National Night Out 2026 Across the City

National Night Out is an annual celebration that brings police and communities together to strengthen relationships, build trust and promote safer neighborhoods. Events will be held throughout Philadelphia, giving residents an opportunity to meet the police officers and commanders who serve their neighborhoods, get to know their neighbors and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities.

Police Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel and members of the PPD command staff will visit National Night Out events across the city throughout the evening.

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Run the Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Hundreds of runners will take on the most iconic bridge in America to raise money for Students Run Philly Style. After attracting hundreds of runners and raising money earlier this spring, Yards Brewing and Philadelphia Distance Run are teaming up again for the last Yards Bridge Run of the year on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Runners of all faces and all paces are invited to join this special night of community, running, giving back and food/drink. Founded in 2014 by longtime Yards employee Keith Zonderwyk, the Yards Bridge Runs have spent more than a decade bringing together runners, beer lovers, and members of Philadelphia’s vibrant fitness community. What began as a casual gathering among friends has grown into a beloved local tradition, combining exercise, community, and philanthropy.

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Preservation New Jersey Launches Statewide Heritage Tourism Program

Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Heritage Tourism Workshop Series, a comprehensive seven-part educational program designed to help historic sites, nonprofit organizations, museums, local governments, and preservation advocates prepare for the unprecedented opportunities presented by the nation’s Semiquincentennial and New Jersey’s continuing commemorations through 2033.

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Proposed NJ Tax Credit for Historic Home Rehabilitation

New Jersey homeowners may soon have a new financial incentive to restore and preserve historic homes.

The proposed Homeowners’ Historic Property Reinvestment Act (S3545 / A870) would create a state gross income tax credit for eligible homeowners who rehabilitate qualified historic properties. If enacted, homeowners could claim a tax credit equal to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenses, with a maximum credit of $25,000 per property over a 10-year period.

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Gloucester Day 2026 – Vendor Registration is Open

This year Gloucester Day is Saturday September 26th 2026 at Proprietors Park.
Please click the link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/FJ9fvAPgsB

DNREC Launches Summer Paddle Challenge

Self-service kayak rentals are available on the bayside of Delaware Seashore State Park and include a kayak, paddle and life vest. Photo by DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation.

Paddle your way through Delaware’s scenic waterways, earn prizes and discover new places to explore with two new programs coinciding with the 75th anniversary of Delaware State Parks. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Parks and Recreation has launched Paddle Quest, a statewide paddling challenge, along with new self-service kayak rentals at Delaware Seashore State Park.

Paddle Quest encourages participants to explore Delaware State Parks by kayak, canoe or paddleboat while promoting safe boating practices. Participants must submit a picture of themselves wearing a properly fitted Personal Flotation Device at a qualifying boat launch or boat rental area and visit a minimum of two locations to qualify for prizes. All entries must be submitted to Paddle Quest by Sept. 1.

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Camden County Earns Clean Cities Award

The Camden County Air Quality Committee recently received the 2026 Community Impact Award from the New Jersey Clean Cities Coalition, as part of their annual NJ Clean Cities Clean Transportation Awards Program, which honors the individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to advancing clean transportation solutions, reducing emissions and energy independence practices across the state. The Community Impact Award honors organizations or individuals who have excelled at engaging and educating their community about sustainability and clean energy initiatives.

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Roberta Suloff, 87, of West Berlin

Roberta Suloff (nee Cooker), age 87, a lifelong resident of West Berlin, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026.

Born in Camden, New Jersey, Roberta was the beloved daughter of the late John W. Cooker, Sr. and Roberta Anna Haines Cooker. She was a proud graduate of Overbrook High School.

Throughout her life, Roberta held a variety of jobs, but she was especially fond of the years she spent as a sales clerk at Cherrydale Farms in the Cherry Hill Mall. She cherished the friendships she made there and enjoyed helping customers with warmth and kindness.

Roberta found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved knitting, bowling, and especially bowling in a league alongside her beloved husband, David. She treasured trips to the beach and the many timeshare vacations they enjoyed together, creating lasting memories with family and friends.

A devoted member of Wesley United Methodist Church in West Berlin, New Jersey, Roberta’s faith was a guiding force throughout her life. She was a faithful member of the congregation for more than 80 years. She was also a proud member of the Collingswood American Legion, where she enjoyed the fellowship of many dear friends.

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First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future

Foster Youth to Independence Program Provides Vulnerable Youth with a Pathway to Housing Stability and Self-Sufficiency

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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today marked the seventh anniversary of First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative by announcing a landmark Statement of Findings and Notice PIH 2026-1 9 to strengthen support for youth with lived experience in foster care. The policy improvements reflect feedback from foster youth, state and local officials, public housing authorities (PHAs), and service providers who participated in HUD hosted roundtables across the country.

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Wanted: Suspect for Robbery in the 3rd District

On July 14, 2026 at approximately 12:30 PM, the suspect was captured on surveillance video entering the Giant Supermarket located at 1001 S. Broad Street. The suspect proceeded to the Health & Beauty aisle, where he took a bottle of body wash from the shelf and placed it into his backpack. Security confronted the suspect at the front door after passing all points of purchase. The suspect then placed his hand into his backpack, insinuated that he had a firearm and exited the store without paying for the item.