A Hidden Driver of Small Businesses’ Soaring Health Costs

By Karen Kerrigan

Small business owners are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of health care. Nearly a third have stopped offering health benefits as premiums continue to climb.

It is critical that lawmakers understand the reasons for rising costs and begin to address them – or small businesses will continue to drop health coverage due to unsustainable costs. One of these reasons is hospitals’ exploitation of a little-known federal charity program. Without reforms, that program will continue to drive up costs for small businesses and the self-employed.

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2026 Best of the Class

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Camden County is Proud!

The Camden County Board of Commissioners honored more than 200 senior students from 30 public and nonpublic high schools throughout Camden County as The 2026 Best of the Class! “We are proud to recognize seniors from every high school in Camden County who have demonstrated pride in academic achievement and strive to improve themselves while helping others in their communities,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell.

The Best of the Class Awards honor students in eight categories: Most Courageous, Community Service, Leadership, Performing Arts, Most Improved, School Spirit, Best Overall, and All-Star Athlete. This year’s event was held on Tuesday, May 19th at Camden County College. To see photos, Click Here. To view this year’s Best of the Class Winners, Click Here.

What Should You Do After a Motorcycle Accident?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists constitute only 3 percent of registered vehicles on the United States roadways but were responsible for 15 percent of deaths in 2024. This statistic means that fatalities for motorcyclists per every distance covered are 27 times higher than the rate for passenger cars.

According to Willoughby motorcycle accident lawyer Matthew A. Lallo, most motorcycle accidents occur as a result of drivers failing to watch for motorcycles or miscalculating the speed or distance of the bikers.

Decisions taken during the first hours following the accident determine both medical results and legal outcomes. To further illustrate, a motorcycle injury can severely affect one’s recovery when key evidence vanishes immediately.

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How Serious Are Payroll Tax Penalties?

Official figures from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) show that nearly 40% of small-scale enterprises incur payroll tax penalties. The amount usually ranges from $850 to $1,000. During the 2024 fiscal year period, the IRS handed out over 4.4 million penalties resulting from employment tax issues. These penalties amounted to almost 26.9 billion U.S. dollars in total.

According to Jacksonville payroll tax attorney Angie Smith, Esq., any payroll tax violation can have severe penalties for employers. Payroll tax penalties serve as the federal tax system’s most severe enforcement method since they impose financial burdens on taxpayers while maintaining a permanent record of their debts after their businesses cease operations.

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Goodbye June

Sundown Music Series at Haddon Lake Park

Get ready for Goodbye June on Wednesday, June3rd! Joshua Chase Miller opens the show at 7:30 PM and Goodbye June takes the stage at 8 PM. Fusing hard rock licks with deep South blues and gospel swing, the three cousins are fueled by their desire to craft timeless, catchy and anthemic rock songs. Hosted at the McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake. Presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and sponsored by AAA of South Jersey. To learn more, Click Here.

Blackwood Man Sentenced To Parole For Life; Must Register As A Convicted Sex Offender

Man Who Pled Guilty to Trying to Meet Underage Girl for Sex is Sentenced to Parole Supervision for Life and Must Register as a Convicted Sex Offender

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a 36-year-old Blackwood man who pled guilty to attempting to meet an underage girl for sex at a Bordentown Township park last year has been sentenced to parole supervision for life and will also be placed on the New Jersey sex offender registry.

Under an agreement with the Prosecutor’s Office, Jason McCann pled guilty in March to Attempt to Commit Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Impairing or Debauching the Morals of a Child (Third Degree) in exchange for a three-year sentence in New Jersey state prison.

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Service Academy Information Session

Supported by Congressman Donald Norcross

Students across Camden County who are considering a future in military service and leadership are invited to attend a special Service Academy Information Session hosted with Congressman Donald Norcross. This in-person event will take place on Thursday, June4th from 6 PM to 8 PM at Camden County College’s William G. Rohrer Center in Cherry Hill. Gain direct access to valuable resources and information that can make these competitive pathways more accessible and achievable. To learn next steps, Click Here. To register your spot, Click Here.

Camden City Man Charged with Human Trafficking, Assault, Prostitution

On May 21, 2026, NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a Camden man has been charged with human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and acts of violence against two women whom he allegedly forced to commit commercial sex acts.

Keith B. Woodson, 40, of Camden, is charged by complaint with multiple counts of first-degree human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and aggravated assault.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County from May 26 to May 29.

“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”

Audubon

PSE&G will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, May 29, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound, between West Merchant Street & Dowling Avenue, and a partial road closure eastbound, between Chestnut Street & West Vassar Road.

Barrington

PSE&G will be working on Copley Road on Thursday, May 28, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be a partial road closure westbound, between Warwick Road & Mercer Drive.

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Cooper University Hospital Earns National Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

Cooper University Health Care has earned Comprehensive Center with Adolescent Accreditation through the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Cooper’s program was recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality, multidisciplinary care for bariatric surgery patients.

The three-year accreditation, awarded to Cooper University Hospital, acknowledges the program’s excellence in patient safety, quality improvement, and outcomes in metabolic and bariatric surgery for both adults and adolescents. The accreditation process included a comprehensive site review evaluating the program’s surgical standards, clinical protocols, and patient-centered care model.