Camden City homicides down 90% from 2012

The first quarter of 2026 has underscored the significant reduction of crime in the city

(Camden, NJ) –In a stunning accomplishment, the Camden County Police Department has reached a 90% reduction in homicides, compared to the same period in 2012, the last full year of operation of the former city department. The city has also seen a 57% reduction in overall violent crime and an 89% reduction in shootings throughout Camden’s 19 neighborhoods. During the Camden County Police Department’s tenure, robberies have declined 78% and assaults with a firearm have fallen more than 75%, compared with the first quarter of 2012.

This new analysis comes on the heels of the city’s first homicide-free winter in 50 years and builds on the department’s 2025 Uniform Crime Reporting results, which recorded the lowest number of violent crimes and homicides since 1985 with 12 total homicides. Under the leadership of Chief Gabriel Rodriguez and his command staff, the CCPD has collectively focused their strategies on unity policing and embracing technology to make officers smarter and safer on the streets.

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Winslow Township Job Fair & Expungement Seminar April 25th

Free Job Fair & Expungent Seminar
Come meet various employers to discuss available positions and network across various industries including healthcare, laborer, education, insurance, first responders, and so much more!
Saturday April 25th
9am Expungement Seminar (Registration Required)

Followed by the Job Fair:
10:00 am- Noon
Bud Duble Senior Center
33 Cooper Folly Road
Atco, NJ 08004

DRBC News Update: Upcoming Webinars

The DRBC and its River Basin Commission partners are hosting a free, public webinar on Data Centers: What About Water? on April 16, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The webinar will explore how water factors into the rise of data centers, why it matters for our communities and shared resources and the role of interstate River Basin Commissions. Learn more and register at https://www.nj.gov/drbc/programs/supply/datacenters.html#webinar.
DRBC Sr. Chemist/Toxicologist Dr. Jeremy Conkle will be one of the presenters at an upcoming webinar hosted by the New Jersey Section of the American Water Resources Association (NJ-AWRA). The April 23, 2026, webinar will take place from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will focus on PFAS: Toxicology, Data Collection and Treatment. Conkle’s presentation is entitled “Twenty years of PFAS data in the Delaware River Basin: Just scratching the surfactant.” Learn more and register at https://njawra.org/event-6626649.

Escape to Atlantic City This Spring

Spring has arrived in Atlantic City, bringing fresh ocean breezes, longer days, and plenty of reasons to get outside and play. As flowers and greenery begin to take shape, the city gears up for the joy of Easter celebrations.
April also marks Golf Month in Atlantic City, making it the perfect time to hit championship-caliber courses. Whether you’re planning a relaxing spring break with family, hunting for Easter treats, or teeing off on one of the region’s scenic courses, Atlantic City offers the ideal mix of coastal charm and outdoor recreation. This spring, celebrate the season of renewal with sunshine, seaside views, and a round of golf to start things off right.

6 Overlooked Gardening Tasks That Cost You Money

You didn’t get into gardening to funnel your money into a black hole disguised as ‘just one more trip to the garden centre.’

And yet somehow, here you are, replacing plants that didn’t make it, topping up fertiliser like it’s a subscription service, and side-eyeing tools that retired far earlier than expected.

The thing is, it’s rarely the big decisions that drain your wallet. It’s the small, easy-to-ignore tasks that snowball into expensive problems. Fortunately, they’re all fixable, and all you need is one weekend to get your garden back on track. Here’s where to start.

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Investigation Reveals Fatal Waretown House Fire Ruled Accidental, Woman, Age 71, Died

Cleary’s Notebook News (April 3, 2026)-Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Ocean Township Police Chief Michal Rogalski announced that on April 2, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Ocean Township (Waretown) Police Department and Waretown Fire Departments were dispatched to a structure fire on Route 9 in Waretown. During a primary search of the structure, emergency personnel discovered a deceased 71-year-old female in a first-floor bedroom in the northwest corner of the structure.

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NJ Department of Corrections Releases Latest Recidivism Report

Report highlights continued record-low number of individuals released and reincarcerated for a new offense within three years of release

The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announces the publication of the 2021 Recidivism Outcome Report, which found that that reincarcerations for new criminal convictions continue to decline. The report, which tracks 4,174 individuals released in 2021 over a three-year period, demonstrates the continued effectiveness of the Department’s rehabilitation and reentry initiatives in strengthening public safety across New Jersey.

The latest report shows that New Jersey’s recidivism rate has reached a new low; only 6% of those released in 2021 were reincarcerated for a new conviction within three years. This reflects a significant long-term downward trend since 2013, dropping approximately 50 percent for both the male (approximately 12 percent to 6 percent) and female (approximately 4 percent to just under 2 percent) release cohort.

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CUHC Joins American College of Surgeons’

VIDEO: How Cooper Works With Our U.S. Military to Maintain Readiness for Military Medical Teams

(CAMDEN, N.J.) — Cooper University Health Care has been invited to join the Bridging Forces portal, a national platform developed through the Military Health System Strategic Partnership American College of Surgeons (MHSSPACS). The invitation reflects Cooper’s strong engagement in advancing collaboration between military and civilian trauma systems.

The Bridging Forces portal connects leading military and civilian health care organizations with the shared goal of strengthening trauma care readiness and improving outcomes for patients injured in both civilian settings and combat environments. Cooper’s participation follows an extensive evaluation process, including both onsite and written assessments conducted as part of the MHSSPACS.

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Sophie’s BBQ Expands to Philadelphia

Sophie’s BBQ is ready to bring their big bold flavors from the Main Line to Main Street Manayunk. Executive Chef/ Owner Greg Herman is teaming up with Melissa and Kevin Walter to fire up a full food menu inside the much-anticipated, coming-soon location for Love City Manayunk, at 4323 Main Street, in the former home of Fat Lady Brewing. The popular Havertown barbecue restaurant will offer barbecue favorites seven nights a week when Love City Manayunk opens later this spring. Menu selections will include Smokehouse Nachos, BBQ Sliders, Candy Bacon Mac, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Briskey Cheesesteak, Smoked Vegetarian Meatloaf, BBQ Coffee Rubber Briskey, Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork Shoulder, BBQ Platter, St. Louis Ribs, Collard Greens, Mac N Cheese, Butterscotch Cornbread and more. Herman started his career many years ago in Manayunk and looks forward to returning to the food scene there. Sophie’s BBQ will take part in Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival on Sunday, April 19th. He invites the community to come say hello, meet the Sophie’s BBQ team and preview select menu items ahead of Love City’s grand opening. Dishes that day will be pay-as-you-go. Love City Brewing will also be pouring outside that day. Sopie’s BBQ’s flagship location in Havertown will continue to operate, and soon will announce its biggest spring event line-up and a new menu soon.

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Elizabeth Paprzycki, 95, of Huntingdon Valley, Pa

On March 29, 2026, at the age of 95. (nee Evanuk) Of Huntingdon Valley, PA. Formerly a longtime resident of Oaklyn, NJ. Beloved wife of the late Bronislaw “Bruno” Paprzycki. Loving mother of Joseph Paprzycki (Gus), Christine Mitses (Will) and Matthew Paprzycki (Cathy). Cherished grandmother of Christopher and Thomas Paprzycki and great grandmother of Ellie and Hunter Paprzycki. In addition to her husband, Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Suzanna Evanuk and her sisters, Josephine Sliwowski, Helen Sokolowski and Olga Derowski.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Friday, April 10th at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Vincent Pallotti Church, 901 Hopkins Road, Haddon Township. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 PM in the church. Interment will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chews Landing.