Man says no to cash, but demands pills in pharmacy armed robbery
Police are searching for a man in South Jersey who robbed a Rite Aid pharmacy. SALEM -- Authorities are looking for a man with a handgun who demanded prescription pills from a pharmacist at a South...
View ArticleSometimes, people just need to have the slate wiped clean | Opinion
A year of "Jubilee" was a time of freedom and celebration when everyone would receive back their property, slaves returned home to their families, debts forgiven. MAYOR ALBERT B. KELLY By Albert B....
View ArticleHow to be a tourist in Philly for the weekend | Travel Column
Many NJ residents have probably crossed the river to Philly for day trips. Here's how to spend a weekend in the City of Brotherly Love and really soak it all in. By Nicole Pensiero It was the...
View ArticleStabbing in middle of N.J. street leads to attempted murder charge,...
A Penns Grove man was allegedly stabbed in his chest by Marcellous Willitts around 4:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon, authorities said. PENNS GROVE -- A borough man has been charged with attempted murder and...
View ArticleLove at first sight: 15 N.J. puppy faces you'll fall for instantly
More than 100 breeds were represented during the All Breed Dog Show at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Which were among the cutest?
View Article'It's just hair,' Rowan students say before shaving their heads for St....
About 60 students raised money for the annual event that benefits pediatric cancer research. Then, they cut off all their hair. GLASSBORO -- Alexandra Cutts was about to lose every inch of her two and...
View ArticleSmartphone 'gun' not so dumb after all; Norcross best for N.J. 1st Dist....
Harry Walker writes that an early 'prototype' once got him out of a jam. To the Editor: Concerning the "Another Viewpoint" editorial (from the Los Angeles Times) "Smartphone gun is dumb, dangerous...
View ArticleTeenager flown to hospital after pickup hits utility pole, police say
The accident took place on Glassboro Road in Pilesgrove Township late Sunday afternoon, state police said. PILESGROVE TWP. -- A teenager was flown to a South Jersey hospital after the vehicle in which...
View ArticleArea organizations hold Designer Bag Bingos
Many groups offer discounts for advance ticket sales Designer handbags help to raise money for organizations. These highly anticipated events have become a popular fundraiser and doubles as a social...
View ArticleOrganizations schedule bus trips -- some long, some short
Trips to Gettysburg, Atlantic City, Lancaster County, Maine and Mackinac Island Check out these upcoming bus trips by area organizations: GETTYSBURG -- The Gloucester County Historical Society, 17...
View ArticleN.J. town's 'cross' seal does not offend | Editorial
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is at it again, but its challenge in Clayton is more nit-picking than non-secular constitutional violation. This time, it's fair to say, our friends at the Freedom...
View ArticleFAA probing cause of South Jersey plane crash
Weekend incident was the second involving the same plane. SOUTH HARRISON TWP. -- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of a Saturday afternoon plane crash. A Ginny B...
View ArticleSalem County freeholder candidates file to run, but there may be a glitch
Two full three-year seats and one two-year unexpired term are open on the Salem County freeholder board. SALEM — The stage is being set for the 2016 Salem County freeholder race, but there already may...
View ArticleWoolwich home sells for $340K | South Jersey real estate
Here's a roundup of recent home sales in Cumberland, Salem and Gloucester counties. South Jersey Times BRIDGETON -- 57 S. Burlington Road, Hermin Watson to Jose C. Vera Frias for $58,000. -- 21...
View ArticleFortescue Chapel, Biz Expo, Midget Football: BEN Column, April 7
The column where sometimes there's so much going on you don't have room for jokes or commentary. The column where sometimes there's so much going on you don't have room for jokes or commentary. --...
View ArticleDeadline approaches for jazz band competition entries
10 high school jazz bands will be selected and the public will vote for their favorite MARLTON -- A new collaboration has been formed between The Philly POPS and The Your Music Matters Morning Show on...
View ArticleThe 25 most famous people from South Jersey
Check out these 25 celebrities who call, or have called, South Jersey home.
View ArticleNJ agency seeking volunteers in four southern counties
Volunteers provide companionship and identify problems on resident's behalf The New Jersey Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly (OOIE) has identified a critical need for volunteer...
View ArticleVillanova NCAA champs had unsung hero; Two transit agencies not better than...
David Levin writes that little attention went to a 20-point scoring performance by a player who came off the bench. To the Editor: Congratulations to the Villanova Wildcats, the 2016 NCAA men's...
View ArticleMusic at Friends concert features Sophie Taillefer
The evening will offer a delightful "LaBelle Epoque French Soiree!" On Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. vocalist Sophie Taillefer with pianist Martin Neron will offer a delightful La Belle Epoque French...
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