Hackensack ALS Center Earns National Excellence Recognition

The ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has been awarded the prestigious designation of an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence™, marking a major milestone for the care of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the region. The certification recognizes the program’s commitment to providing outstanding, multidisciplinary care and its dedication to advancing research in the fight against this devastating disease.

ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to a loss of muscle control. The disease’s progression can vary, but it relentlessly impacts a person’s ability to move, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. While there is no cure for ALS, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treatment has been shown to improve patients’ quality of life and can extend survival.

The ALS Association’s certification affirms that the ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center meets the highest national standards of care. This model brings together a dedicated team of specialists, including neurologists, palliative care experts, nurses, therapists, and researchers, to provide a seamless and patient-centered experience. This integrated approach ensures that patients and their families receive comprehensive support to navigate the complex challenges of living with ALS.

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When Tariffs Hurt More Than Help

By Georges Kern

The U.S. government has collected roughly $340 billion in import duties since President Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs over a year ago. And the economic impact has been more complex than either the supporters, or the critics, want to admit.

But as critics have noted, tariffs are essentially sales taxes on imports — which inevitably means higher costs for Americans who buy those products. Two-thirds of Americans feel that tariffs have increased their personal cost of living.

Washington could minimize this financial burden — while still incentivizing reshoring — by making the tariff regime more targeted and flexible. In particular, it doesn’t make sense to impose tariffs on imported goods that, by definition, cannot be made in America.

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Ruth Elbradey, 69, of Deptford

On July 18th, 2026, Ruth Elbradey (née Fager) returned home to the Lord. Born on July 9th, 1957, to Donald Fager Sr. and Ruth Armenia (née Carr) in Camden, NJ, Ruth is remembered for her courage, intelligence, and absolute love for her family. She is survived by her brother Charles Fager Sr. (Elisabeth), her daughter, Sarah Elbradey, grandsons Mohamed and Ahmed Osman, and her nephews as well as cousins. She was predeceased by her mother Ruth Armenia, her father Donald Fager Sr., and her brother Donald Fager II (Sheri).

Ruth will always be remembered for her love of true crime, good books, music, ceramics and Jeopardy. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later time.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Ruth A. Elbradey. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.

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Potential Witness Attempt to Identify

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Crash Investigation Division is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the female depicted in the above photo. Investigators believe she may possess vital information that could assist in the ongoing investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Reservoir Drive on June 24, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual, or who has any additional details concerning the incident, is urged to contact the Crash Investigation Division immediately at 215-685-3180.

Mary Ellen Devlin, 91, of Bellmawr

Mary Ellen Devlin (nee Flick) passed away on July 20, 2026. A resident of Bellmawr, NJ she was 91 years old.

Daughter of the late Charles and Mary Flick. Beloved wife of the late William J. Devlin, Sr. and the late Paul M. Governa. Loving mother of Devi Hibbard, William J. Devlin, Jr. (Carla), Charles Devlin (Susan Heidke), Joseph Devlin (Erika), James Devlin (Betty) and Christopher Governa (Jennifer). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Family meant everything to Mary Ellen, and nothing was more special than time spent with her grandchildren. She was very proud of her Polish heritage, enjoyed trips to the casinos and was an avid story teller.

Funeral service and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made in Mary Ellen’s memory to United Cerebral Palsy (www.ucp.org).

Arrangements by the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, Collingswood and Audubon, NJ.

Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Charged with taking Photos of Naked Prisons

(July 21, 2026)–A Bucks County Deputy Sheriff was formally charged on Monday with secretly photographing naked prisoners while in custody, disseminating those images to co-workers and personal contacts, and then lying to investigators in an attempt to cover up his actions, Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan announced on Monday. Ryan Gaffney, who was terminated from the Sheriff’s Office last month, was charged Monday morning with official oppression, unsworn falsification to authorities, possessing an instrument of crime, and obstructing the administration of law or other government function.

The charges were filed via summons, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 10. The criminal charges stem from an investigation launched by the Bucks County Detectives on March 31, 2026, after receiving a referral from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, which commenced a concurrent internal affairs investigation following a complaint regarding Deputy Gaffney’s on-duty conduct. According to the affidavit of probable cause, on January 30, 2026, Gaffney and four other uniformed deputies executed an arrest warrant for an adult male at his residence in Middletown Township. The male was suffering from a mental health crisis and was located upstairs in a bedroom, naked from the waist down.

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Grand Jury Finds NJ State Police Detective Acted in Self-Defense

TRENTON — A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges against a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) detective at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding a death on July 29, 2025 that occurred during an encounter with NJSP detectives assigned to the U.S. Marshals Service NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. The decedent was previously identified as Shawn Phillips, 37, of West Berlin, New Jersey.

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Maryann Wardlow Center Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Achievement Award

The Camden County Board of Commissioners are thrilled to announce that the Maryann Wardlow Center for Community Nutrition received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of the highest honors presented by USAging to its members. The Maryann Wardlow Center for Community Nutrition, which was opened in January of 2025 to improve the efficiency and safety of the Home Delivered Meals Program, was among 33 local aging programs to receive Achievement honors during USAging’s 51st Annual Conference and Tradeshow, July 18–21 in San Diego, CA. An additional 16 agencies received Innovations Awards.

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Passyunk Passeggiata

July 23 – August 27, 2026 (Thursdays)

This South Philly stroll down The Avenue — inspired by the Roman tradition of slowly walking the streets before dinner — delivers la dolce vita every Thursday evening starting at 5 p.m. for the rest of the summer.

Passyunk Passeggiata offers food and drink specials (most under $10) at participating restaurants, including Le Virtu, Stogie Joe’s Tavern and Pistola’s Del Sur, along with extended hours for specialty shops like Red Gravy Goods, A Novel Idea and August Moon Boutique. Live jazz music sets the soundtrack for the stroll, with beer sponsor Peroni selling cold Italian pilsners.

Vibe: Roman Holiday gets rebooted on East Passyunk Avenue, with the Joey Giardello statue replacing the Mouth of Truth.

Where: Participating locations including Good Buy Supply®, 1737 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Hunterdon County’s Hamp Road Truss Bridge stands as one of New Jersey’s finest surviving examples of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century metal truss bridge engineering. Built in 1900 by the renowned Wrought Iron Bridge Company (WIBC) of Canton, Ohio, the bridge spans Alexauken Creek in West Amwell Township, connecting Hamp Road with Alexauken Creek Road. Distinguished by its unusual cast-iron connector nodes incorporated into an otherwise all-steel structure, the bridge is immediately recognizable as a product of WIBC craftsmanship.