Barbara BoyerWhat I DoBarbara Boyer is an award-winning journalist covering breaking news, law enforcement, and general assignments for the Inquirer since 1997. (215) 313-3004A 15-year-old South Jersey girl died from a deadly dose of heroin. Now, her dealer will spend 8 years in prison.A Burlington County drug dealer was sentenced to eight years in prison for selling heroin to a teen who fatally overdosed the day after Christmas.Barbara Boyer June 6, 2019Link copied to clipboardPhilly man guilty in deadly home invasion that killed South Jersey father of threeThe jury found John Blocker of Philadelphia guilty of killing Juan Cuevas Sr. in his Washington Township home.Barbara Boyer May 16, 2019Link copied to clipboardWant a beer, wine, or some cheese? This local business will teach you how to make your own.DIY wine making, beer brewing, and beekeeping are among the classes this local business offers.Barbara Boyer May 2, 2019Link copied to clipboardLegendary Mummer Robert Shannon Jr. dies at 71Robert Shannon, 71, award-winning captain of Mummers' Quaker City String Band was known as the "ambassador."Barbara Boyer March 7, 2019Link copied to clipboardMentally disabled man found dead in Burlco remembered as ‘friendly and polite’Joseph Brockington, who was found dead on Saturday, and Juan Garcia were both reported missing Nov. 1.Barbara Boyer Feb. 13, 2019Link copied to clipboardActivists demand state action for Buena teen wrestler who had dreadlocks cut to competeActivists want state action after controversy erupted when Buena wrestler Andrew Johnson had his dreadlocks cut to compete in a match.Barbara Boyer and Melanie Burney Jan. 15, 2019Link copied to clipboardDiscovery of shipwreck at the Jersey Shore fuels debate: Which boat is it? The mysterious wreckage found in Stone Harbor earlier this month could be one of the ships long lost at sea when the Hereford Inlet was filled with cargo ships in the 1700s and 1800s.Barbara Boyer Dec. 29, 2018Link copied to clipboardCamden officials offer $3,000 reward for information about fatal assault of Gloucester City manThere's a $3,000 reward for anyone who can identify the person who fatally beat a Gloucester City man.Barbara Boyer May 21, 2019Link copied to clipboardCamden Diocese and church officials sued by Philadelphia man, alleging he was sexually abusedThe lawsuit alleges that the now-deceased priest, the Rev. Brendan Sullivan, fondled and groped the boy while both were naked. The assaults took place from 1996 until 2001, the suit said.Barbara Boyer May 14, 2019Link copied to clipboardWhy dome lights are dark at Camden’s Adventure AquariumLights out? Adventure Aquarium's dome no longer illuminates Camden's skyline and there is no plan to fix the lights.Barbara Boyer April 16, 2019Link copied to clipboardAudubon’s Treehouse tells its customers to ‘get sconed’ - and enjoy the musicCustomers of the Treehouse Coffee Shop go to this eclectic Audubon cafe to hear live bands, enjoy a morning out with their toddlers, or to 'get sconed' while sipping coffee, tea, or espresso.Barbara Boyer March 5, 2019Link copied to clipboardThe thrill of the skate. There’s a roller rink revival in Philly and beyond.Roller rinks are back. The skating revival began on the West Coast and has hit the Philadelphia area. For some, it's a return to yesteryear, for others it awakens their inner child.Barbara Boyer Feb. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboardGunman who took his ex-girlfriend hostage at UPS facility in N.J. is shot, ending standoffThe hostages were not harmed in the tense standoff that forced police to close off streets for several hours.Barbara Boyer Jan. 14, 2019Link copied to clipboardJames Kenneth Echols, 67, first African American dean of Philadelphia’s Lutheran seminaryThe Rev. Dr. James K. Echols, the first African American scholar to serve both as the dean and president of an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seminary, and a retired evangelical pastor, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia.Barbara Boyer Dec. 27, 2018Link copied to clipboardOne dead, another injured in Camden shootingOne man died and another was seriously injured when gunfire erupted in Camden.Barbara Boyer May 20, 2019Link copied to clipboardCherry Hill Food Pantry looking for a kind landlord to provide a new homeThe Cherry Hill Food Pantry is looking for a landlord willing to donate space for the organization, which provides food for those in need.Barbara Boyer May 8, 2019Link copied to clipboardThe finale: Haddonfield’s talent mom takes her last bow after putting on school show for 18 years“It feels like it’s time,” Caroll Stoner said. She will miss it, but is glad to pass the directing on to another mom who has been at her side in recent years.Barbara Boyer March 23, 2019Link copied to clipboardDanzeisen & Quigley trading sporting goods store for retirementThe owners of South Jersey's popular ski and bike shop are planning to retire and sell the business.Barbara Boyer Feb. 22, 2019Link copied to clipboardCamden receives $1 million to transform illegal dumping sites into public art spacesCamden receives $1 million grant to turn eyesores into public art centersBarbara Boyer Jan. 24, 2019Link copied to clipboardSuit by three high-ranking female employees alleges discrimination by Atlantic County prosecutorA lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the Atlantic County prosecutor of discrimination and misconduct.Barbara Boyer Jan. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
