The facility will serve as a community gathering space with a private dressing room for entertainers playing the nearby McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell It's another facet of the $100-million Parks Alive 2025 county greenspace reinvestment project The upgrades change the playground experiences at Haddon Creek and Newton Lake Parks A resident journalist's perspective on suburban Camden County Your first email should land in your inbox shortly Please add matt@njpen.com to your contacts to make sure you don't miss out .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Will Harrigan | For NJ Advance MediaThe 51st Joe Hartmann Diamond Classic had a massive upset on Saturday afternoon Augustine in quarterfinal action next week a four-run sixth inning proved to be the key rally in this one for Haddonfield Will Solak went 3-for-3 with a double and two runs batted in for the winners while James Rowe also went 2-for-4 with two RBI’s and four runs scored Carson Michalski homered and drove in three for Eastern The N.J. 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Colleen Bianco Bezich is the Mayor of the Borough of Haddonfield She became the second woman ever elected to the Borough’s Board of Commissioners in 2019 Colleen was awarded the Camden County award for Community Service as result of her volunteer efforts while attending Camden Catholic High School (CCHS) Colleen created a program to pair CCHS students with children & young adult refugees as mentors and ESL tutors through the Diocese of Camden’s Office of Migration and Refugee Services.  Colleen went on to volunteer for this program again in her 20s while attending Rutgers University School of Law – Camden Colleen and her husband Anthony have extended their commitment to underserved and disenfranchised neighbors in Camden County with continued dedication to children in need of safe & accessible after-school programming as well as families and individuals who are food insecure.  In 2018 Colleen began volunteering with LUCY Outreach culturally responsive organization serving at-risk youth in Camden where she served as Board member until 2023 Colleen created Haddonfield’s “Souper Bowl,” which has transformed into an annual event that attracts hundreds of people to Downtown Haddonfield each January to support the Borough’s small businesses while also generating thousands of dollars to benefit Cathedral Kitchen.   Colleen has championed maternal health issues since the birth her son Luca in 2015 working with Senator Cory Booker’s staff to draft and support bi-partisan federal legislation to reduce mortality rates and improve health outcomes for women particularly among Black mothers.  She also participates regularly in First Lady Tammy Murphy’s Nurture NJ initiatives Colleen has continued to partner with non-profit partners and amplify their impacts including but not limited to Ronald MacDonald House Charities the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative (The Cooperative) and Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Southern New Jersey.  Colleen is the first Mayor in Haddonfield’s history to host events and uplift the efforts of community members for PRIDE and Diwali.  In her capacity as Mayor she also sits on the Boards of the Haddonfield Public Library and the Partnership for Haddonfield She is a member of the Haddonfield Human Relations Commission and the Haddonfield Celebrations Association.   Colleen left the practice of law to join the Global Communications & CEO Office of GSK she leads efforts to optimize data and technology to achieve strategic outcomes in therapy areas such as HIV while also supporting large-scale initiatives such as Prevention and ESG.  She serves as the lead on refining and rolling out data and insights capabilities for communicators across GSK’s communications & government affairs teams Colleen and her husband Anthony live in Haddonfield with their son Grace Farrell never had a learning curve before The Haddonfield senior stepped on the girls lacrosse field as a freshman like she had always been there Farrell was always underfoot as a tagalong to longtime Haddonfield assistant coach Lauren Farrell By the time the younger Farrell was a freshman the Haddonfield program was practically in her DNA "I just remember coming to every single practice It's absolutely crazy that I'm the senior this year after being around the program for so long I just remember sitting on the sidelines and feeling so cool that I knew all the older high school girls names and was cheering for them." Farrell is fresh out of older high school girls to root for because Grace is probably one of the only ones that literally played her first three years with the same group of girls," Haddonfield coach Jessica Blake said including a hat trick in the state championship game against Mountain Lakes Farrell scored with four minutes to play to force overtime Now she has added a new layer to her on-field impact "I'm trying to keep our team focused on positive energy I've been having a great time with this group of girls so far I don't think everybody realized what we have after graduating so many seniors last year I'm excited for us and what we can bring for the rest of the season." Farrell has committed to play collegiately at Princeton University where her mother was an NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player while leading to the Tigers to a national title She'll also follow in the same path as Blakes' daughter McKenzie a Tigers' senior who is a Tewaaraton Award candidate as the NCAA's top player "I think that's always been a dream for her," Blake said I'm proud of her that she kept it as a dream Farrell still has the bulk of the season ahead of her Haddonfield is 5-2 on the season and is eying a run at a Group 1 state title Farrell can chase another dream — at Princeton 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 Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription Read The Retrospect (HADDONFIELD, NJ) -- Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Godspell from May 9-24 Godspell is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by John-Michael Tebelak The show is structured as a series of parables interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games storytelling techniques and a hefty dose of comic timing is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion Performances take place Friday, May 9 at 8:00pm; Saturday, May 10 at 8:00pm; Sunday, May 11 at 3:00pm; Thursday, May 15 at 8:00pm; Friday, May 16 at 8:00pm; Saturday, May 17 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm; Sunday, May 18 at 3:00pm; Thursday, May 22 at 8:00pm; Friday, May 23 at 8:00pm; Saturday, May 24 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm. Tickets are available for purchase online Haddonfield Plays and Players is located at 957 E Atlantic Avenue in Haddonfield Haddonfield Plays and Players is a gathering of dedicated individuals who come together to provide quality theater at an affordable price to a wide range of Delaware Valley audiences as well as to provide a creative outlet for non-professionals all in an atmosphere of personal and social enrichment that is open to all persons with a commitment to non-profit theater they also produce shows aimed specifically at children and families as well as special productions for school groups like their successful Number the Stars program Firefighters from the Haddon and Westmont Fire Companies evacuated nearby homes and businesses as a precaution during the incident A quickly moving fire dealt significant damage to a home on Spruce Street Wednesday afternoon Firefighters from nine area companies responded in full force to contain the blaze 2025 at 4:05 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J Brown (11) walks to the tunnel during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday NJ — Police in Camden made an interception that a Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver can celebrate Officers found the vehicle in Camden and arrested the driver late Monday morning The suspect drove to the intersection of Louis and Morton Streets in Camden when police saw him a spokesperson for the Camden County Police Department He tried to run away before an officer made a key stop and arrested the suspect on Ephraim Avenue whose name was withheld on Monday afternoon soliciting a prostitute and several other offenses Earlier Monday, Brown took to social media to address the vehicle theft "Bring back my car and I won’t press charges other than it happened at about "3:42" and started an Instagram story video with "come on Haddonfield police reported that an unlocked vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the borough Surveillance footage showed a suspect entering the car at 3:42 a.m Haddonfield officials did not mention Brown Brown is coming off his third-straight All-Pro season with the Eagles He made three catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in the team's 40-22 victory against the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX He is leading a one-day youth football camp in Haddonfield this summer Several Philadelphia athletes have made Haddonfield their home Anyone with information can contact the Haddonfield Police Department at detectives@haddonfield-nj.gov or 856-429-3000 Haddonfield School District is to offer three full-day kindergarten sessions for students in the fall of 2025 thanks to voter approval on a $46.7-million bond referendum last year which covered multiple renovation projects aimed at creating and saving space is setting up construction that's to begin over the summer opening up a limited number of full-day kindergarten classrooms According to a press release from the district each of Haddonfield's three elementary school buildings — Central Tatem — will host one classroom section for the 2025-2026 school year More: Haddonfield voters OK $47M bond referendum. What it means for students — and taxpayers. As the referendum projects reach completion the district is to increase the number of classrooms incrementally rather than waiting three or four years for the expansions to be completed the referenum for $47-million is to increase the elementary capacity of the district to 225 students Central and Elizabeth Haddon Schools are to have 23 classrooms with dedicated music and art rooms Reconfiguring the district's three elementary schools is intended to provide multiple classrooms dedicated to preschool and full-day kindergarten programming students can attend one of the three sessions via a tuition-based lottery process Tuition is set at $7,500 per child per year and the district is setting up a lottery system if the demand exceeds their capacity of 25 students Families registered for the district's half-day kindergarten programming have already received details about the tuition-based full-day sections District officials encouraged those who had not yet registered for kindergarten to do so now especially if interested in the full-day programming Students enrolling in kindergarten must be 5 years old by Oct The bond referendum is to take advantage of $9 million in state aid bringing the cost for local taxpayers to $37.7 million A tax increase of approximately $369 per year is expected for the average assessed home of $530,509 Kaitlyn McCormick writes about trending issues and community news across South Jersey for the Courier-Post The Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times And subscribe to stay up to date on the news you need Haddonfield Memorial High School (HMHS) announces its spring 2025 drama production of “Mamma Mia!” the internationally loved jukebox musical that has captivated audiences around the world feel-good show will take center stage on March 7 a young woman preparing for her wedding on a picturesque Greek island The plot takes a delightful twist when Sophie