As families across Gloucester County explore assisted living options for aging loved ones, many turn to trusted providers that clearly outline their assisted living services, daily support programs, and community environments so they can make informed care decisions. Understanding what assisted living communities truly offer helps local families feel confident that their parents or relatives will receive compassionate support while maintaining dignity and independence. In a region like Gloucester County, where multigenerational families are common, having reliable senior care solutions close to home is especially important.
All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities, including agencies, road test sites, and inspection stations, will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of the state holiday.
Regular operations will be in effect at NJMVC facilities the rest of the week, including on Saturday, April 4.
The Commission’s website at NJMVC.gov remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Iqrar Ahmad, 18, of Deptford, has been charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash after allegedly striking a bicyclist Monday night on Delsea Drive, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case:
Deptford Township Police responded shortly before 8:30 p.m. Monday to a report of a crash involving a bicyclist. The caller reported striking the bicyclist with their vehicle, causing the bicyclist to fall into the roadway, where they were then struck by a second vehicle. The second vehicle continued north on Delsea Drive. A witness reported the vehicle briefly stopped in the roadway before leaving the area.
Preservation New Jersey is proud to announce the release of the second video in its “10 Most Impact” series, which highlights the real-world outcomes of the organization’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places Program. This installment focuses on Camp Evans, a World War I Marconi Station and World War II radar laboratory, known for groundbreaking scientific and technological innovation in New Jersey. Impacts of the 10 Most: Camp Evans is now available to watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lgrNSPD6XUY. The video explores how Camp Evans, once a critical U.S. Army Signal Corps facility and later a hub for cutting-edge communications research, faced threats of neglect and deterioration. Listed on Preservation New Jersey’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list in 2002, the site has benefited from community advocacy, partnerships, and preservation efforts aimed at maintaining its unique scientific, military, and architectural legacy. Viewers will learn about:Camp Evans’ historic importance, from military communications research to pioneering innovations in radar and computing;Efforts by nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and local advocates to protect and rehabilitate the site;Challenges and successes in preserving both the historic buildings and the stories they hold; andThe broader impact of the 10 Most program in fostering awareness, support, and preservation outcomes statewide.“As the last Command Historian employed by the U.S. Army at Fort Monmouth, and a member of the boards of both InfoAge and Preservation New Jersey, I view Camp Evans as one of the most consequential historic landscapes in the evolution of modern communications. From its origins as part of Guglielmo Marconi’s global wireless network to its pivotal role in the development of radar, satellite technology, and space communications, Camp Evans was at the forefront of innovations that transformed both military operations and everyday life. Today, through the InfoAge Science and History Museums, the site continues to interpret and preserve this legacy, ensuring that the groundbreaking work once carried out here remains accessible, relevant, and inspiring for future generations.” said by Melissa Ziobro, Trustee of Preservation New Jersey.The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places Program annually identifies threatened historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological sites across New Jersey. The new 10 Most Impact video series showcases how listing these sites generates awareness, advocacy, and tangible preservation outcomes.WATCH NOW
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials announced that Priya Jain was sworn-in today as New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner, making her the 21st Chief Executive of the Department. The full New Jersey State Senate unanimously confirmed her nomination on March 23.
Governor Sherrill nominated Commissioner Jain on January 19, 2026, and she has served in an acting capacity since then. She will continue her work overseeing the Department that manages the state’s multi-faceted transportation network. The Commissioner of NJDOT also serves as Chair of New Jersey Transit, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
* First Drop: Charcuterie Ice Cream Board Flight and Caramelized Garlic Toffee Pint
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s award-winning 1900s-inspired ice cream parlor and soda shop has exciting news heading into spring and summer season. The Franklin Fountain, located on Confectionery Row at 116 Market Street in Old City, announces a blitz of super-limited-edition, experimental new ice cream flavors. Starting in April, and each month moving forward, ice cream lovers are invited to try six new flavors monthly: four will be sold as an ice cream flight, and two additional flavors will debut in pints. These six new monthly flavors will not be available by the scoop. They will be sold on a first come first serve basis. For the first month, look for 15 Charcuterie Board Flights and 32 Caramelized Garlic Toffee Pints to debut Friday, April 3rd at 11:00am, with 32 Elderberry Goat Cheese Pints to debut on Friday, April 17th at 11am. Other monthly drops will include Tea Flights and Pints, Baked Goods, Herbs and more. With this weekend’s debut, The Franklin Fountain announces their summer hours, opening at 11:00am daily. Pints and flights will also be available at Franklin Ice Cream Bar (at 112 Market Street) once it fully opens for the season. Follow @franklinfountain on social media for the exact dates, times and quantities for the new flavors and for season opening information for Franklin Ice Cream Bar. For general information, also visit franklinfountain.com.
A familiar pattern is taking shape in neighborhood nightlife. A regular walks into a bar to catch a match, notices a few screens showing odds movement and live sports coverage, then ends up in a conversation with people who came for the same reason but from very different circles. That moment matters. It shows how local bars and lounges are becoming social filters for digital play. They are turning individual mobile habits into group rituals, and they are doing it through atmosphere, timing, and shared attention.
For operators, venue owners, and platform watchers, the shift is worth studying closely. Local iGaming nights are not simply themed events built around betting culture. They are a modern update of the old bar invitation – meet here, watch together, talk through the action, stay for the social energy.
Burress petitions filled with ‘pervasive fraud’ and ‘procedural illegality’
CLIFTON, NJ — On Monday, March 30th, the Office of Administrative Law heard Gonzalez v. Burress to adjudicate a formal challenge to Tiffany Burress’s nominating petitions. The filing alleges the Burress campaign committed rampant and pervasive fraud to secure a spot on the June primary ballot.
“The Burress campaign has betrayed every Republican who cares about election integrity,” said Kenny Gonzalez, campaign manager for Rosie Pino. “As outlined in the filing, these petitions demonstrate a coordinated pattern of ghost circulation, signature harvesting, and willful perjury.”
Faith-based content has never been confined to sacred spaces; it flows through literature, media, education, and even everyday conversations. From ancient scriptures to modern digital platforms, it continues to shape values, behaviors, and collective identities. In a world driven by rapid change, these narratives offer something timeless: guidance, purpose, and connection. Let’s explore how this powerful form of content continues to influence our societies in meaningful and evolving ways.
