Eileen A. Koontz, 66, Gloucester City

In the loving care of her family, Eileen passed peacefully on July 1, 2026, at home in Gloucester City, at the age of 66.

Born in Camden, NJ to the late Edward P. Ryan, Sr. and Lorraine A. Ryan (nee Costello). Eileen was raised in Fairview and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School, class of 1978.

Loving wife of 31 years to James M. Koontz. Loving mother of Kelly Loebell (Ted). Beloved grandmother of Ayden, Emma and Evan. Loving sister of Edward Ryan (Susan), Robert Ryan (Kathleen) and Susan DeMaria (John). Beloved sister-in-law of Robert Koontz (Barbara). Also survived by many loving nieces, nephew sand cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday morning, July 8 th from 10 AM to 12 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service at 12 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private.

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John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act Signed Into Law

Landmark voting rights legislation—known as the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act—was signed into law late today. The legislation was sponsored by Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson.
Bill A1715 will strengthen voting rights protections in New Jersey by expanding access to the ballot, increasing protections against voter suppression and discrimination, improving language accessibility, and creating stronger oversight of election practices.

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for A Ready-To-Eat Beef Jerky Product

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a beef jerky product due to misbranding and undeclared allergen. The product contains wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.

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UFCW New York/New Jersey District Council Endorses Zack Mullock for Congress

United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) District Council of New York and New Jersey, which represents tens of thousands of workers across New Jersey, endorsed Cape May Mayor Zack Mullock for Congress in New Jersey’s Second Congressional District.

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Preventing Accidental Apoquel Chewable Overdoses

The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs.
Learn how to help keep your pets safe.

HUD Unveils “Made in America” Theme for Innovative Housing Showcase

Secretary Turner announced the “Made in America” theme for HUD’s sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. September 22 – September 24, 2026. The Freedom 250 event will showcase American innovations that can help expand housing supply, lower construction costs, and make homeownership more attainable.

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“The future of American housing is built right here at home,” said Secretary Turner. “As we celebrate 250 years of independence, HUD is proud to showcase the builders, manufacturers, and innovators whose perseverance, ingenuity, and pioneering spirit carry our nation’s legacy of innovation forward – creating new opportunities for the next generation of Americans to achieve homeownership.”

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Majority Leader Lou Greenwald on the Passage of the FY27 State Budget

“I’m proud that New Jersey has once again delivered a responsible budget for the hardworking families we serve, with meaningful property tax relief and the preservation of the Stay NJ program.

“At a time when dangerous, shortsighted federal cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and Affordable Care Act subsidies are shifting billions of dollars in costs onto states and pulling critical support away from families, New Jersey has stepped up to protect the services our residents rely on.”

National Night Out In Gloucester Township- August 4, 2026

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, neighborhoods throughout Gloucester Township are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for National Annual Night Out (NNO) crime/drug prevention event. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by the Gloucester Township Police Department and will involve communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases around the world.

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NJ Leg. Passes Good Environment and Energy Bills

A suite of critical energy and environmental bills passed the NJ Legislature with New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 27 (FY27) Budget session.

The following bills have passed both the Assembly and Senate, and head to Governor Sherrill’s desk to await her signature:

Data Center Tariff Bill: S731 (Burzichelli)/A796 (Bailey) – This bill is critical to ensuring big tech companies pay their fair share, as it requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special tariffs for large-load data centers to protect ratepayers from increased costs from their massive energy consumption and their possible infrastructure upgrades.

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Experience Fourth of July in Center City

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation in the city where it all happened. Make it a night at one of the many hotels hosting Independence Day events, take in the rich history that you’ll find at every turn and of course, don’t miss the live show and fireworks!