Philadelphia Police Investigating Fatal Auto Accident

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is currently investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, at approximately 5:20 PM, officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on the 4800 block of Spruce Street.

Preliminary investigation indicate that the operator of a vehicle appeared to suffer a sudden medical emergency. This resulted in the driver of the vehicle striking a parked, unoccupied car.

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Traffic Advisory For This Week

The I-676 southbound Exit 1B to Collings Avenue/Collingswood is scheduled to be closed and detoured overnight for an additional two weeks as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County. In addition, the Collings Road ramp to I-676 southbound is also scheduled to be closed overnight.

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Maryfrances E. Ellis, 72, of Brooklawn

Maryfrances E. Ellis, (nee Scheib) Age 72, of Brooklawn, New Jersey, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Cooper University Hospital in Camden. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Maryfrances earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Temple University, a path that reflected her lifelong dedication to helping others.

Maryfrances devoted over 25 years as a Special Education teacher in New Jersey, where she made a lasting impact on countless students and families before her retirement. She was known for her patience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to all children in her care.

She was also a volunteer firewoman for many years in the 1980s thru 1990s with the Glendora Fire Department, demonstrating her deep sense of service and community involvement.

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Winslow Township Litter Clean Up Day May 2nd

Randall A. Beck, 72, of Wilmington, Delaware and Mt. Ephraim

Randall Alan Beck, 72, of Wilmington, Delaware and Mt. Ephraim, NJ, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

Born on December 15, 1953, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Randall was the son of the late Melvin H. Beck and Virginia Mae (Gower) Beck. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, beginning his service in 1972. Randall retired from the U.S. Army with more than 20 years of dedicated and loyal service to our country.

Randall dedicated much of his career as a skilled mechanic, working as a tank mechanic for the Department of Defense. Over the years, he also worked at Central Transport, Joe’s Battery & Tire, Deptford Honda, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. He was known for his strong work ethic and mechanical expertise.

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GTPD Investigate Motor Vehicle Crash

On Thursday, April 23, 2026 at approximately 1:55 AM, Officers from the Gloucester Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of Kearsley Road and Hazeltop Drive for the report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle.

Gloucester Township Police Officers arrived on the scene with an ambulance from Inspira Basic Life Support, Paramedics from Virtua Health and the Erial Fire Department. Emergency Medical Personnel immediately worked to stabilize a male who was located on the side of the road after being struck by a vehicle. It is reported the male was standing in the lane of travel at the time of the collision and went onto the hood of the vehicle before coming to rest on the grassy area. The vehicle operator safely stopped the vehicle after the collision and waited for First Responders. The victim was stabilized on scene and transported by ambulance.

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Joann Monteleone, 75

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of JoAnn Monteleone, who passed away at the age of 75.

Born April 20, 1951 – Passed April 20, 2026.

JoAnn is survived by her son, John Monteleone (granddaughter Brooklyn), and her two beloved grandchildren, Nathan and Bella, from her late daughter Jaclyn, who passed in March 2025. She is now reunited with her loving husband, John Monteleone, who passed away in 2013.

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Mural Created by High School Students Unveiled at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

On April 21, Jefferson Health Cherry Hill Hospital hosted art students and teachers from Cherry Hill High School West for an unveiling & luncheon to celebrate the completion of the students’ multi-medium waiting room mural which the students began in September 2025.

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Unhealthy Air Affects Nearly 1.2 Million PA Kids; Philadelphia Metro Earns Failing Grades

Today, the American Lung Association released its 27^th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, including 1,176,798 kids in Pennsylvania. The report also shows that air quality in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area continues to fail, earning, F grades for ozone smog, daily and year-round particle pollution. While the region remains graded straight F’s for all three measures, year-round fine particle pollution worsened compared to last year, moving from 26^th worst in the nation to 17^thworst, increasing residents’ exposure to unhealthy air.

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Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is revising recreational fishing state regulations for black sea bass to reflect a greater abundance of the species for anglers to catch. However, DNREC cautions that federal regulations may or may not change to match the state regulations by the time the season opens.