invites three men from her mother’s past With toe-tapping hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and “Super Trouper,” the show is a lively celebration of love with musical direction by Tyler Mills and choreography by Sara DeRossi the production features an incredibly talented cast of students from HMHS From stunning vocal performances to high-energy dance numbers “MammaMia!” promises to deliver an unforgettable theatrical experience “As they immerse themselves in the theatrical process the students are constantly challenged to step outside their comfort zones and embrace their authentic selves.” said Kepple Yet its moments of reflection and awareness depict a wholesome journey of self-discovery Haddonfield Memorial High School Auditorium Tickets for “Mamma Mia!” will be available for purchase online at https://hmhsdrama.com/  or at the door on performance dates. General admission tickets are $15 for adults, and discounted tickets for students and seniors are available for $12. For more information, press inquiries, or ticket reservations, please contact Kristine Haynes at khaynes@haddonfield.k12.nj.us  plaintiff in a recently settled lawsuit against the borough over the Bancroft redevelopment project says he would rather step away from an opportunity to serve in local government than preside over a project he doesn’t believe in 2025 at 10:53 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The sixth annual Haddonfield Restaurant week is next month NJ — As Haddonfield celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory a celebration of local dining is only a few weeks away The sixth annual Haddonfield Restaurant week is next month Participating Haddonfield restaurants and beverage establishments will have prix fixe (fixed-price As the celebration approaches, check Downtown Haddonfield's website to see what each business will offer One beloved dessert shop and cafe has closed in Haddonfield after a short stay — and another may soon open its doors in the same location which opened in June at 223 Kings Highway East Alebrijes Cafe and Sweets is to open in its place Owned by mom Denise Anthony and daughter Jillian Branyan The Cookie Basket Café quickly grew and gained more and more customers 30 to let customers know about the closure The mother and daughter said the dessert shop and café was a dream come true for the both of them but circumstances — including some health problems — forced them to close it down despite its popularity and regular foot traffic “This journey has brought so much more to us than success," Branyan said in the social media post it has made other peoples’ world brighter which has in turn made our world brighter This business has brought so many amazing memories to us that we will forever be proud of “It sadly is time for us to hang up our aprons it came a little later than each of us could devote time to We never expected to grow as rapidly as we did." Branyan also urged people to support the "wonderful couple" who will be opening Alebrijes Cafe and Sweets in the former location of The Cookie Basket ‘It was our dream come true’Anthony said she and her daughter originally opened a bakery and gift shop in Westville in February of 2020 the same time that the COVID-19 pandemic occurred They continued with curbside pick-up and delivery but since most of their orders were coming in online they decided to close and obtained a New Jersey Cottage Food Operator’s permit to continue working out of their home They also attended vendor events and hosted at local venues “And last June we found an opportunity to open a shop in downtown Haddonfield and couldn't resist,” Anthony said in an email to the Courier-Post “We had a beautiful shop with tons of downtown foot traffic But she said they became so busy that they could hardly keep up with the demand Her daughter also works as a dental assistant while Anthony and her husband have both reached retirement age Amid the time constraints and health problems “We searched for someone who would love to take over the space and offer a similar vibe like we had created who currently own Luna y Sol Mexican Restaurant in Moorestown and they fell in love with the space and will be opening Alebrijes Cafe and Sweets in February,” Anthony said Branyan wrote in her Facebook post that her life will be forever touched as result of running their Haddonfield shop "You’ll still see us from time to time with a pop-up event .. message me for cookies for your party," she said "This is in my blood and will never go away "We are only a message away and would be happy to help you from a smaller scale.” Consider a digital subscription to help support our journalism HADDONFIELD – A fresh seafood market is on its way to the borough Fishtown Seafood Co. “a new school fish shop,’’ is set to open in Haddonfield sometime this winter The company states on its website that its third location will be in Haddonfield at 114 Kings Highway East This will be the first New Jersey location for Fishtown Seafood Co. one along Pine Street and one along Belgrade Street in the Fishtown neighborhood of the city founder and owner Bryan Szeliga sells “chemical-free” seafood and focuses on “sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.” The Haddonfield seafood market is to be located across the street from the Bistro at Haddonfield at the intersection of Kings Highway and Tanner Street Public parking is to be available behind the shop What is Fishtown Seafood?The website describes Fishtown Seafood as “Philadelphia’s go-to destination for thoughtfully sourced seafood that combines the area’s rich maritime legacy with a modern It “prioritizes freshness and quality” and uses “responsibly sourced” seafood A Thanksgiving preorder menu offered oysters Fishtown Seafood Co. is involved in an oyster shell recycling program, which encourages customers to return used shells to help rebuild the Delaware Estuary Please consider a digital subscription to help support our journalism there was plenty of fire added to one of South Jersey’s most heated rivalries the West Deptford High School wrestling team earned one of its biggest wins of the young season the bulk of the Eagles’ student section didn’t get to witness most of the fun The meet was stopped at the midway point by Haddonfield athletic director Lefteris Banos who took the public address microphone and told the boys in the West Deptford student section they would have to leave before action resumed “I had to ask them to leave the gym for unsportsmanlike behavior,” Banos said without elaborating after the meet The PA announcer warned all spectators before the meet started that negative behavior would not be tolerated There were no physical altercations in the stands at any point More: Top performances by South Jersey wrestlers during third full week of action One West Deptford student was escorted out of the gym earlier in the meet because of something he said toward the Haddonfield bench a second student was shown the door when several West Deptford parents intervened and complained who is also an assistant athletic director at the school said there’s tension whenever the two programs meet He remembered that when he wrestled for West Deptford there was plenty of “colorful language” on both sides when they faced off against the Haddons but we don’t have to jeer the other team.” Senior Caleb Jackson was on the mat waiting for his bout when action was stopped the blood flowing and the vibes happy,” Jackson said “It was important because everything stopped for a moment everybody was just waiting for something to happen.” Jackson wrestled at 190 for the first time this season and delivered a clutch 18-6 major decision West Deptford led 17-12 at the time of the stoppage The Eagles went on to win five of the final seven bouts including three consecutive falls by Charles Schriver IV (285) John Anthony Fenuto (106) and Ryan McConaghy (113) to put the meet on ice West Deptford’s Brayden Curcio still wears his favorite Lucky Charms t-shirt but while he said giving up his favorite cereal hasn’t been easy it has helped find more success on the mat “My biggest improvement has been with my mentality,” said Curcio who won 20 bouts with a second-place finish at District 28 as a freshman last year I just had tough weight cuts (he wrestled 120 and 126) I got on this diet and it's helped with a bunch of different things was just cutting out the bad foods I was eating.” especially Lucky Charms” was the toughest cut from his diet Curcio is tough to miss with his bleach-blond hair but it’s his performance on the mat that is really turning heads so far this winter He’s off to a 10-2 start with four pins and five technical falls He delivered a second-period fall against Haddonfield on Tuesday Bounce-back performanceAfter going 2-2 at Saturday’s Williamstown Duals the Eagles were anxious to get some momentum back we’re developing and we’re getting better every day,” Jackson said Shields said it’s been exciting to watch his young wrestlers learn on a daily basis “Each match is a great opportunity for us to gain experience,” the head coach said it was their first taste of the Haddonfield rivalry and wrestling here “My message as a coach is to treat each team the same a sectional finalist in South Jersey Group 2 last season The Eagles’ Ryan McConaghy (113) and Owen Entrekin (132) are off to fast starts is 14-1 with titles at the Hammonton Kick-Off Tournament and Mustang Classic is 10-1 with a first-place medal at the Hammonton Kick-Off Tournament and a fifth-place at the Mustang Classic He defeated Haddonfield's Pierce Hoffman with a 10-4 decision in the meet’s first and biggest bouts The team will seek its elusive first win when they host Collingswood on Thursday 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 DeLano is the head coach of Haddonfield Memorial High School entering his 27th season with the school and 23rd as head coach Similarly to the likes of Nick Sirianni and Dom DiSandro DeLano is a proud Italian who says life is about two things: relationships and food And for those people who say that football is just a game I am going to wholeheartedly disagree," DeLano said These are the people who help you get through rough times in your life We can surround this program with great people and that starts with me in terms of surrounding ourselves with the best possible staff got to have a great support system in terms of administration in the school and with parents." DeLano is also a sixth grade math teacher for the middle school His goal is to make a difference in the lives of everyone he is able to interact with Coach DeLano has built a foundation within the school and the relationships he has made are what have meant the most to him during his career "A great coach does more than teach skills; they inspire and motivate their team to reach their full potential Coach DeLano consistently lifts the team's spirits which is a huge reason he stands out," Haddonfield Memorial Athletic Director Lefteris Banos said DeLano believes you can still impact others and be successful "You can make a difference in so many people's lives do you coach to be successful or to make a difference I don't think that they need to be mutually exclusive you can be successful and make a difference in people's lives." While it's not easy to remain a coach at one place for a long time DeLano never looked for the opportunity to jump ship no matter what shape the program was in He feels lucky to have been able to stay at one place surrounded by all the people that help him each day he's "been nowhere else on the planet except coaching football at Haddonfield Memorial High School." because there's been a ton of relationships that have been built and we don't take it lightly that privilege that we get each week to represent the 'H' (Haddonfield Memorial High School) "You're not having this conversation with me if it wasn't for all the