Good morning, South Jersey. Despite those Tuesday storm warnings, not much ended up happening, weather-wise.
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One day after Gov. Mikie Sherrill refused to turn over information about the thousands of noncitizens who were mistakenly registered to vote to the U.S. Department of Justice, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from President Donald Trump’s administration to obtain the state’s unredacted voter records.
And after trying to fend off speculations about a closure since May, Cherry Hill’s Brio Italian Grille officially shut its doors.
Plus, an employee at Camden’s EMR scrapyard was impaled by a blow torch while on the job, and more news of the day.
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Sherrill vs. the DOJ
A U.S. District judge ruled Wednesday that the Department of Justice does not have the authority to force New Jersey to give up its unredacted records.
The DOJ tried to use as leverage New Jersey’s disclosure last week that thousands of noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote because of a software glitch in the motor vehicle system. It didn’t work.
The federal case predates last week’s news, and the ruling came one day after Sherrill formally told the DOJ that she would not release personal information about the noncitizens who were improperly registered.
What’s next? The Trump administration will likely appeal the case.
The Inquirer’s Aliya Schneider and Abraham Gutman have the story.
Closed (for real this time)
It’s pretty empty inside the building that was the Brio Italian Grille in Cherry Hill.
A sign on the restaurant entrance reads: “We have made the difficult decision to permanently close our Brio location in Cherry Hill. We are grateful for the opportunity to have served this community and are committed to supporting our team members during this transition.”
The abrupt closure comes after staff emphasized that it was still open as recently as last month. Rumors about the restaurant shutting its doors have been swirling since May.
Could a steakhouse take over the space?
Reporter Lacey Latch has the latest.
What to know today
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A worker at EMR Scrapyard in Camden was critically injured after being impaled by a blow torch while breaking down a crane for scrap metal. This incident took place less than a week after the company reopened after a series of fires.
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A guard at a federal prison in Fort Dix had a sexual relationship with a prisoner for about a year, according to federal authorities. She was charged this week with sexual abuse of a person in custody.
Read more Worker was ‘impaled’ by blow torch while dismantling an old crane at EMR Camden
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A Camden man was arrested after a K-9 dog found a phone allegedly used to solicit explicit photos from a 7-year-old girl, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAuley.
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An incarcerated man in Trenton is suing the state to block corrections officials from forcing prisoners to give up their purchased tablet electronics. The civil rights lawsuit comes after the state Department of Corrections switched communications tech providers. The new company does not allow prisoners to buy tablets outright and instead provides loaners for free, but requires a subscription model to use their content, New Jersey Monitor reports.
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Award-winning former Inquirer photojournalist Akira Suwa of Laurel Springs, 84, died at his home this month due to complications from dementia. In addition to his photography, he is known for his mentorship, as well as his lifelong love of gardening.
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Eighteen new restaurants opened in the region this summer, including three sports bars in Gloucester Township, Mount Emphraim, and Barrington.
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🗓️ The best things to do this week
🎄 Oaklyn Final Fridays: This monthly street festival features food, live music, and a variety of vendors. This upcoming Friday, get in the festive spirit and celebrate a belated Christmas in July. ⏰ Friday, July 31, 4:30-9 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 West Clinton Avenue, Oaklyn
🎤 Friday Night Live Music at Wenonah Lake:Hear from musical acts Lost Art, Arthur Herrmann, and Nonsense Maneuver. ⏰ Friday, July 31, 5 p.m 💵 $8 (cash only), free with membership 📍 North Jefferson Avenue and West Maple Street, Wenonah
🕺 80s and 90s Party:Indulge in nostalgia with throwback hip hop and R&B music and dance the night away. ⏰ Saturday, Aug. 1, 6-10 p.m. 💵 $24.71 📍 Vera, Cherry Hill
See more event listings here.
🧠Trivia time
There’s an upcoming comedy in development at FX that will be set at the Shore. Which town?
A) Atlantic City
B) Wildwood
C) Point Pleasant
D) Asbury Park
Think you know? Check your answer.
What we’re…
🎶 Listening to: WRTI’s Beethoven curated playlist for LeBron James.
📚 Reading: University of Pennsylvania professor Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey after her scathing review of Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation.
🎣 Fishing at: Mantua Creek.
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