Bill Strengthening Tenant Protections Advances

Legislation sponsored by Assemblymembers Gary Schaer, Eliana Pintor Marin, Ellen Park, and Gabriel Rodriguez that would strengthen protections for tenants facing intimidation based on their immigration or citizenship status cleared the Assembly Housing Committee today.

Known as the “Immigrant Tenant Protection Act,” Bill A4492 would prohibit landlords from using a tenant’s actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status as a basis for eviction, harassment, or retaliation. The bill would establish legal remedies for tenants whose rights are violated and clarify that immigration status is generally irrelevant in civil actions involving a tenant’s housing rights.

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HOME COUNTRY: “Wonder what the count is today”

“Wonder what the count is today,” said Herb. “Sure is hot.”

We sipped simultaneously, as is our wont, and stared at our friend. “What count would that be?” asked Steve.

“The btu count, of course,” said Herb. “Those are British thermal units, you know. It’s how heat is measured.”

Leave it to Herb. There doesn’t appear to be any coffee-drinking topic that Herb can’t make completely obscure.

“I was just getting used to the difference between Fahrenheit and Celsius,” our cowboy, Steve, said.

“I always eat my Celsius with peanut butter on it,” said Doc.

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Wanted: Suspects for Commercial Burglary

The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individuals responsible for this commercial burglary.

On May 30, 2026, at 11:50am, on the 5300 block of Germantown Ave six black male offenders broke in and burglarized a business on that block. Philadelphia Police recovered local surveillance footage which showed two males break into the side door of the business. During the course of the next two hours these same two men and four additional men were seen coming and going into the business as they stole more items from an upstairs apartment and the business. They were seen driving two different style white vans during the burglary. Both have PA tags but that did not come back to that specific vehicle.

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Shooting In Atlantic City

Atlantic City Police are investigating a shooting that injured a 16-year-old girl. Officers responded to a shooting report on the 600 block of New York Avenue at 11:43 p.m. June 2.

The girl was found suffering from a life-threatening injury, police said. She was hospitalized and is expected to survive, police said. No further information was immediately available.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5858 or submit a text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD

MD Anderson at Cooper Earns FACT Accreditation

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper has earned accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) for its Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program—marking a major milestone for cancer care in the region and advancing access to life-saving treatment for patients across South Jersey.

With this achievement, MD Anderson at Cooper is the only provider of stem cell transplant services in southern New Jersey, giving patients access to these highly specialized therapies without the need to travel to Philadelphia or central New Jersey.

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Congrats on the Growth—Now About That Tech Situation…

If you own a business in South Jersey, you are operating in one of the most exciting economic regions in the country. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia ranks the region as the #13 Global Startup Ecosystem, with major momentum in Life Sciences, AI, and Advanced Manufacturing. Altogether, those industries have helped generate about $76 billion in economic value across the region. This statistic represents thousands of entrepreneurs, startups, family-owned businesses, contractors, professional service firms, manufacturers, retailers, and local companies working every day to build something meaningful.

Gloucester County Continues to Lead

The momentum is especially noticeable right here in Gloucester County. New Jersey is home to more than 1 million small businesses, representing 99.7% of all businesses across the state. In Gloucester County, small businesses account for 93% of all companies operating in the local economy, which also means that the county has become a major commercial engine for the South Jersey and Philadelphia metro market. With a median household income of $105,100 and a stable economic environment, businesses continue to find opportunities to grow, expand, and invest in their future. The good news is, that growth is creating new opportunities, but at the same time, it is also creating new technology challenges.

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Heat Advisory until 08:00PM Friday

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected.

* WHERE…In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.

* WHEN…From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEW CASTLE … MERCER … GLOUCESTER … CAMDEN … NORTHWESTERN BURLINGTON … DELAWARE … PHILADELPHIA … EASTERN CHESTER … EASTERN MONTGOMERY … LOWER BUCKS

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Philadelphia Police Investigate Shooting

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday evening in the city’s 39th Police District.

On June 8, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., police responded to reports of a shooting in the area of 22nd Street and Lehigh Avenue. Shortly thereafter, an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds was transported via a private vehicle to Temple University Hospital; his condition is currently unknown.

At this time, no arrests have been made, and no motives have been established.

This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation develops. Updates will be shared as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-3270 or submit an anonymous tip by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).

NJ Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Admin. Over Total Energies Offshore Wind Deal

New Jersey joined several states in a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration over the Department of the Interior’s $1 billion buyout of TotalEnergies’ offshore wind lease back in March of this year.

Other states in the lawsuit include New York, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The seven attorneys general cited that the deal violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act on several fronts.

The lease buyout in March led TotalEnergies to abandon its U.S. offshore wind projects, including Attentive Energy Two located in the NY/NJ Bight. Attentive Energy was set to provide 1,342 megawatts (MW) to New Jersey, powering 650,000 homes and generating $3 billion in economic benefits.

In response to New Jersey joining the lawsuit, NJ Sierra Club Director, Anjuli Ramos-Busot issued the following statement;
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Fundraiser for AC Police Sgt. Ivanov and Family

Sergeant Ivanov’s recovery fund covers medical costs, childcare, and family stability needs

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (CNBNews)(June 9, 2026)–The Atlantic City Police Department Union released the following statement regarding Police Sgt. Christian Ivanov who was critically injured after being shot in the line of duty. A GoFund Me page that has been published and those who worked with him or knew him are asking the public to donate to it. The money raised will be used towards his medical costs, for childcare, and family stability needs.

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