tremendous coaches that I have on my staff The veteran coach has no shortage of a resume when it comes to football – he was inducted into the New Jersey Football Coaches Hall of Fame in 2022 just a few years after making the 2016 South Jersey Football Coaches Hall of Fame His philosophy when it comes to each season is focusing on the present noting that every team he has each year is unique His teams do not live in the past no matter how successful they get DeLano emphasized not putting unfair pressure on his players noting that it's supposed to be fun and the best part of their day it's never been a look back to where we've been it's where we are going to continue to grow and what journey and what legacy left behind by this senior group and how can we help them get to where they want to be "It's not fair to put pressure on those kids to be like past seasons Let's make sure we're hyperfocused on the details of today looking to make sure that they are productive people in society The coach estimated that around 80 percent of his players are involved in some club or extracurricular activity outside of football "We want to make sure that our kids know that this game is a tool But the flip side of it is we got to be good people and productive people in society," he said While coach DeLano knows it's his name that will be on the front of awards such as this one he cannot go without giving credit where it's due and putting those around him ahead of himself because this is direct representation of our staff as well as our school community This is the ultimate staff and program recognition and we're just grateful that the Philadelphia Eagles believe in it because the power of our game is beautiful." As the Eagles get ready to host the Falcons on Monday Night Football take a look back at some of the best home openers in recent history The Eagles unveiled their first-ever Super Bowl banner in the home opener against the Falcons on September 6 The Eagles took down the Falcons 18-12 with a late comeback that was capped off with a 2-point conversion from Jay Ajayi Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards on 26-of-31 passing and he added 57 yards on the ground accounting for three total touchdowns against the Vikings on September 19 DeSean Jackson made his return to the Eagles in impressive fashion racking up 154 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-27 win over Washington on September 8 Carson Wentz threw for 313 yards and 3 touchdowns in the 2019 season-opening win over Washington Jake Elliott nailed a 61-yard field goal as time expired to take down the Giants 27-24 on September 24 Head Coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Carson Wentz had succesful debuts with a 29-10 victory over the Browns on September 11 Wentz threw for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win Jordan Matthews brought in 7 catches for 114 yards and the opening score of the season in 2016 against the Browns The Eagles completed a 17-point comeback to beat the Jaguars 34-17 on September 7 Fletcher Cox capped off the win with a 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown Foles threw for 322 yards and 2 touchdowns in the win over the Jaguars The Eagles put up 522 yards of offense in a 38-3 blowout victory over the Rams on September 7 Running back Brian Westbrook ran for 91 yards and a touchdown McNabb threw for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Rams Donovan McNabb exploded for 330 yards and 4 touchdowns in the 31-17 win over the Giants on September 12 Terrell Owens had three touchdowns in his Eagles debut against the Giants in the 2004 home opener Westbrook ran for 119 yards in the NFC East matchup Michael Vick subbed in for an injured Kevin Kolb and threw for 176 yards while rushing for 103 on September 12 2010 as he nearly rallied the Eagles to a come-from-behind win Tight end Brent Celek caught 8 catches for 157 yards to help the Eagles take down the Ravens and move to 2-0 for the first time since 2004 on September 16 Here are the jersey numbers for the new veterans Chris and Michelle Britton honor the memory of their youngest son by raising thousands of dollars each year for the Eagles Autism Foundation The Britton family was chosen to represent the Foundation at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay Jackson took part in this weekend's Rookie Minicamp on a tryout basis The cornerback becomes the fifth draft pick to sign his rookie contract the first-year players got back to football at the NovaCare Complex The Eagles kick off Rookie Camp by getting Smael Mondon Jr. and Antwaun Powell-Ryland to ink their four-year rookie deals a travel football club for boys and girls from New Jersey After adding 10 draft picks to an already strong roster the Eagles will have ample ammunition to continue to bolster the team in the 2026 NFL Draft The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle has started every game over the last two seasons for the Eagles Robinson was the last first-round linebacker picked by the team back in 1979 The organization honored the men and women who have served the country during the time in Washington with a trip to Arlington National Cemetery How did Howie Roseman execute the trade to get linebacker Jihaad Campbell Why was Andrew Mukuba such a highly sought-after target in the second round What did the Eagles want to accomplish on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft It's all here in the post-draft episode of Unscripted Ahead of their first official practice as Philadelphia Eagles and outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Join first-round pick Jihaad Campbell in his first 24 hours as an Eagle From the moment he gets selected to his tour of the facilities in Philadelphia every moment of Campbell's first day as an Eagle is right here for your viewing pleasure Bill Shanahan and Dave Siedell are vying to fill the unexpired term vacated by outgoing borough commissioner Kevin Roche NJ Pen invites candidates running for local office to tell voters a bit about themselves and their priorities before the ballots are cast We produce these profiles in the public interest but our journalism is possible only through small regular contributions from our readers — so if you’re reading this for free it’s because other readers have made it possible for us to offer it to you To support our ability to keep doing this work year-round, please become a subscriber Haddonfield residents Bill Shanahan and Dave Siedell are both running for a seat on the borough commission. The winner will complete the unexpired term of outgoing commissioner Kevin Roche All three local government seats will be up for consideration in the spring municipal election Both candidates have been invited to reply to the same set of prompts and their views of the current state of affairs in their community Answers have been edited for clarity and length Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Director of Homeland Security NJ PEN: Tell us something about your hobbies SHANAHAN: My wife Shannon and I have lived in Haddonfield for more than 20 years and they had an advantage because of the Haddonfield school district so I appreciate the work done by our educators to prepare our kids to compete at the collegiate level Army after more than 32 years of active and reserve duty as an Aviation Branch Lieutenant Colonel I miss the camaraderie of being part of something bigger than myself and everyone pushing in the same direction I enjoy all Philadelphia sports teams as well as Rutgers and SEC football I used to coach my kids’ baseball and softball teams and love the spirit of volunteerism in this town I have an old Harley Davidson Electra Glide that I occasionally get a chance to ride and an old Corvette waiting for me to restore NJ PEN: What is your philosophy of government SHANAHAN: The government is responsible for managing the day-to-day business of the people This is a responsibility that I take seriously A municipal government must be attentive to the traditional lanes of the services that have an everyday impact on the residents a municipality should evolve as its citizens do NJ PEN: What personal and professional experiences would you bring to the table as a borough commissioner SHANAHAN: I have more than three decades of government and military experience where I served as the executive officer of the Counter-Insurgency Training Center and then as an Afghan District Governor’s Advisor.  I mention this because I have my leadership abilities have been demonstrated and tested; as is more relevant to this situation I have the ability to work as part of a high-functioning team I also have 25 years of civilian government experience: 20 years as the Director of Government Relations at DRPA and three years as its Director of Homeland Security I have long-established working relationships in both areas that will help the borough in dealing with larger issues.  I’ve put together public departmental budgets My responsibilities included securing and managing $150 million in federal grants and 25 government audits of my work have produced no adverse findings Budgeting for a government entity is different from budgeting in the private sector Public-sector budgeting is a different skill set I hold a law degree from Rutgers Law School and a master’s degree in government administration from the University of Pennsylvania with a focus on fiscal and budgetary skills I am an attorney licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with a focus on USDA administrative law helping farmers recover crop insurance funds from the government when their claims have been wrongfully denied I have served on the boards of many governing bodies the Philadelphia Area Regional Transit Security Working Group I’m a former chair of the Camden County Board of Social Services a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) SHANAHAN: At the Haddonfield Civic Association candidate forum I was reminded of a Haddonfield Sun article in which I was quoted I caught myself channeling George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life old Starbucks.” This is a wonderful place to live It was a privilege and an honor to serve my country and abilities to help our community stay awesome and true to the spirit of community that it has shown me for the last 23 years I’ve lived here and steady temperament will help us navigate these matters.  NJPEN: What are the biggest challenges your community faces challenge that we must navigate with transparency and consensus to ameliorate its impacts to the borough These might include negotiating a county green space purchase or possibly getting a portion of the units dedicated to seniors Ordinances regarding zoning and building are antiquated We’re “zoning by variance,” and the zoning process adds costs — as much as $3,000 to the homeowner — before a contractor starts the project We need to review and rewrite these ordinances to allow the building inspector to approve these applications.  Requirements for new construction should be changed Builders are constructing new or substantially rebuilt homes on smaller lots They increase building footprints by removing driveway space and pushing cars to park overnight on the street.  we are punishing residents for improvements and incentivizing builders to build right up to the limits and outside of the character of the neighborhoods and town. If we tighten up these ordinances houses would be proportionate with their neighborhood context We must address old stormwater drainage systems and new state environmental requirements and downstream outfalls that are clogged by obstacles can increase the damage done.  