Join Camden County College this Valentine’s Day

Enjoy a Night of Wine, Live Jazz, and Curated Buffets

Get cozy and enjoy a night away from the cold with Wine & Jazz! In support of the Camden County College Foundation and hosted at The Little Theater, Blackwood Campus, join us this Valentine’s Day Saturday, February14th, from 6 PM to 9 PM! Your ticket includes live music performed by CCC’s own Dr. Michael Billingsley and his jazz ensemble, specialty buffet provided by award-winning caterers, Thyme Kitchen, one complimentary glass of wine, and a raffle drawing! Tickets are limited and going fast, reserve your spot today! To learn more, Click Here.

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

Philadelphia’s premier wintertime destination is open 7 days a week through February 22. Purchase rink tickets online for 90-minute, timed sessions. In-person sales will be offered on-site, based on availability. Admission is $7 for children 10 and younger, and $10 for adults. Skate rental is $10 per person, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. See below for rink programming.

College Nights presented by Temple University | Thursdays | 5:30-9 p.m.

Free in February presented by Rothman Orthopaedics | February 2-17 | Mondays and Tuesdays

CNBNews Editor William E. Cleary Sr. Memoir ‘From Pen to Paper’ to Be Released

Chronicling Five Decades in the Newsroom—From the Newark Riots to Undercover Investigations

Gloucester City, NJ — January 2026 — After more than 50 years shaping public discourse across South Jersey and Philadelphia, journalist and editor William E. Cleary Sr. announces the release of his memoir, From Pen to Paper: Lessons From a Lifetime in the Newsroom. The book offers a candid, insightful look into the triumphs, trials, and truths of a career devoted to public service journalism—and a life shaped by service long before he ever picked up a pen.

The book is available on Kindle/Amazon. Buy your copy today!

Part memoir and part guidebook, From Pen to Paper traces Cleary’s journey from on-the-scene reporting to editorial leadership, revealing the tools of the trade and the unwritten rules that define the profession. With wit and wisdom, Cleary shares stories from inside the newsroom—where deadlines loom, facts matter, and integrity is non-negotiable. But the book also ventures beyond the newsroom, into the streets of a burning city and the shadowy world of organized crime.

Continue reading →

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: GoFundMe Appeal to Help Publisher of Atlantic City Focus

NJ-SPJ sponsors GoFundMe house fire appeal for family of Mark Tyler, publisher of Atlantic City Focus

The fundraising appeal was announced by NJ-SPJ board member Krystal Knapp, publisher of New Jersey Vindicator.
Dear Friends,

Mark Tyler, the publisher of Atlantic City Focus, lost his family home in a fire just two days before Christmas. This was the childhood home he was living in with his brother while caring for their 80-year-old mother. The family lost everything.

I spoke with Mark over the weekend, and this has been absolutely devastating. Homeowner’s insurance will cover temporary housing at a hotel only through the end of the month. Mark is now searching for an affordable place to live in this incredibly challenging real estate market while the family begins the long process of rebuilding.

If you know Mark, you know he is an optimistic person. “We’ll persevere,” he told me. He is deeply grateful that his mother, who has mobility issues, made it out of the house safely. His beloved dog, Blossom, was not home at the time of the fire.

Mark could really use our support right now—through phone calls, emails, and donations. With the blessing of the New Jersey chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, I have set up a GoFundMe, and every dollar raised will go directly to Mark and his family. Any amount is appreciated.
Please also help spread the word by sharing this fundraiser via email and on social media. Let’s come together as a journalism community to support one of our own who has worked tirelessly to serve Atlantic City.

GoFundMe page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nj-journalist-mark-tyler-and-family-after-house-fire

Thank you,Krystal Knapp NJ-SPJ Board member

Subaru Park to Host PLL’s Philadelphia Waterdogs Homecoming..,

Inaugural WLL Championship Aug. 14-16, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – Jan. 14, 2026 – The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) today announced both leagues will compete at Subaru Park and host the inaugural WLL Championship, and PLL homecoming weekend for the hometown Philadelphia Waterdogs Aug. 14-16, 2026.

The PLL returns to Subaru Park for its tour-based regular season, where the Philadelphia Waterdogs will host a homecoming double-header in Week 12 of PLL action. The Waterdogs will begin their 2026 season May 9 and 10 at PLL Opening Weekend at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.
Read more: Subaru Park to Host PLL’s Philadelphia Waterdogs Homecoming..,
The Women’s Lacrosse League will take the field at Subaru Park for the inaugural WLL Championship to culminate its inaugural regular season, where the league’s original teams will compete in the 10-versus-10 format, successfully debuted at the 2025 WLL All-Star Game.

