Camden Cracks Down on Illegal Dumping

Commissioner Jennifer Cooley Fleisher joined Chief Gabriel Rodriguez, Mayor Victor Carstarphen and other city leaders to discuss the continued effort to crack down on illegal dumping. On an annual basis, Camden City spends more than $4.5 million cleaning up illegal dumping throughout the city.

“Every illegal dumping site is a potential threat to the health and safety of the community around it,” said Commissioner Jennifer Cooley Fleisher. “Our residents should not have to worry about hazardous materials, pests or contaminated areas in the places where they live, work and raise their families.”

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A Message from GTPD Chief Anthony Minosse

25th Anniversary of 9/11- Patriots Day

As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th this Friday, I want to take a moment to reflect on what that day means to us as Americans and as a community. September 11^th is about remembering over 3,000 lives lost and the families who were forever changed, as well as all those heroes who ran towards danger when others were trying to get away from it that include the 667 law enforcement officers whose lives were taken by the attacks and later related illnesses.

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UGRR Cyclists to Explain Why They Ride

UGRR Nine paused at the Mott House headed to Canada Photo by Renee McKenzie

Members of the Underground Railroad Nine will tell why they ride along the path of the Underground Railroad at the Sept. 10 meeting at 7 p.m. in observance of International Underground Railroad Month.

The free Zoom meeting requires advance registration.

The cyclists visited Lawnside and the Peter Mott House in 2023 on their way to Owen Sound, Canada, in respect to Harriet Tubman for the Emancipation Festival held there annually.

Their mission is to educate about this important history.

Borough of Brooklawn Upcoming Events

Commissioner Potosnak Sworn In Announces New Leadership Team

Following his swearing in today, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak announced the executive leadership team that will work alongside him to focus on responsive government and affordability for the state’s residents.

“I am very pleased to announce an experienced leadership team composed of professionals with extensive experience in environmental protection,” Commissioner Potosnak said. “We are dedicated to building partnerships and working collaboratively with all stakeholders to protect our environment and enhance quality of life in New Jersey. Together, we will deliver on Governor Sherrill’s mission to make government more efficient and responsive while continuing the DEP’s longstanding tradition as a national leader in protecting the environment and public health.”

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Wanted: Suspect for Shooting Incident in the 19th District

The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Unit is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the suspect depicted in the following video for the incident that occurred on August 31st, 2026 inside of store located on the 5900 block of Haverford Avenue. The suspect entered a commercial establishment located on 5900 Haverford Avenue at 12:08 am and fired a semi-automatic firearm striking the victim in his shoulder.

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DOJ Announces Launch of National Fraud Detection Center

NFDC Opens with Widespread Collaboration with Inspectors General and Law Enforcement Agencies

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC), a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate the most harmful actors defrauding federal government programs, including illicit actors overseas and those operating fraud schemes across federal programs. The NFDC will bring together law enforcement agencies and analytical capabilities to generate criminal leads to drive more impactful prosecutions and enhance fraud-fighting results for the American people.

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CNBNews Photo of the Day; Just Unbelieveable!

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Sept. 9, 2026)–For nearly a year, letter carriers assigned to the Riverview Heights section of Gloucester City have continued to stuff mail into the mailbox at 31 Barnard Avenue until it is literally overflowing. The photograph above documents a situation that should have been addressed long ago.

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Email Scam- Camden County Fraudulent Planning Board Invoices

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is alerting residents and business owners of an ongoing investigation into fraudulent invoices sent via email by individuals posing as members of the Camden County Planning Board, Director of Public Works, and Director of Planning. In these emails, the individuals involved in the scam are attempting to solicit funds through wire transfer by directing recipients to send payment to illegitimate accounts.

The Camden County Planning Board, as well as all municipal Planning Boards, will NOT randomly solicit funds through email.

If you receive one of these emails, please DO NOT CLICK on the provided links, call the provided phone number, or email the provided email address on that email. Simply DELETE the email, and if you wish to verify that the Camden County Planning Board or Public Works or Director of Planning are attempting to contact you, call them directly at 856-757-7214.

Coast Guard Locates Missing Boaters Near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard concluded its search efforts for three missing boaters following the rescue of one survivor and the recovery of two deceased from the water approximately 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island, Monday.

A Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew from Air Station Kodiak located the survivor clinging on the capsized vessel at approximately 3 p.m. and deployed a raft along with survival equipment.

Watchstanders at the Coast Guard Arctic District command center coordinated the rescue of the survivor with the Northwest Explorer, a nearby good Samaritan vessel.