GLASSBORO — A townhome development that borough officials see as a “model for downtown revitalization” starts construction in earnest in April with a projection to deliver the first duplex in early 2026 The Residences at Academy Row is going onto vacant lots formerly owned by the borough off East High Street and South Academy Street An eventual total of 46 duplex townhomes are to offer a total of 92 residential units — a concept that borough planners approved in January Developers joined with Glassboro and Gloucester County officials at a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday South Academy Street already has been closed for some time and some preliminary ground preparation is already complete More: Housing developer buys Glassboro lots; work to start this summer More: King Court at Mullica Hill hits a snag. What's behind the delay in Gloucester County. opened the March 28 ceremony by expressing thanks for the assistance that borough officials have given "People want to work and play where they live," Cifelli said "And this is going to give individuals that opportunity Our development is going to include 92 condominium homes full bathrooms; two beaded parking spots." Cifelli said the project real estate team already is seeing significant demand we’re hoping and expecting this to sell out in two and a half "And we look not only to complete this successfully but also maintain the relationship and continue to find other projects and continue to be part of the community." Wallace said that he expects Academy Row to boost existing downtown businesses and attract new ones The site is in short walking distance to the municipal building and just slightly farther from the Rowan University campus "This development embodies Glassboro’s vison of creating a dynamic corridor  in the heart of our downtown area," Wallace said Councilwoman Daniele Brida Spence echoed Wallace's optimism regarding the project “It’s not just the physical structures — it represents progress A smaller version of this project cleared the planning board in April of last year The first design was for only 38 duplexes and 76 total residential units with the ground units starting at $350,000 for sale Work on a first phase had been projected to start last summer the corporation formed to apply for the project Borough planners reviewed the new plan in January members of the planning board are to review a revised plan dealing just with the third construction site Building sites one and two are on the west side of Academy Street Site three is on the east side of Academy Street The property is in the downtown’s redevelopment zone Woods Glassboro Properties LLC is associated with Genco Development a company with diverse interests but a core focus on multi-family housing development Buyers are to own their units as condominiums A homeowner association is to ultimately take ownership of the property itself and oversee maintenance Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland Support local journalism with a subscription A Camden County man is facing a pair of weapons charges after police say he flashed a gun in front of two children at another man during a dispute at a comic book store The incident occurred at The Comic Book Store in Glassboro on Saturday when police say an unruly patron threatened physical violence when employees asked him to leave pulled out a handgun “to intimidate the male acting disorderly,” police said Police added that two young children were with Fernandez and surveillance video shows one of them pulling down Fernandez’s arm to get him to put the gun away everyone involved in the incident had left Fernandez went to the Glassboro police station the following day to speak with the detective heading an investigation of what happened He was charged with second-degree counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose Police said Fernandez did not have a concealed carry permit or registered firearms He was released on a summons pending a court date Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom A Camden County man is facing a pair of weapons charges after police say he flashed a gun at another man during a dispute at a comic book store Read More Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom The first in the series of \"Doctor Dolittle\" books introduces the titular physician who learns how to talk to animals and goes to Africa to deal with a monkey epidemic Author Hugh Lofting came up with the concept for the story when he was fighting in World War I and wanted to write about something other than the battles when sending letters home to his children A brush fire ignited on the train tracks behind Glassboro High School on April 17 The fire was later extinguished by the Glassboro Fire Department The fire, which first began in Wenonah, was caused due to sparks created by the brakes on a passing train locking up. The train was ultimately stopped in Clayton, according to a statement posted on Facebook by the Glassboro Police Department “Emergency personnel are currently investigating numerous brush fires along the railroad tracks on the West side of Glassboro We are trying to determine the exact source and mitigate the situation as soon as possible,” the statement said The train is owned and operated by Conrail, an American rail line company. Headquartered in Mount Laurel, they operate networks including one in South Jersey. The Vineland Secondary line runs from Millville to the Pavonia Yard in Camden The train whose breaks locked and created the sparks was believed to have passed behind the high school on this line between 1-2p.m. according to Glassboro High School grounds supervisor Sam Panarello Panarello and his colleagues went to Wawa to grab coffee before they realized the fire was ongoing behind the high school “When we came back we saw that the fire was burning,” Panarello said The Whit reached out to Conrail about their train that sparked the brush fire but they had limited information and were unable to provide a statement at the time Glassboro is currently experiencing a moderate drought The 20-25mph winds and low humidity recently created conditions that could potentially induce a brush fire “As far as the conditions today [April 17] it’s fairly dry out there [Glassboro],” Staarmann said Glassboro High School was put on lockdown shortly after the fire started where students and staff were quickly told to evacuate according to Glassboro High School social studies teacher “They [administration] put us in a lockdown and then told us to leave,” Supczenski said was inside the school when the fire broke out “I found out from one of my friends that texted in the group chat there’s a big fire outside,’ and everyone was freaking out inside the building,” Velasquez said There have been no injuries reported and an investigation by officials is still ongoing For comments/questions about this story DM us on Instagram @thewhitatrowan or email news@thewhitonline.com Your donation will support the student journalists of Rowan University Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs After a three years retail absence from their hometown of Glassboro Liscio’s today announced their new Retail Bakery and Deli in Glassboro opens on April 1st Located at 557 N Delsea Drive the new bakery sits between Delsea and Main Street The Liscio’s building was previously a Save-A-Lot grocery store We’ve been following plans for the new location since the Summer of 2023 when the Liscio’s retail store was first approved by Glassboro They previously had a retail presence further south on Delsea but that location was closed when the extended property was sold Liscio’s is a large South Jersey bakery distributing their rolls and other baked goods throughout the South Jersey and Philadelphia region and they are even the official rolls of the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park But they still hold on to their more humble beginnings which started 30 years ago in a small bakery and store in Sicklerville Cross Keys Truly appreciating old-school smalltown direct customer sales and interactions Liscio’s maintains retail bakery and deli locations in Sicklerville and Washington Township (Wedgewood)… and the new Glassboro location will be the third retail location But clearly with the new Delsea Drive Liscio’s retail store there is something different in the mix At 22,000 square feet it is significantly larger and is reported to offer its own extended on-site bakery operations I don’t believe management has fully divulged all of the surprises in store for customers visiting the new Glassboro location I’ll be back for the opening… or maybe before Liscio’s Retail Bakery and Deli – Opens April 1st557 N Delsea DriveGlassboro NJ Categories News Pickle Juice Indoor Pickleball Club is Open in Blackwood Chef Bo Chinese And Ramen Opens in Glendora .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaJude Dempster tossed six strong innings and went 2-for-4 with an RBI while Gavin Dillard tripled and drove in two runs to lead Glassboro past Paulsboro 4-1 in Paulsboro Dempster allowed one unearned run on three hits struck out nine and walked three to help the Bulldogs (6-7) snap a four-game losing streak Brennan Crosbee went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs in the win Lenny Robles went 2-for-2 with a walk for the Red Raiders (3-10) The N.J. 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quarter The Bulldogs finished the season a perfect 13-0 — the sixth time in program history with an undefeated record “We worked so hard to get here and to finally get it it’s the best feeling I’ve ever had,” Sabb said We wanted to play a full four quarters and that’s what we did It was a special moment for Glassboro head coach Timmy Breaker who also played on two undefeated teams during his playing days at GHS (2007 and 2008) “It’s kind of a full-circle moment for me,” Breaker said “To be the first in history (to win a state title at Glassboro) and to be the coach These boys are going to go down in history for sure All week we wanted to be physical and the boys accepted the challenge.” Glassboro compiled so many highlights that they probably couldn’t all fit in a SportsCenter Top 10 segment if not the most productive and entertaining performances in New Jersey state final history The senior ripped off two 80-yard touchdown runs including one on the opening play from scrimmage in the second half who had 180 rushing yards in the first half play in a big game like this and make plays I’ve got to show up in big games like this.” Smith’s 402 yards is the seventh best single-game total in South Jersey history according to football historian Chuck Langerman Glassboro graduate and former Philadelphia Eagle Corey Clement holds the South Jersey record with 478 in 2012 Smith also surpassed the 5,000-yard mark for his career He’s the sixth player in South Jersey to accomplish the feat and the first in 12 years when Clement broke the mark Smith’s final rushing total of 5,383 ranks second on South Jersey’s all-time list Smith had to sit out the first three games this fall because of the NJSIAA transfer rules or he might have made a run at Clement’s record Glassboro’s Xavier Sabb had one of the best catch-and-runs of the season when he weaved his way through what looked like the entire Cedar Grove defense on his way to a 55-yard touchdown The score gave Glassboro another huge boost with 30 second left in the first half as well as a 35-14 lead Glassboro’s defense provided plenty of highlights as well Sophomore cornerback Kenny Johnson delivered the game's biggest hit putting a Cedar Grove receiver on the turf in the first quarter It was a tackle that appeared to take the wind out of the Panthers “Absolutely,” Breaker said when asked if Johnson’s hit was a game changer “He made a big play on a knockdown (the previous play) and came back with a big hit Johnson said he “felt it” about the strength of the hit as well as the importance of it “We pride ourselves on being physical," Johnson said "The coaches emphasize effort and physical play in practice Cedar Grove (13-1) scored on its first two possessions and held a 14-8 lead but the Panthers were held to just 112 yards the rest of the way while Barr and Xavier Sabb each had interceptions but it was called back because of a penalty “We knew our defense was going to be challenged and it was,” Simmons said Glassboro advanced to the state final last season losing 24-6 to Mountain Lakes at Rutgers University The game helped sparked the fire and provided much-needed experienced for the Bulldogs in their return trip to the big game “Experience and preparation,” Breaker said about the big factors for his squad this season Breaker also said his team was fired up to play Game notesOn playing at the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets from you’re 5 years old all they way up until you’re done playing.” Glassboro quarterback Jack O’Connell completed 12 of 14 passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns The Bulldogs racked up 597 yards of total offense and scored 49 offensive points on 41 plays The Bulldogs finished with 508 points this season breaking the old school record of 478 set back in 2008 The point total also ranks 14th on South Jersey’s all-time list Glassboro’s six undefeated seasons occurred after the NJSIAA developed the playoff system in 1974 Tom McGurk is a regional sports editor for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 35 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him by email tmcgurk@gannett.com Help support local journalism with a digital subscription GLASSBORO — A long-awaited Liscio’s Italian Bakery & Deli location opens April 1 inside an extensively remodeled supermarket here off North Delsea Drive which Glassboro officials approved in July 2023 reserves most of the 21,240-square-foot building for baking and storage Bakery products are to be sold on-site and shipped to other stores as well A grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration is planned for April 26 It marks the third retail site for the company More: Liscio's Bakery taking over supermarket site with borough OK More: Newly shipshape Glassboro VFW hosts congressman with news for borough The new location was a Save A Lot supermarket that was vacant for years until this project Its neighbor to the south is a Matt Blatt dealership which underwent an expansion in recent years after demolition of the Glassboro Bowl & Recreation Center A driveway between Liscio's and the dealership connects North Main Street and Delsea Drive the bakery was founded in January 1994 by James Liscio who had worked in the baking business for 14 years The original store was along Black Horse Pike in Sicklerville It's now dubbed Liscio’s Italian Bakery & Deli of Cross Keys Police have arrested a man accused of shooting a woman's car with a rifle on New Year's Day opened fire after an argument with the woman on the first block of Delsea Drive at approximately 1:30 a.m. according to an account from Glassboro police Police said Norman "began shooting at the vehicle with a rifle hitting it multiple times as (the woman) was backing out of her driveway A business nearby was also struck by a rifle round." Prison likely: Former custodian pleads guilty to contaminating school's kitchen supplies but officers responding to the shooting scene found only shell casings which was legally registered and owned by the victim was taken for evidence," the police account said when the suspect was found at a home in Camden Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal Wawa has launched a new store in Williamstown with free coffee The convenience store and fueling station opened at 8 a.m It replaced a vintage Wawa that stood for years on the other side of the intersection Monroe's planning board approved the roughly 5,000-square-foot store in 2019 The business was built on the site of two vacant homes The store's first customers were offered free samples of Wawa's new Dill Pickle Ranch sauce and Crispy Pickle toppings The pickle products are intended for use on hoagies Collingswood closing: Wawa shuts down longtime legacy store The opening ceremony also was to feature a parade of store employees to promote the pickle products and a campaign offering $2 The “Cravings Made Easy” campaign is underway at the chain’s approximately 1,100 stores through May 11 Wawa offered commemorative t-shirts to the store's first customers and free coffee throughout the day (This story was updated to add information.) Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post A former corrections officer from South Jersey is facing a potential prison term after being convicted of mistreating an inmate was accused of ignoring the inmate's injuries after an assault at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia She allegedly pepper-sprayed the man after the attack and helped another inmate steal from him A federal jury convicted Cousins after a trial on three counts of depriving an inmate of his civil rights under color of law and she was also found guilty of filing a false report about the incident Cousins was "deliberately indifferent to (the) serious medical needs" of an inmate who was assaulted by other prisoners the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement Prison term: Former corrections officer sentenced for inmate abuse the prosecutor's office said Cousins "unreasonably" pepper-sprayed the inmate after another officer had called for medical attention She also allegedly helped an inmate who'd been involved in the assault to steal possessions from the injured man's cell She faces a maximum possible sentence of 41 years in prison GLASSBORO — Demolition was carried out this week on the former Foster's Glassboro store The work was part of a plan that borough officials approved last year to open a retail “adult use” cannabis dispensary in an adjacent industrial building Foster’s was a family-owned party supply and home décor store at 210 E It had operated since 1965 before ownership announced it was closing approximately two years ago planning board officials approved an application from Altius NJ LLC to open a 6,582-square-foot dispensary here The site plan identified the store for demolition two driveways opening onto East New Street are being removed An existing driveway off Charlotte Avenue is being moved south away from the intersection with East New Street a representative of Altius and owner of a similar Illinois dispensary testified at the board hearing that Altius was leasing the properties with an option to purchase Tax records show the two properties are owned by KPalm Enterprises LLC of Sewell and amount to approximately 1.21 acres in total The operating hours of the dispensary are to be 9 a.m Gasner said nondescript vehicles will deliver products Customers may pick up their purchases in sealed containers The store is also to have an air filtration system to reduce odors The business is in the Highway Automotive District East New Street residents Robert and Christine Tierno previously testified that traffic and parking impacts were a concern for them The state Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved a retail cannabis license for Altius A view from North Main Street of Liscio's Italian Bakery &amp; Deli at 557 N It is expected to open April 1 in this former supermarket A look at the front doors on of Liscio's Italian Bakery &amp; Deli at 557 N A sign for a soon-to-open Liscio's Bakery &amp; Deli receives some final touches on Monday The bakery and deli is to open in a renovated supermarket at 555 North Delsea Drive in Glassboro Liscio's co-owner Chad Vilotti and engineer Ahmad Tamous (left) testify before members of Glassboro's planning board Board members approved the company to set up a bakery and retail store in the former Save A Lot supermarket at 555/557 Delsea Drive A parking lot view of the former Save A Lot supermarket at 555/557 North Delsea Drive Construction activity started recently at the long-closed store Earlier this morning Liscio’s opened the doors to their new Glassboro Retail Bakery & Deli delighting customers who were excited to see them return after a three-year absence from their homebase town The new location on Delsea Drive is BIG… offering plenty of space for customers to shop a significantly longer counter area which spaces out the ordering areas as well as tons of parking The menu in Glassboro has also expanded to include the all-new Main Street Grille which offers hot food items including cheesesteaks roast beef and pork… even Buffalo Wings and French Fries I stopped in this morning completely unannounced and when I was brought to the back to meet founder and co-owner James Liscio… there he was at the new grill making delicious breakfast sandwiches.  Now that’s an owner who stays “hands on” in the business But that may also be because the five Liscio family sons have found their own key areas within the business to manage positioning James and his wife Jean Marie to look forward to a not-too-far-off future featuring more travel While co-owner Charles Vilotti was as the main office when I visited it was James and Jean Marie who gave me the full tour this morning… and I know customers will agree that the new location was well worth the wait!  Developed in a building which previously housed a Save-A-Lot grocery store the large 22,000 square foot space provided the Liscio Bakery team with a lot of design freedom to create a better shopping experience for their customers as well as a smarter centralized baking/Kitchen system to support all three stores Not only is Liscio’s Glassboro now their largest and most spacious retail location of the three they were also able to create a central bakery and kitchen in the back which supports all of their locations with delicious cakes Liscio’s is owned by James and partner Charles who joined together in 2001 to take the then smaller beloved bakery to the next level… which today includes a massive 150,000 square foot production bakery facility on Ellis Street in Glassboro and retail locations in Sicklerville and Washington Township (along with the new Glassboro location) Walking into Liscio’s Glassboro the first time you’ll immediately notice how much more spacious it is than their other two locations Factor in the high ceilings and the front wall of glass it just feels more comfortable and inviting… and that extra space absolutely provides a better customer shopping experience while I didn’t ask for specific measurements the counter area is huge and runs along two long walls… likely over 120-feet long.  Offering their amazing breads in a configuration that won’t have you tripping over other customers to place your order And the open retail floor area of Glassboro provides several rows of merchandise including prepared cakes To give a sense of the size of the new Glassboro location I shop at the Washington Twp location and I bet you could easily fit TEN of the Sewell retail area inside the Glassboro front customer space!   (Incidentally up next for Liscio’s is a full remodel of the Washington Twp store including a larger customer area!) Liscio’s started as a bread/bakery business but read any social media conversation on “who has the best hoagies” and the comments always include several suggestions of Liscio’s… and their pizzas are also top sellers Plus all of the salads are made in the store also… with many items coming from recipes passed down from family and friends “Julie’s Chicken Salad” is named for the mother of one of the employees With the expanded space in Glassboro they are also offering an expanded menu… as mentioned a new grill and fryer installation means you can now order delicious hot food Glassboro is the first Liscio’s retail location with a full grill and fryers offering a variety of sandwiches including cheesesteaks meatball… and even delicious Buffalo Wings James says the Diablo Turkey Hoagie has always been one of their best sellers so he created a Diablo cheese sauce for a Diablo Cheesesteak which is already gaining rave reviews from employees and friends He can’t wait for customers to try it… just don’t ask what kind of rolls they use Liscio’s Glassboro also offers a selection of gourmet food products and James tries to utilize local suppliers wherever he can shoppers can find Homemade Authentic Italian Sauces from Gloucester County’s Visceglia’s or pasta products from P&S Ravioli out of Philadelphia Another new menu addition that is coming soon are Ice Cream Cakes!  Yes Liscio’s will be making their own fresh ice cream in the building and using their skilled decorating team to create the perfect ice cream party cake (Ice cream will only be available for the cakes) Which leads us back to the plan of creating this larger Glassboro location as a central main hub to support the other retail stores previously cakes were made in one location and baking all of the sweet treat pastries to support the locations was just getting too cramped In the spacious back bakery area of Glassboro Liscio’s has been able to bring everything into one large open space to support all retail locations (cake decorating takes place in a separate isolated space behind the counter area) and then under the same roof the skilled decorating team as they were decorating Easter themed cakes With the other two locations just a few minutes away it’s very easy for Liscio’s to deliver freshly made products to all of locations It’s an impressive and equally spacious large backey and kitchen area… seemingly sized to support additional growth in retail locations I joked with James about that and he responded “well that’s not up to me!  I’m leaving decision for my boys.  