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1750 Clements Bridge Road

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856-845-8200

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Adelphia has been a family-run restaurant — and destination — in Gloucester County for nearly 25 years.

“I grew up here,” said owner Evelyn Balis. “It’s expanded over the years. We started as a restaurant and small bar, then grew to a bigger restaurant and bigger bar and nightclub, and about 10 years ago we added the banquet facilities.”

Adelphia offers the complete experience with ambiance, nightlife, entertainment and food for every taste.

Flavor — Adelphia offers lunch and dinner seven days a week and brunch on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brunch includes a variety of breakfast and lunch items such as made-to-order omelettes, fresh fruits and a chocolate lava fountain.

The lunch menu features sandwiches, soups and salads in smaller portions than the dinner entrees.

“It’s a good buy for lunch,” Balis said. “You get soup, salad and a dessert. We’re big in quantity as well as quality. Most people take a good portion home with them.”

Dinners range from pizzas baked in a wood-buring oven to “guiltless” entrees to steaks and seafood.

Balis said the fire-roasted Maryland crab cakes are a popular menu item.

Menu — From brunch to dinner to happy hour snacks, Adelphia's menu is chock full of a variety of different flavors — one to please every taste bud.

The newest item on Adelphia’s menu are SALADelicious Summer Salads which bring a fresh, cool, healthy approach to summer dining.

“These are phenomenal,” Balis said. “Each one includes a cup of soup and the salad portions are large.”

Summer salads include the Caprese Salad which is a tower of layered tomatoes and mozzarella slices atop baby greens and cucumbers, with shaved carrot and beet spirals, covered in a balsamic vinaigerette dressing.

The Hoisin Salad features scallops wrapped in bacon over a bed of greens. The Starburst Salad has strawberries, raspberries, goat cheese and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing. And the taco salad comes in a large taco shell.

“The presentation and quality are phenomenal,” Balis said.

Dessert — All of Adelphia's desserts, pasteries, pies and cakes are made on the premises.

“The Adelphia cheesecake is topped with chocolate sponge cake, mousse filling, chocolate glaze and topped with a cherry,” Balis said. “That, our chocolate-covered cheesecake and chocolate-covered strawberries are our most popular items.”

View full sizeStaff photo by Lori M. NicholsThe newest items on Adelphia's menu are SALADelicious Summer Salads, which include a cup of soup and a large salad. Pictured here is the Caprese Salad - a tower of layered tomatoes and mozzerella slices atop baby greens and cucumbers, with shaved carrot and beet spirals, covered in balsamic vinaigrette dressing. (Staff Photo by Lori M. Nichols/Gloucester County Times)

Atmosphere — Balis describes Adelphia as having a casual atmosphere that is family-oriented and friendly.

“It’s not a fine dining environment,” she said. “People stop in after school or a sporting event, or there could be a business meeting going on in the back.”

Many staff members have been with Adelphia since “day one” including Chef Philip Hernandez, the sous chef and several key kitchen staffers.

“This is a place of comfort for people,” Balis said. “A significant portion of our customers are repeat visitors.”

Adelphia has specials and events each night of the week including ’80s and ’90s music dance party with DJ Nick Teti on Tuesdays, WOGL’s Bob Pantano’s Dance Party every Thursday and a live broadcast with Pantano every Saturday.

Every Wednesday is Family and Kids Night with Amazing Balloon Creations, Tuesdays feature $5 burger specials and each Friday is Pizza Party Night with two pizzas for $12.

Hours — Adelphia Restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. for dinner every day. Nightclub/bar hours are 11 to 2 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 11 to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

DEPTFORD – A lawyer for Adelphia Restaurant has disputed a lawsuit’s claims that the business improperly used models’ photographs in its social media accounts.

“Adelphia will vigorously defend these claims,” attorney Joseph Grimes said of the suit, brought against the restaurant by 10 models from California, Florida and the United Kingdom.

The suit alleges Adelphia used the models’ photos — without their permission and without payment — for social media posts that promoted the restaurant and nightspot.

Grimes asserted the models were aware “that event promoters, not Adelphia, sourced models' photos from third-party vendors who represented they were authorized to market the photos.”

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The Ocean City attorney also noted the lawsuit “falsely alleges over a dozen times that Adelphia used the images for commercial purposes as a strip club.”

