TEDI – the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative – recently surpassed the 500,000 trees planted mark or halfway to the goal of having one million trees planted in Delaware between 2020 and 2030. /Delaware DNREC photo
The state’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) has surpassed 500,000 plantings toward a goal of reaching 1 million by 2030, and has opened the application period for groups and organizations seeking funding for spring 2027 projects.
Eligible applicants include state agencies, conservation districts, counties, non-governmental organizations having 501(c)(3) status, municipalities, public school districts, private K-12 schools, colleges and universities, business entities responsible for corporate campuses and tribal governments.
Emily McCutcheon earned national recognition with a spot on the College Sports Communicators (CSC) 2026 Academic All-America® Division III Softball Second Team.
The senior becomes the eighth player in program history to earn the honor and the second in as many seasons to represent the Profs on the teams.
A Psychology major, McCutcheon is a three-time National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American, a three-time NFCA First-Team All-Region selection, and a three-time New Jersey Athletic Conference All-Conference pick. In the classroom, she is a two-time CSC Academic All-District and a NJAC All-Academic Honorable Mention as well as a Rowan Scholar of Distinction and a member of the Chi Alpha Sigma national student-athlete honor society.
In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Sherrill Administration welcomes residents and visitors to attend the annual reenactment of the pivotal Battle of Monmouth at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Monmouth County. The two-day living history event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21.
Family-friendly activities throughout the weekend will include military encampments, cannon and musket-firing demonstrations, children’s musket drills, Colonial-era music, a program about Molly Pitcher and a memorial service hosted by the Sons of the American Revolution. The weekend’s featured event, the Battle of Monmouth reenactment, will take place on both days, recreating one of the largest and longest battles of the Revolutionary War. A full schedule of events is available on the New Jersey State Parks website. “The story of our nation cannot be told without reflecting on the central role our great state played in its formation,” said Environmental Protection Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak. “This year’s reenactment takes on even greater meaning as we celebrate this milestone birthday of America. We encourage the public to come to Monmouth Battlefield this weekend to appreciate the courage and determination of the brave soldiers who fought and died to gain our freedom, as well as the liberty and prosperity that have come to define New Jersey.” “Living history events like the Battle of Monmouth reenactment transform history from words on a page into something people can truly see, hear and experience,” said John Cecil, Assistant Commissioner for State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites. “Events like this underscore the importance of preserving New Jersey’s historic sites and passing the stories that unfolded here on to future generations.” A donation of $15 per vehicle is suggested. The annual reenactment is made possible through a partnership with the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield State Park, a New Jersey State Parks Officially Recognized Friends Organization.
In 2026, New Jersey commemorates the 250th anniversary of its first state constitution alongside the nation’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an inflection point that reshaped both the United States and its colonies. As part of this semiquincentennial celebration, the New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, has unveiled a new digital and in-person exhibit exploring New Jersey’s evolving constitutional history.
The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42-year-old Dennis Patton, whose last known address is on the 2000 block of Titan Street.
An active arrest warrant has been issued for Patton in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred last month.
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at approximately 10:31 p.m., officers from the 17th District responded to a report of a crowd disturbance on the highway along the 2100 block of Wharton Street. While en route, officers heard gunshots and subsequently located 31-year-old Walter S. Holloway of the 2210 block of Oakford Street lying on the highway, suffering from gunshot wounds to his head and leg. Officers immediately transported Holloway to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 11:00 p.m.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Dennis Patton is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477). A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.
New Jersey passed major new e-bike laws, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on January 19, 2026, his last full day in office. These changes represent the first overhaul of e-bike regulations in six years and are considered among the strictest in the United States. These laws will go into effect in July 2026.
The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured tonight and tomorrow night as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound tonight and tomorrow night. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel and construct a retaining wall.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 10:07 PM, 15th District Officers and emergency personnel responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the 7200 block of Torresdale Avenue that resulted in a fatality.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a red 2013 Infiniti G35 (Unit #1), operated by an 18-year-old male, was traveling northbound on Torresdale Avenue at a high rate of speed. While attempting to pass a double-parked vehicle, Unit #1 crossed into the opposing lane of travel and struck a southbound white 2014 Nissan NV3500 van (Unit #2) head-on, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Following the initial impact, Unit #1 rotated and struck a legally parked, unoccupied blue 2005 Hyundai Tucson (Unit #3) on the west side of the street.
Philadelphia, PA – After a sold out inaugural year, Evil Genius Beer Company and Fishtown District are calling all beer fans back to the neighborhood for the Second Annual Fishtown Beer Festival. The festival will return to its home on the 1700 block of Front Street on Saturday, June 20th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, bringing together the city’s premier craft breweries for a high-energy summer block party. Building on the success of last year’s debut, the 2026 festival is expanding its footprint. This year, over 20 of the region’s premier breweries will convene to showcase their work, with each brewery pouring two distinct selections. The event will feature nearly 40 different beers ranging from fan-favorite, signature offerings to rare limited-editions and hidden gems ensuring that there is a pour for every palate. Early Bird tickets sold out in a matter of days but General Admission tickets are available at Evil Genius’ website.
“This festival is our love letter to Philly’s brewing scene and the neighborhood that helped make us who we are today,” said Trevor Hayward, co-founder of Evil Genius. “Fishtown has become one of the top beer destinations in the country, and after seeing the community response last year, we knew we had to go even bigger. It’s about more than just the beer; it’s about celebrating the culture of our home neighborhood.”
Affirming the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment from PFAS contamination, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today formally adopted regulations that set site remediation standards for four PFAS compounds – PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. The adoption formalizes interim standards that have been in place since 2022 and 2023.
