Political Controversies + COVID Vaccine: South Jersey Today

Hello, South Jersey Patch readers! A lot happened today, but you've been busy and just want to unwind for the night. So here's a quick roundup of the headlines across Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties today.

Collingswood Man Charged In Camden Fatal Shooting: A Collingswood man who has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in Camden has been arrested in Virginia, authorities said.

GOP State Senator-Elect Faces Backlash Over Islamophobic Tweets: Edward Durr, who upset Senate President Steve Sweeney in this week's elections, is now facing a backlash over anti-Islamic tweets from 2019.

Boy, 15, Hit By Car On Route 70 In Cherry Hill: Police: A 15-year-old boy was struck by a car while attempting to cross Route 70 in Cherry Hill on his bike Thursday night, according to police.

Cooper Health Offering COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 5-11: Families with children ages 5 to 11 years old can now schedule to get their child vaccinated against COVID-19.

Newly Elected NJ Councilman Under Fire For Blackface Photo: A newly-elected councilman in Gloucester County is under fire for a blackface photo he posted of himself for Halloween six years ago.

Number Of New COVID-19 Cases In Burlington County Drops Below 600: The delta variant accounted for more than 98 percent of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey over a four-week period.

Number Of New COVID-19 Cases In Camden County Drops Below 500: The delta variant accounted for more than 98 percent of COVID-19 cases in New Jersey over a four-week period.