Bally’s Atlantic City Unveils Bally’s Marketplace

Bally’s Atlantic City officially celebrated the grand opening of Bally’s Marketplace, its newest retail destination, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 18.

Bally’s Atlantic City leadership and team members gathered to commemorate the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with participants including Trinity Updegrove, director of hotel operations; Brian McNulty, retail supervisor, hotel operations; Tarese Brown, executive director of player development and relationship marketing; Frank Policastro, vice president of gaming operations; Gary Ng, executive director of Asian marketing and relationship marketing; and Ruben Santos, director of casino credit and cage operations.

Bally’s Marketplace offers a selection of items for guests to purchase, including electronics, household essentials, accessories and Bally’s-branded merchandise. Guests may browse a rotating assortment of gifts and premium merchandise, including designer handbags and other upscale accessories. Purchases can be made using Bally Bucks, cash or credit.

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Rowan’s Kreyenhagen Named to Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Baseball Team

Rowan’s Austin Kreyenhagen has been selected to the Philly-SIDA Academic All-Area Baseball Team as voted on by the Philadelphia metropolitan area’s 30 sports information offices.

Kreyenhagen, a sophomore mechanical engineering major, had a standout year, being named to the 2026 ABCA All-Region Second Team. He topped the Profs’ pitching staff with a 9-1 record, which included two complete games, with one of them being a shutout. The righthander registered 54 strikeouts in 77.1 innings and limited the opponents to a .220 batting average.

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HUD Slashes More Red Tape to Lower Costs, Improve Affordability

HUD is announcing fourteen policy changes to its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family mortgage insurance program that lower costs, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve affordability for Americans seeking FHA-insured mortgages. The changes eliminate outdated requirements, reduce administrative burdens, and make FHA financing more efficient for homebuyers and lenders. Since the start of the Trump Administration, FHA has taken more than 150 actions to streamline its Single Family program.

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John “Jack” R. Sweeten, 66, of Gloucester City

On June 22nd, 2026, at the age of 66, John “Jack” Sweeten, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away at home. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jack later made his home in Brooklawn and eventually Gloucester City, where he built a life defined by creativity, dedication, and deep devotion to those he loved.

A graduate of Gloucester City High School, Class of 1978, Jack continued his education at an art college in Philadelphia, nurturing the artistic talent that would remain a lifelong passion. Jack loved music—especially drumming—and his artistic spirit showed in everything he touched. Whether behind a drum kit, sketching, or simply appreciating the beauty in everyday moments, Jack brought color and rhythm into the world around him.

Jack worked as a pressman for over 40 years, a career marked by skill, reliability, and pride in his craft. He spent many years with AFL Printing and Bartash Printing before retiring from Inserts East after a long and dedicated tenure. His colleagues knew him as steady, hardworking, and always willing to lend a hand.

Above all, Jack loved his family. He was married to his devoted spouse, Janine Sweeten (née Paullin), for 30 years, a partnership grounded in love, loyalty, and shared joy. His warmth, humor, and kindness made him a steady presence and a source of comfort to those closest to him.