Keep it Clean NJ!

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Priya Jain announced that the Department is launching an anti-litter campaign aimed at summer travelers. The main component will be flying an aerial banner over the Jersey Shore with the message: Keep it Clean NJ.

“With the start of summer, New Jersey’s highways will be filled with people driving to vacation destinations across the state – whether they are going to hike the Appalachian Trail in North Jersey or going down to the Shore to enjoy our beaches and boardwalks,” NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain said. “Keeping our roadways, bike paths, and boardwalks clean and litter free is everyone’s responsibility. Flying a banner in the skies above the Jersey Shore, as well as over the World Cup matches, is a creative and simple way to remind millions of people to respect the environment and keep New Jersey beautiful by simply putting trash in its proper place.”

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Gloucester Township Police Arrest Suspect in Dangerous Misuse of Less Lethal Weapon

Between December 2025 and May 2026, the Gloucester Township Police Department received three reports involving a male discharging what appeared to be a firearm in commercial parking lots along the Blackwood Clementon Road corridor, causing property damage. These incidents prompted heightened emergency responses from officers, as businesses and nearby individuals reported active gunfire in the area.

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String Band Parade Marches Down Haddon Ave.

Bring Friends & Family Next Saturday, May 30th!

Get ready for an afternoon of music, movement, and community spirit! Due to weather, the 4th Annual String Band Parade will now be marching down Haddon Avenue NEXTSaturday, May30th from 4 PM to 6 PM, bringing the energy and tradition of the Philadelphia Mummers to Camden County. String bands will fill the streets with lively performances as they travel from Crystal Lake to Haddon Square, with great viewing spots along the way at local favorites. The celebration continues at Haddon Square with an After Party from 6 PM to 9 PM, featuring live music from The Exceptions, food, drinks, and family fun. Hosted by the Board of Commissioners and Haddon Township, bring the family and join the fun! We can’t wait to see you there! To learn more, Click Here.

Delaware Takes New Approach to Improve Breeding Success

Least terns, a bird historically found each summer along many of Delaware’s bay and Atlantic Ocean beaches, have faltered in recent years into their current listing as a state endangered species – leading the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to take a new approach for giving the birds a lift into a better future.

Identified by their small size, silvery-gray back and wings, yellow bill, and black cap with a white triangle on their forehead, least terns can be a common sight at Cape Henlopen State Park from May through August. A beach-nesting species, the terns form small colonies above the high tide line where breeding pairs typically lay two eggs on the sand in small scrapes – putting their nests at risk from predation and severe weather events.

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New Jersey American Water’s 2026 Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Grant Recipients

New Jersey American Water announced today that 21 volunteer fire and EMS departments in its service areas will receive about $50,000 in grants to support firefighter safety, emergency response and lifesaving equipment purchases. Funding from grants will help departments buy equipment and make operational improvements tailored to the local response needs.

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Reynolds-Jackson Applauds Advancement of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act

Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson issued the following statement after testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee today in support of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey. The Assemblywoman is the prime sponsor of the Act (Bill A1715) in the Assembly. The General Assembly passed the legislation earlier this year.

“The advancement of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act in the Senate Judiciary Committee marks another important step toward strengthening and protecting one of our most fundamental rights, the right to vote. At a time when we are seeing growing efforts across the country to create barriers to participation and raise questions about who should have access to the ballot box, New Jersey is continuing to move in the opposite direction by making clear that every eligible voter deserves a fair opportunity to participate in our democracy.

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5th Annual Philly Pride Month

* Three dozen pride parades, marches, festivals, fairs and community events announced – with dozens more on the way from late May through June into summer 2026 *

5th Annual Philly Gay Pride Month
June 1 to June 30, 2026
Presented by Philly Pride Month, Aversa PR and Philly Gay Calendar
Hosted at dozens of venues around the Philadelphia region

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EPA Announces $103 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $103,084,000 in funding to protect New Jersey from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again.

This funding will go toward finding and replacing lead pipes (also known as lead service lines) that deliver water to homes. Communities can use these funds for identifying lead pipes, planning removal projects, and funding replacement of these lead service lines. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin that is especially harmful to children. Each lead pipe removed and replaced delivers real, tangible human health benefits in communities across our great nation.

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Suspicious Death Investigation

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be provided as they become available.

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered inside a suitcase on Friday morning.

At approximately 9:25 AM, officers from the 25th District responded to a call on the 600 block of East Hilton Street. Upon arrival, police located an adult male inside a suitcase. Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and pronounced the male deceased at 9:27 AM.

At this time, a motive has not been established, and the cause of death remains undetermined. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.