Good morning, South Jersey.
More than two years after Danielle Lopez disappeared in the Pine Barrens while camping with her boyfriend, her mother continues to search with the hope that she’s still alive.
Plus, an athletic director of a Mercer County school district was caught on a surveillance camera lurking outside the bedroom window of his neighbor’s underage daughter, Avalon is allowing a popular bar to have one more hour of outdoor live music, and more news of the day.
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Two years later, a mother is still searching for her daughter
Sue Quackenbush has been looking for answers ever since her daughter, Danielle Lopez, went missing in the Pine Barrens in April 2024.
“This isn’t grief yet. This is terror,” she said during a visit there earlier this year.
At the time of her disappearance, the 37-year-old woman was staying with her boyfriend at a campground in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.
She was last seen walking alone on Lost Lane, an empty road deep in the forest.
More than two years later, the New Jersey State Police are still investigating and Quackenbush is offering $25,000 to anyone with information that could solve the case.
The Inquirer’s Jason Nark has the story.
What to know today
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A Pine Hill woman was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree death by auto and driving under the influence, after she crashed into an e-bike on Saturday, killing the rider, a 46-year-old Lindenwold woman, officials announced Monday.
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The athletic director of a Mercer County school district has been charged with prowling outside the bedroom window of his neighbor’s underage daughter in Bucks County after he was caught on a surveillance camera, according to local authorities.
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The McKernan Supportive Housing Center, a $22 million project that will provide 60 units of supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, is set to open later this year in Gloucester Township, 42 Freeway reports.
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Avalon voted to loosen its liquor license restrictions and allow the new bar Gully’s to have one more hour of outdoor live music until 9 p.m.
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More than 1.1 million New Jersey residents are expected to receive letters from the state about their eligibility for the Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters property tax relief program, aka ANCHOR. WHYY shares what you need to know to get your rebate payment.
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Residents in Cherry Hill, Haddon Heights, and Camden should be prepared to alter their routes, as they have the most roadwork projects this week in Camden County.
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🗣️ Quote of the week
Ferchen and three friends attended Saturday night’s UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena to celebrate his birthday with tickets to his first UFC event.
🧠Trivia time
Kelly Ripa, cohost for ABC’s Live with Kelly and Mark, is from South Jersey. Which county?
A) Camden
B) Burlington
C) Gloucester
D) Salem
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What we’re …
🌯 Craving: The sharp Italian hoagie from Pal Joey’s Deli in Sewell.
👟 Walking: The Riverfront Promenade in Burlington.
📺 Rewatching: Heroes and Nashville after the recent passing of actress Hayden Panettiere.
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