| The Chester, Sassafras, Bush, Gunpower, and Magothy rivers are good places to look for spawning runs of white perch.Blue catfish and channel catfish are active in the Choptank River.Hickory shad continue to be found in the Potomac River below Little Falls and the Mason Branch of Mattawoman Creek. Trout fishing remains one of the most popular freshwater fishing activities this month. Read more. |
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NATIONAL PARK, NJ–Around 10:30 AM Saturday, April 11, 2026, black and dark gray smoke plumes were visible to the west. The smoke could be seen from far away, even from the Walt Whitman Bridge. “Lookie Lou’s” from all over South Jersey were driving toward the smoke, trying to find the source. CNBNews initially headed to Water Street, Gloucester City. Finding nothing, we drove to Old Crown Point Road, West Deptford, thinking the fire was at the Sunoco Refinery tank farm that faces The Piston Diner.
Not seeing anything at that location, we drove to the nearby community of National Park. Traffic was backed up from the 295 exit ramp to the Hessian Avenue traffic light. As Sweetie and I neared the fire, the smoke turned a dark black. Despite having my van windows closed and the AC on, my eyes began to tear, and I began to choke uncontrollably. Sweetie began to whimper. At that point, traffic was getting more congested. We abandoned our search for the fire’s location and headed home.
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| Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex, Hudson) issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that the New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) has fully reopened. This program is specifically designed to help income-eligible families afford child care. “The decision to reopen CCAP is an important step forward in strengthening New Jersey’s child care system. This program serves as a lifeline for working families and provides critical support to the community-based providers who care for them. “When the Department of Human Services paused new applications last summer, the impact was felt quickly. Families were left scrambling to secure care, and providers experienced declines in enrollment, proving just how essential this resource is. “With the program first reopening on a limited basis late last year and now fully reopened, I am encouraged by our collective commitment to supporting both families and the child care industry for the overall wellbeing of New Jersey. “Child care is vital to our state’s infrastructure and economy, and it plays an important role in the healthy development of our children. As a mother of four, I know firsthand how access to dependable, high-quality child care supports families. While there is still more work to be done to ensure the child care system is strong and stable, reopening CCAP is a win for everyone involved.” |
Dover Motor Speedway’s Fan Zone will expand in a big way during NASCAR All-Star Weekend, May 15-17 with the debut of All-Star Village at The Monster Mile. Serving as a new hub for race weekend, All-Star Village will bring together live entertainment, interactive attractions and NASCAR-themed displays, giving fans even more to explore across the property.
Spanning more than two acres and located just steps from the Monster Monument and adjacent to Miles Beach, All-Star Village helps create the largest active Fan Zone footprint in Speedway history, adding even more entertainment, energy and space for fans throughout race weekend.
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Camden, N.J. — Cooper University Health Care (Cooper) proudly congratulates its partner Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), on its recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Medical Schools rankings. Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the core clinical campus for CMSRU and Cooper physicians make up a majority of the medical school’s faculty.
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Now open (Wednesdays through Sundays)
Drink in Philly’s rich history with the return of this Independence Mall beer garden. Hosted right next to the Independence Visitor Center — within sight of the National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell — the breezy beer garden features picnic tables, cozy hammocks, and a bevy of bites and drinks.
On the menu: eats like loaded hot dogs, cheesesteaks, flatbread pizzas and giant Philly pretzels (!), plus a variety of craft beer, wine and cocktails. The beer garden is free to enter, with weekday happy hours from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Liberty Beer Garden, 50 N. Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer helped recognize 48 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation, including projects in New York and New Jersey. These projects, financed in part by State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, demonstrate the importance of water infrastructure for supporting healthy Americans and laying a foundation for economic prosperity.
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Rowan University’s head men’s basketball coach Eric Brennan, Ed.D., has accepted the position of assistant men’s basketball coach at the Air Force Academy, it was announced by Rowan director of athletics Shawn Tucker. A national search for the Profs’ next head coach will begin immediately with the position to be posted by April 13th.
The move reunites Brennan with former Rowan head coach Joe Crispin (2016-23), who was recently named the head coach at Air Force. Brennan served as an assistant coach on Crispin’s staff with the Profs from 2018 to 2023.
Continue reading “Eric Brennan Leaves Rowan for Air Force Academy Position”
On Saturday , April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, the Blackwood Kiwanis Little League Parade will take place along the Blackwood Railroad Trail.
Although most of the parade route will stay off main roads, traffic delays are still expected on Glenn Ave, Morris Ave, Marshall Ave, and W. Railroad Ave during this time.
GTPD Officers will be on scene to assist parade participants, residents, and motorists. Please use caution in the area.
Thank you for your patience and support of this community event.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s (NJMVC) Newark Inspection Station, located at 228 Frelinghuysen Ave., will be closing permanently on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to enable the construction of a brand-new, expanded, and modernized Newark Agency.
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