Camden Leaders Joint Statement On Fire at the EMR Scrap Facility

“This morning, we were all awakened by a call that has come way too often for the residents of our community- another fire at the EMR scrap facility. This underscores the need for us to put residents first and ask the state Department of Environmental Protection, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and every other regulatory agency to shut down the operations inside this foreign conglomerate. We will not stand idly by while residents are exposed to fires on a regular basis and have to bear the burdens of an operation that clearly cannot function in a safe manner. We will no longer allow shelter in place alerts to go out because of another mishap in this scrap metal operation.

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Fatal Pedestrian Crash

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred early this morning in the city’s 35th District.

At approximately 6:55 AM, a female pedestrian was struck by a white Sprinter van near the intersection of North 5th Street and Chelten Avenue. The victim was transported by medical personnel to Einstein Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased at 7:45 AM.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash remains ongoing. The information provided is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be released as they become available.

Virtua Named Among Most Compassionate, Trusted & ‘Human’ U.S. Health Care Brands

In Latest Consumer Survey, the South Jersey Health System
has Soared to #22 Nationwide – the Highest Ranked N.J. Brand – and the 8th most Compassionate Health Care Brand in the Country.

Virtua Health, one of the country’s leading health care brands, has reached new heights this year. The New Jersey not-for-profit health system is now ranked the 22nd top health care brand in the country, according to an annual report based on consumer feedback.

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DOWN THE SHORE

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 12:56 a.m., officers from the Wildwood Police Department responded to a motel located at 4301 Atlantic Avenue for a report of a large disturbance occurring in the parking lot of the motel.

While investigating the incident, a suspicious vehicle was stopped in the motel parking lot in connection with the disturbance. During the encounter with the occupants of the vehicle, officers observed a handgun in plain view. As a result of the investigation, officers arrested Semaj Turner, 21, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

Turner was charged with the following crimes:

* Unlawful Possession of a Handgun (2C:39-5b) a crime of the second degree
* Possession of a Large Capacity Ammunition Magazine (2C:39-9h) a crime of the fourth degree

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Wear Orange: Resource Fair & Concert

12th Annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Take action on Monday, June 8th, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, SJ local group, and Community Partners are proud to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day 2026 and Wear Orange Weekend with this special concert and resource fair at the Camden Waterfront. Each year we honor survivors while building a community with those working to end gun violence. This year’s event will have featured speakers, student artworks, voting machine demos, and the Souls Shot Portrait Program. Following speaking program, Tank and the Bangas will take the stage for a concert as part of the Sunset Jazz Series at 8 PM. To learn more, Click Here.

Apply for the Horticultural Training Program

Camden County Certified Gardeners

The Camden County Certified Gardeners’ annual Horticultural Training Program will be accepting applications for admission until Sunday, May31st. All applicants will be interviewed via scheduled phone appointments in June and notified of acceptance in July. Tuition is $250 via credit card or check payable to Camden County Certified Gardeners by August 15th. To Apply, Click Here.

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948 Athletes to Compete in PA State Clay Target Tournaments

Pennsylvania – Students from all across the state are getting ready to participate in the 2026 Pennsylvania State High School Clay Target League (PASHSCTL) State Tournaments soon.

This year a total of 948 athletes from 63 teams will be participating across four different tournaments (Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays).

The largest will be the 2026 PASHSCTL Trap Shooting State Tournament, held at Pennsylvania State Shotgunning Association in Elysburg on May 31, 2026. The event will feature 849 athletes from 48 high school teams.

The Skeet event will be held at Shenecoy Sportsman in Huntingdon on June 20, 2026, featuring 47 athletes from 8 teams.

The 5-Stand event will also be held at Shenecoy Sportsman in Huntingdon on June 20, 2026, featuring 24 athletes from 4 teams.

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Homicide Victim Identified

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the death of 53-year-old Vincent Good after his remains were discovered inside a suitcase and industrial trash bags in a Kensington alleyway last week.

On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 9:25 a.m., 25th District officers responded to a report of a hospital case at 6XX E. Hilton Street, where a witness searching for scrap material reported finding a human upper torso inside a discarded suitcase. A subsequent police investigation uncovered additional human remains in an early stage of decomposition inside two large trash bags, and responding medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased at 9:28 a.m. The Office of the Medical Examiner has since identified the victim as Good, a resident of the 5700 block of Leonard Street, and ruled his death a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds. No motive has been established, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Scam Alert

ape May Court House, New Jersey – Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland together with Sheriff Robert Nolan are alerting residents to a recent telephone scam in which individuals are receiving calls from persons falsely claiming to be members of the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office.

In these calls, the scammers tell victims that they owe money for fines or missed court appearances and threaten that a warrant will be issued for their arrest if payment is not made immediately. The callers often demand payment through unconventional methods such as gift cards, wire transfers, or other non-traditional means.

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Judge Affirms Life Sentence in 1988 Murder Case

Woodbury, NJ – A life sentence for Kenneth Houseknecht, who was convicted in the 1988 murder of 12-year-old Kim Anderson, was reaffirmed by the Honorable Kevin T. Smith today, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On April 19, 1988, 14-year-old Houseknecht broke into the Anderson home, where Kim was home alone getting ready for school, with the intention of stealing money. During the incident, Houseknecht brutally attacked the victim, beating and repeatedly stabbing her, resulting in her death.