I’m looking forward to putting more time into my family traveling and vising the Jersey shore” In chatting with James and Jean Marie there was one key aspect of the business’ success that they kept coming back to over and over again… Family “Family” means both the loyal staff who truly enjoy coming to work every day and being a part of the Liscio family…  as well as the five sons who are all fully involved in key aspects of the Liscio business areas As we move throughout the facility James introduced me to many of his employees all of whom had many years of being part of the Liscio team James not only credits the team for contributing to the Liscio Bakery success… he was also very honest about the challenges the business faced during the tough pandemic years and gives 100% of the credit for the business surviving during those tough business years on the hard work loyalty and love that his extended Liscio Family brings James would point out how long they have been working Liscio’s all with significant number of years at Liscio’s All of the key leads have been there at least 20 years it seems One example is I got to meet the head of the distribution team which delivers rolls throughout the entire Delaware Valley… He started out as a pastry chef in one of the retail stores and now manages one of the key aspects of the Liscio’s business Jean Marie remembers when James started out with that first small bakery 30 years ago and James was mostly a one-man-show in operating the bakery But over the decades of growing a family and business the kid’s saw the bakery as a second home Things are different today with a large dedicated team and the Liscio’s sons each finding their own key areas of expertise in the business Jean Marie says she has always told her sons that the bakery was their father’s dream and it doesn’t need to be there dream also In my tour through the facility I got to meet all five sons; James Joseph and Christopher… Just like their mother and father they’re all awesome people who are also driven on providing the best product and customer experience at Liscio’s I find it interesting how each of the son’s found their own core area to become experts in It’s almost like when the parents are musicians and the kid’s grew up surrounded by music The family starts a band and somehow each kid ends up becoming experts at their own instrument; guitar the five sons grew up in the bakery business and have found their own areas of expertise at the family business The two oldest are involved in the core operations including the larger 150,000 square foot production facility on Ellis Street Another son is in financial aspects of the business and another son gravitated towards procurement which also included buying all of the materials for the new Glassboro location After meeting the whole family and hearing about how they go about business putting their customers and the team first…  and then meeting the sons who are already positioned to operate the business… … I 1000% believe that James and Jean Marie will be able to enjoy that next chapter of life with more travel and family But I also fully expect when I stop back to the Glassboro location next time I’ll find James putting product on shelves taking customer orders behind the counter… or making a delicious Diablo Cheesesteak Liscio’s Retail Bakery and Deli – Now Open!557 North Main StreetGlassboro NJ Nothing Bundt Cakes Sicklerville is Open On Cross Keys Road the popular cookie brand known for its warm cookies and ice cream pairings is celebrating the grand opening of its new Glassboro across from the Courtyard Hotel on the Rowan campus and delivery options for its signature warm cookies “We’re so excited to bring our warm cookie delivery to Glassboro Our menu will include our fan-favorite classic cookies and ice cream lineup of sought after limited-time only flavors throughout the year,” said Catherine Burns senior marketing activities manager at Insomnia Cookies I have been to the Manayunk location in Philadelphia at 4319 Main St and ordered an Ice Cream on a Deluxe Cookie that features two scoops of ice cream on a warm Deluxe cookie This Instagram post shows their iconic warm deluxe cookie with two scoops of ice cream A post shared by Insomnia Cookies (@insomniacookies) Insomnia Cookies opened a Cherry Hill location in 2024 at 1006 Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill just across from Wegmans in Garden State Park Marketplace Insomnia Cookie is the brainchild of a group of University of Pennsylvania college buds now has nearly 300 locations across the country   A post shared by Insomnia Cookies (@insomniacookies) Insomnia Cookies310 Rowan BoulevardGlassboro NJ You can check out their full menu here and their Instagram for more videos of their cookies here gooey cookies 'til the late-night hours—and yes You might want to clear some space in your dessert rotation for this one Read More A post shared by Insomnia Cookies (@insomniacookies) <\/script>Insomnia Cookies opened a Cherry Hill location in 2024 at 1006 Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill   A post shared by Insomnia Cookies (@insomniacookies) You can check out their full menu here and their Instagram for more videos of their cookies here GLASSBORO - One of the "Headbangers" on Glassboro High's stifling defense Brandon Simmons plays his part with a passion "I feel like the villain on defense," the junior said I like messing up what (the opponent) drew up all week." Simmons and his counterparts smothered Schalick's attack from the start on Friday night helping to lock down a dominant 40-9 win in the South Jersey Group 1 championship game More: Football 2024: Check out all of our content for the South Jersey high school season everybody flying to the ball and everybody picking each other up Glassboro put the squeeze on visiting Schalick as the top-seeded Bulldogs (11-0) muscled their way to a second straight sectional title The victory advances the Bulldogs to a state semifinal rematch with Woodstown Glassboro defeated Woodstown 14-10 in the state semis before falling to Mountain Lakes in the state final Simmons said he and his teammates feel they have unfinished business "This is the closest the team has ever been," Simmons said "And the majority of the team has been together since we were five years old Setting the toneSchalick was held to just a one first down in the opening quarter He invaded the Cougars' backfield multiple times and would rack up 11 tackles in the contest Even if it wasn't me making the final tackle it was somebody else that I set up," he said That's the best thing - if you don't get the tackle And that's what I love about this team so much "Brandon is Brandon," Glassboro head coach Timmy Breaker said They have their own little group called the Headbangers Glassboro's defense helped key a 27-3 lead by the break "Setting the tone like that just finishes teams," Simmons said "It prevents them from playing their game." After surrendering a touchdown in the third quarter Glassboro's defense closed out the contest with not only one exclamation point but two: Davon Barr returned a fumble 33 yards for a touchdown and Xavier Sabb scored on a 38-yard interception return you know the true potential of everybody," Simmons said "When you see somebody playing a little bit off It's easier to understand each other's flaws and it makes us a better team." Quite a runSecond-seeded Schalick (8-4) saw its season come to a close but the Cougars kept battling throughout.Hunter Dragotta booted a 30-yard field goal to put the Cougars on the board in the second quarter and Jase Volovar caught a 2-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kenai Simmons to cap a 10-play drive in the third quarter Play of the GameAfter Schalick gained a little bit of momentum with a field goal in the second quarter Glassboro answered with consecutive touchdowns the second on a pretty 29-yard pass play orchestrated by quarterback Jack O'Connell and wide receiver Amari Sabb That connection provided a 27-3 cushion at halftime Xavier Sabb provided an immediate jolt for the title-hungry Bulldogs scoring on a 16-yard reverse on Glassboro's first play from scrimmage The speedy sophomore also scored on a 29-yard pass from O'Connell then ran in the two-point conversion to make it 14-0 Glassboro in the opening moments Sabb continued his dynamic performance with a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter O'Connell calmly directed the Bulldog attack tossing a pair of touchdown passes with no interceptions He finished with 159 yards through the air and added 23 yards with his legs Kenny Smith was his usual versatile self for Glassboro scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run and also adding a pair of timely receptions Breaker on his team claiming its second straight South Jersey crown: "Back to back is special They etched and sketched themselves into history They brought a Glassboro brand of football." Breaker played on Glassboro's previous repeat South Jersey champion back in 2007 and 2008 after all of the hard work in the summertime and the winter Kev Hunter is a freelance reporter for the Courier-Post He can be reached by email at cpvarsity@gmail.com the Rowan University Board of Trustees approved the funding of an additional Glassboro police officer and firefighter Rowan will directly support the salaries of four Glassboro police officers and three firefighters Rowan began to support the municipal police department in 2012 and the fire department in 2023 Rowan purchased a firetruck for Glassboro to better navigate campus roadways.  Combined with its support of Glassboro’s police and firefighting departments Rowan pays more than $3 million in taxes and payments to the borough annually.  The Rowan University Police Department includes 25 police officers and 28 full- and part-time security personnel to serve the approximately 18,000 students who attend classes weekly and the approximately 3,500 employees who work on its Glassboro campus The borough and university police departments work together year-round to address needs in neighborhoods surrounding the campus “We recognize that our growth impacts Glassboro in ways that may not be so obvious We are proud to continue collaborating with our borough neighbors and leadership to support vital services for our combined community,” said Rowan University President Ali Houshmand This takes into consideration the buying power of students employees and visitors who live in and visit Glassboro every day and the additional jobs that have been created and are sustained beyond the university because of Rowan’s activities Glassboro School District constructed a new elementary school putting its 100-year-old Academy Street School up for sale Located just off High Street near its once-vibrant downtown Rowan purchased the historic school building in 2001 and refurbished it for $4.3 million The goal was to lease the building to local businesses which would create the employee density needed to attract new investors to the then-vacant High Street storefronts While the project did not generate lasting new businesses The mixed-use corridor is a model public-private partnership between private investors What was once 26 acres of mostly rental housing previously generated approximately $225,000 in taxes annually for Glassboro Rowan Boulevard generates more than $4 million annually Rowan again invested in the borough in 2022 with the purchase of the Glassboro Intermediate School for $3.2 million which provided much-needed funds to Glassboro School District The nearly 95-year-old building will require an estimated $20 million to renovate.  “Rowan University has grown from a well-respected regional college to a top 100 public national research university in little more than a decade,” said Houshmand “Our transformation would not have been possible without Glassboro’s partnership and the vision of its leadership.” Rowan University • 201 Mullica Hill Road • Glassboro ©2025 Rowan University. Consumer Disclosures | University Catalog Read the Notice of Availability of Rowan’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report With “smashing” success in Runnemede, after less than a year open SmashBros is expanding to a new Glassboro location which opens this Saturday March 1st at 11am. To be clear, Runnemede is staying open and Glassboro is a second location wings and more… and with their original 500 square foot Runnemede location they may just be one of the highest-volume restaurants (per square foot) in South Jersey… the CEO of a large food supplier was chatting with the SmashBros owners “With you’re level of volume one… and it’s 500 square feet in size”.  (more below) The brothers who created SmashBros are looking forward to bringing their fresh and delicious food to Glassboro… while also picking up something they don’t have enough of in Runnemede.  Space Yesterday I caught up with brothers Moe and Fahmi at their ”Opening Very Soon” Glassboro location and they shared with me the incredible success they’ve achieved in Runnemede as well as what is new with their much larger Glassboro location For Glassboro they take over a space which offers a bigger kitchen more parking… and a dining area which comfortably seats about two dozen customers (which is something they could not offer at Runnemede) The location is directly on Delsea Drive in a free-standing building in front of the DoubleTree Center (Aldi/Goodwill).  Previously the unit was home to Oliver’s Twist restaurant You can park in front of the restaurant or immediately next door at the TD Bank extended parking area Opening day festivities in Glassboro this Saturday feature free Double-Bro burgers to the first 100 customers an exciting giveaway of a television and video game systems Yesterday the brothers gave me a full preview of the new Glassboro restaurant which has gotten a full bold remodel featuring bright graphics and art As you look at the photos here keep in mind that things were only 90% done for my visit… going up this week are wallpaper The guys are incredibly excited to bring their fresh and delicious food to Glassboro but honestly I think there’s as much excitement regarding the design of the new Delsea Drive location and the space that comes along with it delicious recipes and fair prices for their success.   Moe says he’d be willing to help other small businesses with their marketing If you aren’t familiar with SmashBros it seems they are doing things VERY right!  I knew the brothers were absolutely crushing it in Runnemede.  