Salem County News
Recent Salem County headlines from local publishers, with direct links to their reporting and related South Jersey coverage.
Republicans narrowly win in Salem CountyNew Jersey Globe Road Striping Notice– Please Use Caution!Salem County RFP – Providing As-Needed Emergency Snow & Ice Removal Services – Salem County Public Works DepartmentSalem County RFP – FY2026 NJDOT Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, Final DesignSalem County RFP – Professional Services for Concept Development of Road ProjectsSalem County Wolverines Amplified: Student Voices, Stronger Together!Salem County New Jersey American Water and Salem City cut ribbon on $21.3M PFAS treatment projectROI-NJ Events for November 2026Salem County
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Salem County election results, from Tuesday, November 3. Counts are unofficial until the county certifies them. All South Jersey results
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OPEN MIC NiteThu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM · Salem County · Auburn Road Vineyards, PilesgroveEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google LIVE! from the Vineyard StageSat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM · Salem County · Auburn Road Vineyards, PilesgroveEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google Dinner in the VineyardFri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM · Salem County · Auburn Road Vineyards, PilesgroveEvent details · Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
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About Salem County
At a glance. Salem County, in New Jersey's southwest corner along the Delaware River, has the smallest population of any county in the state: 64,837 at the 2020 census. The city of Salem is the county seat, and the county dates to 1694.
Getting around. The Delaware Memorial Bridge carries traffic between the Pennsville and Carneys Point area and Delaware, where the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 meet the river.
Places to know. Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville preserves a coastal defense fort on the Delaware River. Parvin State Park is in Pittsgrove Township.
College. Salem Community College is in Carneys Point Township.
Sources: Wikipedia: South Jersey (2020 county populations) · Wikipedia: List of counties in New Jersey · Wikipedia: List of New Jersey County Colleges · NJ DEP: Fort Mott State Park · Wikipedia: Parvin State Park. Last reviewed September 26, 2026.