NJ American Water, Foundation Provide $2.2M+ to Communities in 2025

New Jersey American Water today announced that it, along with its employees, provided more than $1.6 million through grants, charitable contributions, and program support to New Jersey organizations last year. With an additional $509,500 from the American Water Charitable Foundation, total charitable support topped $2.2 million, as detailed in the company’s 2025 Community Impact Report.

“Our commitment to New Jersey goes far beyond our infrastructure,” said Mark McDonough, President of New Jersey American Water. “Together, with the American Water Charitable Foundation, we’re investing in programs that drive meaningful, lasting impact across the communities we proudly call home.”

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Assembly Passes Bill Boosting Advocacy for Disabled Patients

Donlon, Murphy bill would authorize patients with developmental disabilities to have a designee accompany them during their hospital stay

(TRENTON) – Working to ensure a level of support for hospital patients who are unable to advocate for themselves, the New Jersey General Assembly today passed Bill A2259. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywomen Margie Donlon and Carol Murphy, is designed to strengthen protections for hospital patients with developmental disabilities.

The bill would authorize patients with developmental disabilities to have a designated family member, guardian, direct support professional, or other caregiver to accompany them in accordance with hospital policies necessary to ensure patient safety, privacy, infection control and clinical care.

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From Fanfiction to the Big Screen: Turn Your Favorite Stories Into Movie Trailers

Reading a beautifully written novel or an intricately plotted piece of fanfiction paints vivid pictures in the mind. Translating those mental images into actual video clips used to be an impossible dream for fans and creators. Today, turning cherished written moments into captivating movie trailers is incredibly simple and highly accessible. By visiting the S2V website, anyone can take descriptive text and transform it into stunning visual sequences in minutes. The core engine driving this seamless visualization is Sora 2, an advanced tool that excels at understanding narrative prompts and rendering them with breathtaking realism.

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Fatal Crash Investigation

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at approximately 5:55 a.m., a fatal crash occurred in the 2900 block of North Front Street. The incident involved multiple individuals. A female was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased at 6:53 a.m. Another female from the same vehicle was also transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in critical condition. A third individual, from another vehicle, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Additional details will be shared as they become available.

Van Drew Urges Sherrill to Act on Soaring Utility Bills

Congressman Van Drew renewed his call for immediate action from Governor Sherrill as utility bills across South Jersey continue to skyrocket, with many families now paying delivery fees that are double or even triple their actual energy usage.

“People in South Jersey are opening their bills and seeing something that just does not make sense,” said Congressman Van Drew. “In many cases, the delivery fees are higher than the cost of electricity itself. That is not normal, and it is not acceptable. For years, the state made bad decisions. They shut down reliable energy sources like nuclear, gas, and coal plants, including Beesley’s Point coal plant, which was supposed to be converted to natural gas but was instead shut down. They took dependable power off the grid and never replaced it. Instead, they poured billions into offshore wind projects that were never going to deliver affordable, reliable energy. Now we are forced to import energy from other states at a much higher cost, and that failure is being dumped directly onto the backs of our residents through these outrageous delivery fees.

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Looking for a summer job? Gloucester County is hiring!

Join the team as a Buildings & Grounds Assistant/Helper earning $17/hour while helping maintain county facilities and grounds. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make an impact in your community.

Gloucester County residents preferred. Apply online at www.gloucestercountynj.gov or email jobs@gloucestercountynj.gov Don’t miss out—apply today!

Jersey Mike’s 16th Month of Giving for Special Olympics

Make sure to grab a sub or treat your friends, family, or office to lunch at Jersey Mike’s on March 25 for Day of Giving, when 100% of sales will be donated to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the local state programs! Please forward this message to anyone that wants to to support SONJ!

Hoping to raise a record-breaking amount for a good cause this March, Jersey Mike’s Subs (“Jersey Mike’s” or the “Company”), a leading franchisor of fast-casual sandwich shops known for its fresh sliced and fresh grilled subs, asks customers to eat a sub and help local athletes across the U.S. attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, June 20-26, at locations across Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

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Home Opener: Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

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March 26, 28 & 29 2026

Oh yeah, the boys of summer are back in town. The Philadelphia Phillies finally return to Citizens Bank Park this week to tip off the 2026 home season with a series against the Texas Rangers and Washington Nationals.

On opening day, fans can celebrate the Phils’ second consecutive National League East championship alongside the team as they receive their 2025 division championship rings and raise the new pennant out in Ashburn Alley. Bonus: All fans in attendance receive a replica of the pennant as well.

Can’t make it to the Bank for the opener? Ring in the new season with watch parties at Evil Genius Beer Company, Stateside Live! and Dock Street Brewery, or game day food and drink specials at spots like Sports & Social and Libertee Grounds (Thursday).

Where: Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA

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Manayunk, PA – The largest food event in Philadelphia – and one of the largest food truck festivals in America – is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 70 food trucks and 20 gourmet food vendors of the region’s top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats. The lineup reads like a who’s who of the regional food truck scene, including favorites such as Bake’n Bacon, Deke’s BBQ,Humpty’s Dumplings, Hangry Joe’s Food Truck, The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, Wokworks, G’Day Gourmet, Cousins Maine Lobster, and many more. In addition to the food trucks, the festival will also feature gourmet food vendors, unique shopping options and live music throughout the day. New for 2026, the festival will feature an all-new, expanded family area, creating even more space for guests to relax, explore, and enjoy the day. The extended footprint also allows for additional food trucks and vendors, making this year’s festival the largest StrEAT yet. Main Street Manayunk will be closed to vehicle traffic to allow all visitors a chance to explore the historic neighborhood. This rain or shine event is the perfect spring escape for visitors of all ages. There is no admission charge, and all food and drink is pay-as-you-go. For event info and updates, visit manayunk.com/events/ and follow @manayunkdotcom.

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A Fond Farewell to Carr’s Hardware

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Gloucester City News photo, August 29, 1974

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (March 24, 2026)--All good things come to an end, eventually — or so the saying goes. Gloucester City felt the weight of that truth this month when Jean Carr, owner of Carr’s Hardware, announced she was retiring and closing the family business on March 12. With that decision, a remarkable 58‑year chapter in the city’s history quietly came to a close.

The Carr family’s hardware legacy began in 1968, when the family patriarch, Franklin Carr Sr., opened the original store at 520 Monmouth Street in the heart of the Business District. At the time, Garwood’s Hardware stood directly across the street, and several other shops throughout town sold tools, lumber, and supplies. When the business moved to its new location, Frank Jr., owned the business. And, his brothers, Bill and Richard, worked there.