TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy Saturday, March 28 announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19. “Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no fault of their own as a result of the economic downturn brought Read more…
As Bishop of the Diocese of Camden, in light of further restrictions by Governor Murphy and the Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Disciple of the Sacraments, Bishop Dennis Sullivan promulgates the following regarding the liturgies of Palm Sunday and Holy Week throughout the Diocese of Camden Read more…
Atlantic County has reported that four males, ranging in age from 31 to 76 years, have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in Atlantic County to 18 as of Saturday, March 28. One patient is hospitalized while three are recovering at home. The statewide total of Read more…
TRENTON – Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive an extra benefit payment on Sunday and their benefits will be higher in April to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SNAP supplemental payments were included in the Read more…
Atlantic County COVID-19 cases rise to 9 The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has announced two additional residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to nine cases countywide. The county’s seventh case was reported earlier today. The most recent cases include two females, one in her Read more…
As a precautionary measure, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center set up a temporary triage tent outside its Satellite Emergency Department in the Health Park in Hammonton. “This is part of our standard plan for how we prepare to care for a possible increase in patients as a result of flu or Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton University’s Rocket League esports team finished in second place in the spring season 2020 Collegiate Rocket League eastern conference playoffs. The games were played remotely from March 16-18. The team of Vincent Nelson of Bayville, Geno Copertino pf Brigantine and Alex Lee of Linwood was ranked sixth Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton University will postpone its traditional graduation ceremonies in May and hold a virtual ceremony instead, hoping for a traditional commencement in the fall. President Harvey Kesselman sent a message to students, faculty and staff on Tuesday outlining plans for the rest of the spring semester. “I Read more…
TRENTON – New Jerseyans feeling the emotional and mental toll of COVID-19 can get support from NJ Mental Health Cares, the state’s behavioral health information and referral service. NJ Mental Health Cares will now also offer help to people dealing with anxiety and worry related to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New Read more…
MAYS LANDING – When Ed Ryan, president of Greenlife Energy Solutions of Egg Harbor Township, learned that the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office was in dire need of N95 facemasks and other safety equipment to help protect their employees from the COVID-19 virus, he stepped up to donate a crucial N95 masks, Read more…