In fact more than once this past year OTHER restaurant owners have mentioned to me “hey Mark you hear what’s going on at SmashBros Those guys are killing-it over there” But I still wasn’t ready for the stories that Moe and Fahmi were about to tell me From a small 500sf building in Runnemede with a kitchen likely half that size the brothers are hitting sales numbers that a full-service restaurant of 2,500 square feet would love to have Fahmi tells me this past Saturday they sold a record number of burgers… 1,246 burgers total in a single 11-hour day…   113 burgers PER HOUR   Basically a burger every 30 seconds I don’t think McDonald’s sells burgers that fast And consider at the same time SmashBros is also selling hundreds of cheesesteaks The brothers also shared with me their sales numbers for the first year (which hasn’t ended yet) and when I compared it to national average store sales for restaurant chains… the sales at the little Runnemede Smash Bros starts getting close to the average store sales of Taco Bell From only 500 square feet… and not even open a year That limited space in Runnemede has it’s challenges but there is a plus in that it means the freshest ingredients There just isn’t room to store more than what is needed for each day Consider just those 1,200 burgers means 20 large trays of rolls and hundreds of pounds of beef for one day So with limited storage space SmashBros Runnemede gets deliveries every day… and many times multiple deliveries a day Their beef for example is “prepared” at their supplier the day before and delivered the next morning to SmashBros… which is then making it onto a burger or cheesesteak that same day of delivery.  Now that is fresh.  And many weekends they get a second delivery for the day Another win for that smaller Runnemede location is it really drives Delivery Service sales.  Moe and Fahmi tell me that in the area their DoorDash sales are greater than Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s It gets better… they say if you added up the DoorDash sales for the FOUR McDonald’s locations closest to SmashBros Runnemede SmashBros and their 500 square feet beats them all… I mean… all four McDonald’s combined And now that delicious food and excitement opens in Glassboro in just four days These guys are definitely doing something right SmashBros Glassboro – Opens Saturday March 1st.710 Delsea DriveGlassboro NJ SmashBros Runnemede – Open!68 W Clements Bridge RdRunnemede Facebook Page Instagram Construction Starts On Popeyes For White Horse Pike Lindenwold Bruster’s Ice Cream in Washington Township Opens Spring 2025 (GLASSBORO, NJ) -- Glassboro Craft Beer Festival at Glassboro Town Square (1 West High Street) in Glassboro The event promises a day full of live music and local flavor—headlined by fan-favorite band Goodman Fiske This year’s festival will feature over 50 breweries serving nearly 100 unique craft beers; live music performance from Goodman Fiske; a variety of food trucks and local craft vendors; mocktails for purchase; and a brand new addition for 2025 — select wineries offering regional wines Early bird tickets go on sale on May 14th at GlassboroBeerFest.com Vendor and sponsor applications are now open and will be accepted through August 15 Glassboro Craft Beer Festival is held in partnership with the Borough of Glassboro For nearly 40 years, Ciconte’s Restaurant Group has been a part of the South Jersey community including Ciconte’s Pizzeria Insomnia Cookies has opened at Rowan University’s busy Boulevard in Glassboro offering freshly baked cookies as well as delicious ice cream… and yes putting the two together they offer amazing ice cream cookie “Wiches” 42Freeway first wrote about the plans for this Insomnia Cookies back in December of 2024 which is located in the Whitney Center Building of the popular Rowan Boulevard complex of shops and housing Located between Yogo Factory and Oishii Ramen (near the circle) Insomnia Cookies is not a large spot so it’s possible you could walk right past with plenty of room for them to bake cookies on site Insomnia Cookies is primarily a takeout and delivery cookie shop but they do offer some seating inside the space with two counter areas with several tall stools offered I stopped in on Monday Night to see a steady stream of Rowan Students stopping in for delicious cookies which are available in two sizes; a more classic sized cookie and a deluxe larger cookie They even offer chocolate chip brownies and chunks squares … and its likely not surprising to see cookie cakes on the menu which come in 6 and 10 inch sizes I bought a six-pack of the classic sized cookies which I ended up sharing with several Rowan students who gave me their feedback on the brand.  Right now along with several of their classic flavors Insomnia is featuring a special spring collection which offers Lemon White Chocolate Strawberry Lemonade Filled got the biggest “ohh wow that’s good” response and the chocolate chip cookie is always a top fan favorite The cookie company was founded right in Philadelphia by Penn University student Seth Berkowitz who while studying late into the morning was craving a snack which was more significant than what he could usually only find at that 2am (a bag of chips)… and he was wishing he had his mom’s fresh baked cookies Insomnia Cookies was founded and that breakthrough moment also established a few defining aspects of brand; They’re open very late (as late as 3:00 AM on Thursdays Friday and Saturday)… they will even deliver that late… and of course that’s where the name comes “Insomnia Cookies” comes from likely the most significant aspect is the cookies need to be fresh Insomnia Cookies grew at a very good pace to 300 locations… with a big focus on universities and areas with more youthful residents In 2024 new investors joined the team and with the investment of new capital and ideas Insomnia Cookies has launched a significant  expansion of brand… looking to increase the number of locations sixfold To that point just last summer they opened a non-university location in the thriving commercial retail mecca of Cherry Hill check the website for full menu and details on hours… but they typically open at 11:00 AM and run until either 1:00 AM during the week or 3:00 AM on the weekends (Thursday through Sunday) Rowan Boulevard is also home to Cookie Munchers which is also a fresh-baked cookie shop and the two Rowan cookie bakeries are unaffiliated Insomnia Cookies – Rowan Glassboro310 Rowan Blvd Glassboro Penny’s Bagels Haddonfield Construction Permit Means 2025 Opening Tractor Supply Mantua – Property Clearing Starts EAST RUTHERFORD — Kenny Smith dominated from the first play until the very last The Glassboro senior made the tackle on the opening kickoff Smith had carried 20 times for 402 yards and four touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 56-14 NJSIAA Group 1 championship win Smith ran for 23 touchdowns and 1,809 yards on just 141 carries this fall Needing 19 yards to reach 5,000 career rushing yards Smith didn't play the Bulldogs' first three games due to NJSIAA transfer rules for seniors "It was just being the last game of your senior year," Smith said I just wanted to go out there and start fast Coach (Tim Breaker) has been saying all week: leave no doubt I wanted to go out there and leave no doubt leave my mark on the field and leave my legacy he only would have run for 200 yards on 16 carries The biggest blow came one offensive play after Cedar Grove took a 14-8 lead Smith took a spot on the bench and boldly spoke out to no one in particular: It sounded funny at the time because it wasn't even the second quarter big players make big plays in big games," Smith said the biggest stage you play in high school football Glassboro lost in the Group 1 championship game last season Quarterback Jack O'Connell was a Gateway sophomore That both players made such an impact this year says a lot And it says more about their character than just their talent "We just came in every day to get ourselves out there," O'Connell said it was just a special connection that that everyone felt determined returning group that came up one game short a year ago Blending Smith into the fold turned out to be easy "He came in and worked hard even when he knew he had to sit He is a special guy to come out here and do what he did for us He came in ready to fit in with the program Smith ran for more than 3,500 yards at Hammonton His talents alone might have been enough to help him blend in "I just wanted to come in and show a leadership role," Smith said "I wanted to take charge of the guys quickly I wanted to be an older role model for these young guys Smith is second only to Glassboro's Corey Clement on the all-time South Jersey rushing list Smith passed all-time greats Kevin Sinclair (Ocean City 5,069) in one afternoon during the state championship game Smith will have to settle for second-place on the Glassboro single-game rushing list Smith knew all the relevant statistics before the game started "The most important thing to me today was being able to win the state championship," Smith said Being a top-five South Jersey rusher in history looking up the guys like Jada Byers and Patrick Smith a whole bunch of guys to have my name up there with me means a lot." Tom Rimback grew up reading the Burlington County Times and Courier Post sports sections and began writing for the BCT in 1996 He has covered everything from Super Bowls and Final Fours to Tri-County Swimming but he’s happiest on a sideline interviewing South Jersey scholastic athletes Email him with story ideas at tomrimback@gmail.com and support local journalism with a subscription to the Courier-Post GLASSBORO – Kenny Smith looked to the sky and loved what he saw you know you’re going to get the ball a lot,” the senior running back said He got the football a lot and produced plenty Smith wasn’t the only member of the Glassboro High School football team who thrived in the sloppy conditions as the Bulldogs rolled to a 36-0 win over Woodstown on Friday in the state semifinal round Glassboro (12-0) will make a return trip to Rutgers University where it will face Cedar Grove (13-0) in the state Group 1 championship on Dec The Bulldogs appear ready to erase the memory of last year’s state championship game when they suffered a 24-6 setback to Mountain Lakes We’re all locked in,” sophomore linebacker Tasheem Butler said “We’ve bonded as a team way more this year And Glassboro wouldn’t care if it rained again on the first Sunday in December right?” Glassboro head coach Timmy Breaker said They knew it was going to rain (on Friday night) all week Smith nears 5,000 yardsWhile a muddy field appeared to slow down some players He continued to use his trademark cut-back moves throughout the game and found the end zone twice on 1-yard runs in the opening quarter Smith has rushed for 1,406 yards in nine games for Glassboro this season moving him within 20 yards of the 5,000 mark for his career Only five players in South Jersey history have accomplished that feat including Glassboro grad and former Philadelphia Eagle Corey Clement (6,245 career yards) After winning two of six postseason games during his three seasons at Hammonton Smith has one thing on his mind and it’s not the milestone “I just want to win the state final,” he said but winning is the most important for me right now you want to go out and makes some plays and bring it home.” He’s rushed for 661 yards and 10 touchdowns in four playoff games with the Bulldogs “He’s a big-time ballplayer,” Breaker said about the running back with the No He’s a great football player and an even better kid.” “Headbangers” ballGlassboro’s defense wasn’t slowed by the conditions either After surrendering seven points to Woodstown in the regular-season finale on Oct the Bulldogs finished off their fifth shutout of the season “They are the ‘Headbangers,’ that’s what they live by,” Breaker said about the Bulldogs’ defensive unit “They love running to the football and breaking up plays.” 220-pound Butler worked his way into the Woodstown backfield throughout the game the linebacker had 90 tackles with 19 for loss Glassboro’s defense recorded three takeaways in the second half including a pick-6 by Maurice Davis Jr and fumble recoveries by Brandon Simmons and Davon Barr played one of his best games of the season according to his coach “This was his coming out party for him,” Breaker said Amari Sabb opened the scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run He also had a pair of two-point conversion runs Xavier Sabb turned a Jack O’Connell pass into a 22-yard touchdown as the Bulldogs took a 30-0 lead into the intermission The sloppy conditions worked into Glassboro’s favor on special teams What looked like two onside kicks in the first quarter were just miskicks according to Breaker but the Bulldogs pounced on the football both times Glassboro and Cedar Grove will meet on the first Sunday in December but it won’t be the first meeting between the schools the Bulldogs sought another opponent to fill the void before the playoffs started New Jersey are looking for a woman they've dubbed "The Glassboro Grinch."GLASSBORO New Jersey are looking for a woman they've dubbed "The Glassboro Grinch." seen in one photo wearing a gray puffer jacket helped rob the same Ulta store on Delsea Drive twice in recent weeks wearing a winter cap and accompanied by two other people The store is out more than $5,700 worth of merchandise Anyone who recognizes any of the women should contact Glassboro police Detectives are investigating the shooting of a man found slain on railroad tracks between two Glassboro schools The homicide of 27-year-old Oscar Guerrier of Glassboro "is believed to have been an isolated incident with no current threat to the community," the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said Friday near railroad tracks between Glassboro High School and Bowe Elementary School Guerrier was shot in the head and upper torso Deadly highways: Glassboro 18-year-olds among those killed in South Jersey accidents Anyone with information is asked to call the prosecutor's office at 856-384-5500 or Glassboro police at 856-881-1501 Information can also be emailed to the prosecutor’s office at tips@co.gloucester.nj.us Sweet Escape is a new dessert and breakfast spot coming to Glassboro this summer in the unit immediately next to the popular SmashBros Glassboro restaurant which opened in March Being developed by brothers Moe and Fahmi of the wildly popular SmashBros burger cheesesteak and wing shop… Sweet Escape will offer a variety of delicious desert and sweet breakfast-oriented items including crepes Incidentally today (April 20th) is the One-Year anniversary of when the brothers opened their first SmashBros in Runnemede… their first year has been a wild The brothers have a lot more planned for the shop and of course 42Freeway will be there for the opening You can follow along on the progress of the upcoming Sweet Escape at their new Instagram profile where soon they will start publishing updates The location for the upcoming Sweet Escape shop is on Delsea Drive in Glassboro in a freestanding building which sits in front of the DoubleTree center (Aldi/Goodwill) The SmashBros team has taken over the entire building which features two units (side-by-side).  