Police & Fire

Accused Killer of Shamrock Deli Owner Heads Closer to Trial

Twenty-five-year-old Dyheam Williams has been in state custody for the past six years while attorneys argue his competency to stand trial. Williams is charged with killing Shamrock Deli owner Jerry Pastore after an altercation outside of the business. The case is headed for its final discretionary conference in April. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

Government

Audubon Presents Plans for Family Park Upgrades Ahead of Grant Application

The borough government is planning $900,000 in phased improvements to its public park at Hampshire Avenue. Residents got a preview of the project at a special meeting Tuesday evening. Traffic upgrades to improve pedestrian accessibility near the park should also break ground in the spring. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

Arts

Writing a Yacht Rock Song for Every County in New Jersey

Last year, Earth Kenan Salazar of Deptford began a project to write and record a song for every New Jersey county. The first of his collections, "Greetings from South Jersey," dropped this month, and it’s intentionally produced in a Yacht Rock style. Salazar says it’s the perfect lens through which to interpret the quirks of the Garden State.

People

Remembering Eid Abdalla, 69, of Cherry Hill

On the evening of January 31, Eid Abdalla was killed in a Cherry Hill house fire. His son, Hazem, remembers Eid as a generous man who brought him to the United States as a child, seeking the promise of opportunity here.