Day: December 19, 2025

From Merchantville to the Heartland, sailor supports U.S. Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” mission

By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Johndro

OKLAHOMA CITY – Every sailor’s story of naval service is unique. For Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Sullivan, this story began in Merchantville, New Jersey, where they learned skills and values that would be foundational to their success in the Navy.

“I learned in my hometown the strength of everyone working towards the same goal,” Sullivan said. “I went to a school where people from all sorts of backgrounds worked together to create an awesome environment. In the Navy, we all come from different backgrounds, but we are all moving to the same common goal. From admin to operations specialists, we all have our piece to play and are all pushing towards the same common goal.”

Sullivan graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia in 2002.

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Cookies with Santa at the Voorhees Fire House Station

On Saturday, December 20th at 10 AM, join us for a free family event to meet Santa, see fire trucks, enjoy music, and have delicious cookies. The Voorhees Arts Commission will also be offering craft activities! Located at the Voorhees Fire Station, 2002 South Burnt Mill Road, this fun event will be filled with holiday spirit and good times. To learn more, Click Here.

Gloucester Township Man Charged in SNAP Fraud Scheme

Camden County, NJ – A Gloucester Township man has been arrested and charged for using
stolen identities to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
Andre Streater, 36, was charged with one count each of 2nd -degree Identity Theft, 3rd-degree
Forgery, 3rd-degree Theft by Deception, and 4th-degree Possession of Fraudulent Receipts.
In July 2025, the Camden County Board of Social Services alerted the Camden County
Prosecutor’s Office to numerous SNAP applications submitted under different individuals using
the same residential address and phone number.

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New Jersey Blood Services Calls for more Blood Donors

A stylized blood drop holds a sign that reads “Be a Hero” (concept).

Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months

NEW JERSEY — With holiday travel, seasonal illness and winter weather expected to strain the blood supply, New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) is urging folks to donate blood now, before winter shortages intensify and hospitals face increased demand. Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months, even as trauma care, cancer treatment, transplants and surgeries continue uninterrupted. 

To encourage donations during this critical period, all who come to donate between Saturday, December 20th and Friday, January 2nd will receive their choice of a festive pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat as a thank-you for helping patients in need.

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Camden Community Partnership’s Winter Wonderland

Camden Community Partnership presents Winter Wonderland today, December 19th, 5 PM at Roosevelt Plaza Park. There will be live Christmas performances, food trucks, pics with Santa, free carousel rides, and more family-fun! Create holiday memories, share smiles, and enjoy the magical festivities. To learn more, Click Here.

Toy Giveaway & Pictures with Santa

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The 35th District and PDAC invite members of the media to attend a holiday toy giveaway and pictures with Santa event, bringing joy to children and families in the community.

This festive event will feature free toys for children (while supplies last), photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and holiday cheer for families across the district.

What: Toy Giveaway & Pictures with Santa

Who: 35th District and PDAC
      Local families and children

When: Friday, December 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: 5960 N. Broad Street
              Philadelphia, PA 19141

Details:
• One toy per child while supplies last
• Photo opportunities with Santa
• Visuals include Santa, holiday decorations, toys, and families

Santa is Coming to Brooklawn Tonight!

Listen for the sirens to announce the arrival of Santa on your street as he travels throughout Brooklawn on Friday, December 19th beginning at 6 pm and on Saturday morning December 20th, escorted by the Brooklawn Fire Department. Be sure to step outside and wave as he drives by to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Sykia Harper-Brown Convicted of Weapons and Terroristic Threats Charges 

Woodbury, NJ – A jury found Sykia Harper-Brown guilty of second-degree possession of  weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and  third-degree terroristic threats. She faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in state  prison on each of the weapons charges and a maximum of five years for the terroristic  threats charge. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: 

Harper-Brown traveled from Pennsylvania to Monroe Township on Nov. 4, 2023, armed  with a 9mm handgun and a baseball bat. Prior to the incident, she exchanged heated  text and Facebook messages with the victim, her sister-in-law, including threats. Harper-Brown went to the victim’s residence, banged on the door, and demanded the  victim come to the door. While the victim’s fiancé called 911, Harper-Brown retreated to  her vehicle and fired the handgun into the air from the sidewalk. Officers later located a  shell casing in the area.  

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Holt’s Third Try to Stop Gloucester City’s Development Plans

What is the Real Reason for Lawsuits? Buildings would Block the Boss’s view of Delaware River

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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (December 18, 2025)(CNBNews)--Holt Logistics and Cresmont Limited Partnership have filed another civil action against the City of Gloucester City and the Gloucester City Planning Board. The Holt and Cresmont lawsuit is an attempt to stop the construction of two large multi-use buildings at the former US Coast Guard property on King Street. The Coast Guard abandoned the property in 1986, and moved into a new base on the Philadelphia side of the river. 

According to a rumor, Holt is against the development because the buildings would block his office view of the river.

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