Sweet Escape is coming to the right half When I visited the Glassboro location at their burger and cheesesteak shop Grand Opening in March Moe and Fahmi gave me a tour of the upcoming Sweet Escape space where they are going a completely different style direction… a softer design more reminiscent of sweet shops of years past Moe told me earlier this week their construction permits have been submitted to Glassboro…  Elected officials of Glassboro and Gloucester County have already expressed their excitement for the new combo destination food offering on Delsea Drive As mentioned I’ll be following along as things progress for the new Sweet Escape if you’re unfamiliar with SmashBros… Their first location opened a year ago today in Runnemede offering amazing smash-style burgers The community and foodies quickly fell in love with the delicious and fresh menu offered at reasonable prices… catapulting sales to a level that on a “per square foot” basis is likely one of the highest in South Jersey the tight space of Runnemede location brought along some challenges such as being able to store food products (requiring multiple distributor deliveries a day) as well as simply having enough space in the kitchen or the front area for customers This lead the brothers yo open their second (Glassboro) which is a beautiful restaurant space and significantly larger… room for a few dozen customers to dine inside as well as a larger kitchen and dedicated storage area Based on the success of their cheeseburger cheese steak and wing brand… we can only expect equally awesome things from Sweet Escape Sweet Escape – Coming This Summer!710 Delsea DriveGlassboro NJ Zaxbys Chooses Magnolia For First New Jersey Location Federal Donuts & Chicken is Open In Marlton An already approved Glassboro townhome project for the South Academy Street Redevelopment Area heads back to Planning Board in January To be developed on three different closely situated sites on both sides of South Academy back in April the project was approved for 76 residential units which would be developed as 38 duplex townhome buildings At the time it was stated they expected to start development in January of 2025 It seems those plans have been adjusted as a new public notice for a January 7th Planning Board hearing for the same project/properties… now states they look to develop 92 residential units in 46 duplex townhome buildings This location is “catty-corner” from the Glassboro Fire Station and just a short walk to the Glassboro Town Square and Rowan Boulevard Complex of restaurants and retail The largest portion of the proposed townhome project is the old parking lot area between Academy and Warwick which was originally developed to support the Roxy Movie Theater which sat at the corner of Academy and High Street The theater had been developed in 1928 but unfortunately in 2013 the building was demolished after decades of neglect The listed tax lots in the notice do include that corner property but architect renderings from the original project show that the previously approved townhome development would not be developed into that corner property I have not seen the revised site plans yet The other two development sites associated with the project are on the Western side of Academy.  The one site closest to High Street recently had several homes demolished.  The second site is adjacent to the small Greater Promise Church building Meeting minutes from the April Planning Board meeting indicate that there will be dedicated parking to support the townhome sites It was also stated that units are to be sold as traditional townhome sales agreements (not apartments) with a price range starting around $350,000 An HOA will be created to support the maintenance of the common areas of the development with the HOA Board elected from the townhome unit ownership Glassboro touted the project approval at their website and Facebook… will feature roof top decks and patios overlooking Glassboro Town Square As Glassboro continues to grow into a vibrant place to live and work the additional residential units will support residential density to the area needed to support current businesses and restaurants as well as future development in the area During that hearing, questions did arise regarding “could the units end up being used for student housing?” According to the Courier-Post it was stated the sales agreements would have provisions to make it difficult for investors to buy a unit to then turn it into a student rental Another nearby project is in the very early stages of consideration. Back in May of this year I reported on a separate large (multi-use) housing development which would be developed across High Street from this project on the block where the former Glassboro library was located Early proposal documents show that other project would also include retail as well as a new expanded home for the library.  That being said the other project for the library block has not moved forward to a Planning Hearing yet so details could change There were few things I noticed in reviewing the property lots for this townhome project which wasn’t called out in the April planning board minutes or media coverage around that approval In an unrelated effort a new commuter train line is in early stages of planning which if developed will connect Glassboro with Camden Called the Glassboro-Camden Line “GCL”… I will start deeper coverage on The GCL project in January the Glassboro-Camden Line project’s “end” train station for Glassboro is planned to be located behind the properties on the Western side of Academy street…  about 250 back off the roadway in an area behind the small Greater Promise Church building owners would be just a few minutes walk to the Rowan Boulevard complex of retails and restaurants as well as the Glassboro-Camden Line train station (which leads to Camden In my matching up the properties it raised two questions for me There are two narrow but deep lots next to (and behind) the small church building on Academy which in Planning Board meeting minutes are identified as the location of 5 duplex townhome buildings and parking area it appears the church had been using a portion of the proposed townhome property closest to their building as a parking lot This is identified as Borough property currently… it is also listed as one of the property lots for development of this townhome project the adjacent thin strip of property next to that gravel parking area (which is currently wooded) is identified in the Glassboro-Camden Line documentation as being a future walk-through area for commuters to walk from Academy Street to the GCL Train Station (to be located behind the properties) It’s important to note that the preliminary GCL Train Station documentation actually shows TWO walkways to the proposed train station with another walkway heading in from the opposite side (Main Street) Again while I do not have the full site plans at this time the two connected lots are just over half-an-acre and are targeted for 10 five duplex buildings… so I am not clear on yet on impacts to the walkway use of the property for the GCL South Academy townhome Project – Glassboro Courtroom – Municipal Building1 South Main StreetGlassboro Big Lots Makes Deal To Save Hundreds Of Stores           Third State Brewing Burlington Acquired by Swedesboro Brewing Family Liscio’s Bakery will soon be opening a brand new Bakery & Deli retail location within the borough on Delsea Drive Liscio’s is a well known and beloved bakery and deli in South Jersey, who have their large 150,000sf commercial bakery and headquarters located on Ellis Street in Glassboro… but for the last three years they have not had a retail customer location within the Borough of Glassboro after their previous property was sold In July of 2023 42Freeway wrote about their early plans for a new Liscio’s Bakery & Deli retail store in Glassboro… in the former Save-A-Lot grocery store building next to Advance Auto Parts Matt Blatt Mitsubishi is across the parking lot The new Glassboro Liscio’s is basically across the street from the Monarch Diner putting them in the heart of the Glassboro commercial district and a short two-block walk from Rowan University and Rowan Boulevard Liscio’s currently has deli locations in Washington Township and Sicklerville specialty cheeses and related gourmet products Construction has been taking place for the new retail bakery for likely more than a year now but a significant milestone was reached this past week when the Liscio’s signage was installed on the building as well as on the roadside sign along Delsea Drive. During my visit at the end of last week the parking lot was buzzing with a variety of trades on site… all working to complete the final interior details So if you didn’t catch this fact… it’s a large building for the retail deli and bakery particularly when you compare it to the other retail locations While the building totals around 22,000 square feet about 5,000 of it is planned to be used as the retail store aspect.   I did get a chance to peek in about two weeks ago before the paper covering went up on the windows and at 5,000sf it looked like a very big space… of course that was before the full buildout So what’s the plan for the other 17,000 square feet?  Well it was reported at the Courier-Post two years ago that they will be using that space for baking as well as storage Some of the products baked within the new facility will be shipped to other stores I do have good contacts with the Liscio’s upper-management team and i appreciate their responsiveness to my inquiries… but at this time though I personally don’t know what products they will be baking in the new building or the full gameplan We have to leave some surprises for Liscio’s to ROLL-out on their own… and of course it gives me another opportunity to stop in ahead of the opening and share with 42Freeway readers what the new location is all about  Finally to the point… when are they opening Let’s go with… the opening is measured in weeks and will likely happen before St Patrick’s Day (or sooner)    I’m being a little more vague at this time because absolutely ownership is very familiar with construction processes… But in today’s world I’ve learned that until all those final inspections are done it’s really tough to put out a solid date Liscio’s Retail – Glassboro (Opening Soon)557 Delsea DrGlassboro Pala Snack & Beverage Sicklerville Is A Big Hit With Wild International Snacks Construction Starts on Camden County’s 60-unit Supportive Housing Center at Lakeland Complex .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Matt Cosentino | For NJ Advance MediaJoseph-Tyler Fleming went 2-for-2 with two RBIs and a run and winning pitcher Jamari Whitley tossed five solid innings to lead Schalick past Glassboro 9-1 in Glassboro Whitley scattered six hits and allowed one run Ricky Watt singled and drove in two runs and Luke Pokrovsky had two doubles and a run for the Cougars (10-0) Gavin Dillard went 3-for-3 with a walk and a run for the Bulldogs (5-5) Insomnia Cookies looks to increase their South Jersey presence with a new cookie bakery planned for the Rowan Boulevard complex of shops in Glassboro NJ The new location will be at  the Whitney Center Building in the 1st floor retail, in a unit located directly between Yogo Factory and Oishii Ramen.   The building is located directly across from the Courtyard Hotel If you’re unfamiliar with Rowan Boulevard in Glassboro it is a relatively new  “Main Street” style development featuring apartments and student housing on upper floors and ground floor retail and restaurants… all in a location adjacent to the rapidly growing Rowan University Insomnia Cookies has not officially announced this location but construction industry documents as well as information filed with the Borough of Glassboro clearly indicates the plans for this new Insomnia Cookie bakery location which is expected to see construction start in January Based out of Philadelphia, Insomnia Cookies opened over 20 years ago but only recently made the jump across the river into South Jersey, with a location opened this past summer in Cherry Hill While the South Jersey cookie consumer market had previously become familiar with growing national competitors such as Crumbl and Crave…  Insomnia Cookies does a few things differently With other cookie bakery brands focus on super large and sometimes stuffed cookies Insomnia seems to lean more towards a traditional sized cookie. although they do also offer a deluxe larger cookie Another twist for Insomnia Cookies is they put a big focus on deliveries which in most locations includes hours that extend until 3:00 AM This late night (early morning) delivery model traces back to the original founder of Insomnia Cookies Seth Berkowitz who while as a student at Philadelphia’s Penn University found himself up late into the evening as many college students do looking for different options in very late night snacks… particularly something freshly made Feeling a little homesick and remembering all of the delicious things mom used to make his late nights had him regularly wishing he could get a hot and freshly baked cookie… a taste of home This led Seth to start his own cookie bakery and retailer with an initial focus on university markets.  