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Carolyn Williams, president of the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia, discusses the history of slavery in the area at a South Jersey Black History roundtable on Feb. 21 at the Burlington County Library.
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Making a large tic-tac-toe board during the borough's first family game night last month were Palmyra High junior class volunteers Danica Krstie (left to right), Charlie Rosica, Brian Festensting, Joshua Carter and Mason Blandford.
Launched in 1998 and guided by a committee of educators, the National Education Association's (NEA) Reading Across America is the nation's largest celebration of reading, according to its...
Albert J. Countryman Jr./The Sun
Making a large tic-tac-toe board during the borough's first family game night last month were Palmyra High junior class volunteers Danica Krstie (left to right), Charlie Rosica, Brian Festensting, Joshua Carter and Mason Blandford.
Looking for a new family companion and friend? Consider adopting from the Burlington County Animal Shelter, at Academy Drive in Westampton.
Among the...
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and National Reading Month, state. Sen. Troy Singleton is hosting a children’s book drive through Tuesday.
New and gently...
Meet Marla, Abby, Nova and Vixen are all up for adoption at the Burlington County Animal Alliance in Moorestown. For more information, visit www.bcaaofnj.org.
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Marla...
The Burlington County Commissioners and the Burlington County Library System recently celebrated the completion of a $1-million makeover at the Pemberton branch library.
Residents of...
Spring has just arrived and warmer weather leads to yardwork.
The Voorhees Township Public Works Department is assisting in this chore by offering spring...
By ALISON MITCHELL
Executive director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation
March is Women's History Month, a time to honor women who changed the world, those who marched, legislated and...
To family and friends, Howard Bennett was simply Howard. But there’s nothing simple about being a hero.
The 60-year-old Camden firefighter died in the line of duty on Feb. 5. Messages attached to his obituary poured in.
Thomas Harrigan’s commitment to community service was as steadfast as his faith.
“Tom simply kept showing up,” the 93-year-old’s obituary notes. He delivered turkeys, helped rebuild homes and brought Holy Communion to nursing homes.