Paul Robbins, one of the last living connections to the original deployment of the Iowa-class battleship USS New Jersey, was just 18 when he sailed for the Pacific theater of operations. Local, county, and state officials gathered Monday to honor Robbins and commemorate the role his vessel played in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
June 16, 2026
Tom Martin of Haddon Township has worked to form community and social connections by distributing books to people in low-income, high-foot-traffic areas. Martin hosted his 1,500th pop-up event outside of Camden City Hall Tuesday afternoon, where he was honored by elected officials for his civic outreach. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 19, 2026
K9 Meslin, a Belgian Malinois named for colorectal surgeon Dr. Keith Meslin of Virtua Health, will join the security team at its Camden City hospital. Retired Medford Police Officer Perry Parks, who trained the rescue dog, says it was the best way he could think to honor the doctor who saved his life. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 13, 2026
The June 13 celebration of LGBTQ+ culture coincides with Second Saturday in downtown Collingswood. Organizers say the volunteer-led event will be its biggest yet, with speakers, performances, food vendors, and a maker market. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
May 12, 2026