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PATRICK MCDAID

Articles by PATRICK MCDAID

Zoo veteran is named new executive director at AWA

The Animal Welfare Association of New Jersey has a new executive director. Laura Houston, a lifelong West Deptford native, was named to the post last week. She  has 20 years…

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Brew and Chew highlights area’s local beer and food

The Downtown Berlin Revitalization Corp. (DBRC) will host a beer, food, and live music event on June 23 at the Victor Vault on White Horse Pike.  Brew and Chew will…

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AWA 5K has something extra this year

The Animal Welfare Association will hold its annual Paws and Feet Doggie Fun Day and 5K walk and run on June 4 with a twist: Guests will be encouraged to…

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“An extraordinary amount of money’

The Camden County Board of Commissioners has unveiled the “Parks Alive 2025” plan for​​ the  county’s 24 parks, trails, conservation areas and waterways, an effort that will be paid for…

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Camden County concerts to highlight area’s green spaces

Camden County Commissioners have announced the return of the “Summer Parks” concert series this year. The outdoor concerts take place in every month of summer to highlight green spaces throughout…

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Blackwood’s Jamie Ritz is named Nurse of the Year

Cooper University Health Care RN Jamie Ritz is the recipient of this year’s William A. Schwartz, Jr. Nurse of the Year Award, an honor she received during National Nurses Week. …

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A life ‘Rebuilt from Broken Glass’

“Eighty years after escaping Nazi Germany, a miracle awaits.” That’s the story behind a documentary from Fred Behrend and Larry Hanover that will  premiere on May 17 at Congregation Beth…

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Eastern Regional holds budget hearing for new school year

The Eastern Camden County Regional High School District recently held a public budget hearing for the 2022-’23 school year that left the board pleased about  the upcoming year.  In the…

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Playing cornhole for veterans

Signups for the Rotary Club of Berlin’s  third annual cornhole tournament on June 4 are now open.  Hosting the event is Racks Pub and Grill on White Horse Pike in…

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Voorhees committee hosts forum for local businesses

The Voorhees Township Economic Development Committee recently hosted a small-business forum for local businesses and their owners to network and learn about resources in the township. Mayor Michael Migogna kicked…

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