The suit against Adelphia shares language with similar complaints against two South Jersey strip clubs, Babe’s Nola in Burlington Township and the now-closed Centerfolds Cabaret in Pleasantville.

The Adelphia lawsuit initially identifies the defendant on multiple references as a restaurant and nightclub. But all three suits use the phrase “strip club” in describing the defendants in counts alleging unfair competition and false endorsement.

Grimes said the models were “fully aware of Adelphia's operations as a family restaurant and event facility, hosting banquets and weddings.”

“No strip club events have ever been held at Adelphia,” he said.

All three suits were filed March 31 and April 1 in Camden federal court by attorney William Pinilis of Morristown.

Each suit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages for misrepresentation of likeness and unfair competition.

They also demand any profits earned through the use of the models' photosair and payment to the models of "fair market value" for their services.

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Howell: A Roar and Explore Outdoor Classroom at Adelphia School will be inclusive to all students, regardless of ability.

HOWELL, N.J.— The Adelphia School plans to "roar and explore" through nature. It is among 26 New Jersey public schools and districts selected to receive Sustainable Jersey for Schools grants. The grants are funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA).

Adelphia School received a $10,00 grant for a Roar and Explore Outdoor Classroom. According to a statement from the program, the school will create an outdoor classroom that is inclusive to all students, regardless of ability.

The classroom well be designed to foster social and emotional learning and provide hands-on sustainability education. The goal of the project is to deepen students’ connection to nature while encouraging play.

Sixteen $10,000 grants and 10 $2,000 grants were distributed to support a variety of projects, including aquaponics systems, outdoor classrooms, pollinator and edible gardens, water bottle refilling stations, tree planting, food waste and composting initiatives, mindfulness programs, student green team capacity building and more.

Adelphia Principal Danielle Palazzolo explained the importance of the grant in a statement from the grants program:

“Adelphia is a kindergarten through second-grade school that believes individuals should have equal access to inclusive learning environments. As a recognized Title I school, Adelphia serves many socioeconomically disadvantaged students and a high percentage of English Language Learners.

"The outdoor classroom will provide an environment that enriches behaviors that support learning, fosters social and emotional learning and the well-being of both students and staff, while closing achievement gaps. The outdoor classroom will provide students with a wide variety of hands-on learning experiences. Unstructured play will enhance children's confidence, problem solving, independence, social interaction skills, and creativity,” she said.

With this contribution NJEA has provided $1.75 million to support a sustainable future for children across the state through the Sustainable Jersey for Schools program.

“This is an important program that directs resources into our schools and NJEA is proud to continue to work with Sustainable Jersey,” said NJEA President Sean Spiller. “When our students can learn, at an early age, that sustainable and healthy practices often go 'hand in hand' with economic efficiencies, we all benefit from the positive changes. It is our job to help create a new generation of engaged citizens and leaders. We help ensure that we leave a better world for our students when we emphasize the value of sustainability.”

In addition to the grant funding, NJEA supports Sustainable Jersey for Schools as a program underwriter.

“Sustainable Jersey is proud to support the work of each of these schools and school districts and to recognize the dedication of every applicant,” said Sustainable Jersey Executive Director Randall Solomon. “These creative projects are exceptional and will serve to accelerate school-centered sustainability programs as we head into a pivotal decade for climate action and sustainability in our state.” Proposals were judged by an independent Blue-Ribbon Selection Committee.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools is a certification program for public schools in New Jersey. It was launched by Sustainable Jersey, an organization that provides tools, training and financial incentives to support and reward municipalities and schools as they pursue sustainability programs. To date, 1,050 schools are participating in the program. Sustainable Jersey for Schools has awarded over $2.6 million in grants to schools and school districts.

Sustainable Jersey for Schools is underwritten by the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Clean Energy Program, The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the PSEG Foundation and the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA).

The 2022 Sustainable Jersey for Schools Grants Program is underwritten by the PSEG Foundation, NJEA and the Gardinier Environmental Fund. Platinum and founding sponsors are PSEG, South Jersey Gas and New Jersey Natural Gas. The gold sponsors are Solar Landscape and NJM Insurance Group (founding sponsor). The silver sponsor is Investors Bank. The bronze sponsors are Gabel Associates, Maschio’s Food Service Inc. and RMC Energy Services.

