GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 11, 2026) — For some time, a rumor about reopening the abandoned Mary Ethel Costello School has circulated throughout the community.
The Gloucester City Board of Education deeded the building, assessed at more than $1 million, to the Gloucester City taxpayers several years ago. The school was vacated in 2017- 2018 when students from the elementary school were relocated to the new $90 million Gloucester City Middle School a few blocks away.
That 122,000-square-foot building was constructed on land that once contained 70 homes, all acquired through eminent domain for approximately $35 million. The new school was designed to accommodate 685 students in grades 4 through 8.
The $90 million Gloucester City Middle School opened in 2016-17. It was designed to accommodate 685 students in grades 4 through 8. According to a recent statement released by the Board of Education, the student population in that building and the Cold Springs K-3 school is too small.
Small financial errors can build into expensive problems long before they appear in a year-end report. Missed invoices, inconsistent records and inaccurate stock figures can distort the view of a commercial venture’s performance. Owners need reliable numbers throughout the year so they can control cash, plan spending and meet financial obligations without last-minute disruption.
The following blind spots are common in growing businesses, but practical controls can keep them from undermining otherwise sound operations.
Neglecting Timely Bookkeeping Schedules
Set a fixed weekly bookkeeping slot and treat it as a core business appointment. Delayed entries make it harder to spot duplicate payments, missing invoices and unexpected changes in spending. They can also leave managers making decisions from bank balances that don’t reflect unpaid bills or pending transactions.
Common small business bookkeeping mistakes include mixing personal and business spending or failing to reconcile accounts. A simple schedule can prevent these issues. Record transactions weekly, reconcile bank accounts monthly and review outstanding balances at the same time. Assign each task to a named person, even if an outside bookkeeper handles the entries.
The FAA posted the following message on their website on Friday, Nov. 13, shortly before 4 p.m.
“DUE TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES AND FOR REASONS OF SAFETY. ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS, BY ORDER OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION COMMAND CENTER ALL AIRPORTS ARE GROUND STOPPED. ALL DEPARTING TRAFFIC SHOULD REMAIN GROUND STOPPED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. INBOUND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS WILL BE MANAGED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.”
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy later posted on X that the ground stop was due to a communication issue.
The @FAAnews issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. FAA technicians are investigating the issue. We will provide immediate updates as we have them.— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) November 13, 2026
Sources claiming this could be a communication issue and not a terrorist attack.
Philadelphia, PA – The holidays just got brighter in Philadelphia as Craftsman Row launches its highly anticipated Winter Wonderland Christmas Pop-Up. Nationally recognized for creating one of the country’s most immersive, extravagant and super-sized holiday pop-up dining experiences, the beloved restaurant and bar is back with even more sparkle, flavor and festive flair. Craftsman (located at 112 S. 8th Street) is back even more over-the-top, decked-out and super-sized than ever. Owners and operators brother sister duo George and Vasiliki Tsiouris are thrilled to welcome back all the holiday merry-makers into the Christmas wonderland with twinkling lights, decorations and themed food and drinks.
We are now accepting canned food and non-perishable items between now and November 17 for our 2026 Thanksgiving Food Drive! Our food drive drop box is located at our GTPD Headquarters Watch Desk located at 1261 Chews Landing Road, Gloucester Township, NJ 08021.
This time of year is often a burdensome time for some families. There are many parents that work nights and weekends to keep food on the table, but still struggle to make ends meet. Hunger knows no boundaries, it touches every community, including our own. When people think of those that face hunger they image a homeless person or someone poor and most times that’s not the case. Help GTPD help others in need, and donate your canned food and non-perishable items today!
Recovery Support Services Available for Winslow Township Residents
The Winslow Township Police Department is pleased to share that King’s Crusade has received a Recovery Support Grant through Winslow Township to assist residents who are seeking help with substance use recovery and maintaining sobriety.
This funding provides eligible residents with assistance related to their recovery, including: * Sober living move-in fees * Transportation assistance * Recovery-related appointments * Case management referrals * Peer support services
Eligibility: These resources are specifically intended for individuals seeking or maintaining recovery from substance use and are available exclusively to Winslow Township residents with proper government-issued identification.
Annie Lillian Saunders, of Cherry Hill, passed away on November 5, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on November 28, 1928, in Monroe, Georgia, she lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith, devotion, and enduring love for her family.
Annie was a seamstress, a calling that reflected both skill and patience. She was also an active member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, where her faith was an abiding part of her life. She lived by the words, “always have faith never give up,” and that steady conviction shaped the way she moved through the world and the way she was remembered by those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by the late, Paul Saunders, to whom she was married for 25 years; her mother, Odessa Austin Malcom; her sister, Mary Nelle Malcom Kennedy; and her sons, Kenneth P. Saunders and Mitchell C. Saunders.
Woodbury, NJ – Tyler J. Jones, 34, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to three years in state prison on November 9 by the Honorable Niki Arbittier for computer theft in accordance with a plea agreement, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: On November 20, 2022, Jones gained access to a victim’s cell phone in Glassboro without the victim’s knowledge or permission. He then sent intimate photos of the victim to himself from the phone.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is asking businesses and organizations that currently hold or are applying for DNREC permits to watch for fraudulent emails and phone calls from people impersonating DNREC staff and requesting payment of permit and licensing fees.
