http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj_politics%2F Garden State Grapevine covers politics and government in Trenton and South Jersey. en-us Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:56:39 GMT 2011-09-27T11:56:39Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=130621883&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FChristies-rating-bounces-back-in-poll.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:56:39 GMT 51e53a206acf60750ce83c5cc021cd3e Online News Desk 2011-09-27T11:56:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=130486598&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2F130486598.html The Westmont Philharmonia Accordion Orchestra and Darby the therapy cat will help the Haddon Township library celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 24. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:36:51 GMT 405c503b203492a2b00a16e7efd401d1 Cynthia Henry 2011-09-24T04:36:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=130388168&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FGlassboro-fine-arts-academy-courts-students.html UPDATED: Glassboro High School’s new Fine and Performing Arts Academy (FPA) invites parents of student musicians, vocalists, artists and dancers in grades 8-11 to an information session at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Glassboro High School Library (550 Joseph Bowe Blvd., Glassboro). Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:47:16 GMT 3466fbba1015e4f545c532554157ca2f Cynthia Henry 2011-09-23T17:47:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=130159018&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FCarl-Lewis-case-going-back-to-court.html The Third Circuit Court in Philadelphia has agreed to give New Jersey Republicans’ one more chance to argue Olympic track-and-field star Carl Lewis off the November ballot for state Senate. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:19:17 GMT 72249796a3431806e383d2c032978259 Cynthia Henry 2011-09-19T23:19:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=129832823&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FEmergency-shelters-sought-for-farm-animals.html The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is seeking large shelters to accommodate farm animals during emergencies. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:52:47 GMT cd9d84ce4af2db96e32c994c52b73732 Cynthia Henry 2011-09-14T20:52:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=129749453&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FWomen-invited-to-health-conference-in-Camden-County.html Camden County is accepting registrations for its 12th annual Women’s Health Conference, scheduled for Sept. 24 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees Township. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:52:55 GMT bac9df51a29eea5a2e938fdd7f3f0df5 Cynthia Henry 2011-09-14T17:52:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=129487843&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FUpdated-More-911-anniversary-events.html South Jersey schools and community groups will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this weekend. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:37:46 GMT 34840df66f495c522fc6721226a92e49 Cynthia Henry 2011-09-08T21:37:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=129399823&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FEvents-to-mark-911-anniversary-.html Cherry Hill Mayor Bernie Platt will join township police and fire officials at 8 a.m. Sunday to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:23:08 GMT 691f19d432bd312761c9e315f6c0308d Cynthia Henry 2011-09-07T19:23:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=129340523&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FInformation-sought-in-beating-death-.html A $1,000 reward is being offered for information about the murder of a Camden woman who was beaten to death earlier this summer. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:54:45 GMT c944934fb378ff586564904b9cda4bf8 Joelle Farrell 2011-09-06T22:54:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=128391628&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FDamaged-Lourdes-statue-secured.html The 30-foot statue of the Virgin Mary atop Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden has been secured with scaffolding. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:58:51 GMT fe04b4e5c63f3fd3d50fac074c1c5ba1 Claudia Vargas 2011-08-25T16:58:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=128326588&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FWalt-Whitman-Bridge-closures-to-begin.html Motorists could run into traffic tie-ups on the Walt Whitman Bridge after 8 p.m. Wednesday when workers close one of the span’s seven lanes to begin a $139 million redecking project. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:17:44 GMT afb842d796eb44069b369f4dc0cb53b5 Edward Colimore 2011-08-25T16:17:44Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=128313563&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FAdler-memorial-fund-established-at-Harvard.html The family of former Congressman John Adler has established a memorial fund at Harvard University to honor his work with veterans. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:24:55 GMT 50e04aa53a6c4d1f7a3de1ec8d5f5044 Cynthia Henry 2011-08-24T14:24:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=127905228&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FDRPA-police-to-target-drunk-driving.html Delaware River Port Authority police will participate in the statewide “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” crackdown on drunk drivers from Friday to Sept. 5. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 22:59:58 GMT c9dfa3e7a52c8b309743e9a785685542 Cynthia Henry 2011-08-16T22:59:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=127666098&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FAC-plans-armed-forces-parade.html The first “Atlantic City Salutes America’s Armed Forces” Boardwalk Parade will step off at 6 p.m. Monday with nearly as many marching attractions as the former Miss America parade. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:19:53 GMT fd5ae5550619fa9b95f0c448f5d034c8 Cynthia Henry 2011-08-14T00:19:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=127479878&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FFlags-to-honor-Pitman-ranger.html Gov. Christie ordered all state buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday to honor the service and sacrifice of Army Sgt. Alessandro Plutino, a 2001 graduate of Pitman High School, who died Monday in Afghanistan. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:10:26 GMT 0a2ca2e04e9d19c5236b68b81ab6ee4e Cynthia Henry 2011-08-10T21:10:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=127269033&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FIts-Farmers-Market-Week-in-NJ.html New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher on Monday introduced Farmers Market Week in New Jersey at the Seaside Park Farmers Market. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:12:34 GMT 7fd8f87dbd6dcd5359efb09a219402a9 Cynthia Henry 2011-08-08T21:12:34Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=126806683&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FGolf-course-operator-sought.html The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking private managers to operate two 18-hole public golf courses, including one in Gloucester County, Commissioner Bob Martin announced Thursday. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:44:21 GMT 23bed88ad4b013b1a08bbfc18f0a339a Cynthia Henry 2011-08-04T23:44:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=126730443&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FIdentity-sought-of-dead-pedestrian.html Authorities are trying to identify a pedestrian who was fatally struck Sunday by several cars on Route 42 in Gloucester Township. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:31:26 GMT 0a05fc32ff9eec0c0db866d874f2afc5 Darran Simon 2011-08-03T22:31:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=126623683&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FYMCA-feeding-45-in-Beverly-.html The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties has been providing free nutritious meals to 45 children in Beverly City, thanks to a $7,500 grant from YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and Walmart. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:26:21 GMT 51b99c8203537028791dd9e6ba1f2d00 Cynthia Henry 2011-08-02T23:26:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=359954&44=126313703&32=3796&7=390404&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fnj-breaking-news%2FStingrays-mistaken-for-shark-at-Shore.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:27:56 GMT e86f62e2821b1487c6827121cf090099 Online News Desk 2011-07-28T12:27:56Z