Bonnie L. Mason

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Eddie Callahan

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

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June Bakan

Pennsylvania

Burlington County

Cinnaminson

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Gloucester County

West Deptford

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Deptford Mall

Holiday Shopping Just Got an Upgrade at Deptford MallAKIRA Opens Its First South Jersey Store, Pandora Celebrates a Larger Space, and&nbsp;Offline by Aerie Joins American Eagle with Aerie to Follow Later This MonthDEPTFORD, N.J. (November 9, 2026) – Deptford Mall is kicking off the holiday season with&nbsp;fresh storefronts and plenty of gift-worthy new energy. AKIRA is now open at the mall, its first&nbsp;store in South Jersey, with a grand opening celebration set for Saturday, Nov. 14.&nbsp;Pandora just&nbsp;celebrated the grand opening of its new, larger location. Offline by Aerie is now open beside&nbsp;American Eagle in a side-by-side store, bringing the athleisure brand to the mall, and Aerie&nbsp;opens its own stand-alone store later this month.AKIRA: personal styling, first in South JerseyAKIRA is now open on the Upper Level by Round1, bringing its first South Jersey store to&nbsp;Deptford Mall. The brand is all about making sure customers are styled by experts, with a team&nbsp;that wants every client to look good and feel good. Shoppers can book a complimentary styling&nbsp;session with an AKIRA stylist Click Here for store detailsAKIRA’s grand opening celebration kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 14:• 8 a.m.: Line begins• 9 a.m.: Doors open, and the first 100 customers receive a free gift• 10 a.m.: In-store raffle• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: DJ in the store• Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15: Gift with purchase, while supplies last• See store for details.Pandora, now with more room to shinePandora marked the grand opening of its expanded store on October 27, 2026, located on the&nbsp;upper level near Center Court. The new 1784 SF space gives shoppers more room to explore the&nbsp;brand’s signature charms and bracelets, along with rings, earrings, necklaces and personalized&nbsp;engraving.American Eagle brands: renovated, expanded, and open nowAmerican Eagle is open in their newly renovated store, now joined by a side-by-side Offline by&nbsp;Aerie in the former Aerie space. Offline is Aerie’s athleisure brand, featuring leggings, bike&nbsp;shorts, tops, sports bras, fleece, bottoms and accessories. Both stores opened their doors on&nbsp;Friday, November 6th, 2026.Aerie opens as a stand-alone store on the lower level, near Miniso in Boscov’s wing later this&nbsp;month, with 4183 square feet of intimates and apparel designed around comfort. Aerie has been&nbsp;retouching-free since 2014 and encourages customers to love their real selves.“New and expanded stores are a win for our guests. We are pleased to welcome AKIRA, and&nbsp;to see Pandora, American Eagle, Aerie and Offline by Aerie not only reinvest in their spaces&nbsp;at Deptford Mall but expand them. Bigger, better stores mean a better shopping experience,&nbsp;and the timing is perfect for the holidays,” said Daniel Lauler, General Manager of Deptford&nbsp;Mall.Deptford Mall is located at 1750 Deptford Center Road in Deptford, N.J. For store hours, holiday&nbsp;events and more, visit www.DeptfordMall.com or follow @deptfordmall on social media.About Deptford MallJust minutes from Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Southern New Jersey’s Deptford Mall offers&nbsp;over 125 specialty stores and restaurants including Cotton On, Dick’s Sporting Goods, H&amp;M,&nbsp;Pandora, Loft, Sephora, Garage, and American Eagle. Shoppers can also choose from food&nbsp;favorites Red Robin, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and more for a post-shopping meal or snack. For&nbsp;those looking to have some fun, they can visit Round1 Bowling and Amusement or Bonesaw&nbsp;Pilot House Brewery and Taproom

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Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ

Dr. Synatra Smith, Project Manager of the <a href="https://nj.gov/state/historical/his-black-heritage-trail.shtml" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">New Jersey Black Heritage Trail</a>, will be the keynote speaker at the Nov. 14 ceremony celebrating the recent addition of Woodbury's Red Bank Avenue Burial Ground to the Black Heritage Trail's list of historic New Jersey African American sites. The program is free and open to the public.
A collaboration among the City of Woodbury, the Gloucester County Historical Society, and the New Jersey Historical Commission, the event will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Historical Society's Museum at 58 N. Broad St. in Woodbury. Councilwoman Donna Miller will deliver the opening remarks.
Featured speaker Dr. James E. Johnson of the Black History Consortium of Southern New Jersey will present the history of the burial ground. He is well known for his investigations that established the identities of local African Americans who served in the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War and were buried at the site.
The Black Heritage Trail project grew out of the state's efforts in 2021 to make Black history more visible across New Jersey. In 2022, the initiative became part of the <a href="https://nj.gov/state/historical/his-african-american-history.shtml" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">New Jersey Historical Commission's African American History Program</a>. The commission now lists <a href="https://nj.gov/state/historical/his-black-heritage-trail-all-approved-sites.shtml" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">76 officially approved Black Heritage Trail sites</a> across 16 counties, and historical markers have been or will be installed at those locations. Nominations for additional sites are still being accepted.
Woodbury's Red Bank Avenue Burial Ground for African Americans was established in 1832 near the intersection of North Broad Street and Red Bank Avenue. Those buried there include 11 Black Civil War veterans, among them <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/honoring-the-memory-of-woodburys-isaac-j-hill-black-civil-war-veteran-and-author/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Union Army Pvt. Isaac J. Hill</a> of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment — one of only five Black soldiers who wrote and published a book about their unit's wartime experiences.
The event will conclude with tours of the Historical Society Museum, including its gallery displays on USCT soldiers and related Black history topics, led by Museum Manager Jordan Orensky.
Google Maps: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/gloucester+county+historical+society,+woodbury,+NJ/@39.8393869,-75.1522176,20z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTEwMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Map</a> Location GPS Map Coordinates: 39.83952, -75.15193 Contact: museum@gchsnj.org | (856) 848-8531
Free parking available on Hunter Street in the Gloucester County Historical Society lot and the large County Justice Complex Parking Garage. <a href="https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking</a>