Recent scam emails and calls have falsely told recipients that a permit application requires an additional fee or that a permit holder is behind on fee payments. Some fraudulent emails include real permit application numbers, fee amounts and staff names, which were likely taken from DNREC public notices. However, any attempt to solicit money from DNREC via email or telephone for licenses or permits is a scamming attempt, since those transactions are legitimately conducted either online via the DNREC website, or in person at DNREC offices across the state, including Delaware State Parks.
Now in its 8th year, the Porsche Club of America: Riesentöter Region and Mainline Cars and Coffee will host the Phil-a-Trunk Car Club Food Drive and Car Show, benefiting Philabundance, on Saturday, November 14, in the parking lot of the Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Media professionals are invited to attend, beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Phil-a-Trunk invites local car clubs to fill up their trunks, trunks, and car beds with non- perishable food items and unite on November 14. All participating car clubs will be staged within the Xfinity Mobile Arena parking lot, then each club will drive to the donation area to unload and weigh the donation totals.
Each year, Phil-a-Trunk unofficially kicks off WMMR Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger, the nation’s largest single-location food drive and benefits Philabundance. Since its inception, participating car clubs have collected over 900,000 pounds of food. Phil-a-Trunk is open to the public and free to attend, with a donation to Philabundance strongly encouraged.
To learn more and register your car club, visit PhilATrunk.com.
The issue of affordability remains top of mind for families and businesses. South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of SJI, is focused on balancing affordability, reliability, and sustainability by making strategic investments that improve system efficiency, reduce operational costs over time, utilize its valuable infrastructure to deliver the lower carbon fuels of the future, and strengthen long-term energy resilience for its customers. According to the American Gas Association, natural gas remains an affordable and reliable energy option available to customers today. In fact, households that use natural gas for heating, cooking, and clothes drying save an average of $1,030 per year compared to homes using electricity for those applications.
“Ensuring that safe, reliable, and affordable energy is accessible to everyone in our community—no matter their financial reality—is at the heart of what we do,” said Wes Becker, Vice President, Customer Experience, SJI Utilities. “With the colder months just around the corner, our Energy Assistance teams are working to spread the word about our offerings of flexible payments, financial support, and energy-saving tools.” South Jersey Gas offers programs, rebates, and clear information, which help customers manage monthly bills, use energy more efficiently, and make informed energy decisions about available support, energy use, and service options.
Some of the energy efficiency programs offered to customers include the following: HVAC & Water Heating Rebates: Customers can take advantage of savings in rebates and low APR financing (subject to eligibility and credit approval) when they purchase eligible natural gas equipment.
On-Bill Repayment Program (OBRP): The South Jersey Gas On-Bill Repayment Program provides low APR financing (subject to eligibility and credit approval), making it easier for customers to increase their comfort by installing eligible energy-efficient equipment in their home. Whole Home Energy Solutions: A comprehensive Whole Home Energy Solutions Audit will detail the potential energy savings customers can enjoy with the recommended upgrades. FREE Home Weatherization for Income-Qualified Customers: Income-qualified customers can receive energy-saving upgrades plus health and safety improvements at no cost.
South Jersey Gas’ Energy Assistance programs provide assistance for low-income customers. The programs available to eligible customers include the following: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federally funded energy assistance to help low- to moderate-income families meet their energy needs. LIHEAP also offers an added emergency crisis benefit component, offering eligible applicants an additional benefit to maintain or restore service. Grants are provided on an average of $300. Emergency LIHEAP is an additional grant of up to $800. LIHEAP accepts applications from October 1 through June 30 each year and accepts applications for its ancillary emergency grant from March 16 through June 30 each year. For more information on the application process or to apply online, visit the Department of Community Affairs’ website www.energyassistance.nj.gov. Universal Service Fund (USF) State Program. The Universal Service Fund (USF) state program helps make natural gas and electric bills more affordable for low-income households. Customers who apply for LIHEAP automatically submit for consideration of the USF grant. The USF program provides customers with a monthly benefit between $20 and $200 to help manage energy cost USF customers will be able to participate in the USF Fresh Start program once in a five (5) year period if arrears are greater than $60. Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE). The Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) is a state-funded utility assistance program that helps low- to moderate-income families in New Jersey pay their utility bills. The PAGE grant is administered by SHARES and is funded by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). It is a financial assistance program designed to help households across the state of New Jersey who are experiencing economic hardship and struggling to pay their electric and natural gas bills. New Jersey residents who rent or own a home and are facing a crisis situation that includes a documented notice of overdue payment for gas or electric service may qualify. Those who are income eligible for USF should apply for USF first before seeking supplemental assistance from PAGE. SHARES Program. The SHARES program provides a one-time grant to moderate- or fixed-income households experiencing a financial crisis that do not qualify for federal and state assistance programs due to a household’s income. Grants can be up to $700 for customers with natural gas as a heating source and must result in a continuance and/or restoration of service. SHARES SMART Program. The SHARES SMART program provides utility (gas and electric) assistance grants to income-qualified households experiencing a temporary financial crisis and do not qualify for federal and state programs. Eligibility is based on household size and income that is at or below state median income guidelines. Grant amounts can be up to $500 for heating sources (natural gas – including cooking gas and electric heat) and up to $500 for electric services.
NJ Comfort Partners Program. NJ Comfort Partners is a free energy efficiency and education program for qualified low-income customers offered through the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. The program helps customers save energy and money while making their homes more energy efficient. Eligible customers will receive all energy-saving education services free of charge. The program also includes the installation of cost- effective energy efficiency measures in the home. To apply visit www.njcleanenergy.com. For more information about SJI’s programs to help customers save energy and additional costs, visit South Jersey Gas – Home.
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