It’s somewhat surprising it’s taken them all this time to get to the fast growing Rowan University which is just 25 minutes or so from downtown Philly Fueling this new growth is a deal with new investment partners who stated they would be accelerating growth goals looking to add 1500 new locations in the next few years.  As mentioned over the summer they opened a location in Cherry Hill Locals are likely to mention that Rowan Boulevard already has a fresh baked cookie retailer with independently owned Cookie Munchers They have been open in the the Rowan complex since at least 2018 when I interviewed then owner (and founder) Cassie I stopped in yesterday at Cookie Munchers to try and catch-up with ownership (not in) and then messaged them on Social Media. at the time of this publication they have not had a chance to respond While it is common in retail centers to have protected business types “Only one Cookie bakery”… it turns out that the Whitney Building has different ownership/landlords than the rest of the Rowan Boulevard complex… so those protective covenants (if they exist) likely don’t carry over across properties with different owners Insomnia Cookies Rowan Glassboro – Coming Soon310 Rowan BoulevardGlassboro NJ KPOT Korean BBQ Deptford Targets Early Spring Opening Demo’ Starts at Little Pond Golf Chews Landing for Mixed-Use Project Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers has announced the opening dates for two new Gloucester County locations with the Glassboro location looking completed and the Washington Township restaurant not too far behind If you’re unfamiliar with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers they are a Baton Rouge headquartered fast-casual chain offering a simple menu focused on freshly made chicken fingers which can be ordered as chicken fingers Like many chains in the fast-casual category Raising Cane’s has a distinctive look to the restaurant locations and all six of the South Jersey locations are completely new builds… in many cases acquiring prime locations which required the demolition of previous business buildings The Glassboro Raising Cane’s location is opening on Delsea Drive at Donald Barger Boulevard on a prime corner property which previously was home to a Rite-Aid pharmacy (directly next to Wendy’s I visited the location over the weekend and honestly everything on the outside looks completely ready to go although there were two contractors on the roof working on signage While all of the Raising Cane’s locations in South Jersey have a very common style to them One aspect that jumps out to me is the outdoor dining offerings vary widely that location includes a large covered (and fenced in) patio space while Deptford hardly has any outdoor dining offering at all with just a couple tables along the outside glass For the Glassboro Raising Cane’s the patio design seems to be between those two ends of the spectrum… with a concrete patio space offering several tables but no roof or railing enclosure Compare that to a location I visited in Philadelphia (near the airport) which had a really cool indoor-outdoor space wrapping the dining area which via glass garage doors could be opened making it an outdoor or indoor dining experience For the Washington Township (Turnersville) location it is being developed on the Black Horse Pike at the site of a former Pep Boys store This location sits one property over from the Ganttown Road intersection The construction effort at Washington Township boggles my mind regarding how fast the building has gone up in the last month! (November 4th Update) In my October 25th visit the property was completely empty except for the start of the building’s concrete foundation outline I returned almost exactly 1 month later to see a completely constructed building with design elements (such as the brickwork) in place glass windows installed and even the HVAC systems on the roof Continuing the theme of “changing up the patio implementations” based on my visit last week I see a steel patio roof structure was in place at the front of the restaurant… which makes me think the Washington Township location will have a more defined covered outdoor seating element than Deptford and Glassboro Finally to the point of the expected openings Somewhat recently the regional management team of Raising Cane’s shared with me that Glassboro was expected to open in January and Turnersville would open a month later in February This is significantly sooner then updates I had from management earlier in the year who at the time had listed Washington Township as first quarter and Glassboro to open in April!  Not only is it earlier but the stores have flipped position regarding their opening dates likely based on construction progress With that being said recently raising canes updated their website and added in the individual location pages which clearly identify the opening dates like many new businesses raising canes likes to celebrate their grand opening with a full ribbon cutting ceremony which typically features local elected officials and local management They also offer fun giveaways such as “Cane’s For A Year” to a few lucky winners  as well as T-shirts and other swag giveaways I was at the April opening of the different location I recorded a portion of it for YouTube Raising Cane’s – Glassboro695 Delsea DriveGlassboro NJ 08028Glassboro Location Website Raising Cane’s – Turnersville5241 Route 42Turnersville NJTurnersville Location Website Uncle Gus’ Steaks in Reading Terminal Market Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar Is Now Open in Winslow Authorities in Gloucester County have arrested two teenagers after they allegedly fired a gun at another teen last weekend At about 2:00 on the afternoon of Sunday, January 5th, the Glassboro Police Department said they received a call from a mother who said that her 19-year-old son was about to fight a 17-year-old man in the Hollybush Gardens Apartment complex cops learned that two additional men arrived at the scene and they began chasing that 17-year-old toward the back of the complex before shooting at him and missing later identified as Noah Jackson and Abel Fowler were quickly detained in the area of Paddock Drive Jackson and Fowler have been charged with aggravated assault with a firearm possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and conspiracy to commit aggravated assault The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law Two teens from Williamstown were arrested for allegedly chasing and shooting at a 17-year-old in Glassboro last weekend.\nRead More At about 2:00 on the afternoon of Sunday, January 5th, the Glassboro Police Department said they received a call from a mother who said that her 19-year-old son was about to fight a 17-year-old man in the Hollybush Gardens Apartment complex GLASSBORO — The drive to create college student housing will see a four-bedroom house here torn down for a building with 20 bedrooms Concerns about aggravating traffic issues came up at a Zoning Board hearing on the proposal for 60 North Main Street The board voted 4 to 3 to approve the project The area is zoned for single-family housing and many now are multi-unit rental properties for Rowan students and others More: Glassboro passes on rental housing idea, Rowan students role an issue More: Glassboro makes it big on `small town' list asserted the area is best suited today as rental housing Rowan student housing is directly across the street project planner Tiffany Morrissey pointed out “It’s difficult to redevelop this property in a way that is able to fit into the community if you’re going to conform with zoning,” Morrissey said “I don’t think that any of us would want to live there the 2½-story building will be limited to 20 residents and is owned by AMS Services of Haddonfield Owner Anthony Sottile promised to ensure good tenant behavior “I just want to say I’m a very hands-on landlord,” Sottile said I’m not leaving (them) to their own devices I usually pop into all my properties at last twice a month.” A parking area behind the triplex will be significantly expanded The expansion required a Zoning Board approval because of the amount of paving required Vice Chair Diane Camiola and member Charles Harvey Jr and a driveway only 15 feet wide offered sufficient space for safe use The parking area also will have vehicle spaces smaller than standard the parking spots are very narrow,” said Harvey ‘It sounds like it’s quite congested.’ You know The concern I have is for personal safety.” Project engineer Greg Simons said the driveway is wide enough to allow two vehicles to pass each other Morrissey answered that the parking area’s 19 stalls are reached down a 25-foot-wide aisle Board member William Purner cited safety concerns for his “no” vote Purner said putting 19 vehicles in the parking area did not strike him as feasible He also questioned the lack of a traffic study Opened only about six months in Runnemede New Jersey SmashBros has become so popular they are expanding to a second (and much larger) location which is coming soon to Glassboro The new location at 710 Delsea Drive takes over a building which was previously home to Oliver’s Twist Back in April I met up with brothers Mo and Fahmi who live in South Jersey and after many years working in the restaurant and hospitality industry they took a chance on a small Runnemede building to offer delicious smashburgers They were absolutely hoping for success but it seems customer response has gone well beyond their expectations.… with long lines of customers waiting for orders at the little Runnemede foodie hotspot.  SmashBros is also smashing it out of the park in getting the word out They have over 14,000 followers on instagram and many well known area foodie influencers have featured the burgers The happy challenge they face is the Runnemede building is so small that it has limited space for inventory And really not even enough room for customers who are waiting for orders With the new Glassboro location those problems will go away as the building is considerably larger than the Runnemede location and already features a large dining room area which supports numerous dining tables (I had also visited and covered the Oliver’s Twist opening) An interesting “twist” to the story is the prior restaurant in Glassboro only utilized the left half of the building, but according to popular foodie website South Jersey Food Scene the brothers are taking over the entire building Marilyn of SJFS explains the left side of the building where Oliver’s Twist was located will be focused on the Smash Bros experience featuring a menu similar to what they offer in Runnemede But the right side of the building will be outfitted as a new concept offering a sweeter café-oriented experience including crepes During my Runnemede visit in the spring I was fortunate enough to get to try several of their amazing items including their signature bro burger Smashburger If you aren’t familiar with the “smash” style burgers it starts with a ball of beef that is placed on the hot grill and then a flattening utensil is used to literally smashed the meat into the grill The high heat of the grill and the pressing action seals the juices into the burger and gives the outer edges a slighter crispiness Smash burgers typically end up being a thinner burger patty so a standard order is usually a double It’s an incredibly tasty burger made from a blend of meats including brisket… then the brothers smartly chose to use the super soft and always fresh Martin’s potato buns SmashBros Glassboro – Coming Soon710 Delsea DriveGlassboro NJ SmashBros Runnemede – Open!68 W Clements Bridge RdRunnemede The Garnet Grill is Coming to Haddon Heights Taking Over Former Barrington Diner location Magnify Brewing’s New Medford Location Rises Ahead of 2025 Q1 Opening Residents of two South Jersey towns appear to have split over a plan for a passenger rail line in their communities almost 54% of Glassboro voters favored a light-rail line between their borough and Camden Residents cast 4,030 ballots in favor of the rail project opponents are leading by just 29 votes — 350-321 according to unofficial results counted by Nov Tram car lawsuit: South Jersey woman sues over iconic catchphrase 5 vote came two weeks after approximately 150 people at a public meeting in Palmyra sharply criticized the project's northern counterpart the River LINE that's run for more than 20 years between Camden and Trenton NJ Transit's top official acknowledged the line's failures at that meeting "We know we have fallen short on the River LINE," said Kevin Corbett The non-binding votes in Brooklawn and Glassboro — with official results due Nov 20 — were intended to assess the public's views on an 18-mile line in an existing rail corridor Advocates have said the Glassboro-Camden line will provide “reliable affordable and accessible public transportation.” Opponents have raised concerns over safety with an estimated price tag of up to $1.8 billion is in the preliminary engineering design phase voters in Mantua and Woodbury Heights rejected the rail line by much larger margins The project's foes represented nearly 69% of