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County program clears snow for seniors
As forecasts call for more cold so far this winter, the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the county Department of Public Safety are reminding residents about a program designed to assist eligible seniors with snow shoveling. “The board of…
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State has new e-bike safety rules
New Jersey has implemented new statewide e-bike safety regulations – some of the strictest in the nation – following a rise in serious and fatal crashes. E-bike riders must have: • A valid driver’s license (17 and older) or a…
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Best deli meat? Who knew?
Russ Cowan was just as surprised as anyone to learn from a phone call on Jan. 21 that he’s a semifinalist in the prestigious James Beard awards. “This was Wednesday morning and people started calling me,” recalled Cowen, owner of…
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County honors 11 with MLK Freedom Medal
Camden County honored 11 of its residents on Jan. 21 with the MLK Freedom Medal for service to the community. The honorees are Jeanette Alvarez of Camden, Giselle V. Brown of Cherry Hill, Capt. Vivian Coley of the Camden County…
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How to use winter road salt responsibly
With winter underway and the possibility of snowstorms, Hazlet-based New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute in Hopewell are reminding residents, businesses and municipalities that excessive use of road salt can have serious environmental consequences. The message will be…
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Council adopts budget with five cent tax increase
At the final Cherry Hill Township Council meeting on Dec. 22, the council adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget, reflecting a five cent increase in the municipal tax rate. For the average Cherry Hill home with an approximate value of…