How 6,600 noncitizens got registered | Inquirer South Jersey
And Audubon has a new history museum.
Good morning, South Jersey.
Our main story explains how 6,600 noncitizens in the state were registered to vote ahead of the 2024 election — and what happens next.
And Audubon has a new history museum that covers more than a century of the borough’s past.
Plus, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly confirmed there was a tornado as Tuesday’s storms swept through the state, and more news of the day.
— Taylor Allen (southjersey@inquirer.com)
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Gov. Mikie Sherrill disclosed Tuesday that 6,600 noncitizens between June 2023 and June 2024 were illegally registered to vote, and fewer than 400 of those cast a ballot.
🗳️ How did this happen?
New Jersey allows automatic voter registration when a citizen gets a driver’s license at the Motor Vehicle Commission unless they decline. According to Sherrill, the noncitizens who were improperly registered answered no when asked on a keypad if they were citizens, but were registered anyway through a software error.
🗳️ What’s next?
Sherrill said she ordered an investigation, and ordered noncitizens to be removed from voter rolls.
Plus: Within hours of Sherrill’s disclosure, the Department of Justice sent an updated request for New Jersey’s voter database and said it’s to ensure more noncitizens aren’t registered to vote.
Camden County’s newest museum invites visitors to peruse items that cover more than a century of Audubon.
The Audubon Borough Historical Society museum on the second floor of the Audubon Senior Center boasts a collection made up of donations from residents, including a few from historical society members.
Items include a Monopoly board based on the borough, outdated land-use maps, and memorabilia featuring NFL star and Audubon High alum Joe Flacco.
Starting Aug. 8, the museum will be open for two hours on the second Saturday of every month.
The Inquirer’s Sarah Nicell has the sneak peek of the standouts on display.
What to know today
Tuesday’s storms left the state with reports of one confirmed tornado in Cape May County.
Trump-supported gas station chain Freedom Fuel Network is run by a collection of business owners that includes an NFL coach who is also a former mayor of Evesham Township, AP reports.
According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, two teenagers have been arrested and charged for allegedly shooting a 19-year-old man in Winslow Township in June. The alleged assailants are both from Sicklerville.
A Berlin Borough police officer helped a woman deliver a baby while in a Route 73 Wawa parking lot, 6abc reports. The woman and her husband were on the way to a Voorhees hospital when her labor progressed quickly.
Philly-area food brands are investing in high-protein offerings as they compete for GLP-1 consumers, including Camden-based snack company Campbell’s.
TruGolf Links Cherry Hill is now open. The new business is an indoor-golf simulator destination, a full-service bar, and a restaurant. (If you need additional golf options, be sure to check out our guide of mini-golf courses throughout the region.)
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🗓️ The best things to do this week
🚜 Burlington County Farm Fair: The 80th annual fair returns for five days, featuring agricultural exhibits, games, competitions, rides, various food vendors, and more. ⏰ Daily through Friday, July 24, from 2-10 p.m.; Saturday, July 25 from noon-10 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd., Columbus
🎵 Swedesboro’s Food Truck Festival & Dancing in the Park: Enjoy food trucks and live music from The Company. Bring your own lawn chair. ⏰ Thursday, July 23, 7-10 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go📍 Auction Park, 101 Leahy Ave., Swedesboro
🚲 Spellbound Century: South Jersey’s largest summer cycling event is back for its 12th year. Participate or spectate as bikers ride various routes that pass local horse farms and historic towns. ⏰ Saturday, July 25, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. 💵 Free for spectators; rider registration is $75 📍 1 Park Dr., Mount Holly
🧠 Trivia time
The South Jersey bakery Two Sweet Boutique made a treat based on inspiration from which two celebrities?
A) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
B) Jason and Travis Kelce
C) Nick and Joe Jonas
D) Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi
Think you know? Check your answer.
What we’re …
🧁 Hoping: “Little treat culture” is here to stay.
🏀 Checking: The Bron-O-Meter to see if LeBron James will join the Sixers. Based on the latest info — and vibes — we’re at a maybe!
🍴Touring: The Anthony Bourdain New Jersey food trail.
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