the vote in Mantua and more than 70% in Woodbury Heights where residents rejected both the line's construction and a local station Pitman officials voted in March 2022 to oppose the line "unless and until" they receive satisfactory answers regarding the project's potentially negative impact The Glassboro-Camden line would also pass through Deptford The Palmyra meeting last month followed two tragedies and a period of chronic problems for the River LINE Several officers also attended from local police departments now aided by a new Burlington County program to bolster law enforcement around 11 River LINE stops from Palmyra to Bordentown Township Many in the crowd complained of unreliable service particularly during the hottest stretches of the summer Others pointed to recurring hazards along the River LINE's route "Gates come down when there is no train; they don't come down when there is a train," Charles Williams of Riverton said "It's a miracle you don't have more vehicle strikes." who noted that NJ Transit has launched a "comprehensive assessment" of all River LINE stations and platforms Singleton observed many riders had expressed "disappointment at the unsanitary and unsafe conditions at River LINE stations." Corbett and other NJ Transit officials pointed to a $19-million plan to address equipment problems that have hurt service to River LINE riders NJ Transit plans to spend $5 million for more workers to maintain River LINE cars and $6 million for parts and components It's replacing equipment to avoid heat-related problems that caused delays and cancellations in the past two summers The transit agency also is tearing down two River LINE cars so experts can find ways to improve the existing fleet "We anticipate rebuilding at least half the fleet over the next three years while we seek replacement of the other half," Kilcoyne said Top River LINE officials have been replaced in the wake of chronic problems called for a greater emphasis on safety measures “I think it’s very short-sighted that we do not have these solutions in place that we have an unsafe rail line for our children who play and go to school and to live in this community,” she said to sustained applause BODYROK is a recently opened Glassboro workout studio offering a new twist on the traditional Pilates workout.  it’s a high-intensity low-impact workout focused on strengthening your entire body via a series of changing 45-minute workouts A unique aspect of BODYROK is their “reformer” workout device.  Custom designed by BODYROK engineers it features a jump board straps and a bungee…  All designed to match perfectly with the changing workouts The completely new buildout of the Glassboro location features a large studio supporting 16 participants The studio has been outfitted with the tech needed for the most effective workouts including advanced lighting and sound systems projection video system and of course the reformer machines… together it creates the perfect workout environment Local owner Sophia is a Gloucester County resident who has participated in these types of workouts her entire life; from competitive dance as a young student Through a friend living in another part of the country Sophia was introduced to BODYROK and fell in love with the more challenging and fun program.  With no South Jersey locations available The Glassboro BODYROK location is in the same shopping center as the ShopRite located on William Dalton drive just minutes away from Delsea Drive Sophia is already working on plans for her next to South Jersey locations… With the Cherry Hill area being one of her key targets giving you measurable results in less time muscle sculpting sequence of hybrid Pilates movements are designed to ROK YOUR BODY to the core Sophia explained that one of the key aspects of BODYROK is each session targets a different body part This gives rest periods for each body workout region which is important for muscle recovery and strengthening BODYROK has a team to create the innovative and challenging workouts that are sent to each studio When you attend a class at the Glassboro studio everyone follows along via the video projection system… guided by talented trainers And not only does BODYROK rotate the classes to focus on different regions of your body the studio is regularly receiving completely new workout classes Boredom is a big reason why people fail in their workout plans and BODYROK’s goal is to provide new innovative and changing classes to keep you interested in coming back again and again This is the list of classes they were rotating through when I visited While you don’t know the details of each class from the names alone it should show the varied targets There are a variety of membership programs based on how often you think you’ll use the studio… But it’s likely best if you reached out to Sophia and her team directly Let’s be honest guys… I am not the definition of high-intensity Pilates workout expert!  I joked with Sophia that my current workout regiment is based around alternating which arm I use to drink my beer So while I feel this is an accurate overview of what BODYROK is all about everyone at the Glassboro facility was just awesome… and if you have interest in this type of workout The staff and instructors can give you a great understanding of what BODYROK is all about BODYROK Glassboro160 William Dalton DrGlassboro The Cuebox Private Billiards Club in Berlin NJ Opens Early Spring Tree Clearing Across From Camden County College is Large Mixed-Use Visionstream Project Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers continues their push to dominate the South Jersey chicken scene with the opening of an all-new Glassboro location set for this Thursday The Glassboro Raising Cane’s location is opening at the intersection of Delsea Drive (Rt 47) and Donald Barger Boulevard Like all of the South Jersey Raising Cane’s locations this is all new construction featuring a glass enclosed dining room and a dual-lane drive-thru.  The Glassboro location also offers an outside dining area at the front entrance Doors are set to open this Thursday at 9:00 AM but Grand Opening festivities start at 8:00 and names for the big giveaway are accepted starting at 7am if you’re still not clear on what Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is all about… In short summary they are a rapidly growing national chicken finger/tender fast-food restaurant based out of Louisiana offering freshly made hand-battered chicken fingers delicious sides and the famous “Cane’s Sauce” for dipping chicken fingers Throughout the country “Cane’s” has developed a strong following of Cainiacs who return again and again for the fresh and tender chicken fingers and sides Across the country Raising Cane’s is not only seeing many new locations open but also having incredible success within each store A September article in Restaurant Business Online states that for the first half of 2024 same store sales increased 17.5% and the average sales volume of a single unit was $6.2 million… which is more than two times the quick service industry average While Cane’s is delicious for everyone it seems what’s really fueling the growth is the younger Gen-Z crowd… and if you visit a location late afternoon you’ll see the proof For South Jersey this will be the 5th location A Washington Township location has also been under construction at the same time as Glassboro, and they are set to open on February 4th.  There are additional South Jersey locations in the pipeline with another wave of store openings likely in 2026 For the Grand Opening of the new Glassboro Raising Cane’s restaurant they have a variety of fun activities for Thursday January 9th Like many of the newer Chicken restaurants entering South Jersey the last few years Raising Cane’s has a more simple menu focused on just one main entrée… freshly made chicken fingers.  The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy But of course they offer a variety of different sides which for many customers is as important as the chicken fingers themselves Raising Cane’s Texas Toast is wildly popular and you have a pretty good chance when you’re there that someone in line is walking away from the counter with an extra piece of toast They also offer crinkle cut fries and coleslaw Another item that Raising Cane’s fans are crazy about is their “Cane’s Sauce” which is in the 1000-island Dressing category but with additional seasonings. and is perfect for dipping chicken fingers or French Fries and then we get to do this again in a month at Washington Township Raising Cane’s – Glassboro – Opens Thursday January 9th.695 Delsea DriveGlassboro NJ 08028Glassboro Location Website Raising Cane’s – Turnersville – Opens Feb 4th5241 Route 42Turnersville NJTurnersville Location Website Gibbsboro Land Cleared For Silver Lake Townhomes Phase 1 Santucci’s Original Square Pizza Opens at The Taproom Haddonfield A new Super Wawa rising in Williamstown on Route 322 (Glassboro Road) and Tuckahoe Roads in the final stages of preparations ahead of opening with an unofficial expected opening of next month planned (April) This all new construction “Super” Wawa with gas station is effectively a relocation of the classic legacy store on the opposite corner of the same intersection Ahead of the opening, Wawa is hiring additional Customer Associates for the larger store, as well as an entire team of Fuel Associates considering the existing legacy store does not offer gas This new Wawa was originally approved back in 2019 by Monroe Township and just over a year ago in January of 2024 the development team started clearing land for the property Plans called for a 5,051sf Wawa Convenience store with pumps.  This is a somewhat common sized Wawa building as both the recently opened Penns Grove and Oaklyn locations were developed as the exact same size the property is a three acre parcel of lands on the southwest corner of the intersection This is an all new tax lot which was split off from a larger 9 acre lot.  Planning Board documents state that the larger remaining 6 acres had significant wetlands I last wrote about the project in November of last year when the steel skeleton of the building was first developed and contractors were also installing the underground gas pumps This new Wawa will feature 6 fueling pumps in front all in a single row (12 positions total).  Wawa has not officially put the date out there yet although there are indications that they will be opening in April Wawa employees at the existing legacy store stated management host told them the opening day for the new building is April 10th… although this is not an official date with still many aspects still in process Wawa Williamstown Store #8437 (Opening Soon)909 Glassboro RdWilliamstown Cross Keys Road Partial Closure For Construction Activity Starts March 17th Direct Connection March ’25: Significant Progress GLASSBORO — NJ Transit President Kris Kolluri on Wednesday told an audience of South Jersey business representatives and elected officials that he intends to see pre-construction this year on a local light rail line an 18-mile-long light rail line proposed to run between Glassboro and the city of Camden is a “once in a century” chance at development He estimated that the design stage is at the 30% mark is controversial in the communities through which it would pass Residents of Pitman — which neighbors Glassboro — Mantua Township Woodbury Heights and Wenonah in Gloucester County and Brooklawn in Camden County have all voted against the project in recent years The City of Camden has not held a referendum on the topic More: Pitman signals stop on passenger rail project, officials narrowly vote to oppose it More: Camden office tower would be the tallest building in South Jersey. What to know. The light rail system would follow existing railroad infrastructure traffic and property value impacts are top concerns among its opponents it isn’t that I don’t listen to your concerns or I don’t care about your concerns,” Kolluri said great projects happen because it fits the vision of what the state needs not because of what people don’t think is right.” Murphy promoting transportation projects in last yearKolluri was brought into state government in December 2024 to take over NJ Transit The surprise appointment followed his exit as CEO of the $16.1-billon Hudson Tunnel Project Phil Murphy drafted him to ensure progress on major transportation projects in the last year of his second term as governor Murphy wants the light rail line project and the redevelopment of the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden to be underway “Walter Rand Transportation Center — 'the jewel of South Jersey,'” Kolluri said has set aside $250 million for that project." "I even intend to advance construction of that thing this year — not two years from now Kolluri said the potential economic impact of the GCL is commensurate with what the Hudson River railroad tunnels project does for North Jersey The line is meant to give South Jersey residents a rail corridor to rival ones serving Boston and Philadelphia “Transportation is the link that is the foundation for anything we do in our economy,” Kolluri said I want to build a pretty train line because it looks nice.’ I want to advance this train line because it matters to our economy but the state’s economy and the region’s economy.” Kolluri was the main speaker at an event the Southern New Jersey Development Council staged at the Courtyard By Marriott on the Rowan University campus Kolluri said NJ Transit was also studying how to better structure mass transit as it exists in Burlington “Because you have got to have a rationale of why you’re running buses a certain way or trains a certain way or light rails a certain way,” Kolurri said I’m not saying these are inexpensive decisions Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr a state-of-the-art transportation system which we have longed for and needed for such a long time,” Cappelli said but class was certainly in session for the Glassboro High School football team Loaded with expectations stemming from a state Group 1 final appearance last fall the Bulldogs opened their new season at Haddon Heights flashing all of the star power that garnered that preseason hype Glassboro bolted to a 22-point lead in the game’s first 13 minutes but fought through some sloppy play and penalties to emerge for a 22-12 win over the host Garnets After Glassboro started its season a week later than anticipated when its Week 0 game was cancelled the Bulldogs were pleased to get the victory but the team is well aware there are plenty of lessons to be learned “We have a lot of things to learn from this game,” junior quarterback Jack O’Connell said “Losing that Week 0 game (to cancellation) really put us back some I think we have to shake some of the rust off We have to pick it up and just learn from it.” Glassboro head coach Timmy Breaker talked about living up to the program’s standard to his players after the game you have to be dominate in every facet of the game,” Breaker said Junior Amari Sabb said fatigue played a factor for the sub-par performance and believes there’s only one way to fix that we’re going to have to work that much harder,” Sabb said Sabb was one of the bright spots for Glassboro He turned a screen pass into an 89-yard touchdown outracing the Heights defense and leaning over the goal line like a track star to give the Bulldogs the lead in the first quarter Sabb also displayed some video game-like moves on a 44-yard touchdown play in the fourth quarter that was called back because of a penalty Glassboro has an interesting competition at the quarterback position and sophomore Kristopher Foster both saw action in the opener O’Connell got the start while Foster played the bulk of the snaps in the second half Breaker said he doesn’t anticipate a rotation for most games this season 190-pound Foster threw for 1,036 yards with 13 touchdowns and six interceptions starting all 13 games for the Bulldogs as a freshman 180-pound O’Connell saw limited time at Gateway last season throwing for 129 yards with three touchdowns and a pick “There are a lot of playmakers here,” O’Connell said “I trust every guy with the ball and it’s pretty easy to share the ball around I was just excited to be a part of this team.” Breaker said that O’Connell handles plenty of other duties for the team Haddon Heights heard all the hype around its opponent The Garnets scored the game’s final 12 points “I’m glad our guys could see that they could match up and play with these guys,” Haddon Heights head coach Chris Lina said “You just can’t spot a team like that 22 points.” Haddon Heights’ defense kept Glassboro off the scoreboard for the final 35 minutes  Sophomore defensive end Camaj Matthews had three sacks on one drive in the second half and also forced a fumble to power the defensive unit The Garnets' special teams produced a touchdown when Tajon Rivera pounced on the football in the end zone off a fumble snap on a punt attempt Rivera almost had a pick-6 on the next snap from scrimmage but couldn’t bring the football in Jacob Karley recovered a block punt in the fourth quarter Quarterback Kevin Clark brought the Garnets within 22-12 with 2:03 left to play when he hit Damier Outterbridge-Ali on a 6-yard scoring strike off a fourth-down play call Haddon Heights found out the hard way what happens to teams when they kick the football to Xavier Sabb who was recently named the top Class of 2027 player in the country by 24/7Sports returned a punt 46 yards for a score to extend Bulldogs lead to 16-0 in the first quarter The Garnets were without sophomore Cinque Matthews due to back spasms Did you notice?Haddon Heights grad and former Philadelphia Eagle Haason Reddick was on the Garnets’ sideline for the game Reddick is now a member of the New York Jets but is holding out in a contract dispute with the team Haddon Heights is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the school Glassboro running back Kenny Smith was on the sideline but won’t be back for another two weeks as he sits out due to NJSIAA transfer rules After rushing for over 3,500 yards in three seasons at Hammonton Smith transferred to Glassboro in the offseason Tom McGurk is a regional sports reporter for the Courier-Post, The Daily Journal and Burlington County Times, covering South Jersey sports for over 30 years. If you have a sports story that needs to be told, contact him at (856) 486-2420 or email tmcgurk@gannett.com NJ Transit is proceeding with the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) an 18-mile light rail system connecting Glassboro in Gloucester County to Camden fully funded by the state with an initial $250 million will restore passenger rail service along an existing freight corridor The line will include stations in several municipalities At a conference hosted by the Southern New Jersey Development Council NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri confirmed pre-construction work would begin in 2025 The project is in the “30% design” phase with construction expected to start within the next few years South Jersey has an incomplete rail network forcing many commuters to rely on limited bus routes The GCL is intended to provide frequent and reliable transportation The goal is to improve connectivity in the region particularly along the “eds and meds” corridor Residents of Glassboro voted in favor of the rail line and Woodbury Heights passed resolutions opposing it Brooklawn in Camden County also rejected the project NJ Transit is addressing these concerns by evaluating “quiet zones” at railroad crossings to reduce noise is also working on strategies to minimize disruptions in residential areas NJ Transit is moving forward with a $250 million renovation of the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden Governor Phil Murphy has prioritized advancing both the GCL and the Walter Rand Transportation Center redevelopment before the end of his term in 2026 Kolluri, appointed in late 2024, is responsible for overseeing project progress The Glassboro-Camden Line is expected to provide a critical transit link in South Jersey supporting economic growth and expanding transportation options With funding secured and pre-construction set to begin NJ Transit is moving forward despite opposition from some communities Be the first to know about our newest content SNJ Today gives you the latest news in Cumberland County Brady Search (21) of Collingswood pitches during the NJSIAA South Group 2 baseball semifinal between Haddon Heights and Collingswood at Haddon Heights Park in Haddon Heights NJ on 5/31/24.Scott Faytok | NJ Advance Media .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comBrady Search tossed a two-hit complete game with five strikeouts and two walks to lead Collingswood in a 4-2 win over Glassboro during the Roseboro Tournament in Collingswood Collingswood (5-6) led 3-0 by the third inning Glassboro (5-6) were scoreless until scoring a pair of runs in the top of the seventh John Antrilli recorded wo hits and an RBI for Collingswood while Andrew Schell went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs Gavin Dillard struck out six and walked one while giving up eight hits in a complete game for Glassboro (5-6) The N.J. 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Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Gavin Dillard is Glassboro's top player and its heart and soul.Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jack McKenna | For NJ Advance MediaGlassboro and Pennsauken combined for 26 runs on 28 hits on Tuesday’s matchup in Pennsauken but it was Glassboro which scored the first seven of those runs and never trailed en route to a 16-10 victory Six players recorded multiple hits for Glassboro while five players drove in multiple runs Ryan Newell drew three walks and knocked in two runs in a 3-for-4 showing while Gavin Dillard hit a triple and came around to score three times while going 2-for-4 for Glassboro (4-2) The teams traded crooked numbers in the first inning with Glassboro plating seven runs in the top half before Pennsauken responded with four runs in the bottom half Glassboro put together another lengthy rally in the top of the sixth scoring six runs to extend its lead to a high-water mark of 16-6 after five and a half innings Padro and Evan Chresthill each hit home runs for Pennsauken Capellan knocked in three runs while going 3-for-5 with a walk and finishing a triple short of a cycle for Pennsauken (1-7) Jack McKenna can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com EAST RUTHERFORD − Cedar Grove reached new heights offensively in 2024 scoring more points in a season than any other team since the creation of the Super Football Conference eight years ago The high-octane offense guided the Panthers to a sectional championship and a trip to its first state championship game The powerful engine of Cedar Grove's offense sputtered on Friday falling to Glassboro in a 56-14 defeat at MetLife Stadium "These guys have a lot to be proud of," coach Rob Gogerty said They built upon the tradition and might have even raised the bar a bit We ran into a buzzsaw today and didn't really play well." The Panthers (13-1) began the night the way they have began most of their games Quarterback Stephen Paradiso completed six of his first eight passes before plowing in for an 8-yard touchdown run to put the Panthers ahead The Bulldogs (13-0) responded with a touchdown drive of their own scoring four-and-a-half minutes later on an Amari Saab touchdown run Glassboro went for 2 to take an 8-7 lead halfway through the first quarter The ensuing drive by the Panthers included a key fourth-down completion by Paradiso who found Nick Russo one play later for a 33-yard touchdown pass to take a 14-8 lead Glassboro scored the next 48 points as Kenny Smith rushed for four touchdowns and Saab scored twice more Cedar Grove was unable to catch up as the game turned into an offensive track meet "I think the game just got away from us," Gogerty said "We started off the game the way we wanted to We just didn't get a chance to slow the game down We thought we could push them off the field a little bit and control the pace of this game Two key turnovers derailed the Panthers offensively beginning with a 45-yard interception returned for a touchdown by Davon Barr to put the Bulldogs up by multiple touchdowns but a fumble by Connor Kearney turned aside the Panthers and halted Cedar Grove's chances at attempting a comeback Smith finished the game with 20 carries for 402 yards believed to be a state championship record It is also a MetLife Stadium record as Smith became the first player at any level to run for at least 400 yards in a single game since the stadium was built in 2010 Glassboro averaged 14 yards per offensive play Cedar Grove was held to a season-low 177 yards of offense Paradiso completed 22 of 42 passes for 190 yards a touchdown pass and two interceptions in his final game The senior finished his season with with 242 completions and 3,691 passing yards He fell just shy of matching Nick Kargman's state records of 259 completions and 3,963 yards for Camden Eastside in 2018 Paradiso's 41 touchdown passes fell seven short of matching Devin Leary who threw for 48 touchdowns for Timber Creek in 2017 "This is the first time that we have played 14 games in a season and it's kind of a grind.. I don't know how many people expected this when we lost the seniors that we did Our senior class showed us what they were capable of to get us to this mark." - Gogerty Two 18-year-olds from Glassboro died in Mantua when their vehicle hit two trees and overturned off Route 55 police are investigating fatal hit-and-run accidents in Pine Hill and Washington Township a motorist lost her life in a fiery crash in Gloucester Township while a trucker died when his rig left a ramp in Bellmawr The Glassboro teenagers — Gavin Stoner and Zembalist Lewis — were ejected when Stoner's car left northbound 55 hit two trees and overturned around 10:40 p.m The accident occurred on northbound 55 near milepost 51.6 Highway shooting: Former Vineland man is facing a long prison term Glassboro's school district issued a statement expressing sadness at "the tragic loss" of Lewis and Stoner Lewis was a Glassboro High School senior and Stoner was a 2024 graduate "We are thankful to have had them as our students and the entire school community in your thoughts," it said police say a car fled after striking a pedestrian on southbound Fries Mill Road near Adele Drive around 8 p.m Anyone with information is asked to contact Washington Township Police Officer Frank Cicalese at fjcicalese@pd.twp.washington.nj.us or call the Detective Bureau at 856-589-0330 The Pine Hill incident occurred around 1 a.m The victim was identified only as a 26-year-old man Anyone with information is asked to contact Pine Hill police at 856-783-1549 was driving a car that veered off northbound Route 42 in Gloucester Township The vehicle hit a sign support and a tree near milepost 8 and then burst into flames at approximately 1:25 p.m. 46-year-old Jorge Valdivia died when his truck went off the ramp from eastbound I-76 to northbound I-295 in Bellmawr man was ejected during the accident shortly after 2 a.m. All of the accidents remain under investigation