State-administered federal grants could help once a strategic plan is developed Recent burglaries around town are concerning I have the experience to help the police and public safety director find new resources and solutions to help fend off these types of crimes Crows Woods is in dire need of rehabilitation and glass is starting to migrate up to the top It needs to be capped properly to current environmental standards to keep our kids safe I‘ll work with the administration on a grant for this issue NJ PEN: What are three key issues on which you will focus if elected Executive Director of Teaching and Learning the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania SIEDELL: I’ve been proud to call Haddonfield home for the past 25 years I enjoy being actively involved in our local events and supporting causes that help our community thrive I’ve also been a strong supporter of our local schools and nonprofits I am a proud member of the Haddon Umpire Association and can be found on a baseball field calling balls and strikes on many spring and fall weekends SIEDELL: I believe that government should be transparent Leaders must listen to the voices of the public and must rely on the expertise of our public service professionals to make informed decisions that are in the best interest of everyone and I’m committed to ensuring that decisions are made openly and with community input and the people that serve in them are part of that institutional fabric They should never be bigger than their positions SIEDELL: As Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Wharton I manage an $8-million operating budget and a staff of 32 people overseeing strategic decisions that shape future business leaders I’ve served three terms on the Haddonfield Board of Education (BOE) and helped develop a $37 million yearly budget I was also BOE vice-president during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic throughout which I helped guide decision-making Both experiences have proven I am ready and able to take on this new role to oversee borough operations and manage public resources effectively I also bring deep involvement in leadership positions in local boards and nonprofits like the Haddonfield Civic Association SIEDELL: I’m running for Commissioner because I believe Haddonfield can thrive by fostering greater transparency I strongly believe we have gotten away from these core values I want to ensure that the future of our community is secure for generations to come by partnering with our schools We need to have a working relationship between the administration and the community so that future leaders don’t get asked NJ PEN: What are the biggest challenges your community faces SIEDELL: Haddonfield faces several challenges including managing redevelopment projects like Bancroft and Woodmont addressing infrastructure and aging systems We also need to support public safety while ensuring transparency and civil discourse HADDONFIELD — Try telling Haddonfield and Haddon Heights that playing Thanksgiving Day football is an outdated tradition The two rivals squared off for the 115th time in a series that dates back to 1902 and played a game that would do this rivalry proud on a field goal by sophomore Dan Keenan with 7.8 seconds left extending the Bulldogs’ lead to 66-43-6 in this storied series Haddonfield received the Mayor’s Trophy presented to the winner of this rivalry game “And there are people who want to get rid of Thanksgiving football,” said Haddonfield head coach Frank DeLano with the crowd in a rainstorm in the first half and then show it to people who are against Thanksgiving football.” The game meant simply everything to both teams but we were hurt by our mistakes,” said Haddon Heights senior linebacker Jake Karley Karley and his teammates were justifiably emotional afterwards “This game means everything to me,” he said Haddonfield enjoyed a big day on special teams The Bulldogs opened the scoring when a bad snap on a Haddon Heights punt was eventually retrieved by sophomore Cormac Flanagan who ran 32 yards for the touchdown with 2:22 left in the first quarter Haddonfield junior Logan Rhea blocked a punt that led to a 25-yard field goal by Keenan another errant punt snap gave Haddonfield the ball at the Haddon Heights’ 7-yard line and eventually led to a 20-yard field goal by Kennan that tied the score “We gave up 13 points on punting and you can’t do that,” said Haddon Heights coach Chris Lina “What is crazy is that we still had a chance at the end.” Positives for HeightsThe Garnets got within 7-6 when Kevin Clark hit a wide-open Damier Outterbridge-Ali on a 35-yard scoring pass early in the second quarter The Garnets took a 14-7 halftime lead when Karley recovered a Haddonfield fumble in the end zone and Outterbridge-Ali scored on a 2-point conversion run the Garnets increased their lead to 20-10 when Clark scored on a quarterback sneak making it 20-10 and capping an 11-play 65-yard drive Outterbridge-Ali had seven receptions for 88 yards one touchdown and one two-point conversion run Haddonfield faced a seemingly dire situation with a 4th-and-10 on the Haddon Heights 36-yard line feeling the heat from the Heights pass rush stepped up in the pocket and found an open Martin Foust for a 36-yard scoring pass cutting the deficit to 20-17 with 8:54 left but he hauled it in at the 10 and strolled in easily “I didn’t see him throw the ball but when I turned and my mind went straight to what if I bobble it “But sometimes you got to clear your mind and just play football and that is what I try to do all the time.” What is interesting is that Foust wasn’t the intended receiver but I am glad I eventually did,” Lefakis said Haddonfield’s Brody Leonard made the catch of the game a leaping 39-yard grab that put the ball on the Haddon Heights 2-yard line Lefakis again bought time by scrambling and throwing on the run “I trust my quarterback to make the throw and if he puts it here Keenan made his winning 20-yard field with 7.8 seconds left He got a great snap from Steven Kennedy and hold from Lefakis I mean we practice it all the time,” said Keenan who also saw some time at quarterback and linebacker “I knew everybody trusted me and I believed in myself.” “This means everything to this town,” Keenan said Haddon Heights played most of the season without junior quarterback Kevin Clark He injured his collarbone during the second game of the season and returned during the Garnets 27-19 win over Gloucester in a consolation game on Nov Against Haddonfield he completed 11 of 16 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown and carried the ball twice for eight yards and a 1-yard TD on a quarterback sneak and he makes our offense so much more dynamic,” Lina said “He is just a great football player and a great person.” Honoring Jim HornerBefore the game there was a moment of silence for Jim Horner who passed away at the age of 85 in October attended the game and was named an honorary captain for Haddonfield had a career record of 174-61-7 at Haddon Heights This was the final game for legendary Haddonfield public address announcer Bob Parsons The 88-year-old Parsons spent 35 years as Haddonfield’s PA announcer for football He had a unique style that brought humor to any game he was on the microphone “I decided that this would be it,” said Parsons who was honored pre-game and presented with a plaque for all his dedicated service to Haddonfield Parsons has sometimes used the same material from years past “I can use the material again and again because high school people keep graduating,” he said One of his favorites: “The $11.75 donation for the Bob Parsons elevator to the press box is being returned to Bob due to a complete lack of interest.” There was plenty of interest in hearing Parsons who gave that extra bit of entertainment every time he worked in the press box And one more thing – he still has his fastball Parsons went out with an exemplary effort in his final game Marc Narducci is a freelance reporter for the Courier-Post He can be reached by email at cpvarsity@gmail.com 2025 at 2:30 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Patch Graphics)HADDONFIELD NJ — Five candidates have filed to run in Haddonfield's Board of Commissioners election The candidate field features three challengers and two incumbents All three of the board's seats are up for grabs in May 13's elections Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich is the only current commissioner not running in this election Haddonfield elects commissioners every four years in a non-partisan race The commissioners then appoint two of their members as mayor and deputy mayor plus the slogans they submitted to appear with their names on the ballot: 2025 at 2:47 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Emine and Celal Emanet own and operate Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township NJ — The owners of Jersey Kebab will soon return to what they love: feeding their community Last month, officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the Haddon Township restaurant and detained the owners Jersey Kebab Jersey Kebab will hold a community celebration from 2-5 p.m will face legal proceedings to determine whether they'll get deported Public support surged for the Emanets when they were detained Celal and Emine pay taxes and have a valid business license They also don't have criminal records or prior orders of removal by an immigration judge has a sign on the door saying they will provide free food to anybody who is homeless has a disability or simply cannot afford to eat there An ICE spokesperson told Patch that the Emanets were arrested as part of an ongoing investigation "As with any noncitizen in the United States without lawful status," the spokesperson said "ICE officers make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis to focus on the greatest threats to homeland security in a professional and responsible manner informed by their experience as law enforcement officers." The spokesperson declined to disclose the nature of the investigation or how the case allegedly tied into homeland security says the family poses no risk to national security or public safety "They are eager to pursue their cases together as a family, as the law provides," Best told Patch Jersey Kebab is located at 150 Haddon Ave. Officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided Jersey Kebab on Feb. 25 and detained the husband and wife who own and operate the restaurant remains in custody at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in North Jersey an immigration judge will determine whether to keep Emine in custody or to set bond which could free her as deportation proceedings play out Future hearings will determine whether Emine and Celal get deported to their native Turkey Members of the public and local officials have expressed support for the Emanets who run a successful restaurant in the heart of Haddon Township The GoFundMe has generated about 7,700 donations totaling $321,948 as of this writing an immigration attorney representing the family says they're focused on getting Emine released has no criminal record anywhere in the world poses no threat to national security or public safety," Best told Patch "They are eager to pursue their cases together as a family They also said they couldn't provide information on detained individuals due to privacy issues A Haddonfield man imprisoned for his role in the 2021 U.S Capitol riot spent time in custody taking classes and tutoring other inmates his attorney said in a recent appeal for leniency under a new sentence But a federal prosecutor demanded a more severe penalty for 36-year-old Patrick Stedman saying he gave “materially false testimony” at his trial and has continued to spread “disinformation and divisiveness.” Stedman, a dating and relationship coach, initially received a four-year prison term after being convicted of a felony charge and four misdemeanors in June 2023 Rioter convicted: Jury finds South Jersey man guilty of Capitol charges But an appeals court vacated the felony conviction in September and Stedman was