Van Drew: Pay Workers Now, Stop Congressional Pay During Shutdown

Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the ongoing partial shutdown.

“This has gone on long enough,” said Congressman Van Drew. “The people paying the price right now are the ones showing up every day to do their jobs: TSA agents, Coast Guard members, and others who keep this country running. They are doing everything we ask of them, day in and day out, and they are not being paid for it. It is not right. And that is exactly why Members of Congress should not be paid during a shutdown. If these workers are going without, then we should be going without too. We should be feeling that same pain until this gets fixed. That is why I am sponsoring a bill to ensure that while the government shuts down, Members of Congress do not receive their pay. The Constitution sets clear rules on congressional pay, so this has to be done the right way, but there is a path to make sure Members do not take home a paycheck while the job is not done. Maybe then they will think twice before using people’s livelihoods as leverage in a political fight.”

Camden County YOUth Influencer Summit

Commissioner Jennifer Cooley Fleisher will join educators, advocates, and local leaders, today at Rowan University – Chamberlain Student Center, 183 Rowan Blvd, Glassboro, at 10 a.m. for the Camden County YOUth Influencer Summit at Rowan University. The event will bring together 250 students in grades 7-10 from across Camden County for an interactive experience designed to empower students with leadership and advocacy skills to help them create or strengthen student-led initiatives in their schools and communities.

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Protected Leave to Grieve Pregnancy/Adoption Loss

Speight and Sampson bill would allow workers to take protected leave to grieve miscarriage, stillbirth, fertility treatment loss, or unsuccessful adoption

(TRENTON) – Legislation that would provide New Jersey workers with protected leave to grieve the loss of a child or pregnancy cleared the Assembly Labor Committee on Monday. Bill A2198, sponsored by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight and Assemblyman William Sampson, would expand the New Jersey Family Leave Act to allow employees to take family leave following the death of a child, miscarriage, stillbirth, or termination of a pregnancy for medical reasons. The bill would also cover leave following an unsuccessful adoption or fertility treatment, including procedures such as intrauterine insemination or assisted reproductive technology.

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Gloucester City School District Returns “Trades”

Legacy article from 2022

Dorothy Philbin | CNBNews

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (May 19, 2022)–I don’t try to hide my disappointment in America’s public education and never will apologize for wanting today’s kids to have the high-quality education we had decades ago. That being said, I also try to be fair and congratulate those who make changes in the right direction. This week I read that “trades” will be

Reintroduced to Gloucester City schools. A sincere thank you to those who made this happen.

I read so many Facebook posts from the boys of the 1960s discussing their woodshop or metal shop adventures and telling what they made. Girls took sewing and cooking classes. Because I took sewing classes I made all my own clothes through high school and college plus bridesmaid’s dresses and more. There is so much value to these classes. We learned how to make something. We learned to take pride in what we made.

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Where to Find Philly’s Favorite Cheesesteaks

Philly takes its cheesesteaks very seriously.

More than a sandwich, they’re a civic icon, a tourist draw, a debate topic, a cultural obsession, a Michelin-approved delicacy and an acceptable dish for any meal.

While often imitated around the world, an authentic cheesesteak is rarely duplicated successfully outside Philadelphia.

Our mission: Help you find amazing cheesesteaks in the city.

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Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band

Saturday, April 11th @ 8 PM

Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable musical journey! Experience an extraordinary tribute to the legendary Brian Wilson, masterfully led by the one and only Al Jardine, the iconic guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, and a founding member of the Beach Boys. Now performing as The Pet Sounds Band, this captivating new show will be featuring an electrifying collection of timeless greatest hits that will transport you back to the golden era of rock and roll. Prepare to sing along to iconic anthems like “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,”

Pet of the Week: Meet Duke!

Say hello to Duke—a lovable 10-year-young Boxer with a heart full of love and a personality that will instantly make you smile!

Duke may have experienced a stroke earlier in life that left him with a slight facial droop, but don’t let that fool you—he’s just as happy, playful, and full of life as any other pup. In fact, his lopsided grin only adds to his charm!

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Legislation Takes Effect Limiting Rent Increase on Mobile Home Park Tenants

TRENTON – A law sponsored by Senators Paul Moriarty and Joseph Cryan that would limit the amount a landlord may increase the rent on a tenant of a dwelling site within a manufactured home park took effect on March 1, supporting tenants who plan to install or have installed a modular or manufactured home on land they do not own.

Starting this month, a landlord of a covered dwelling site is not allowed to raise the rent by more than 3.5 percent over a 12-month period without seeking approval from the Department of Community Affairs.

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Camden County Roadwork Projects

Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of March 23 to March 27.

“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.”

Berlin Township

South Jersey Gas will be working on Hopewell Road & Cooper Road from Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, there will be a full road closure of Cooper Road between Crowfoot Road & Hopewell Road in Berlin Township. Wednesday, there will be a full road closure of Hopewell Road between Cooper Road & Jackson Road in Waterford.

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Women’s History Month

Celebrate the Strength, Resilience & Achievements of Women Past and Present

Women’s History Month is more than celebration, it’s education and action. From suffrage and workplace equality to reproductive rights, maternal health, voting access, and protections against violence, women and their rights continue to shape our communities every day. This Women’s History Month, Camden County is continuing to highlight the progress made and the challenges that remain. Thank you to the trailblazers who paved the way and to the women in our community who continue to inspire us every day.