A 15-year-old South Jersey girl died from a deadly dose of heroin. Now, her dealer will spend 8 years in prison.A Burlington County drug dealer was sentenced to eight years in prison for selling heroin to a teen who fatally overdosed the day after Christmas.Barbara Boyer June 6, 2019Link copied to clipboard
A 15-year-old South Jersey girl died from a deadly dose of heroin. Now, her dealer will spend 8 years in prison.A Burlington County drug dealer was sentenced to eight years in prison for selling heroin to a teen who fatally overdosed the day after Christmas.Barbara Boyer June 6, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Philly man guilty in deadly home invasion that killed South Jersey father of threeThe jury found John Blocker of Philadelphia guilty of killing Juan Cuevas Sr. in his Washington Township home.Barbara Boyer May 16, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Philly man guilty in deadly home invasion that killed South Jersey father of threeThe jury found John Blocker of Philadelphia guilty of killing Juan Cuevas Sr. in his Washington Township home.Barbara Boyer May 16, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Want a beer, wine, or some cheese? This local business will teach you how to make your own.DIY wine making, beer brewing, and beekeeping are among the classes this local business offers.Barbara Boyer May 2, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Want a beer, wine, or some cheese? This local business will teach you how to make your own.DIY wine making, beer brewing, and beekeeping are among the classes this local business offers.Barbara Boyer May 2, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Legendary Mummer Robert Shannon Jr. dies at 71Robert Shannon, 71, award-winning captain of Mummers' Quaker City String Band was known as the "ambassador."Barbara Boyer March 7, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Legendary Mummer Robert Shannon Jr. dies at 71Robert Shannon, 71, award-winning captain of Mummers' Quaker City String Band was known as the "ambassador."Barbara Boyer March 7, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Mentally disabled man found dead in Burlco remembered as ‘friendly and polite’Joseph Brockington, who was found dead on Saturday, and Juan Garcia were both reported missing Nov. 1.Barbara Boyer Feb. 13, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Mentally disabled man found dead in Burlco remembered as ‘friendly and polite’Joseph Brockington, who was found dead on Saturday, and Juan Garcia were both reported missing Nov. 1.Barbara Boyer Feb. 13, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Activists demand state action for Buena teen wrestler who had dreadlocks cut to competeActivists want state action after controversy erupted when Buena wrestler Andrew Johnson had his dreadlocks cut to compete in a match.Barbara Boyer and Melanie Burney Jan. 15, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Activists demand state action for Buena teen wrestler who had dreadlocks cut to competeActivists want state action after controversy erupted when Buena wrestler Andrew Johnson had his dreadlocks cut to compete in a match.Barbara Boyer and Melanie Burney Jan. 15, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Discovery of shipwreck at the Jersey Shore fuels debate: Which boat is it? The mysterious wreckage found in Stone Harbor earlier this month could be one of the ships long lost at sea when the Hereford Inlet was filled with cargo ships in the 1700s and 1800s.Barbara Boyer Dec. 29, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Discovery of shipwreck at the Jersey Shore fuels debate: Which boat is it? The mysterious wreckage found in Stone Harbor earlier this month could be one of the ships long lost at sea when the Hereford Inlet was filled with cargo ships in the 1700s and 1800s.Barbara Boyer Dec. 29, 2018Link copied to clipboard
Camden officials offer $3,000 reward for information about fatal assault of Gloucester City manThere's a $3,000 reward for anyone who can identify the person who fatally beat a Gloucester City man.Barbara Boyer May 21, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Camden officials offer $3,000 reward for information about fatal assault of Gloucester City manThere's a $3,000 reward for anyone who can identify the person who fatally beat a Gloucester City man.Barbara Boyer May 21, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Camden Diocese and church officials sued by Philadelphia man, alleging he was sexually abusedThe lawsuit alleges that the now-deceased priest, the Rev. Brendan Sullivan, fondled and groped the boy while both were naked. The assaults took place from 1996 until 2001, the suit said.Barbara Boyer May 14, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Camden Diocese and church officials sued by Philadelphia man, alleging he was sexually abusedThe lawsuit alleges that the now-deceased priest, the Rev. Brendan Sullivan, fondled and groped the boy while both were naked. The assaults took place from 1996 until 2001, the suit said.Barbara Boyer May 14, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Why dome lights are dark at Camden’s Adventure AquariumLights out? Adventure Aquarium's dome no longer illuminates Camden's skyline and there is no plan to fix the lights.Barbara Boyer April 16, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Why dome lights are dark at Camden’s Adventure AquariumLights out? Adventure Aquarium's dome no longer illuminates Camden's skyline and there is no plan to fix the lights.Barbara Boyer April 16, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Audubon’s Treehouse tells its customers to ‘get sconed’ - and enjoy the musicCustomers of the Treehouse Coffee Shop go to this eclectic Audubon cafe to hear live bands, enjoy a morning out with their toddlers, or to 'get sconed' while sipping coffee, tea, or espresso.Barbara Boyer March 5, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Audubon’s Treehouse tells its customers to ‘get sconed’ - and enjoy the musicCustomers of the Treehouse Coffee Shop go to this eclectic Audubon cafe to hear live bands, enjoy a morning out with their toddlers, or to 'get sconed' while sipping coffee, tea, or espresso.Barbara Boyer March 5, 2019Link copied to clipboard