released on bail in October to be resentenced under a plea agreement for only the misdemeanors argued for a 12-month term — equal to the time Stedman had already served at FCI Fort Dix in Burlington County asked a federal judge to exceed the sentencing guideline of 10-16 months and return Stedman to prison for a 30-month term He contended that the guideline “does not capture the unprecedented and uniquely harmful nature of his crimes which struck at the heart of our democracy and the rule of law.” was “a model inmate with no infractions” during his time behind bars completed an 85-hour vocational program in prison physics and “Shakespeare Made Simple,” among other subjects Cipparone also presented letters from family and friends in support of Stedman She wrote Stedman “has changed as a person" since being arrested 15 days after the Jan riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump “He regrets putting his whole family through this and is more worried for all of us right now contending Stedman has been punished “in the form of the stress the shame and social rejection we've experienced.” But the prosecution’s sentencing memorandum noted that Stedman entered the Capitol within 10 minutes of the initial breach by rioters seeking to block the election of current President Joe Biden “Stedman was an avid and willing participant in an unprecedented crime,” Smith wrote bringing others together to the Capitol on Jan 6 and leading two of them into and throughout the building Smith also pointed to essays posted online by Stedman this year — one describing 2024 as a “decisive moment in our war for America” and another that “falsely claimed vote counts were stopped and ballots were dumped during the 2020 presidential election.” The prosecutor acknowledged that Stedman had not “overtly” advocated violence but noted that one essay “exhorts his followers District Judge Beryl Howell gave a win to Stedman on Dec 19 with a one-year sentence for the misdemeanors That spared any more prison time for Stedman who is to spend a year on supervised release The sentence also contained Howell's previous order that Stedman must pay a $20,000 fine and $2,000 in restitution for damage caused by the rioters for two offenses in a restricted building or grounds — entering and remaining and disorderly and disruptive conduct — and for two offenses in a Capitol building — disorderly conduct Cipparone expressed gratitude at the end of “almost four years of litigation” for Stedman “Pat and his family thankfully now can focus on the holidays with this prosecution fully in their rear-view mirror,” he said Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal Three Haddonfield residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddonfield Public Schools Board of Education Every election season, NJ Pen invites candidates running for local office to tell voters a bit about themselves and their priorities before the ballots are cast.  regular contributions from our readers — so if you’re reading this for free it’s because other readers have made it possible for us to offer it to you.  To support our ability to keep doing this work year-round, please become a subscriber Three Haddonfield residents are running for three available three-year terms on the Haddonfield Public School District Board of Education: Stephanie Benecchi All candidates have been invited to reply to the same set of prompts STEPHANIE BENECCHI: I swam competitively through college and remain involved in the sport as an official I love to read and to play complicated board games with my husband and our friends NJ PEN: What is your philosophy of education BENECCHI: I think education is a lifelong process I believe the goals of K-12 education should be to support the development of the fundamental skills that our young people need to support their lifelong learning.  NJ PEN: What personal and professional experiences would you bring to the table as a school board member I think my legal background leads me to think critically and exercise good judgment I understand the challenges many of us face and bring that perspective to the board BENECCHI: I believe in public education and in the ideals of a government of the people I believe as citizens we have the responsibility to serve each other to the best of our ability.  I was asked by several people to consider running for my first term given my background and I felt a responsibility to serve in this capacity to ensure the continued competent administration of our public schools NJ PEN: What are the biggest challenges your school district faces BENECCHI: I think the biggest challenge any district faces is how to allocate its limited and precious financial resources.  Our district is uniquely challenged because we do not have a robust commercial or industrial property tax base Good fiscal stewardship depends on the district maximizing federal which is something that I think our current school administration has done very well.  Based on conversations I’ve had with neighbors ensuring all students and families feel welcomed and valued remains a challenge and it’s wonderful how many families have very deep roots here.  to which we moved when I was six without knowing anyone I’m sensitive to how important it is to feel a sense of belonging Our town is considerably less diverse on many measures than other communities in our state and we need to ensure that all students and families feel welcomed here and connected to our schools ensuring our schools are well-run includes setting policy and expressing community priorities like the three that follow.  Klaus showed how many more thousands of minutes can be added to math and literacy instruction — and can allow for the addition of structured play — which research overwhelmingly indicates is crucial to long-term academic success.  A perennial issue is school climate and culture We need to continue to ensure that there are welcoming places for all of our students to contribute and that all of our student contributions are recognized and celebrated an issue that my family has experienced first-hand is the challenge maintaining our neighborhood schools given near-capacity enrollment Our neighborhood schools are a precious community resource and ensuring that resource is allocated in a fair and transparent way especially given the domino effects caused by lack of full-day K MEG HOLLINGWORTH: With young children and their extracurriculars and am an enthusiastic spectator at my kid’s many events work with the South Jersey chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense and my wonderful Roberts Avenue neighbors marching (usually dancing too!) in the parade bringing our longstanding tradition of camaraderie to life once again HOLLINGWORTH: I am not an educator and have never taught children in a classroom staff and administrators — and engaged with other parents every day about what they value in their child’s education my “philosophy” of education is simply that all kids learn differently and our job is to meet them where they are and support them at every step of the way to excel.  I believe that education should focus on the whole child emphasizing learning by doing and encouraging critical thinking Kids will be most interested and engaged when learning about the world around them and topics relevant to their lives with different methods of learning such as projects HOLLINGWORTH: I have worked in corporate America for the past two decades in the very challenging and complex world of health insurance I trained and practiced as a social worker including in an educational setting with the Philadelphia School District and then as a Policy Analyst for homeless and housing programs for the City of Philadelphia.  I am very confident in my ability to communicate well engage people and partners to rapidly assess ever evolving and complex questions that we face as a district This all requires commitment and attention to detail so I can keep on helping our Board make smart I pride myself on my ability to connect genuinely with others and be willing to compromise when it helps to reach the end goal are all guiding stars in achieving big goals.  and laser-focused on making our schools a place where every child can thrive HOLLINGWORTH: I grew up in a family of “do-ers” — people active in their communities clubs and more; those who stepped up when they saw a problem and raised their hands to get involved.  My Quaker education instilled a focus on community service; that it’s not only a privilege It’s my goal to improve our schools to support the education I can see the positive impact that our dedicated Board has had during the past three years and am very proud to be a part of that.  I am running for re-election today because of the progress we have made and my dedication to build and develop our incredible schools HOLLINGWORTH: We have an incredible school district here in Haddonfield but even wonderful things can be improved with the right thoughtful and inclusive leadership We need to make sure we invest in the future and do so in a financially responsible way Updating our physical infrastructure and making our school accessible and able to meet the challenge of the continuing growth of our student body is of critical importance And it’s not just a Bancroft space question to keep up the standards of academic excellence that the parents and citizens in our town expect and deserve We need to make certain our operating budgets are lean and directed towards the most important aspects of our work in academics and supporting students to be as successful as possible Every line item must relate back to supporting our mission and maximizing our positive impact Ensuring academic excellence. As chair of the Curriculum Committee I believe academic rigor and excellence is paramount to our continued success and academic methods that our students will need in future Enhancing our culture and climate. I will continue to focus on improving the culture and climate of our schools Developing the physical spaces our 3,000 students occupy is one essential element of helping them to learn inclusion and tolerance for others must also be reinforced in our schools Building trust and collaboration within the community. My aim is to bring an inclusive and thoughtful perspective to the decisions and challenges our school district must address and this Board has developed a notable track record of working effectively with administrators to equip our schools for success such as with our capital development proposals and being open to input from across our community and hearty disputes about complex issues throughout my first term administrators of Haddonfield while serving the larger community I recognize not everyone will be happy with every decision made we need a Board with members that Haddonfielders can trust A Board that seeks broad input and makes sound decisions on behalf of our students I am proud to serve this incredible town and look forward to addressing the challenges and fostering the successes ahead for the Haddonfield School District MATT RITTER: I live with my wife of 21 years who is a sophomore at HMHS; and our nine-year-old yellow lab As a family we enjoy attending sporting events and we are a skiing family as well RITTER: Previously serving on the Haddonfield BOE from 2017-2020 I would rely on those past experiences to help guide me during this term I also tend to listen and contemplate before speaking and I’m a believer that transparent communication is a strong asset RITTER: I believe one of the most rewarding things someone can do is volunteer in their community and I’m passionate about ensuring our district remains one of the best and most respected in the state.  I also previously served on the Haddonfield BOE from 2017 – 2020 and I believe my previous experience will enhance my ability to contribute at a high level.  