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A Rowan University Police Cruiser. - Photo via Nick Feldman

Rowan Boulevard overtaken by “flash mob”

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

This past week, a crowd of “rowdy” teenagers made their way onto campus, taking up a majority of Rowan Boulevard both Thursday and Friday night, as first reported by ABC News. Authorities say that...

Insomnia Cookies opened its doors to the public on April 15. - Photo via 42 Freeway

Insomnia cookies becomes second cookie spot on Robo

Christopher Otto and Max Matheusch April 30, 2025

After months of anticipation, Insomnia Cookies finally opened its location on Rowan Boulevard. They celebrated their grand opening in Glassboro on April 26, though they actually had a soft opening a few...

The D'Aquila family sits on a bench and holds copies of South Jersey Local. - Photo via the D'Aquila family

South Jersey family launches newspaper

Sophia Fandino, Opinion Editor April 30, 2025

Joe and Danielle D'Aquila’s love story began at a beloved Wildwood bar. Now, almost 23 years and three kids later, they’re channeling that same spirit of connection into a new venture: South Jersey...

Election graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Student voter’s guide to the New Jersey gubernatorial election

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 23, 2025

The New Jersey gubernatorial, also known as the governor’s election, is Nov. 5, 2025. Before that comes the primary election, which will determine the Democratic and Republican candidates running against...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Council thanks first responders for work during brush fires

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

The Glassboro Town Council met for their second meeting of the month this past Tuesday. At the start of the meeting, a public hearing was held in regards to two ordinances, one that involved the acceptance...

Glassboro fire officials work to put out the fire at the Glassboro High School. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 17, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Brush fire ignites near train tracks behind Glassboro High School

Sarah Shockey, Katie Thorn, and Gavin Schweiger April 17, 2025

A brush fire ignited on the train tracks behind Glassboro High School on April 17. The fire was later extinguished by the Glassboro Fire Department. The fire, which first began in Wenonah, was caused...

A view of a Rowan water tower from the West Campus Farm. - Photo via Rowan University

Wellness Village looks to reimagine West Campus

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Rowan University is proposing a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking “wellness village” on the southern end of its West Campus, aiming to create a walkable, intergenerational community designed to promote...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro Council celebrates retiring officers at latest meeting

Luke Brown, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

The Borough of Glassboro Council met for its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday, April 8, at the Glassboro Municipal Building. The meeting began with a presentation for the retirement of...

A sign on Academy Street on the apartment buildings under construction. Glassboro, NJ. Wednesday, April 9, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Glassboro breaks ground for new downtown residential units

Katie Thorn, Productions Editor April 9, 2025

The town of Glassboro celebrated breaking ground for The Residents at Academy Row on March 28, a new development of stacked luxury duplexes. The neighborhood will include 92 residential units and will...

A view of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. The architecture was designed to mimic a camera obscura. Mantua, NJ. Thursday, March 6, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum opens to public

Aidan Zarcaro, Contributor April 2, 2025

After much anticipation, the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum (EFM) opened its doors to the public on March 29. Visitors were transported back 66 million years in time to experience the life cycle of the...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Downtown Glassboro redevelopment plans discussed at latest council meeting

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

The Glassboro Borough Council Meeting unveiled a major redevelopment plan at their monthly meeting on March 25 detailing a $1.7 million land sale that aims to bring 92 new homes and a 175-unit luxury apartment...

The site of the new Insomnia Cookies on Rowan Boulevard. - Photo via @42freeway on Instagram

Insomnia Cookies looks to be second cookie spot on Robo

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Insomnia Cookies  is preparing to open a location directly on Rowan Boulevard, bringing its signature late-night cookie delivery just a few steps away from the current local favorite, Cookie Munchers. Insomnia...

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