Calico the clown, Middletown’s famous roadside advertisement along Route 35, has certainly earned his infamous grin. In the last decade, the 1956 Food Circus store sign has been embroiled in a preservation battle that might be the cause of his grimace of late. Now, the town government finds itself in the throes of a builder’s remedy lawsuit with a developer that could finally decide the clown’s fate.
On Friday, August 7, the Camden County Board of Commissioners joined Mayor Victor Carstarphen, members of Camden City Council, and residents for a street‑sign renaming ceremony to honor Bishop Sherman Diggs Sr. and Mother Dorothy Diggs for nearly six decades of spiritual leadership, community service, and dedication to the residents of Camden.
The Diggs founded Emmanuel United Pentecostal Church in 1968, and for decades their ministry has provided compassion, food, clothing, and essential support to thousands of people in Camden and beyond.
“Individuals like Bishop and Mother Diggs represent the best of the City of Camden,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash. “Camden is stronger because of Bishop and Mother Diggs, and we are proud to recognize their legacy.”
Leading-Edge Procedure Eliminates Medford Woman’s Pancreas Tumor,
Allowing Earlier Treatment for a Second, Unrelated Cancer
Virtua Health recently became the first organization in New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region to provide a robotic-assisted version of the Whipple procedure. This complex surgery is used to treat cancers of the pancreas and nearby structures, and can be life-saving.
The robotic Whipple procedure is a minimally invasive option that enables smaller incisions, faster recovery, and enhanced precision, compared to traditional Whipple surgery.
“Robotic Whipple is a very important advancement for people who need this complicated surgery,” said Virtua pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgeon Ely Sebastian, MD, the first in the region to provide robotic Whipple surgery.
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Less than three weeks remain to experience the Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square. See this year’s all-new larger-than-life lantern displays, live stage performances, Fountain Shows, interactive experiences, demonstrations, food, and drinks before the Festival ends.
LUCKY AUGUST WEEKNIGHT SPECIALS:
Continue reading “Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival”Herbert (Herb) George Boulden, 86, of Brigantine, formerly of Brooklawn, passed away on Saturday August 8, 2026. Herbert was born in Camden NJ to the late Herbert and Mary (Duranovitch) Boulden. Herb was a Gloucester High Class of 1958 graduate, where he played football and track & field.
Herbert was an avid fan of the Phillies and Eagles. He was formerly a season ticket holder of the Phillies. He enjoyed all sports.
Herb served for six years(1962-1968) with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Herbert Boulden received an Honorable Discharge from the Army National Guard of New Jersey and from the Reserves of the United States Army.
He was an passionate Gloucester City High School Sports fan, and he enjoyed watching high school football games. For many years he participated in the Independence Blue Cross 10 Mile Broad Street Run.
Herbert was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 for 33 years before retiring.
He loved reading newspapers and he enjoyed karaoke. He loved Brooklawn, Gloucester City and his retirement home in Brigantine. Herbert and his wife Rosemarie were snowbirds who traveled to South Florida each winter.
He was a lifelong member of the Gloucester City Mustangs Club and he enjoyed years of traveling with his family.
Hebert is survived by his beloved wife Rosemarie (Rickie) (nee Spadora), his son Scott Herbert Boulden and his wife Deanne (nee Mills) and his daughter Natalie Alessio and her husband Randy Alessio. He is also survived by his brother Joseph Boulden, his grandchildren Francesco and Gianni Alessio and Scott and Samantha Boulden and her fiancé Michael Buonanno, his niece Jennifer Boulden and great nieces Sophia and Cecilia Morquecho.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Life Celebration for Herbert on Thursday August 27, 2026 at the Brigantine Elks Lodge, 400 West Shore Drive, Brigantine. Welcome visitation starts at 11 AM. Service and Words of remembrance will be at 12 Noon followed by military honors, then food and refreshments.
To honor Herb, you are welcome to wear your favorite sports team apparel or Hawaiian shirt.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at give2.chop.edu.
Family services by Keates-Plum Funeral Home, Brigantine.
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced judicial approval of two groundbreaking settlements to remedy long-standing statewide contamination from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” as well as PFAS and other pollutants originating from four significant industrial sites. The settlements resolve the State’s claims in years-long litigation against E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co. (now known as EIDP, Inc.) and other DuPont-related entities, and separate litigation against 3M.
The settlement with the DuPont entities, valued at over $2 billion, is on its own the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state. Together, the settlements resolving the claims against the DuPont entities and 3M are valued at approximately $2.5 billion
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On August 8, 2026, at approximately 6:34 a.m., an officer assigned to the 18th District responded to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for a report of a prior assault involving a 7-week-old female infant.
The infant had initially been taken to Jefferson Hospital by her parents and was later transferred to CHOP, where medical examinations revealed multiple serious injuries. The parents left the hospital with the infant prior to receiving the results of the medical evaluation.
The parents were later identified as Secret McCleve-Sar, 21, and Tyrone Jones, 22, both of the 2500 block of North Front Street. On August 9, 2026, both were apprehended and charged with Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping, Criminal Conspiracy, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Obstructing Justice.
The infant was taken to CHOP, where she is receiving treatment for her injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing with the Special Victims Unit.
Rutgers enters the 2026 college football season facing a demanding path in an increasingly competitive Big Ten. Futures markets reflect those challenges, with the Scarlet Knights priced well behind the leading national and conference contenders.
However, their outlook involves more than championship odds alone. Returning offensive production, a challenging schedule and questions surrounding defensive improvement all shape expectations. Examining Rutgers’ national championship price, Big Ten odds and projected win total provides a clearer picture of the team’s position entering 2026.
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After a 10-year career, crisis response canine Wally retired from his official duties.
Wally joined the FBI’s Crisis Response Canine Pilot Program in 2015, along with his partner, Gio—who retired in 2025.
As part of the FBI’s Victim Services Division (VSD), crisis response canines “have a special ability to mitigate victims’ stress and anxiety in almost any place at almost any time,” said Sho Sinha, who leads VSD.
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Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Recovery Rocks Concert featuring Minute by Minute has been canceled. There is no reschedule date at this time.