RITTER: There are myriad challenges including space constraints will help address the needs of our growing district NJ PEN: What are three key issues on which you will focus if elected?  RITTER: School and student safety; curriculum communication; and the successful execution of the referendum The ballot initiative would add add elementary and middle-school classroom and play spaces improved accessibility and upgraded auditoriums and a massive athletic complex on Hopkins Lane the son of Jersey Kebab's restaurant owners who were detained by ICE speaks outside the restaurant on Thursday as South Jersey elected officeholders stand behind him (Camden County Government)Jersey Kebab's door now contains several messages supporting the Emanet family (Camden County Government)Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr Celal Emanet (third from right) was detained on Tuesday and released with an ankle monitor (Camden County Government)Editor's note: This article now includes comments from a spokesperson for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) NJ — South Jersey elected officials have condemned immigration authorities for raiding a Haddon Township restaurant and detaining the immigrant owners Federal Marshals and officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided Jersey Kebab on Tuesday detaining Celal and Emine Emanet — the husband and wife who own and operate the restaurant remains detained in the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility as she awaits a bond trial elected officials from the municipal state levels stood with Celal and his family members outside Jersey Kebab to express their support for the Emanet family Two of South Jersey's state legislators said the Emanets "embody everything we should celebrate in the American Dream." "The Emanet family came to this country legally on a religious visa and provided for their family," said State Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald and Assembly Member Melinda Kane in a joint statement they have given back to the community in countless ways — feeding the poor all without asking for anything in return." The Turkish family legally immigrated to the United States in 2008 and developed a popular restaurant in the heart of Haddon Township Their restaurant door contains a sign saying it is free to anyone who is homeless has a disability or simply can't afford to eat there Celal and Emine Emanet applied for permanent U.S when their religious (R1) visa was still in effect But the case has remained open for nine years Family members have not been able to contact any arresting officers or Emine since her detainment ICE has not provided a date for Emine's bond trial but Muhammed said it will likely be in about three weeks especially since Emine will be fasting for Ramadan "They have never in their lives gotten a speeding ticket traffic ticket or any crime violation," Muhammed said of his parents "So she is in a very distraught place right now." Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr called ICE's raid "an unfortunate example of just how broken the immigration system is here in our country." "This couple works hard every single day to provide for their four children grandchildren and to feed the community," Cappelli said "They have been left without any options when it comes to their immigration status and to be arrested for something they have no control over Haddonfield and Collingswood have also expressed support for the Emanet family The detainment comes as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to carry out campaign promises of mass deportations An ICE spokesperson told Patch that their arrests were part of an ongoing investigation Public support for the Emanet family has surged since their restaurant was raided. A GoFundMe for their legal battle has generated more than 6,700 donations totaling nearly $280,000 as of late Friday morning Jersey Kebab remains closed until further notice But the Emanet family encouraged people to write letters of support for the immigration judge to review during Emine's bond hearing "If you knew Emine and are able to attest to her character write a letter of support to the immigration judge," the family said "Customize the letter and make it your own The letter is only to convey that Emine deserves to be released on bail and returned to her family Here's the letter template they shared A vigil for the Emanet family is set for 12:30 p.m Saturday at Jersey Kebab (150 Haddon Ave.) Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight Want to get a weekly summary of New Jersey news from dozens of trustworthy news sites and not just one who has five decades in the news business and now publishes local site 70and73.com Camden County Commissioner Virginia Betteridge will not seek reelection who resigned from the Cherry Hill Board of Education in 2024 after her husband on Tuesday was named to the slate of Democrats running for Camden County Commission in the June primary The Camden County Democratic Committee also added Haddonfield Mayor Colleen Bianco Bezich to the slate Commissioner Virginia Betteridge will not run for reelection. "In 2005, Betteridge broke barriers and made history when she was elected mayor of Runnemede, making her the first Latina mayor in the entire state," according to her biography on the county site Cuba and immigrated as a child with her family to Gloucester City She is a licensed Realtor at Weichert Realtors in Haddonfield Bianco Bezich and incumbent Commissioner Edward McDonnell will run for three-year terms Cooley Fleisher will run for the unfinished term of Melinda Kane who now is a member of the New Jersey General Assembly The committee also endorsed Steve Sweeney in his run for governor according to the committee: "Cooley Fleisher has been giving back to the Camden County community since she was the director of the Alliance on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Cherry Hill Township in 1994 Prior to serving in that capacity she graduated from Ithaca College and worked for the American Heart Association Cooley Fleisher has been running a small business and deploying her time back into her community focusing on education in a variety of ways through the Cherry Hill PTA to serving on the Camden County College Board of Trustees." She lives in Cherry Hill with husband David and three children according to the committee: "Born into a labor family in Pennsauken Bianco Bezich moved to Cherry Hill at age 10 and attended Camden Catholic High School before pursuing dual degrees at Ithaca College She attended graduate school at Rutgers University while working full-time to fund her education Soon thereafter she became the youngest woman to manage a municipality (at age 24) and launched her own law practice just one year before becoming a mother Bianco Bezich won a special municipal election becoming the second woman in Haddonfield’s history to be elected; and as the top vote-getter in 2021 ...She left the practice of law in 2022 to pursue her passion for communications and policy accepting a role within the global office at GSK where she generates strategic insights around global health policy and biotech innovation." there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account CAMDEN — Is there anything Audrey Derivaux can’t do The Haddonfield sophomore may well be the best scholastic swimmer in the state of New Jersey The latest evidence of that contention came on Dec 17 during a thrilling 86-84 Haddonfield win over Cherry Hill East Derivaux swam — and won — the first three events of the meet then returned to swim the anchor leg of the meet-clinching final relay Derivaux swan a leg of the 200-yard medley relay “That's what's so awesome about Audrey,” Haddonfield coach Luke Wister said Some kids will worry that they have to go back-to-back she won and set meet records in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions individual medley and 500 freestyle she transitioned to club-mode and swam in six events at the Olympic Trials in Indianapolis she advanced to semifinal races in the 200-meter butterfly and 200 backstroke plus swam in the Olympic Trials championship race in the 400 IM Swimmers as talented as Derivaux don’t need to swim for their high school Life would actually be a lot easier without it every part about it is so special for me,” Derivaux said “Like the bus ride here we were all sitting in the bus We were all just thinking that we have to win this and we have to just go out and try our best like we all just work so well with each other.” Haddonfield won the Group C state championship last year with Derivaux leading the way as a freshman There isn’t an event or a distance where she isn’t the fastest swimmer in the pool Imagine being able to pencil in a guaranteed win at any spot on a meet sheet to almost control the whole meet,” Wister said “We are the ones who get to put Audrey in a spot Then the meet sort of revolves around that There is not a girl out there that we feel like scared of her swimming against.” So Derivaux is the scariest swimmier in the state of New Jersey She is friendly with opponents and teammates alike She has zero swagger or bravado on the pool deck that would betray the fact that she is as good as she is she was present for every single race,” Wister said but then she's ready to be the loudest cheerer Audrey has a rare combo of being so talented There are a lot of people who have that great individual ability she wowed the crowd in Indianapolis in a pool built at the same stadium where the National Football League's Colts play It’s not often that a swimmer that young qualifies for an Olympic Trials’ final “I remember I was sitting in the ready room for my one back (100 backstroke),” Derivaux said  “They were displaying the results on the screen Derivaux qualified for six different Olympic Trials events The decision to race all six was strategic “That was something that I'd never done before,” Derivaux said I went for the excitement and to just race there Being able to swim there and race was just so much fun.” You don’t get to be the fourth-ranked swimmer in the USA Swimming (15-18 age group) by accident Then go straight to practice for another three hours or so Then I go back home and do my homework and go to sleep.” So where does Derivaux find time for Audrey “Every now and then I'll get like an hour to watch TV and just relax,” Derivaux said and then I'll do whatever I can to relax.” Cutting out high school swimming would quickly reclaim a whole chunk of free time “They're definitely both unique in their own way,” Derivaux said “High school is more of a team kind of thing What I do with club swimming is a little bit more individual When I come here and we get to the 400 relay Email him with story ideas at tomrimback@gmail.com and 2025 at 9:17 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Two cars on the same Haddonfield street were burglarized on the same night NJ — Two cars on the same Haddonfield street were burglarized on the same night The break-ins happened during the overnight hours Thursday on Merion Avenue according to the Haddonfield Police Department Police encouraged Merion Avenue residents to check their security cameras and notify them of any suspicious activity they see Penny’s Bagels in Haddonfield NJ has a fresh construction permit hanging on the front glass which follows in-line with their December Instagram post about receiving zoning and health department approval Penny’s is taking over a unit which was previously Lunachick woman’s clothing The new bagel shop is being developed by Chris Fetfatzes and Heather Annechiarico who have plenty of experience and success in the Philadelphia restaurant scene as they also operate Grace and Proper in South Philly Sonny’s Cocktail Joint on South Street and have a few other restaurants in the works The new bagel shop is in the center of the thriving Haddonfield downtown and will