“We’re thrilled to return to Philadelphia at Subaru Park in 2026, and make history when we crown the first WLL Champions,” said PLL Co-Founder and President, Paul Rabil. “Philly fans have fueled some of the most legendary moments in our league’s history, and we can’t wait to see their passion for the Waterdogs and the game light up the stadium once again.”

“Hosting both the Premier Lacrosse League and, for the first time, the Women’s Lacrosse League at Subaru Park is a powerful moment for our venue and for the region’s lacrosse fans,” said Tim McDermott, Philadelphia Union President. “This weekend will reflect our commitment to showcasing elite competition at our best-in-class facility and creating unforgettable experiences for all who step foot in Subaru Park.”

Ahead of the 2026 season, the top four PLL teams from the 2025 season, and all four WLL teams will play in the 2026 Championship Series, February 27 – March 8 at The St. James near Washington, D.C. The New York Atlas, Carolina Chaos, Denver Outlaws and California Redwoods, alongside the WLL teams, will compete in the Olympic Sixes game format, set to return lacrosse to the Olympics at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

To view the full 2026 PLL and WLL schedules, learn more about the Philadelphia Waterdogs, and join the presale to purchase tickets, visit premierlacrosseleague.com.

About the Premier Lacrosse League

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

About the Women’s Lacrosse League

The Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) is a women’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of four teams rostered by the best players in the world. Launched in November 2024 by the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), the WLL represents the league’s biggest investment in women’s lacrosse to date. The PLL is co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil. The PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The WLL and PLL are distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ESPN. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com/womens-lacrosse-league and follow on social media: Instagram (@WLL), Twitter (@WLacrosseLeague), Facebook (@WomensLacrosseLeague), and TikTok (@WomensLacrosseLeague).

Make & Take: Bulb Forcing

Saturday, February 7th @ 10AM – 12PM

Trying to beat the winter blues? Join us for a class on bulb forcing and learn the techniques to bring a little spring happiness into your home. Adult participants will make small bulb garden to take home to watch grow and bloom. All supplies and bulbs will be provided, class size is 30 people and cost is $25 per person. Classes are held at the Sustainability Center, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood. To learn more, Click Here.

Product Safety Recalls

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov.

AiTuiTui Pull String Teething Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Vanfun.

More Details at CPSC.gov

Continue reading →

Get Connected with Your Government

At Town Halls, Public Meetings, Our App, or Social Media

Camden County provides several ways for residents to stay informed and connected with local government, including this weekly newsletter, social media, and live meetings. Camden County Board of Commissioners and Congressman Donald Norcross will be hosting the next Town Hall meeting, with all levels of government, in Haddon Heights on Thursday, February 5th. Click Here to submit questions.

The Camden County Board of Commissioners holds public Monthly Meetings at 520 Market St, 6th Floor, in Camden. The next Caucus Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 17th, and the next Monthly Commissioner Meeting will be on Thursday, February 19th. These meetings help the community stay up-to-date on county proceedings. Click Here to watch meetings online.

Take Camden County with you wherever you go! The Camden County App is our free mobile resource that serves as a one stop source for all of Camden County’s services, events, concerts, programs, weather alerts, and more. Stay connected on the go, available for both iPhone and Android. Click Here to download the app.

Need to contact your elected representatives?Click here: Local | County | State | Federal

New Jersey Blood Service to Host Blood Drive

Seven year old Megan Stitz relies on blood transfusions for her leukemia treatment as she waits for a bone marrow transplant.

CRANFORD, NJ –New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, February 4th from 11:00am to 7:00pm at the Cranford VFW. The blood drive is in honor of Megan Stitz, a vibrant 7-year-old girl currently battling acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive cancer of the blood and bone marrow that requires intensive treatment, including frequent blood transfusions. Megan is currently waiting for a bone marrow transplant.

Megan was diagnosed with AML one week before Thanksgiving and has been receiving care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Her family is hosting this blood drive in her honor to help ensure patients like Megan continue to receive the blood products they need, made possible through the kindness and generosity of donors.

Continue reading →

Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Adds New Assistant Prosecutor

Camden, NJ – Welcome to the team! The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has hired a new assistant prosecutor, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.

On Friday, January 30, 2026, Assistant Prosecutor Raiza Rosa was sworn in by the Honorable Kathleen Delaney, J.S.C., before Prosecutor MacAulay, First Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Chatten, Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Tracy Cogan, Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Kelly Testa, and Deputy Chief of Detectives Randall MacNair.

Assistant Prosecutor Rosa previously clerked for the Honorable Donna Stroud of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 2023. After her clerkship, she worked for the Hutchens Law Firm in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and later for the Juvenile Criminal Law Clinic in Durham, North Carolina. Assistant Prosecutor Rosa is a graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.