NJ Man Pain-Free After CRISPR Sickle Cell Therapy

NJ Man Pain-Free After FDA-Approved CRISPR Therapy at CHOP

Austin Louis, a 20-year-old from New Jersey, spent most of his life coping with sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that causes severe vaso-occlusive crises and disproportionately affects people of color. Exposure to cold temperatures could trigger intense pain episodes, limiting routine activities. Nearly a year after undergoing a one-time gene-editing procedure at the

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Cumberland and Bridgeton Unveil Two New HERO Patrol Cars

Cumberland and Bridgeton Roll Out Two New HERO Anti-DUI Patrol Cars

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Bridgeton Police Department were formally welcomed into the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign during a public unveiling at the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office in Bridgeton. Two Ford Explorer patrol cruisers were revealed with the campaign’s blue-and-gold wrap displaying the slogan, “Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver.” With

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Arctic Cold Grips Cumberland County Before Rapid Midweek Warm-Up

Cumberland County began Monday under an Arctic air mass that kept temperatures locked in the single digits despite mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service maintained a cold weather advisory through 10 a.m. Monday, warning that wind chills would fall to 10 degrees below zero across the Philadelphia region. Sunshine offered clear visibility and brighter

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Comcast Completes Cumberland County Buildout

Comcast has completed expansion of its network throughout Hopewell and Maurice River townships, bringing its network to the last nearly 350 unconnected rural homes and businesses in those towns in Cumberland County. The project was made possible by innovative public-private partnerships between Comcast and the township committees, which sought to connect all their residents to

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Lovebirds

Sandhill cranes congregate side by side. Delaware Bayshore, Cumberland County, New Jersey. Photo: Paul Guris Sandhill cranes pair up to become devoted lifelong mates, share parenting duties. In honor of Valentine’s Day let’s explore one of nature’s more faithful and miraculous couples—sandhill cranes.  Sandhill cranes commonly make pair bonds for breeding between two and three

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Student Loan Relief to Nursing Faculty as Part of Ongoing Efforts to Address Nurse Shortage

Nursing professionals teaching at eligible New Jersey institutions can now apply for up to $50,000 in student loan relief under the Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program offered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). The program aims to help alleviate the statewide nursing shortage by incentivizing qualified professionals to teach nursing students who will

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The Authority Will Contribute $800K Back to County

The Authority (Cumberland County Improvement Authority) works with its partners in Cumberland County and surrounding communities, not only enhancing its own opportunities but generating revenue to be invested back in Cumberland County.  With the adoption of The Authority’s 2026 Annual Budget, Cumberland County will receive a $805,597 cash contribution. Since 2016, The Authority’s shared service

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