Early Easter Events in Philadelphia

March 28-29, 2026

Ready for a hopping good time? The Easter Bunny’s jumping into Philly a little early, hiding egg-celent events across the region, like:

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CCPD’s Open Gym Nights are BACK!

Community Resources, Mentoring, & Career Information

The Camden County Police Department is turning up the fun, continuing to host Open Gym Nights! Now in its 6th year, the Village Initiative, proudly supported by the Sixers Youth Foundation and the Cooper Foundation, is committed to empowering youth through mentorship and meaningful activities. Lace up and head to the Katz Center, 1725 Park Blvd, tomorrowMarch 27th from 6PM to 9 PM for some music, games, and basketball! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Contact Lieutenant Luis Gonzalez at gonzalez358@camdencounty.com or call 201-564-8645 for more information. To learn more, Click Here.

Camden County Green Events

Learn Sustainable Practices and Valuable Tips

The Certified Gardeners: Garden Symposium is on SaturdayMarch 28th from 9 AM to 1 PM. Learn the role of native plants in landscape design by Dr. Randi Eckel, and learn what makes a plant a weed by Emily Salmons. To learn more, Click Here.

On Saturday, April 11th, from 10 AM to 12 PM is Make & Take: Beyond the Lawn. Participants will design non-lawn landscape plans, learn about the ‘right plant, right place” approach, benefits of native plants, and maintenance tips during this workshop. Class size limited to 30 people, $10 per adult. To learn more, Click Here.

Mark your calendars for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection at thePennsauken Sanitary Landfill (9600 N. River Road) on SaturdayApril 18th from 8:30 AM to 2 PM. To learn more, Click Here.

Next, join us for the 2026 Camden County Certified Gardeners Plant Sale on SaturdayApril 25th, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Sustainability Campus. This rain-or-shine event offers thousands of plants at great prices, including, vegetables, herbs, houseplants, and more from Triple Oaks Nursery. To learn more, Click Here.

Ex-Washington Twp. Teacher Charged in Minor Sex Assault

Woodbury, NJ – Ashley A. Fisler, 36, of Washington Township, was arrested Thursday and is facing eight charges including sexual assault of a minor, endangering the welfare  of a child, and official misconduct of a public servant, Gloucester County Prosecutor  Andrew B. Johns announced. 

According to documents filed in this case: 

On Jan. 23, 2026, the victim, now an adult, disclosed an unlawful sexual relationship  with Fisler while the victim was still a minor and Fisler was their teacher at Orchard  Valley Middle School. The victim described multiple sexual encounters occurring in 2021 in Fisler’s vehicle and in her classroom. Subsequent investigation revealed text  messages between Fisler and the victim confirming the unlawful sexual nature of their  relationship. Fisler is no longer employed as a teacher in Washington Township or  anywhere else.  

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Jefferson Health NICU Babies Are Ready for Some Baseball

Nothing signals the return of spring like Phillies baseball – and Jefferson Health’s tiniest rookies are dressed and ready for opening day. Babies from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital wore their red, white and blue team gear to celebrate the Phils’ return to the diamond. Our nurses and providers say these tiny bundles of joy are true MVPs, batting a thousand and turning every inning into a comeback story.

Gaylord Boxes vs. Corrugated Pallets: Which Is Right for Your Bulk Shipping Needs?

Bulk shipping decisions have a way of sneaking up on you. You need something that protects the load, keeps freight costs reasonable, and actually fits the way your operation runs. Gaylord boxes and corrugated pallets both get the job done in the right situation, but they’re not interchangeable.

Knowing the difference upfront saves money and prevents the kind of logistics headaches that slow everything down.

What Are Gaylord Boxes?

Gaylord boxes are large, heavy-duty corrugated cardboard containers designed to hold bulk quantities of goods.

They sit on a pallet base and are built from multi-wall corrugated construction, giving them enough rigidity to handle significant weight without collapsing. Gaylord cardboard boxes come in a range of sizes, with depths typically running from 24 to 45 inches. Weight capacity varies by construction, but most standard Gaylord boxes handle anywhere from 500 to 2,000 pounds, depending on the wall grade and base support.

Food processing, agriculture, recycling, and manufacturing all lean on them heavily. They’re practical for loose goods such as produce, grains, plastic pellets, and scrap materials that need to be contained and moved in bulk. Used Gaylord boxes are also widely available, making them one of the more budget-friendly bulk packaging options on the market.

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Tools People Use To Feel More Focused And Creative Without Burning Out

Do you want to do better work? Be more focused, more creative, more productive, and deliver higher quality. So you push harder. Wake up earlier. Work later. Cut out breaks. Eliminate distractions. Maximize every minute.

And then you burn out. You hit a wall where you can’t focus. Can’t think creatively. Can’t produce anything. Exhaustion sets in, and suddenly you can’t do any work at all.

Then you try again. New system. New tools. New routine. And the cycle repeats. The problem isn’t that you need to work harder. The problem is that most productivity advice burns you out.

It treats focus and creativity like they’re infinite resources. Like, you can just keep pushing and keep pushing and keep pushing.

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Gail H. Lore, 91, of Haddon Heights

Peacefully on March 23, 2026, of Haddon Heights, NJ.  She was 91 years old.

Beloved wife of the late H. Norman Lore.  Dear mother of Donald (Millie) Lore and the late Eric B. Lore, Sr. (Dawn).  Loving grandmother of Eric B. Lore, Jr. (Rachel), Stephanie, Jonathan and Jeffrey.  She is also lovingly survived by 3 great grandchildren, California, Bryan and Nathan and her brother, Dr. Frank E. Seidelmann.

Gail was a graduate of Collingswood High School and longtime member of the Audubon United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed traveling, especially cruises and was an avid Phillies fan.  Gail was also artistically talented and taught a ceramics class for several years.

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Pet Travel Laws in the U.S. Carry Big Penalties

A new study has revealed the toughest U.S. states for pet travel, with a warning that driving with a pet through some states can result in fines or even jail time unless you follow the local road rules.
From pups perched on laps to gleefully sticking their heads out of car windows, these are everyday habits NJ pet owners should be wary of if they want to avoid road penalties, warns U.S. pet travel experts.

A new study by USA’s leading pet travel experts, skye-pets.com , reveals where the toughest pet travel laws are in America, with Washington, New Jersey and Minnesota leading the way with the strictest sanctions related to animal welfare while travelling on the road.

Joanna Maddison, founder of skye-pets.com said, “You can find yourself being penalised for acts such as winding your window down to let the dog enjoy the wind in their ears, which can be deemed a hazard and potentially dangerous for both the pet and other drivers.

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