County selected to undertake new climate change study

Burlington County is partnering with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the Pinelands Alliance, and five...

Two Delran schools re-certified for sustainability actions

Two schools in the Delran Township Schools have met the requirements to earn Sustainable Jersey for Schools re-certification...

‘We remember’

Twenty-six years ago, September 11 meant back-to-school spirits; hazy, end-of-summer weather; the beginning of a season with rowdy fans, dressed in green, piling into Veterans Stadium to cheer on...

‘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...

News

It’s time to step up for the North Atlantic right whale

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation North Atlantic right whales,...

District tackles chronic absenteeism

More than 1,500 Cherry Hill students were chronically absent...

Oktoberfest brings residents, neighbors together

Seaton Voorhees will bring a taste of Germany to Voorhees on Oct. 8 with an Oktoberfest celebration designed to connect residents, families and neighbors...

Fitzpatrick commits to University of Cincinnati

Gloucester Catholic High School is incredibly proud to announce that senior Riley Fitzpatrick has made her verbal commitment to continue both her academic and...

Fall Foliage Forecast

Willow Oak Natural Area in Vineland, autumn 2025. Where to expect the best color across the country—including a prediction of lackluster color for our region....

Magical Trees

The black cherry in our columnist’s yard has holes where branches broke off many years ago. Woodpeckers investigate these on a regular basis. The...

RCSJ–Dukes Athletics: Champions of Community Service

Chris B., Jeanna DuBois, and Skylynn O. Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) Cumberland Athletics Department recently won the 2025-2026 Region XIX Champions of Character...

Seniors named Commended Students in National Merit program

The Principal, Matthew Campbell, of Shawnee High School announced on Sept. 25 that Dean Christianson, James Jackson, William McSorley, Nevin Shah and George Wahlgren...

Columns

It’s time to step up for the North Atlantic right whale

BY ALISON MITCHELL New Jersey Conservation Foundation North Atlantic right whales, one of the largest animals on Earth, travel through waters off the New Jersey shore...

A labor of love

You would think being a member of an internationally celebrated band for more than 45 years would be enough for any musician. But David...

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

James McColligan

James T. McColligan, 58, of Gloucester City, the beloved...

Howard L. Vaux

Howard L. Vaux, 78, of Deptford passed away on...

Dorothy May Sigafoos

Dorothy May Sigafoos, lovingly known to many as “Dot”...

Dan Jankowsi

Surrounded by his family, Dan W. Jankowski passed away...

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