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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 40 inspections at 39 Drugs companies from New Jersey in 2023.

Camden County Hosts 25th Annual High School Golf Tournament

The 25th annual High School Golf Commissioners Cup, hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners, took place at the Valleybrook Country Club in Blackwood. The event saw the participation of 17 co-ed teams and five girls teams from various schools across the county.Commissioner Ed McDonnell, who serves as the liaison to the Camden County Department of Events and Community Outreach, expressed the significance of the tournament, stating, “This is a highly anticipated event each year because it honors high school athletes from Camden County who represent excellence both...

Broadway in Camden Closed for Utility Work, Motorists Advised to Take Alternate Routes

Broadway between Market and Cooper streets in Camden will be closed until noon on Tuesday due to utility work, as confirmed by Commissioner Al Dyer. Dyer, who serves as the liaison to the Department of Public Works, stated, "PSE&G is conducting work on manholes along Broadway and have shut down the road."The closure has prompted a call for motorists to seek alternate routes and to remain vigilant for crews and debris near the worksite. The Camden County Department of Public Works, responsible for maintaining extensive road infrastructure in the region, is dedicated to...

County Store Closed Due to Fire

In response to a fire that occurred in the Voorhees Town Center, the County Store will be closed during the week of April 22. Camden County Clerk, Joe Ripa, stated, "Based on the current landscape and damage from the fire in the mall we will be finding alternative spaces to conduct the business of the people during the shutdown. As soon as we make a full assessment of our space, we will provide the public with an update."The Board of Commissioners is currently working on a re-opening plan for the store, which will be released in the near future. Customers who had passport...

Commissioners, Camden Mayor kick off 2024 Camden Strong-Clean Campaign

(Camden, NJ) - On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners, along with Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and various community partners, launched the 2024 Camden Strong-Clean Camden Campaign. The initiative, now in its fourth year, will involve a series of community cleanups across the city, starting in the Cramer Hill neighborhood."This initiative shows that we care about this community and are investing time and resources into improving it," Commissioner Al Dyer expressed. "We look forward to this campaign every year because we get to come together with our partners to clean...

Inganamort says don’t give up on recycling plastics

TRENTON, N.J. – At Monday’s joint hearing of the Senate and Assembly Environment Committee, expert witnesses shared insights on tackling plastics pollution, with a focus on recycling strategies.During the hearing, Judith Enck, president of Beyond Plastics and a former EPA regional administrator under President Obama, expressed her views on the effectiveness of plastics recycling. Enck bluntly stated, “We have tried plastics recycling for decades and it just doesn’t work.” When asked by Assemblyman Michael Inganamort if there is a possibility for successful plastic...

Dunn to DCF: What are you doing to support NJ’s licensed child care centers?

Assemblywoman Aura Dunn of Morris County directly questioned Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer during a recent Assembly budget hearing about the lack of support for New Jersey's licensed child care centers. When asked about the department's retention and recruitment plan for the child care workforce, Beyer responded, "Unfortunately, I can't. That's not the work of my department."Beyer acknowledged the decrease in the number of child care centers in the state since 2020, with only eight out of the 21 counties experiencing an increase....

Camden County Celebrates Earth Day 2024

Residents of Camden County are coming together to celebrate Earth Day 2024, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living practices. In a call to action, individuals are encouraged to take steps to protect the planet for future generations."As Camden County residents, here are some ways to take part in celebrating Earth Day today and every day," said a county official. Activities include participating in the Great Global Cleanup, supporting local growers, volunteering at wildlife sanctuaries, starting a seed swap, hiking trails, and...

Senator Bucco and Sheriff Gannon Meet with the Next Generation of Leaders at Picatinny Arsenal

Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco and Morris County Sheriff James Gannon recently visited the Picatinny Arsenal’s Joint Program Executive Office (Armaments & Ammunition) in Morris County to engage with military leaders and personnel."I am once again deeply honored to have had the opportunity to visit the Picatinny Arsenal and witness the remarkable work being done by our dedicated service members," said Senator Bucco. "The Arsenal's research and manufacturing expertise are invaluable for our national defense and the passion and knowledge exhibited by these...

FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in New Jersey during 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 33 inspections at 33 device companies from New Jersey in 2023.

New Jersey: Biologics companies were the second least FDA inspected companies in New Jersey in 2023

By Garden State Times | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 19 inspections at 19 Biologics companies from New Jersey in 2023.

59 NJ biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision

By Garden State Times News Service | Apr 18, 2024

A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said a visiting professor at Rutgers University.

Busy Regatta Season in Full Swing on the Cooper River

(Pennsauken, NJ) – The Cooper River has a packed regatta season ahead of the year’s main event; the 85th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta, which is being held in Camden County in May for the second time.Last year, the Board of Directors of the Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee voted unanimously to move the Regatta from the traditional site of the Schuylkill River National Racecourse to the Cooper River for the 2023 event. This year, the Dad Vail will be held on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12."The regatta season has been in full swing since the end of March and...

Superintendents and Education Officials Support Republican Plan to Fully Fund Schools and Cut Property Taxes

TRENTON, N.J. – Superintendents and school officials in New Jersey are rallying behind Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio's plan to fully fund schools and reduce property taxes, in response to Governor Phil Murphy's budget proposal that includes significant state aid cuts.DiMaio emphasized the importance of fair funding for schools, stating, "Fairly funding schools means every school district in this state is able to meet its constitutional duty and provide the high-quality education that New Jersey prides itself on." He highlighted that his plan aims to avoid cuts to...

District 9 Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Repeal Sanctuary State Directive Restricting Law Enforcement

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Greg Myhre have introduced legislation to repeal the New Jersey Attorney General Office’s Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-6, which restricts law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities.According to the legislators, the directive poses a significant threat to public safety and must be repealed. Senator Amato, Assemblyman Rumpf, and Assemblyman Myhre expressed their concerns regarding the sanctuary state policies in New Jersey and the implications they have on law-abiding citizens...

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