

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DNREC Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Delaware Coastal Cleanup 

Volunteer registration is now open for the 39th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, set for Saturday, Sept. 19, at more than 40 sites statewide. Hosted by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, this popular annual event welcomes participants who turn out to help maintain the state’s beaches, coastline and waterways from 9 a.m. to noon. Individuals as well as groups can sign up at the de.gov/coastalcleanup webpage now through Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m.

Each year, the Delaware Coastal Cleanup draws hundreds of volunteers who collect litter, debris and recyclables from shorelines and natural areas. The event directly supports DNREC’s mission to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences while protecting public health and the environment.

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