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After more than five years of podcasting, the Philadelphia-raised Christian Singles and Women's Empowerment Speaker, Certified Online Life and Purpose Coach, published author, podcast host, and event planner is one step closer to a national platform that could amplify her faith-based message.
From North Philadelphia to a national spotlight, Coach Bulinda Wright, professionally known as Coach B, is taking her voice, her faith, and her message of purpose to a larger stage. Now, she is asking the city she calls home to help her take the next step.
Coach B has advanced to the Top Five in her group in the national Top Host 2026 competition, presented in association with iHeartRadio and Ryan Seacrest. What began as a competition involving 86 contestants in her individual group has narrowed to just five. Coach B currently holds the number three position and is preparing for a critical elimination round on Thursday, November 12, 2026. This round will determine which contestants advance and whose competition journey comes to an end.
For Coach B, this opportunity represents much more than winning a competition. It is about expanding the reach of a message she has spent more than five years sharing: the truth of God's Word, the love of Jesus Christ, and the importance of living a life rooted in faith, healing, and purpose.
Raised in North Philadelphia, she is a graduate of John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School. Her connection to the city extends beyond her upbringing. She continues to serve and remain connected to her local community, including her church home, Greater Exodus Baptist Church, under the leadership of the Rev. Herbert H. Lusk III.
Philadelphia helped shape Coach B's professional and personal life, and she is proud to represent the city as she pursues this opportunity.
MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OF PODCASTING WITH A PURPOSE
Coach B began her podcasting journey in March 2021 with the launch of her original podcast, Get Unstuck and S.E.X.Y. The acronym S.E.X.Y. represented Self-Confidence, Excitement, Xtra, and Yes I Can! The original platform focused on encouraging women to embrace confidence, recognize their potential, and move beyond obstacles that could prevent them from living fulfilling lives.
In June 2025, the podcast evolved and was rebranded as The Christ-Centered Single Podcast, reflecting Coach B's growing passion for creating a faith-centered space specifically for women, particularly women ages 35 and older, navigating singleness, relationships, healing, and purpose.
In June 2026, Dr. V joined Coach B as co-host, bringing additional perspectives and meaningful conversations to the platform. Coach B remains the creator and host of the podcast she originally established in 2021.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EVENT PLANNING, AND EMPOWERMENT
Coach B is the founder of Keep Looking Up with B. Wright Jones, LLC, established in 2014. Through her company, she provides encouragement, coaching, speaking, and empowerment opportunities designed to help women navigate life's challenges and discover their God-given purpose.
Her professional experience also includes event planning and meeting coordination through The Wright Event Planning Service, established in 2007. Her experience includes planning and coordinating in-person meetings and online events.
For Coach B, podcasting is not simply about having a microphone or building an audience. It is about having an opportunity to make a difference.
FROM 86 CONTESTANTS TO THE FINAL FIVE: A CALL TO PHILADELPHIA
The journey to the Top Five has been exciting, humbling, and filled with gratitude. Beginning with 86 contestants in her individual group, Coach B has continued to advance through multiple rounds of competition.
Now, with only five contestants remaining in her group, she is asking her Philadelphia family, friends, supporters, churches, community organizations, and local businesses to rally behind her.
Her immediate goal is to move from number three to number one in her group and continue advancing in the competition.
The upcoming elimination round on Thursday, November 12, 2026, is particularly significant. It represents another opportunity to move closer to the ultimate goal and potentially secure a larger national platform.

HOW PHILADELPHIA CAN SUPPORT COACH B
The next elimination round takes place Thursday, November 12, 2026. 
Vote for Coach B in the Top Host 2026 competition daily.
Share her official voting link with family, friends, churches, coworkers, and social media networks.
Keep her lifted in prayer as she continues this journey.
Encourage local media outlets and community organizations to share her story.
OFFICIAL VOTING LINK: <a href="https://tophost.org/2026/bulinda-wright" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://tophost.org/2026/bulinda-wright</a>

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