Homicide Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Monday afternoon in the city’s 19th District.

At approximately 5:18 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of North 54th Street and Arlington Street. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. The victim was immediately transported by responding officers to Lankenau Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:36 p.m.

The scene remains secured as investigators gather evidence. At this time, no arrests have been made, and no motive has been identified. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

HAPPENING TOMORROW! National Night Out In Gloucester Township

National Night Out In Gloucester Township – August 4, 2026!

THREE public locations in Gloucester Township will be at the following:

Blackwood Fire Company, Fire District 4, 14 West Central Avenue, Blackwood, NJ

Gloucester Premium Outlets, 100 Premium Outlet Drive, Blackwood, NJ

Erial Fire Company, Fire District 6, 1946 Williamstown Road, Erial NJ

From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on August 4, 2026 residents throughout Gloucester Township are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with their neighbors and police. Also, several Neighborhood Watch groups will be hosting a variety of special events, such as block parties, cookouts, carnivals, dessert tasting parties, and pool parties. Visiting these many special events will be: McGruff the Crime Dog along with his nephew Scruff, Gloucester Township Police, and Gloucester Township Mayor and Council !

Sherrill Administration announces $165 million in FY27 County Aid

The Sherrill Administration today announced the release of $165 million in Fiscal Year 2027 County Aid to fund infrastructure improvements on the local level. The program is funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (TTF).

“Every New Jerseyan deserves safe roads, reliable bridges, and modern infrastructure,” said Governor Mikie Sherrill. “This investment gives counties the resources they need to repair the transportation networks that families, commuters, and businesses rely on every day. We are partnering with county leaders to deliver reliable travel, support economic growth, and keep New Jersey moving forward.”

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Stabbing Investigation

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred this evening in the city’s 24th District.

At approximately 5:54 p.m. on August 1, 2026, officers responded to the intersection of Jasper Street and Clementine Street following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, police located an adult female suffering from apparent stab wounds. Officers immediately transported the victim to Temple University Hospital in stable condition.

The investigation is ongoing with East Detectives.

Scam Alert Targeting the Elderly

THE SCAM: The victim receives a phone call or text message from someone claiming to work for a bank’s fraud department. The scammer may say that bank tellers or employees are stealing money from customer accounts and that the victim must assist with a confidential investigation.

The victim is then instructed to:
• Withdraw a large amount of cash from the bank
• Lie to the bank teller about why the money is needed
• Keep the investigation secret from family members, bank employees, and police
• Place the cash inside an envelope, box, or bag
• Hand the package to a rideshare or delivery driver sent to the victim’s home OR drive to a convenient store and send the money through crypto currency.

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Virtua Appoints Renowned Heart Surgeon to VP Role

Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest health system, has appointed Ibrahim Sultan, MD, FACS, FACC, FAHA, as vice president of clinical operations for Virtua’s cardiovascular service line.

Dr. Sultan is an internationally recognized cardiothoracic surgeon, researcher, educator, and physician leader with extensive experience in complex cardiac surgery, clinical program development, quality, research, and innovation. In this role, he will help shape strategy, operations, quality, growth, and innovation across Virtua’s cardiovascular programs. He will collaborate with clinicians and leaders to advance patient care, strengthen clinical programs, and expand access to advanced heart and vascular services throughout the region.

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NJCIC awards $630,000 to NJ newsrooms

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium has awarded $630,000 in renewal grants to 13 organizations supporting local news and civic information across the state. The funding will support community-centered reporting, education journalism, multilingual news, youth journalism, environmental coverage, and other efforts to expand access to trusted local information. Since 2021, the Consortium has invested more than $13.5 million in New Jersey local news and information projects.

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How Long Do Foger Pods Last?

The Foger Switch Pro is one of the most popular vapes in America today, and it has gotten to that position because people absolutely love its unique two-part design. The Foger vape consists of a reusable dock and a disposable pod, but it’s not like other pod vapes because the pod works as a tiny vape on its own. People love the flexibility of being able to use the pod with or without the dock, and they also love Foger’s enormous selection of tasty flavors.

People are switching to Foger vapes by the hundreds every day, and you might be the next one. Before you change brands, though, you need to know how the Switch Pro is going to affect your current vaping budget. Most people find that the Foger Switch Pro costs less than other vapes because you only need to buy the full starter kit once, but the only way to know for sure is by understanding how long Foger pods last. Let’s dig in.

What Does Foger Claim?

Foger pods contain 19 ml of vape juice, and Foger claims that each pod lasts up to 30,000 puffs.

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Joint Media Release From Gloucester County OEM: Grenloch Lake Investigation

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, a complaint was filed to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding a substance on Grenloch Lake in Washington Township, Gloucester County that was white and filmy in appearance. Officials from Gloucester County HazMat Response Unit, within the Office of Emergency Management, responded to investigate along with Washington Twp. Fire Department. The substance on the lake was discovered as described in the complaint to NJDEP. Through the investigation, it was later discovered that an accidental discharge of an ABC dry chemical fire extinguishing agent took place at the New Jersey Transit Bus Garage on SR42 (Black Horse Pike) which entered a nearby waterway, and later collected in a southern section of Grenloch Lake.

Officials on scene coordinated with NJDEP – Bureau of Emergency Response and environmental officials of NJ Transit during the investigation. Less than 25lbs of this low toxicity extinguishing agent was released during the incident, which is anticipated to have a minimal impact to aquatic life.

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Theresa A. Graham, 84, of Gloucester City

Surrounded by her loving family and in their care, Theresa A. Graham passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born Theresa A. McQuaid, she was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Theresa was the beloved wife of 54 years to the late George “Mickey” D. Graham, Jr. She was the loving mother of Theresa Graham Hughes (Robert), Patricia Graham McCahill (Kevin), and Christine Graham King.

Theresa was the cherished “Mommom” of Christopher (Marisa), Daniel, and Patrick Hughes; Kevin (Caitlin), Matthew (Meghan), and Thomas McCahill; and Frank and Kimberly King.

She was predeceased by her siblings William McQuaid, Mary Pierman, Frank McQuaid, Marge Christy, and Rebecca Lang. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A proud graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, Class of 1962, Theresa dedicated much of her life to serving her community. She was a longtime member and past president of the Gloucester City Senior Citizens Association and also served as president of the Gloucester City Board of Education.