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Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill to Designate Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Gravesite a National Historic Landmark

Faces in the news, History, News In Brief / SNJ Today

Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) was honored with the Southern New Jersey Council Lifetime Labor Achievement Award, joined labor leaders at the Southern New Jersey Central Labor Council-AFL-CIO Labor Day Observance and Scholarship Breakfast, and announced legislation to designate Peter J. McGuire’s memorial and gravesite in Pennsauken as a National Historic Landmark. Known as the […]

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Rutgers University–Camden Earns National Recognition as One of Washington Monthly’s 25 Best-in-Class Colleges

Community Update, Cover Story, News In Brief / SNJ Today

Rutgers University–Camden has once again affirmed its stature as a leading institution of higher learning, earning a place among Washington Monthly’s 25 Best-in-Class Colleges. As the only public university in New Jersey to be included in this distinguished national ranking, Rutgers–Camden stands alongside Princeton University in representing the state’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. Washington Monthly, renowned

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Jets Waive Rookie QB Brady Cook, Finalize 53-Man Roster With Fields, Taylor

Sports / SNJ Today

The New York Jets announced on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, that they waived rookie quarterback Brady Cook ahead of the NFL roster deadline. Cook joined the Jets as an undrafted free agent after five seasons at Missouri, where he threw for 9,251 yards, 50 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. After limited action in 2020 and 2021,

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One Mighty Force: New Jersey Residents Unite to End Lung Cancer at LUNG FORCE Walk on September 20

Community Update, Faces in the news, Health & Fitness / SNJ Today

On Saturday, September 20 the American Lung Association in New Jersey is uniting people across the state as one mighty force to come together to end lung cancer and lung disease at the 11th annual LUNG FORCE Walk at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater with a fundraising goal of $135,000. The event will also honor

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Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware: A Free Youth Aviation & STEAM Experience

Community Update, Faces in the news, News In Brief / SNJ Today

In celebration of National Aviation Day, Aviation Influence (AVi) is proud to announce that Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware, hosted and supported by Atlantic Aviation (venue host) and the Delaware River and Bay Authority, with presenting partners Black Women in Aviation and the Delaware Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. It will take place on Saturday, September

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Canucks Confront Trade Rumors Around Quinn Hughes and Devils’ Interest

Sports / SNJ Today

The Vancouver Canucks are approaching the start of training camp for the 2025–26 season, which begins in less than a month. Despite preparations for the new season, reports state that speculation around captain Quinn Hughes’ future with the team has continued. An insider has suggested that if the Canucks struggle during the 2025–26 season or

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New Jersey’s Laws among Nation’s Best in Protecting Free Speech against Frivolous Lawsuits

Community Update, Cover Story, News In Brief / SNJ Today

New Jersey’s laws protecting against costly, meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits are among the strongest in the country, earning it an “A” grade. That’s a key takeaway from the 2025 Anti-SLAPP Report Card, just released by the Institute for Free Speech. The new report details and rates state-by-state legal protections against a type of lawsuit known as

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Bus Service Announced Between Vineland and Atlantic City

Community Update, News In Brief / Submitted Content

Gov. Murphy has announced three major initiatives to expand and modernize public transportation options in southern New Jersey, including a new express shuttle service between Vineland and Atlantic City. During a fireside chat sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, Murphy unveiled the shuttle plans plus an expansion of Camden’s electric bus fleet

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Woman Umpire of the 1970s Embraced Only in Bridgeton

Cover Story / Mickey Brandt

Bernice Gera, with Jerry Alden, who was Bridgeton’s Director of Parks and Recreation for decades and essential to the creation of both Alden Field and the tournament. This year’s story of Jen Pawol, the first woman umpire in Major League Baseball, seems to be one of acceptance, even adulation, and likely success. A similar story

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Vineland Hoops Star To Play for Albanian Team

Community Update, News In Brief / Submitted Content

Former Vineland High basketball star and Stockton University men’s basketball alumnus DJ Campbell recently signed a professional contract to play for KB Apolonia of the Albanian Basketball Superliga, which is the highest level of basketball in Albania. Campbell, Stockton’s all-time leading scorer with 2,178 points, honed his skills on the court before, during, and after

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