Evening with Former White House Butler

Merchantville Historical Society

The Merchantville Historical Society invites the public to an evening with Alan DeValerio, former White House butler, on Tuesday, February10th, at 6:30 PM at the Merchantville Community Center. DeValerio will share firsthand stories from his service during three presidential administrations, offering a rare look inside White House functions, family quarters, and daily life behind the scenes. A display of White House artifacts from his personal collection will be featured, and his book will be available for purchase and signing following the program. This special event promises an engaging and memorable night of history. To learn more, Click Here.

Wofford announces fall 2025 Dean’s List

SPARTANBURG, SC (01/30/2026)– Wofford College Provost Dr. Timothy Schmitz has announced Dean’s List students for the fall 2025 semester.

Frank Coar of Merchantville (08109)

Abby Williams of Mullica Hill (08062)

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The college is nationally known for its outstanding faculty, study abroad participation, successful and supportive graduates and commitment to making college affordable and accessible; 99% of students receive some form of financial assistance. The college’s 190-acre campus, located within walking distance of Spartanburg’s thriving downtown, is home to about 1,800 undergraduates. In addition to a rigorous academic program and experiential learning opportunities (study abroad, career preparation, research and community-based learning), Wofford students enjoy Division I athletics, fraternity and sorority life and an active visual and performing arts scene. To learn more, visit wofford.edu.

Super Bowl Hoagie Sale at CC Tech Schools

Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th @ 10AM – 2PM

Super Bowl LX is approaching and Camden County Technical Schools (CCTS) is hosting a 10” hoagie sale as a fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday! Help support your community’s sports! Proceeds benefit various sports programs at the Campus of CCTS. Hoagies are $10 each! To learn more, Click Here.

Join Camden County College this Valentine’s Day

Enjoy a Night of Wine, Live Jazz, and Curated Buffets

Get cozy and enjoy a night away from the cold with Wine & Jazz! In support of the Camden County College Foundation and hosted at The Little Theater, Blackwood Campus, join us this Valentine’s Day Saturday, February14th, from 6 PM to 9 PM! Your ticket includes live music performed by CCC’s own Dr. Michael Billingsley and his jazz ensemble, specialty buffet provided by award-winning caterers, Thyme Kitchen, one complimentary glass of wine, and a raffle drawing! Tickets are limited and going fast, reserve your spot today! To learn more, Click Here.

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

Philadelphia’s premier wintertime destination is open 7 days a week through February 22. Purchase rink tickets online for 90-minute, timed sessions. In-person sales will be offered on-site, based on availability. Admission is $7 for children 10 and younger, and $10 for adults. Skate rental is $10 per person, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. See below for rink programming.

College Nights presented by Temple University | Thursdays | 5:30-9 p.m.

Free in February presented by Rothman Orthopaedics | February 2-17 | Mondays and Tuesdays

CNBNews Editor William E. Cleary Sr. Memoir ‘From Pen to Paper’ to Be Released

Chronicling Five Decades in the Newsroom—From the Newark Riots to Undercover Investigations

Gloucester City, NJ — January 2026 — After more than 50 years shaping public discourse across South Jersey and Philadelphia, journalist and editor William E. Cleary Sr. announces the release of his memoir, From Pen to Paper: Lessons From a Lifetime in the Newsroom. The book offers a candid, insightful look into the triumphs, trials, and truths of a career devoted to public service journalism—and a life shaped by service long before he ever picked up a pen.

The book is available on Kindle/Amazon. Buy your copy today!

Part memoir and part guidebook, From Pen to Paper traces Cleary’s journey from on-the-scene reporting to editorial leadership, revealing the tools of the trade and the unwritten rules that define the profession. With wit and wisdom, Cleary shares stories from inside the newsroom—where deadlines loom, facts matter, and integrity is non-negotiable. But the book also ventures beyond the newsroom, into the streets of a burning city and the shadowy world of organized crime.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: GoFundMe Appeal to Help Publisher of Atlantic City Focus

NJ-SPJ sponsors GoFundMe house fire appeal for family of Mark Tyler, publisher of Atlantic City Focus

The fundraising appeal was announced by NJ-SPJ board member Krystal Knapp, publisher of New Jersey Vindicator.
Dear Friends,

Mark Tyler, the publisher of Atlantic City Focus, lost his family home in a fire just two days before Christmas. This was the childhood home he was living in with his brother while caring for their 80-year-old mother. The family lost everything.

I spoke with Mark over the weekend, and this has been absolutely devastating. Homeowner’s insurance will cover temporary housing at a hotel only through the end of the month. Mark is now searching for an affordable place to live in this incredibly challenging real estate market while the family begins the long process of rebuilding.

