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All 19 of New Jersey’s black freeholders back name change

July 14, 2020 5:40 pmJuly 14, 2020 5:45 pm

All 19 of New Jersey’s black freeholders announced their support for a plan to phase out the title in favor of one that does not carry as troubled a history. “The origin of the title runs afoul of the ideals...

Ambrosino disavows Barrington Republican chair over racist, homophobic comments

July 2, 2020 3:57 pmJuly 2, 2020 5:32 pm

Camden County Republican Chairman Rich Ambrosino disavowed Barrington Republican Club President Nick Peronace over homophobic and racist comments Peronace made. “Admittedly we accepted someone without first vetting him. It’s a mistake we will not make again,” Ambrosino said. “Since becoming...

Ambrosino hits Camden Dems over councilwoman’s clandestine resignation

June 23, 2020 10:14 am

Camden County Republican Chairman Rich Ambrosino attacked Camden County Democrats over the resignation of Cherry Hill Councilwoman Carolyn Jacobs. “Here we go again, a Democrat exhibits bad behavior, county Democrats keep it quiet for as long as possible,” Rich Ambrosino...

Cherry Hill elects Carter to fill council vacancy

June 22, 2020 8:14 pmJune 22, 2020 8:19 pm

William A. Carter III was sworn in tonight as a member of the Cherry Hill Township Council, filling the vacancy caused by the June 13 resignation of Carolyn Jacobs. Jacobs resigned five days after criticizing black resident of Philadelphia seen...

Cherry Hill Democrats dodge questions about racist comments leading to councilwoman’s resignation

June 22, 2020 4:25 pm

Cherry Hill Democrats have taken every possible opportunity to suppress the public’ access to the circumstances that led to a councilwoman resigning for making a racist statement while moving quickly to fill her vacant council seat. Carolyn Jacobs resigned on...

Cherry Hill councilwoman resigns after racist remark

June 19, 2020 9:49 pmJune 20, 2020 12:58 pm

Cherry Hill Councilwoman Carolyn Jacobs has resigned after making a racially offensive remark during the June 8 council meeting. “At the risk of being a little bit crass, I think even animals know they don’t mess their own dens,” Jacobs...

Judge rejects bid to force progressives to pay legal fees on petition challenge

June 17, 2020 6:03 pm

A Superior Court Judge today rejected a bid by four county clerks and the Camden County Democratic Organization to recover legal fees they spent defending a lawsuit filed by progressives trying to get on the ballot in some South Jersey...