Our favorite vintage N.J. photos from 2015
Thousands upon thousands of superb snapshots are sitting in photo albums throughout the state just waiting for their chance to be in a gallery; send them in! In the past year, we've posted 51...
View ArticleDeptford home sells for $365K | South Jersey real estate
BRIDGETON — 1541 W. Commerce St., Department of Veteran Affairs to Jorje T. Romero for $140,000. CARNEYS POINT TWP. — 69 Walker Ave., Franklin Bank to JPB Properties LLC for $26,000. COMMERCIAL TWP. —...
View ArticleN.J. woman injured while walking in hit-and-run, police say
A 28-year-old woman was injured while walking in Pennsville Township after a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night, authorities said. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A 28-year-old woman was injured while walking in...
View ArticleWhat's it take to be a Mummer? N.J. member shows us (VIDEO)
Kevin Crouch, a certified public accountant from Salem County, shows us what it takes to be a Mummer. Watch video PHILADELPHIA -- Who spends hundreds to thousands of dollars on instruments, dedicates...
View ArticleTheater respect; Negative people; Pepi's Beef & Beer; BEN Column, Dec. 31,...
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says if you're around next year at this time to complain about 2016, consider yourself...
View ArticleFrom cookies to coats -- Your Community Photos, December 2015
Everyone in South Jersey was rather busy in December, from organizations collecting warm winter coats, food and toys for those in need; Terrific Kids and Students of the Month at area schools; to...
View ArticleTexas man sexually assaulted N.J. child, police say
A 69-year-old Texas man has been arrested after sexually assaulting a juvenile over several months in South Jersey, Pennsville Police said. PENNSVILLE TWP. -- A 69-year-old Texas man has been arrested...
View ArticlePrisoner slips out of handcuffs and escapes police station
A prisoner being detained at the Harrison Township Police Department on Wednesday was able to slip out of his handcuffs and escape out a backdoor. Nelson Ortiz, 38, of VinelandSalem County Corrections...
View ArticlePenns Grove High School 1st marking period Honor Roll 2015
The following students were named to the Superintendent's List for the first marking period at Penns Grove High School: Grade 9: Hunter Allison, Giovanni Bianchini, Tyreese Brown, Jeremiah Cline,...
View Article'Alone with no hope early in life'; Snowstorms; Teen queen; BEN Column, Dec....
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says coaches are hired to be fired, but some are quicker than others. — Good afternoon!...
View ArticleGood advice; Abbott overdoes it; If I get to be homeless; BEN column, Dec....
Email: jhummel@njadvancemedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Cellphone: 856-237-6645 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that says enjoy your New Year's Eve, but don't overdo it. — Good evening! — Gloria Cortez...
View ArticleThe Scoop: Winter's finally here?; Help the Grange; election's not over?;...
The Scoop offers tidbits of news from around the county including a few surprises, too. Back to reality? Looks that way when it comes to the weather. Forecasters are saying expect highs in the 40s and...
View ArticlePAL spaghetti dinner, Derick's Angel, and historic photos; BEN Column, Jan. 1
The column that says winter is finally coming and the Cumberland County Code Blue Coalition will be ready for it. EDITOR'S NOTE: The BEN column continues today in the South Jersey Times and online at...
View ArticleWarm weather gives Cumberland, Salem Code Blue volunteers extra time to prep
The Code Blue effort is well-established in Cumberland County, but is just getting off the ground in Salem County. SALEM -- Leaders of Code Blue efforts in Cumberland and Salem counties say they have...
View ArticleSimplify Homeland Security tip line phone number | Letter
David Levin writes that a three-digit number would be easier for citizens to remember. To the Editor: I recently submitted a letter concerning possible terrorist activity in the United States. The...
View ArticleWelcome to the big house! Take our quiz on high-profile homes in N.J.
From a boxer to a hip-hop mogul to a former first lady, all have owned luxurious dwellings in the Garden State. MORE FROM INSIDE JERSEY MAGAZINE Follow Inside Jersey on Twitter. Find Inside Jersey on...
View ArticleGo goo-goo over these newborn New Year's babies in South Jersey
First-time parents Nicole Gaskill, of Southampton, and boyfriend James Ely, reflected on the delivery of their baby girl Friday at Virtua Memorial in Mount Holly. Solemnly sleeping and snug in her...
View ArticleSaving 140 cats and stealing Christmas lights | Cheers and Jeers
Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those who make our area a better place in which to live and jeers those whose actions merit derision. Every Saturday, the South Jersey Times cheers those...
View ArticleMake a resolution to organize your finances in 2016 | Your Legal Corner
This document will provide a comprehensive overview of your assets, liabilities, accounts, legal documents and insurance policies to name a few. Victoria Dalton Ignorance is bliss. When we are...
View ArticleProtest, gay bashing, mar Philadelphia Mummers Parade, reports say
Attempts were made this year to make the Mummers parade more diverse this year, but some incidents marred the annual march. Watch video PHILADELPHIA -- The annual Mummers Parade New Year's Day was not...
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