If you know Mark, you know he is an optimistic person. “We’ll persevere,” he told me. He is deeply grateful that his mother, who has mobility issues, made it out of the house safely. His beloved dog, Blossom, was not home at the time of the fire.

Mark could really use our support right now—through phone calls, emails, and donations. With the blessing of the New Jersey chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, I have set up a GoFundMe, and every dollar raised will go directly to Mark and his family. Any amount is appreciated.
Please also help spread the word by sharing this fundraiser via email and on social media. Let’s come together as a journalism community to support one of our own who has worked tirelessly to serve Atlantic City.

GoFundMe page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-nj-journalist-mark-tyler-and-family-after-house-fire

Thank you,Krystal Knapp NJ-SPJ Board member

Subaru Park to Host PLL’s Philadelphia Waterdogs Homecoming..,

Inaugural WLL Championship Aug. 14-16, 2026

PHILADELPHIA – Jan. 14, 2026 – The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) today announced both leagues will compete at Subaru Park and host the inaugural WLL Championship, and PLL homecoming weekend for the hometown Philadelphia Waterdogs Aug. 14-16, 2026.

The PLL returns to Subaru Park for its tour-based regular season, where the Philadelphia Waterdogs will host a homecoming double-header in Week 12 of PLL action. The Waterdogs will begin their 2026 season May 9 and 10 at PLL Opening Weekend at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman, Utah.
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The Women’s Lacrosse League will take the field at Subaru Park for the inaugural WLL Championship to culminate its inaugural regular season, where the league’s original teams will compete in the 10-versus-10 format, successfully debuted at the 2025 WLL All-Star Game.

“We’re thrilled to return to Philadelphia at Subaru Park in 2026, and make history when we crown the first WLL Champions,” said PLL Co-Founder and President, Paul Rabil. “Philly fans have fueled some of the most legendary moments in our league’s history, and we can’t wait to see their passion for the Waterdogs and the game light up the stadium once again.”

“Hosting both the Premier Lacrosse League and, for the first time, the Women’s Lacrosse League at Subaru Park is a powerful moment for our venue and for the region’s lacrosse fans,” said Tim McDermott, Philadelphia Union President. “This weekend will reflect our commitment to showcasing elite competition at our best-in-class facility and creating unforgettable experiences for all who step foot in Subaru Park.”

Ahead of the 2026 season, the top four PLL teams from the 2025 season, and all four WLL teams will play in the 2026 Championship Series, February 27 – March 8 at The St. James near Washington, D.C. The New York Atlas, Carolina Chaos, Denver Outlaws and California Redwoods, alongside the WLL teams, will compete in the Olympic Sixes game format, set to return lacrosse to the Olympics at the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

To view the full 2026 PLL and WLL schedules, learn more about the Philadelphia Waterdogs, and join the presale to purchase tickets, visit premierlacrosseleague.com.

About the Premier Lacrosse League

The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of eight teams rostered by the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL is distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+. The PLL was named 2023 Best Place to Work in Sports, and 2020 Sports Breakthrough by the Sports Business Journal, and recognized as a 2021 Best Employer in Sports by Front Office Sports. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com and follow on social media: Instagram (@PLL), Twitter (@PremierLacrosse), Facebook (@PremierLacrosseLeague), YouTube (YouTube.com/PLL) and TikTok (@pll).

About the Women’s Lacrosse League

The Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) is a women’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of four teams rostered by the best players in the world. Launched in November 2024 by the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), the WLL represents the league’s biggest investment in women’s lacrosse to date. The PLL is co-founded by lacrosse superstar, philanthropist, and investor Paul Rabil and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil. The PLL is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, The Chernin Group, Arctos, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), The Kraft Group, Bolt Capital and other top investors in sports and media. The WLL and PLL are distributed through an exclusive media rights agreement with ESPN. For more on the league, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com/womens-lacrosse-league and follow on social media: Instagram (@WLL), Twitter (@WLacrosseLeague), Facebook (@WomensLacrosseLeague), and TikTok (@WomensLacrosseLeague).

Make & Take: Bulb Forcing

Saturday, February 7th @ 10AM – 12PM

Trying to beat the winter blues? Join us for a class on bulb forcing and learn the techniques to bring a little spring happiness into your home. Adult participants will make small bulb garden to take home to watch grow and bloom. All supplies and bulbs will be provided, class size is 30 people and cost is $25 per person. Classes are held at the Sustainability Center, 508 Lakeland Road, Blackwood. To learn more, Click Here.