Around Our Towns

A legacy to leave behind

As a young PSE&G laborer breaking mud with an air gun in 104-degree summer heat, Frederick Keating had enough. "What’s wrong? This is your life," said his co-worker, adding...

‘Seeking a path forward’ at River LINE meeting

In the crowded Palmyra community center, Mayor Gina Ragomo Tait pleaded with NJ Transit executives to address problems...

‘There was a desperation’

The last month has been difficult for those struggling to feed their families. Some even started making preparations early...

Watch what goes down the drain

The holidays should be about family, food, and celebration - not surprise plumbing bills. As families across New Jersey...

Official: State-wide election results

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor in the general election on Nov. 4, according to...

Antique Toy Train Show begins Nov. 28

Courtesy of The Museum of American History at Deptford Lionel Steamer circa 1930, on display. The Museum of American History at Deptford is holding its 23rd...

Safety tips can prevent holiday home fires

Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross urges everyone to...

Rowan College opens a financial literacy lab

Rowan College of South Jersey joined First Harvest Credit Union on Nov. 20 to cut the ribbon on a new financial literacy lab at...

Mall hosts pajama drive for the needy

The Deptford Mall has partnered with a local organization for a holiday drive that will gift more than 500 local children with new pajamas. The...

‘It’s our birthday’

Albert J. Countryman Jr./The Sun The USS Cooperstown proudly sails up the Delaware River underneath a huge United States flag by the Walt Whitman Bridge...

Unofficial: Gubernatorial election results

Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli in the Nov. 4 election and will be the next governor of New Jersey, according to unofficial...