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It’s an American holiday that pays tribute to workers in the U.S. and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 and was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century. Labor Day is often celebrated with parties and…
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The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force invite family and friends on Overdose Awareness Day, August 31st at 7:30 PM to remember the loved ones we lost, and spread the message of hope to those still fighting the disease of addiction. Join us to help…
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More than two dozen shrimp products sold nationwide by retailers including Target and Whole Foods were recalled by the FDA on Friday in a salmonella outbreak that has stricken nine people in four states, hospitalizing three, federal authorities say. The recalled shrimp was sold coast-to-coast under multiple labels, such as…
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The New Jersey Division of Taxation recently announced that out-of-state businesses will have to resume withholding income taxes for New Jersey workers who telecommute beginning Oct. 1, as New Jersey ends temporary suspensions and waivers of some corporate business taxes. This means companies that have only been withholding income taxes…
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Florida has seen at least three days of record-breaking COVID-19 cases since the start of August. Overall, the number of new daily cases has continued to increase in Florida and the state has become the new epicenter for COVID. According to CDC data, the state's seven-day moving average number of…
On Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles announced that fans will be required to wear masks while in indoor areas of the stadiums and both teams strongly encourage unvaccinated fans to wear masks at all times anywhere at the park. These decisions come after Philadelphia officials announced masks are…
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FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will test the nation’s public alert and warning systems at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 11th.The purpose of the test is to assess the effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to receive and convey a national message via radio and television…
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Nika Corbett is a 20-year marketing veteran who started Curate Noir, a subscription box to get the word out about Black-and-Brown owned businesses, during the pandemic. She's hoping that this weekend's expo can continue the mission the store has started. In May, Curate Noir opened a one-stop shop with an…
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In the wake of extreme weather events in the United States and elsewhere, many Americans have become increasingly interested in disaster preparedness and response skills. This September, the Camden County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will offer a free, 20-hour (3-day) training curriculum to prepare interested Camden County residents to…
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Climb Aboard for a Battleship New Jersey Summer Tour. Now guests visiting the Battleship will get an extra hour to tour our nation’s most decorated and largest battleship. The Battleship’s Summer Tour Hours will open every day at 11 a.m. with the final tour departing at 4 p.m., which means…
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The Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront is the first new hotel to be built in Camden in more than 50 years. Located on the Delaware River waterfront at1 Penn Street in Camden, the hotel, opened December 2020, is set to cater to the area’s growing business and tourism activities. This…
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