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Jon Diaz

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‘Once a chief, always a chief’: Cherokee graduates Class of ’24

Cherokee High School held its annual commencement on June 17 for more than 500 graduates in the Class of 2024. Speaker and graduate Elena Kelly opened the ceremony by welcoming…

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Mount Laurel Calendar

Wednesday, June 19 Juneteenth Event: All ages. 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Library. Join the library in celebrating the nation’s oldest commemoration to the end of slavery.…

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Township cites two residents and declares June as Pride Month

Mount Laurel council had a busy meeting on June 11 as it recognized two residents and declared June Pride Month in the township. Deputy Mayor Nikitas Moustakas read a proclamation…

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Township has two new officers

The township swore in new officers Robert Haynes and Isaiah Lewis in front of their families and friends at a June 12 council meeting. “They both graduated from the Camden…

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District outlines its bid for preschool expansion

The Evesham Township Board of Education presented a preschool expansion aid application at its recent meeting that, if approved by the state, would fund free preschool for all 3- and…

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Township puts support behind cancer fundraiser and gun violence control

Evesham Mayor Jackie Veasy and township council once again offered a proclamation at a recent meeting to recognize the upcoming Wear Orange Weekend and Gun Violence Awareness Month in June.…

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Township cites DeMasi drama students and staff

Evesham Township council presented a proclamation at its May 8 meeting to the DeMasi Middle School drama club, acknowledging the group’s continued growth since it began. The Dolphin Drama Club…

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‘The better our schools are, the better our town is’

The Evesham Education Foundation is encouraging residents to support local students through donations or attendance at its upcoming fundraisers to benefit the Evesham school district. The district approved its tentative…

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Council celebrates Muslim holidays and women’s history

Mount Laurel council approved proclamations that recognize Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr and Women’s History Month at its regular meeting on March 4. Mayor Fozia Janjua – the first Muslim and South…

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Township board of ed honors student achievements

The Evesham Township Board of Education recognized student accomplishments in music and sports during its regular meeting on Feb. 29. The meeting kicked off with a musical performance from district…

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