Carol A. Boyle, of Collingswood

Carol Boyle of Collingswood, NJ, passed peacefully on April 2nd, 2026.

Across 80 years, Carol’s life held many blessings, including 60 years of marriage to her devoted husband and high school sweetheart, Richard “Dick” Boyle. Dick and Carol shared countless joys through their years, with Dick being Carol’s true rock. His unwavering devotion and love both anchored and buoyed Carol across life’s vicissitudes. Together, they worked to build a rich and rewarding life while growing the legacy of a beautiful family.

Born Carol Ann Hart, Carol was the first child of the late Jack and June (Austin) Hart of Collingswood. Among other youth activities, Carol entered community parades upon lavish floats, discovered the Valentine Lady, served as a Girl Scout, drummed in the Audubon Drum and Bugle Corpe (Bon Bons), and attended art classes in Philadelphia. Carol graduated in 1964 from Collingswood Senior High School, where she met Dick. They married in 1965 and soon after purchased their Collingswood residence.

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Erin DiSandro Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Senior Muhlenberg College student-athlete Erin DiSandro of Mount Laurel, NJ has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and will be attend medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia after graduation.

Each year, the NCAA awards up to 126 postgraduate scholarships to student-athletes who have completed their final year of athletics competition. The scholarships are distributed three times annually – in the fall, winter and spring – providing 21 total scholarships each to men and women per season. The award is a one-time, nonrenewable scholarship intended to support graduate study at an accredited institution.

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Dine Latino Restaurant Week

Adelita — Photo by Contigo Photography

Through Saturday, April 11, 2026

Wrapping up the spring iteration of its sixth year, the twice-a-year Dine Latino Restaurant Week spotlights local Latino restaurants in Philadelphia and The Countryside.

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Vineland PD Investigation Into Fatal NY Eve Traffic Accident Ends; Pittsgrove Man Jailed

VINELAND, NJ (Cleary’s Notebook News)(April 7, 2026) — The Vineland Police investigation into the death of Philadelphia Christian Pastor Lance Warren on New Year’s Eve concluded on Friday, April 3, 2026, resulting in the arrest of Donald Hunt Jr., 34, of Pittsgrove. Hunt had been free since the accident, pending the outcome of the accident investigation.

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Judith F. Pattison, 87, of Haddonfield

(nee Fay) Peacefully on April 4, 2026, of Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of Westmont, NJ. She was 87 years old.

Beloved wife of 54 years to the late William F. Pattison. Dear mother of Mark (Raquel) Pattison and Mary Kelly (Michael Nelson). Loving grandmother of Matthew and Ryan Pattison, Brielle and Damian Nelson. She is also lovingly survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty Ann and Sam O’Kane; 3 nieces, Mary Beth, Terry and Rosemary; 2 nephews, Sam III and Charles; devoted caregiver, Rosa Irizarry Arman and loving furry companion, Miranda.

Judith was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary of the Angels Academy in Haddonfield and 1960 graduate of Glassboro State College. She was an educator for over 35 years at Barclay Elementary School, Holy Rosary and St. Rose of Lima grammar schools and Edison grammar school in Westmont. Judith was a very active parishioner of Holy Saviour Church, Haddon Township. She also loved gardening and providing bird feeders for her birds and vacationing in Cape May, NJ.

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GTPD’s 2026 National Night Out Kickoff Meeting At 6 PM!

Gloucester Township Police’s 2026 National Night Out Kickoff Meeting TONIGHT (Tuesday) AT 6 PM!

Have you been thinking about holding a National Night Out Block Party in your neighborhood? Are you a business owner in Gloucester Township that would like to get involved with our community?

Join the Gloucester Township Police Community Relations Bureau on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6pm in the Gloucester Township Court Room located at, 1261 Chews Landing Road Laurel Springs, NJ 08021, for our Annual National Night Out Kickoff Meeting!

We will discuss details and our goals for our upcoming National Night Out on August 4th and give you the tools and ideas to get your block party started. When you sign your neighborhood up for National Night Out you will receive a visit from our police department at your location!

Come on out and get your neighborhood signed up!

HELP WANTED: Gloucester City Public Works Seeking Part-time Laborer for City Marina

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Gloucester City Public Works Department is hiring for a seasonal position of
Laborer 1 at the Gloucester City Marina. This is a part-time position. The hourly rate is
$15.92.
Applicants must be a resident of Gloucester City and possess a valid New Jersey driver’s
license.
Those interested in this position may apply via email to: Tedesco@cityofgloucester.org,
mail to PO Box 150, Gloucester City, NJ or go to 512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City,
and fill out an application in-person.
Deadline to apply for this position: April 9, 2026.

Philadelphia Zoo Debuts ZooTopiaries, Tours, and Peak Bloom Season

Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Zoo is thrilled to share the exciting happenings in its 42-acre gardens as the region embraces spring, family and friends find ways to connect with nature outdoors, and the Zoo gears up for its busiest season. This includes the much-anticipated return of “ZooTopiaries: Nature’s Sculptures” featuring three new mosaic topiary animals that can only be seen exclusively at Philadelphia Zoo; brand new guided garden tours on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting April 18; new blooming flowerbeds designed by the experts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; plus, an insider’s guide from the Zoo’s horticulture team to all the can’t miss spots for those trying to soak in every bit of spring.

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Road Closures and Detours

The I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured Tuesday through Thursday nights this week as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. In addition, the right lane on I-76 eastbound is scheduled to be closed on the same nights. This is a continuation of work that began in January.

Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, April 7 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 and continuing Wednesday and Thursday nights at the same time, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured. The right lane on I-295 southbound also will be closed just after Exit 28/Route 168, and the right lane on I-76 eastbound is scheduled to be closed after Exit 1B through Exit 1A. All motorists traveling on I-295 southbound will be directed to stay left onto Exit 26. The closures are necessary for bridge steel installation and retaining wall construction. The following detour will be in place:

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