feature bagels baked on premises as well as offer coffee The local community has been eagerly awaiting the new bagel shop which originally was so locked in on a Spring 2024 opening they were featured in several publications and even their custom printed construction paper in the windows included “Spring ’24” Things seem to be on-track now as in a Philadelphia Inquirer rundown of upcoming 2025 restaurants writer Michael Klein states that Penny’s are hoping for a Memorial Day opening Philadelphia Magazine also chronicled the partners and their restaurants earlier this year… adding that the bagel shop was set to open “soon-ish” While the front windows have been covered in branded construction paper when I visited six weeks ago I could see into the unit which was then completely empty… With the light in the deep rear of the space creating a square portal-like effect There were signs of construction at the time but the good news at the time was the unit was in a “clean slate” stage ready for construction to start The permit which appeared on the front glass recently is dated April 2nd 2025 and has a description of work described as “tenant fit-out” electrical and fire protection… so it seems they have all of the permissions needed to get started on the bagel shop build out The partner’s Sonny’s Cocktail location had been closed for some time and the Philadelphia Magazine article earlier this year highlighted the reopening of that South Street location… so it would seem the timing is working out nicely for the partners to now roll their efforts into the Haddonfield bagel shop I don’t have a lot of other details on Penny’s Bagels at this time but I will be following along with the construction progress and opening date (when announced) Penny’s Bagels139 Kings Highway EastHaddonfield NJ Instagram Categories Marlton Pike Insomnia Cookies at Rowan Blvd Glassboro Is Open 2025 at 1:59 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J NJ — Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J Brown will headline a youth football camp in Haddonfield this summer Kids will learn from the Super Bowl champion at the one-day camp which is on July 18 at Haddonfield Memorial High School The camp is open to all children ages 6 to 16 The cost to register is subject to change based on availability The price is $275.62 as of Monday afternoon Learn more about the camp and register your child online through FlexWork Sports 2024 at 10:07 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}(Renee Schiavone/Patch)Editor's note: This article was last updated at 10:05 p.m NJ — With a heavy majority of votes in favor of the school bond referendum Haddonfield's superintendent declared Tuesday night that the referendum has passed More than three-quarters of votes have come back in favor of the bond referendum as of 10 p.m Ballot counts are still underway in all of Haddonfield's voting precincts at that time But there have been significantly more votes in favor of the referendum (2,756) than opposed (772) as of this writing All precincts have reported partial results who championed the Haddonfield School District referendum thanked every community member who voted in the special election "Voter approval means all five of our schools will benefit from improvements across the board," Klaus said in a statement "I'm especially excited to see how we can better address the needs of Early Childhood Education which forms the foundation for everything else and now we can plan the path toward full-day kindergarten." "Also important are the repairs and renovations we can make to our buildings," Klaus continued "Completing that work with bond funding takes some pressure off the operating budget that very directly impacts instruction It also means Haddonfield School District will gain about $9 million in state aid." The Haddonfield School District put forth a bond referendum to secure funding to add classrooms upgrade aging facilities and make the district's schools and playgrounds more accessible It would also give Haddonfield enough classroom space to offer full-day kindergarten upgrades to school facilities are fully funded by local property taxes But a successful bond referendum allows districts to secure some state funding for major project Haddonfield will receive $9 million from the state Haddonfield taxpayers would be responsible for $37.7 million which would increase property taxes by $369 per year on the average home ($530,509 in Haddonfield) All results are unofficial until certified by the county clerk on a later date 2025 at 3:23 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Happy,Kids,At,Elementary,School (Shutterstock)HADDONFIELD NJ — Haddonfield schools will launch full-day kindergarten this fall before gradually expanding the program until it's universal the Haddonfield School District's elementary schools will each have one section of full-day kindergarten Students will be selected through a tuition-based lottery process Access to the program will increase as the district builds more kindergarten classrooms over the next 3 to 4 years Full-day kindergarten was made possible through the $46.7 school bond referendum that passed in December Nearly 80 percent of voters approved the referendum which will bring significant upgrades to all district schools in the coming years tuition will cost $7,500 per child per year A lottery will be held if demand exceeds the 25-student capacity Specifics about tuition and the lottery process were shared with families that have registered for the district's half-day kindergarten program Click this link for information if you already fully registered for kindergarten by/ on Feb. 1. Click this link if you did not register by that date Families with questions about the process can contact their neighborhood elementary school: 2025 at 1:40 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man tried to break into a Haddonfield home on Thursday morning NJ — A man tried to break into a Haddonfield home on Thursday morning The suspect — later identified as Andrew Capie Capie entered a backyard and tried to open a sliding glass door he said he was there to cut her grass and then fled the area on foot Capie was charged with criminal trespass and possession of a controlled dangerous substance He was also processed for several out-of-town warrants a Haddonfield borough spokesperson told Patch Capie was placed in the Camden County Correctional Facility Haddonfield junior Mike Douglas returned to the lineup this winter as the one player who played a significant role for the Bulldogs last year our secret has been defense," Douglas said a lot of other teams were getting everyone back from next year We knew that transition defense and just running around with our hair on fire everywhere Douglas is within two points of leading the Haddons in scoring all but sharing the title with fellow junior Chris Beane the team is 15-4 thanks in no small part to his leadership "Michael was really the only guy who played any varsity last year at all off the bench," Haddonfield coach Paul Wiedeman said we said: you have the keys to the car this year You are going to have the ball in your hands You're going to make tough shots in tough games like this All those things a point guard is supposed to do The Haddonfield system encourages players to embrace specific role It is also flexible enough that those roles can morph and change from game-to-game because everyone on our team can bring the ball up," Douglas said we're just going to sprint into transition Douglas and Beane share the traditional point guard duties but neither guards that role too jealously We have multiple guys that can make shots themselves None of that works unless there's total buy-in Douglas had a last year to work out the details Chris (Beane) and I are pushing everyone to the limit We try to just lift everyone up on the team." Haddonfield Middle School to present “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” March 27-28-29 Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game including three Cheshire Cats and dozens of other wonderfully wacky characters is a fast-paced stage adaptation of featuring updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as "I'm Late," "The Un-birthday Song" and "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." March 27-28 @ 7 p.m.March 29 @ 5 p.m.HMS Auditorium; 5 Lincoln AvenueTix $10 at the door 2025 at 3:28 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A cafe in Haddonfield has closed Alebrijes Cafe & Sweets held its soft opening last week on 223 Kings Hwy. where The Cookie Basket operated a cafe until the end of last year Alebrijes offers a variety tortas, tacos and sweets — along with hot and cold beverages. Check out the menu online The Cookie Basket had launched a few years ago in National Park specializing in custom-designed cookies and other specialty treats Although the mother-daughter team decided to close the cafe they were proud to hand over the reigns to Alebrijes "We stopped in today and had the BEST tres leches cake, flan and latte that I ever tasted!" The Cookie Basket said of Alebrijes on its Facebook page "The shop is so cute and they have a great lunch and dessert menu!" Niche.com, which ranks school districts and locales across the nation through various criteria, unveiled its annual Best Places to Live in America rankings last week Haddonfield received an A-plus from the online platform which ranked the borough 13th in New Jersey and eighth in the Philadelphia area Niche also grades cities and towns in 12 different categories Haddonfield received an A-plus for public schools The borough received its lowest grades (C-plus) for diversity and cost of living Niche has released Best Places to Live rankings for more than a decade including more than 18,000 communities in the latest iteration the lists provide insight for anyone making key life decisions on where to live or attend school "Where you live shapes so many aspects of your life from career opportunities to the sense of community you feel," Niche CEO Luke Shurman said in a statement we are proud to provide rankings that empower people to make informed decisions based on what matters most to them Niche combines millions of online reviews from residents with data from sources such as the U.S. Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the CDC. Read more about Niche's methodology But Niche's report cards and similar efforts to rank communities have their critics including at least one of Niche's data sources which reports crime statistics in locales across the nation has warned against using the information to compare one place to another "Data users should not rank locales because there are many factors that cause the nature and type of crime to vary from place to place," the FBI says "UCR (uniform crime reporting) statistics include only jurisdictional population figures along with reported crime Rankings ignore the uniqueness of each locale." Niche also places heavy emphasis on comparing schools But critics of school rankings have framed them as reductive and News & World Report began ranking colleges in 1983 and other media outlets and platforms have since picked up the trend of ranking schools and districts "The reason they started doing it back in the early 1980s under the guidance of a man named Mel Elfin, was because it was a brilliant business strategy," James Fallows, a former U.S. News editor, told NPR in 2021 "By appealing to the human desire for rankings and knowing where you stand and where somebody else stands they were able to make a very strong part of their business which is now basically the only part of their business." Here are Niche's full Places to Live Rankings 2025 at 10:02 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Haddon Township will host two St NJ — Luck will strike twice in Haddon Township with multiple Saint Patrick's Day celebrations ahead featuring 10 participating locations within a mile Festivities will also include traditional Celtic music There will be no cover charge for the pub crawls Free jitney service will be available to and from all locations Paddy's Day Pub Crawls are always some of the most enjoyable events of the year," said Mayor Randall Teague we’re the perfect destination to celebrate the holiday The pub crawls are scheduled from 2-10 p.m Haddon Square and the Westmont PATCO train station Starting Saturday, the @shophaddon Instagram account will hold $50 giveaways from participating pubs Visit Shop Haddon's website for event info 2025 at 2:12 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Community support has surged for the owners of Jersey Kebab in Haddon Township after immigration authorities reportedly detained them at the restaurant on Tuesday NJ — Community support has surged for the owners of a Haddon Township restaurant after immigration authorities reportedly detained them on Tuesday Federal Marshals and officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) took the husband and wife into custody at the restaurant Emine is detained at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in North Jersey as of Wednesday morning, according to ICE records. Her husband, Celal, was released with an ankle monitor, their son told CBS Philadelphia An ICE spokesperson said they're looking into Patch's questions but did not return comment in time for initial publication The Turkish couple came to the United States in 2008 "Their immigration is actually still pending but because their court case hasn't been decided yet they're just going to be held liable and not be able to be on free will," Muhammed told CBS Philadelphia The Enamet family has been waiting nine years for a decision on their green card applications to become permanent U.S. residents, according to a GoFundMe on their behalf The online fundraiser has generated nearly $75,000 as of late Wednesday morning Jersey Kebab is located in the heart of Haddon Township across from the police station and municipal building on Haddon Avenue A sign on the door states the restaurant is "free to anybody with a disability or homeless or simply cannot afford it." Their detainment comes as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to carry out campaign promises of mass deportation. Some of President Trump's executive orders have been blocked by judges including an order to end the constitutional right of birthright citizenship for children of parents who are in the U.S Celal and Emine have several children and grandchildren Their deportation would be especially devastating for their 15-year-old son who has autism Jersey Kebab will be closed until further notice Muhammed Emanet told CBS Philadelphia that he is remaining positive "Being the type of people we are as Muslims we are taught that no matter how much someone have wronged you you have to kill them with kindness almost," he told the news outlet Are you ready for a bit of nostalgia? Roy Rogers restaurant and its Fixin’s Bar is returning to South Jersey The Western-themed chain restaurant has signed a lease and is to make a return to Cherry Hill in the spring of 2025 which added that the new location signals “the chain’s exciting (first) return to the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia markets since the 1980s.” Roy Rogers is set to open in a 3,300 square foot building which was previously the location of the now-closed PDQ at 614 Haddonfield Road These restaurants were popular in the 1960s and South Jersey once hosted many locations The first Roy Rogers opened in 1968 in Falls Church Decades ago there was one in Willingboro at the old Willingboro Plaza Primarily located in the northeastern area of the U.S. the chain now has approximately 38 locations in six states including 22 in Maryland and eight in Virginia At its height it had more than 600 locations Many of the restaurants closed in New Jersey over the years but there are currently two at the Jersey Shore along the Pennsylvania Turnpike at various travel plazas “Roy Rogers saw a lot of success in the market back in the day with over 100 locations and three in Cherry Hill alone,” Jim Plamondon said in an email response to the Courier-Post we have had customers asking for a return to the area and it has always been a priority for the brand Ultimately the turnpike locations have been successful … but we have always been a community-centered brand and strive to be good partners to the cities we serve Cherry Hill provides a great opportunity for us to do just that with a growing and diverse community that will appreciate the quality and variety that Roy Rogers has to offer." He added that they believe that momentum from the new location can reach a new generation of fans who may have not been familiar with the restaurant "With the combination of nostalgia from Royalists and the fresh perspective from new guests we hope to continue to expand to new NJ and PA neighborhoods in the coming years,” Plamondon wrote The company's press release stated that the remodeled storefront will feature Roy Rogers’ signature wood and black iron accents and that the design upgrades will also include advanced technology such as new electronic menu boards ordering kiosks and digital drive-thru menu boards In 2002 the brand was purchased by Plamondon Cos which includes breakfast sandwiches and hash browns Results | Videos | Photos The Winslow girls made history by racking up a Group 3 record 74 points on their way to a state record-tying 10th state group championship Winslow is now tied with Columbia and Union Catholic for the most girls' titles in NJ indoor history Several athletes scored huge points for the Winslow girls ran the other 2 legs on the victorious 4x400.   Sianni Wynn, Pennsauken's electrifying sizzling sprinter who set the state records in the 60 and 200 dashes earlier this season broke her own record in the Group 3 400 in 56.06 she came back later to burn 6.84 seconds to win in the 55 dash The Haddonfield boys piled up 50 points in the distance races to knock off defending champion and runner-up Demarest to capture their first title since 2019 and their 12th championship overall the fifth most in state history.   The  Rumson-Fair Haven girls won their first state title since 2019 and their third overall with a 48-42 victory over runner-up Willingboro Senior Clemmie Lilley, first in the 800 and second in the 400, and junior Reese Reynolds Malone who cleared an overall PR of 13-2 when she won the Meet of Champions title last June is closing in on the state indoor record of 13-5 that was set by Danielle O'Reilly of Shawnee at the 2004 Varsity Classic The boys Group 3 pole vault was just as riveting as Cade Zeolla of West Morris Central smashed the meet record by clearing a PR of 16-0!! Zeolla's clearance of 16-0 gives New Jersey two 16-0 vaulters this season the first time in state history that's ever happened Owen Keating of Pompton of Lakes made 16-6 last month The state indoor record is 17-0 set in 1980 by Bill Lange of Bridgewater-Raritan at the Dartmouth Relays.  Senior Nester Wea of Willingboro was simply spectacular in the girls' Group 2 competition and the 55 hurdles in 8.33!!!!    GORDON'S RED HOT DISTANCE DOUBLE  Northern Burlington senior Liliah Gordon winning the 1,600 with a meet record in 4:53.69 Her 4:53.69 broke the meet record of 4:54.96 set by Kylene Cochrane of West Morris in 2014 They wanted a larger home where they could each have a dedicated office “We took advantage of the opportunity to redo the kitchen and not have to stick with the same footprint,” said Kendall three-story house includes five bedrooms and two full plus one half bathroom The 12-foot ceilings at the home’s entrance were a big draw and the couple loved the architecture of the foursquare layout and keeps everything cozy and accessible,” said Scott Water damage in the kitchen meant gutting most of the first floor Jazmyn Miller-Gibbs of Abode Above Interiors in Middletown The first step was removing a wall to expand the kitchen and allow natural light to flood the room dimly lit kitchen and turn it into a bright welcoming space that actually works for a busy family,” said Miller-Gibbs “I designed an eat-in kitchen with plenty of storage and a laundry area that doesn’t feel like a dungeon.” A bold botanical backsplash stands out from the classic navy and white Fabuwood cabinets The couple enjoy cooking and appreciate their ample counter space for prepping and serving buffet-style dinners when they host friends and family They have a dedicated corner where their 1-year-old daughter One element of the first floor the Schmidts did want to keep was the butler’s pantry keeping some of the original character,” Kendall said including one in the dining room where the family eats their meals The room is cozy with plantation shutters and built-in cabinets displaying mementos from their travels Many of their trips were to hiking destinations in Maine they hiked in Olympic National Park and the Cascades was the inspiration for their daughter’s name and every hike we went on we got really wet,” recalled Kendall But the day they hiked Mount Sawyer “had perfect blue skies and awesome foliage up the mountain the family lounges in the living room on the comfy custom brown leather couch — the first piece of furniture the couple bought together The living room fireplace is original to the house as are some of the moldings and doors on the second floor but a house more than 100 years old also presents challenges “They didn’t have HVAC in 1903,” said Kendall The couple isn’t doing much hiking with a 1-year-old but they do try to maximize their time outdoors runs around in the grass while the family sits on the stone patio under the gazebo Outdoor heaters keep the area comfortable in the spring and fall the Schmidts enjoy Haddonfield’s history and charm and they appreciate their walkable proximity to schools “The streets are lined with 100-year-old full “We like traveling and going to visit the grandparents It puts a smile on our faces every time we walk in the door.” Is your house a Haven? Nominate your home by email (and send some digital photographs) at properties@inquirer.com 2024 at 2:57 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Richard "Jamie" Calabrese (Courtesy photo)HADDONFIELD NJ — A man who was hit by a train this month in Haddonfield is fighting for his life collapsed lungs and fractures throughout his body when a PATCO train approaching Haddonfield Station struck him on Dec his foot was amputated and he only regained the ability to speak on Christmas Day as he recovers at Cooper University Hospital in Camden The past couple weeks have been agonizing for the family of Calabrese Greene and her mother — Calabrese's only sibling — live in Oklahoma Ultimately, Calabrese's sister plans to take care of him in Oklahoma. Greene set up a GoFundMe to support her uncle's continued care and his planned move to the Sooner State "My sister passed away in 2020 at the age of 2," Greene told Patch on Tuesday "We all have the experience of ventilators It remains unclear how or why Calabrese got onto the tracks The Delaware River Port Authority Police Department DRPA spokesperson Mike Williams told Patch on Friday "It appears that the individual gained unauthorized access to the restricted track area of their own accord," Williams said Calabrese was in the hospital without a family member by his side Greene had been calling the nurses nightly for updates on her uncle's health They recently secured funds for Greene's mother to fly out to Calabrese — she traveled to New York's LaGuardia Airport on Thursday The GoFundMe has only generated $420 toward the $20,000 goal as of Friday afternoon Money raised will also assist Greene's mother with food transportation and lodging while she's by her brother's side View the GoFundMe page here