Rams’ Four-Peat:Inside Gloucester Catholic’s Baseball Dynasty

William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews

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Gloucester Catholic doesn’t rebuild — it reloads.

And in 2026, the Rams did what only the great programs ever dream of: they captured their fourth straight state championship, cementing a dynasty that now stands shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the greatest runs in New Jersey high school sports history.

With this latest title, Gloucester Catholic extends its state‑record total to 23 championships, a number so large it reads like a misprint. But anyone who has followed the program knows better. This is a machine built on discipline, development, and a culture that refuses to accept anything less than excellence.

At the center of it all is a man who has become synonymous with South Jersey baseball greatness.

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Bill to Prevent Unwanted Electronic Tracking Clears General Assembly

The General Assembly on Thursday advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblywomen Carol Murphy, Annette Quijano and Maureen Rowan to protect individuals from being electronically tracked without consent.

Bill A4542 would make it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install a tracking device or application on another person to initiate or facilitate an unlawful act. Tracking devices are typically small enough to be concealed, and applications can be hidden.

“There are bad actors out there who know how to exploit tracking systems, and we’re highly concerned about electronic tracking devices and applications being used for stalking and other criminal acts,” said Assemblywoman Murphy (D-Burlington). “This bill is meant to address these growing concerns by making it a crime to use a tracking device on another person without their knowledge.”

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Police Identify Victim and Offender in June 10th Magnolia Street Homicide

Philadelphia police have identified both the victim and the offender in the fatal shooting of a 52-year-old man that occurred Wednesday evening, June 10th, in the city’s Germantown neighborhood. A suspect is currently in custody.

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Rita Ann Johnson, 76, Formerly of Gloucester City and Cherry Hill

On June 3, 2026, at the age of 76, Rita passed peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living in Voorhees, NJ. (nee Pryzwara). Formerly of Gloucester City and Cherry Hill. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Patricia Pryzwara (nee Mischler). Loving sister of Patti Pryzwara (Ken MacAdams) and Frank Pryzwara (late Fran). Cherished aunt of Max Pryzwara.

Rita was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School, class of 1968. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Temple University. Rita worked for the City of Camden in social work for the youth as well as an educator at Haddonfield High School and the Camden County Juvenile Facility at Lakeland.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, June 17th from 9 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service at 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Msgr. Lucitt’s Needy Children’s Fund, P.O. Box 87, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Please memo, Rita Ann Johnson.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Rita Ann Johnson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ. Ph: 856-456-1142.

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Legislation to Combat Fertility Fraud Approved by General Assembly

The General Assembly today approved legislation that would criminalize unscrupulous behavior in reproductive care by establishing the crime of fertility fraud. Bill A5059, sponsored by Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, seeks to address a significant gap in reproductive health care law.

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Philadelphia Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Assault

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit has arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal assault of a 45-year-old woman that occurred early Sunday morning in the city’s 22nd District.

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, at approximately 6:15 a.m., district officers responded to a radio call for a “Hospital Case” in a rear alley on the 2700 block of N. Opal Street, where medical personnel were already on the scene. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim, identified as local resident Keisha Furlow, lying on the ground suffering from severe facial lacerations. Investigators recovered two bloodied bricks near her body, which are believed to have been used in the attack. Furlow was pronounced deceased at the scene by medics at 6:14 a.m.

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Bill Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence & Stalking Victims Clears Assembly

With the Assembly passage of Bill A5155 today, New Jersey is one step closer to ensuring quicker collection of digital evidence in investigations of domestic violence and stalking cases. The legislation would amend the New Jersey Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act to require expedited compliance with certain search warrants for information in these types of cases. Assemblywomen Marisa Sweeney, Heather Simmons, and Luanne Peterpaul sponsored the bill.