The thrill of the skate. There’s a roller rink revival in Philly and beyond.Roller rinks are back. The skating revival began on the West Coast and has hit the Philadelphia area. For some, it's a return to yesteryear, for others it awakens their inner child.Barbara Boyer Feb. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboard
The thrill of the skate. There’s a roller rink revival in Philly and beyond.Roller rinks are back. The skating revival began on the West Coast and has hit the Philadelphia area. For some, it's a return to yesteryear, for others it awakens their inner child.Barbara Boyer Feb. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Gunman who took his ex-girlfriend hostage at UPS facility in N.J. is shot, ending standoffThe hostages were not harmed in the tense standoff that forced police to close off streets for several hours.Barbara Boyer Jan. 14, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Gunman who took his ex-girlfriend hostage at UPS facility in N.J. is shot, ending standoffThe hostages were not harmed in the tense standoff that forced police to close off streets for several hours.Barbara Boyer Jan. 14, 2019Link copied to clipboard
James Kenneth Echols, 67, first African American dean of Philadelphia’s Lutheran seminaryThe Rev. Dr. James K. Echols, the first African American scholar to serve both as the dean and president of an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seminary, and a retired evangelical pastor, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia.Barbara Boyer Dec. 27, 2018Link copied to clipboard
James Kenneth Echols, 67, first African American dean of Philadelphia’s Lutheran seminaryThe Rev. Dr. James K. Echols, the first African American scholar to serve both as the dean and president of an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America seminary, and a retired evangelical pastor, died Saturday at his home in Philadelphia.Barbara Boyer Dec. 27, 2018Link copied to clipboard
One dead, another injured in Camden shootingOne man died and another was seriously injured when gunfire erupted in Camden.Barbara Boyer May 20, 2019Link copied to clipboard
One dead, another injured in Camden shootingOne man died and another was seriously injured when gunfire erupted in Camden.Barbara Boyer May 20, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Cherry Hill Food Pantry looking for a kind landlord to provide a new homeThe Cherry Hill Food Pantry is looking for a landlord willing to donate space for the organization, which provides food for those in need.Barbara Boyer May 8, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Cherry Hill Food Pantry looking for a kind landlord to provide a new homeThe Cherry Hill Food Pantry is looking for a landlord willing to donate space for the organization, which provides food for those in need.Barbara Boyer May 8, 2019Link copied to clipboard
The finale: Haddonfield’s talent mom takes her last bow after putting on school show for 18 years“It feels like it’s time,” Caroll Stoner said. She will miss it, but is glad to pass the directing on to another mom who has been at her side in recent years.Barbara Boyer March 23, 2019Link copied to clipboard
The finale: Haddonfield’s talent mom takes her last bow after putting on school show for 18 years“It feels like it’s time,” Caroll Stoner said. She will miss it, but is glad to pass the directing on to another mom who has been at her side in recent years.Barbara Boyer March 23, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Danzeisen & Quigley trading sporting goods store for retirementThe owners of South Jersey's popular ski and bike shop are planning to retire and sell the business.Barbara Boyer Feb. 22, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Danzeisen & Quigley trading sporting goods store for retirementThe owners of South Jersey's popular ski and bike shop are planning to retire and sell the business.Barbara Boyer Feb. 22, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Camden receives $1 million to transform illegal dumping sites into public art spacesCamden receives $1 million grant to turn eyesores into public art centersBarbara Boyer Jan. 24, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Camden receives $1 million to transform illegal dumping sites into public art spacesCamden receives $1 million grant to turn eyesores into public art centersBarbara Boyer Jan. 24, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Suit by three high-ranking female employees alleges discrimination by Atlantic County prosecutorA lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the Atlantic County prosecutor of discrimination and misconduct.Barbara Boyer Jan. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboard
Suit by three high-ranking female employees alleges discrimination by Atlantic County prosecutorA lawsuit filed Thursday accuses the Atlantic County prosecutor of discrimination and misconduct.Barbara Boyer Jan. 10, 2019Link copied to clipboard