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Local families with pets offered free "pets inside" decals to alert rescuers there are pets in the home

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Pet parents in Howell Township can breathe a little easier: first responders here have a new tool to help save family pets in home fires and other emergencies. The Adelphia Fire Company recently received a donation of three sets of pet oxygen masks from at-home pet services provider Canine Company.

The kits were requested by Adelphia former chief and training officer Brian Prochnow after he learned about Canine Company’s philanthropic effort to get pet oxygen masks into the hands of first responders.

“The Adelphia Fire Company is beyond grateful for the generous donation of pet oxygen mask kits,” said Prochnow. “We recognize the fact that pets are a part of people’s families, too! We are now more prepared to help all members of the household in their time of need.”

Family pets are at special risk during a home fire because they are unable to leave the house without help. An estimated 40,000 die each year nationwide from smoke inhalation, according to insurance industry estimates. Human oxygen masks do not fit the shape of pets’ snouts, making it difficult for first responders to provide oxygen on scene. Pet oxygen masks are cone-shaped to fit over an animal’s snout.

Each donated set of masks includes three sizes to fit a wide range of pets – from small mammals like rabbits to giant breed dogs. The masks have been used by first responders to save at least nine pets so far this year, including .

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“Our company was founded by a family of pet lovers and our mission is to help other families keep their pets healthy, safe and happy at home,” said Renee Coughlin of Canine Company. “We do that with the products and services we offer, and through our pet masks donation campaign. We are delighted to provide these masks to Howell firefighters to help protect family pets in their district.”

To ensure rescuers know there are pets in a home, Canine Company has offered free “Pets Inside” decals to local pet parents. The stickers are available from Adelphia Fire Company, or can be requested by mail through the Request a Decal form on Canine Company’s website.

Canine Company helps families across New York, New England and New Jersey keep their pets healthy, safe and happy at home with services like Invisible Fence pet containment systems and Manners dog obedience training. Over the past decade, the Company has donated masks to more than 500 fire departments and rescue squads across the northeast. For more information, visit www.caninecompany.com.

Adelphia Fire Company was founded in 1927 and provides fire protection to the northern most areas of Howell.. The company responds to emergency calls of all types including, but not limited to, all types of fires, fire and carbon monoxide alarms, and motor vehicle accidents. The company operates out of two stations, is 100% volunteer and currently has more than 60 active members. For more information or be volunteer, visit www.adelphiafirecompany.com.

HOWELL – Howell Township Middle School North and Adelphia School both received $10,000 grants from Sustainable Jersey for environmental projects.

The schools were among 26 New Jersey public schools and districts selected to receive grants which are funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA).

Adelphia School, a kindergarten through second grade school, will be using the grant to create a “Roar and Explore” Outdoor Classroom. The purpose of the outdoor classroom is for it to be inclusive to all students, regardless of ability. Its special design will foster social and emotional learning and provide hands-on sustainability education, according to a statement on the program.

In addition, the project’s goal is to deepen students’ connection to nature while encouraging play.

Adelphia School Principal Danielle Palazzolo said that students should have equal access to inclusive learning environments.

“As a recognized Title I school, Adelphia serves many socioeconomically disadvantaged students and a high percentage of English Language Learners. The outdoor classroom will provide an environment that enriches behaviors that support learning, fosters social and emotional learning and the well-being of both students and staff, while closing achievement gaps,” Palazzolo said. “The outdoor classroom will provide students with a wide variety of hands-on learning experiences. Unstructured play will enhance children’s confidence, problem solving, independence, social interaction skills, and creativity.”

At Middle School North, they will be creating a “Limitless Café” which will be a space to host its 21st Century Life Skills program. This will prepare students to make informed life and career decisions and will be inclusive of all students regardless of ability.

Students will also use the space to practice skills related to effective communication, critical thinking, digital literacy and self-advocacy, the statement said.

Middle School North Principal Paul Farley said the Limitless Café was engineered by Computer Teacher Teresa Castellan and Media Specialist Josephine Schneider to offer students a comfortable space to collaborate, problem-solve, and excel.

“Furnished with high-top tables and chairs, as well as accessible booth seating…our Limitless Café will serve up opportunities for students to utilize calendars, navigation tools, email, literacy skills, text to speech, communication, and engage in real-life experiences,” Farley said. “By creating real-life experiences for students to engage in, we are motivating students to integrate higher-order thinking skills. Ultimately, the Café will empower students to become independent, efficient, and innovative lifelong learners.”