Rowan's Class of 2013 Includes 406 Camden County Residents

Rowan University held its 88th undergraduate ceremony Friday in Glassboro.

Members of Rowan University's 88th undergraduate class received their diplomas during the school's commencement ceremony Friday in Glassboro. State Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney, a West Deptford resident, delivered the commencement address.  Among the graduates were 406 Camden County residents. They are: (Information provided by Rowan University.) Did you attend Rowan's commencement ceremony? Add your photos and videos by clicking on the "Upload Photos and Videos" button below. 

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Fake Cancer Scam, Hitchhiker Wanted for Murder Top Regional News

Also this week, the mother from 'How I Met Your Mother' is a South Jersey native, Cinnaminson High School suffered through multiple bomb threats and a small-town band gets a big-time opportunity.

These stories topped the news this week on our South Jersey Patch sites—Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, Gloucester Township, Haddonfield-Haddon Township, Moorestown and West Deptford. Lori Stilley admitted she faked terminal cancer for months, accepting thousands of dollars in cash, free meals and even a free wedding. Police arrested Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation “Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker” on YouTube and Facebook, for allegedly killing a 73-year-old. The capture came with an assist from Haddonfield police. Students and staff at Baker Elementary School held Sean Fischel Day Friday, to honor the memory of the 7-year-old who died of an autoimmune disorder in January. A two-year battle for…

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Tango, the Wayward Haddonfield Macaw, Is Caught and Safely Home

The mission was accomplished just after noon on Saturday.

After nearly a week of frantic efforts to corral a wayward pet macaw who spread his wings and flew away, all the effort paid off just after noon on Saturday when Tango glided down to his owner and, in effect, turned himself in. "Tango has been captured!" said Kelly Adair, whose brother's bird flew the coop.  "From what I understand as my brother was going to try a ladder he flew down to the ground and Brian grabbed him. He is on the way to see a vet and yes, have his wings clipped. Thank you so much for your help, ideas, and suggestions. This surely is something we will never forget. Thank you again!" Tango, a blue and yellow macaw, escaped his home Tuesday—at just a year old, it was the bird’s first flight. He moved from tree to tree …

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McNabb is Greatest Quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles History

Former Quarterback Donovan McNabb announced this week that he is going to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle.

With the Philadelphia Eagles in mini-camp this week, a lot has been discussed about the team's quarterbacks. Who will emerge as the starter among Michael Vick, Nick Foles and rookie Matt Barkley. But then another quarterback's name entered the picture. And while he's not fighting for a roster spot, he's gunning for a legacy in Philadelphia Eagles history. Donovan McNabb announced this week his intentions to retire as a Philadelphia Eagle. And the team is planning a ceremony that will enable McNabb to be honored with Coach Andy Reid and his new team the Kansas City Chiefs in town. Ah, No. 5 and Big Red. Those were the days... And don't you miss those days? Maybe we took it for granted that McNabb put the Birds in playoff position every year…

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Turf Field Groundbreaking Monday

Supporters celebrate a hard-fought battle for the fields.

Helix Motorsports, the Neighborhood Tuner

Eric Savage left the VW/Audi world to work on MINIs and BMWs in Manayunk.

It’s possible to walk past Helix Motorsports on Umbria Street in Manayunk and not know what happens in the building. Nestled between row homes and close to a bar, an elementary school and a purveyor of tomato pie, Helix’s headquarters could pass as a law or a dental office. It’s modest, just the way owner Eric Savage likes it.  Savage comes across as a mellow guy, but he’s taken some risks in his career … and they seem to have paid off, as his MINI and BMW tuning business is now a pretty heavy hitter in the car community. In 2001 Savage left AWE Tuning, a Willow Grove-based VW/Audi-focused company, to start something of his own. He then bought a MINI, rented some brewery space and then moved to Manayunk.  “Basically, the way we started, we…

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'Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker,' Accused Killer, Captured with Haddonfield PD Help

Tips phoned in Thursday to Haddonfiled helped lead Philadelphia police to Caleb Lawrence McGillvary.

Haddonfield police played a prominent role in the apprehension of Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, the alleged celebrity hitchhiking ax killer wanted for homicide in Union County. Borough police received tips from several callers who said they had seen the suspect and knew of his whereabouts after news reports Thursday that McGillvary has passed through Haddonfield and boarded a PATCO train to Philadelphia on Tuesday, according to a statement from Commissioner Ed Borden, the outgoing director of public safety. Turns out McGillvary had spent up to 12 hours in Haddonfield on Tuesday, including eating a meal at the Villa Rosa pizza shop on Kings Highway East near the PATCO light-rail station. A caller told police she had seen him there. This …

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Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site, Small Business Patch, to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow …

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