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Christine Harkinson

Articles by Christine Harkinson

‘The start of Christmas’

Residents are welcome to join the 39th annual Messiah Sing on Dec. 5 at Moorestown’s First United Methodist Church, an event canceled last year because of COVID. “It always amazes…

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Burlington County hosts years-long farmers markets

Burlington County’s Holiday Market last month will be repeated on Dec. 4 at the Burlington County Agricultural Center. “We never want to be overwhelmed by a lot of craft vendors,…

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Moorestown High School blood drives a ‘selfless’ effort

Moorestown High School held two Red Cross blood drives on Nov. 19, one in the school auditorium and the other in the cafeteria. “Interact (the Interact Club of Moorestown High)…

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Quinton Law makes Moorestown history as first Black councilman

Quinton Law has made township history as Moorestown’s first elected Black councilman. He took up his post in January after former Deputy Mayor Brian Donnelly resigned. “It’s (truly) amazing how…

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Moorestown businesses sponsor holiday candlelight stroll

  Moorestown residents can indulge in plenty of holiday joy on Dec. 4 for an event cancelled last year due to COVID. The Main Street Candlelight Stroll is the Moorestown…

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Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties celebrates Hanukkah

Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties will celebrate Hanukkah with nine days of menorah-lighting ceremonies and celebrations, free events that will kick off on Nov. 28. “It’s an eight-night holiday;…

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Moorestown board of education honors interim superintendent

The Moorestown Township Board of Education thanked Interim Superintendent Dr. Leonard Fitts for his leadership at its Nov. 16 meeting.  Fitts has been interim superintendent since July; his last day…

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First United Methodist Church welcomes two new pastors

The First United Methodist Church of Moorestown welcomed new lead pastor Rev. Dr. Gina Hendrickson and associate pastor Rev. Jessica Campbell on July 1. Hendrickson previously served as a superintendent…

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Moorestown High School holds annual Veterans Day assembly

Moorestown High School held its annual Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11 in the auditorium, an event that didn’t take place last year because of COVID. Only a handful of…

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Moorestown resident runs 11 miles with American flag

When Moorestown resident and retired firefighter John Scully runs through town with the American flag, he thinks of servicemen and women. “Our son (now) is in his last year at…

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