Lower rate of 11th graders meet reading standard — but don’t panic

BY CATHERINE CARRERA NJ Spotlight One-quarter of New Jersey’s rising high school seniors did not meet proficiency levels in reading,...

Gov. Sherrill targets ‘big tech’ with new law aimed at kids’ social media use

BY NIKITA BIRYUKOV  New Jersey Monitor Social media platforms will face a bevy of new restrictions in New Jersey that...

‘Everything happens for a reason’

Last year, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital’s Director of Primary Care Services Shawn Murphy made a courageous decision to help one of his co-workers, Elizabeth Todd. “It was hard to keep...

Music sparks a memory

First Methodist Church (FMC) in Moorestown is launching a music program for those with early onset dementia or Alzheimer's and their caregivers on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m....

News

Federal actions threaten New Jersey whales, sea turtles, and much more

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey has been...

New Restaurant at Maintree in Vineland

Asad’s Hot Chicken is expanding to Vineland, taking over...

Rivertowns Community Calendar, August 19-25

For more on township events, visit cinnaminsonnj.org. For more on township events, visit delrantownship.org. For more on township events, visit boroughofpalmyra.com. For library events visit bcls.lib.nj.us. Around Town - Cinnaminson August 20...

Twp. sees progress among growing multilingual learner population

Cherry Hill Public Schools reported strong participation and continued progress among its multilingual learners on the 2026 ACCESS assessment, an annual test used to...

Taking constituent services beyond the office

Since NJ Assemblyman Balvir Singh’s seventh district office on Route 130 in Delran has been temporarily closed for security upgrades, his mobile service unit...

Road, sewer projects highlight Delran’s $10.2M bond plan

Delran Township Council unanimously approved two bond ordinances on first reading totaling $10.2 million during its meeting on Aug. 11, with the second reading...

‘Suffs’ leaves lasting impression on cast

Cherry Hill West performed the award-winning musical “Suffs” for the public earlier this year, with cast members discussing their experience being a part of...

WTPS celebrates new appointments for 2026-27

The Washington Township Public Schools announced the appointment of George R. Passante III to the position of Assistant Principal (Director of Athletics) at Washington...

Columns

Federal actions threaten New Jersey whales, sea turtles, and much more

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation New Jersey has been a leader in protecting the species and ecosystems that make our state unique. But we...

Stray Cats still rockin’ after roller-coaster year

You’ll forgive the members of Stray Cats if they forego the “Rock & Roll” ride on Steel Pier when they hit Ocean Casino Resort...

Opinion

The Good Life

THE GOOD LIFE

Francis J. Hartman took his eight children and their spouses to Paris for his 95th birthday.  He wanted to take them to Ireland for his 100th. But he was short by about five years when he passed away.

THE GOOD LIFE

Eleanor Hope Fuhs’ obituary is a long one, full of accomplishments, love for family and an ending that came only after a fight. Known as Dr. Hope, “she was a literal genius, a mathematician, a teacher, a musician and an artist,” that obituary notes. “She was a trailblazer in education who selflessly steered her students, colleagues and her family with love, a sense of humor and a quiet fortitude.”

Obituaries

Susan Margaret Beverley Dannheim

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Susan...

John W. Charon, 72

John W. Charon, 72 (1/23/52-12/27/24) passed away peacefully at...

Jamie Shapoff

  Jaime Rafael Shapoff, 50, of Deptford passed away on...

Eric Brett Sr.

Eric Charles Brett Sr., 37, of Edgefield, SC, formerly...

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