NJDOT To Begin Electronic Major Access Permitting

Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Major Access Permits (MAP) process will become fully electronic beginning on July 30, 2026.

The transition away from paper applications supports the Governor’s Executive Order 5 (EO-5) to simplify and modernize the State’s regulatory processes to save time and money, and improve affordability, accountability, and transparency.

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Van Drew Secures Major SJ Priorities in WRDA

Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after securing key South Jersey priorities in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which was approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The bill now heads to the full House for consideration.

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Owner Faces Possible Foreclosure For Not Maintaining 637 Division St.

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 18, 2026)(CNBNews)—Because Rodger Pierce, owner of 637 Division Street is not maintaining his property, there is a possibility that it will be up for foreclosure at the end of this year, on December 31. Pierce is a disabled veteran, and he pays no property taxes according to Gloucester City Tax Collector James V. Davis.

In June 2025, Pierce was charged $480 by the City for fees, fines, and services performed on the property. Since the debt is still outstanding, he is being charged 18 percent per annum by Gloucester City. Open and due balances are subject to Tax Sale. According to the tax office, properties placed in Tax Sale may lead to possible foreclosure. 

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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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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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Water Safety During Pool Party Season

Summer parties and backyard BBQs are around the corner. As you get an influx of RSVPs, ensure you are using the best #watersafety practices during this pool party season! 💦

Here are a few friendly reminders for you to keep in mind while hosting a summer pool party:

1. Ensure ALL gates/doors are latched/locked when the pool is not in use.

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Summer Book Club For Kids!

Still searching for a summer activity that keeps your child learning and having fun?

There’s still time to join our Summer Book Clubs! Many families don’t realize that new children can join at any point during the summer because each week features a brand-new book and activity. No one has to worry about being “behind.”

Book Club is a wonderful way to help children keep reading over the summer while making friends, building confidence, and having fun in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

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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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