When the Amistad Commission’s Stephanie James Harris told the fifth graders at Cranberry Pines Elementary School about Medford’s history, their eyes lit up. As executive director of the Black history…
When Tabernacle in the Wilderness, a tiny church located on what is now the township cemetery, was built in the 1770s, so was the community of Tabernacle. In its early…
At Indian Mills Memorial School, the library is no longer just a place for reading and research. Walk past the stacks and you’ll come across an unassuming door. Open it…
When Karen McGreer sings, she can feel the endorphins rushing to her brain. “Music literally lights up the brain like a pinball machine,” said the therapist. “It can stimulate and…
At Medford’s A Rose in December florist, rain poured. But, dedicated volunteers couldn’t be stopped: They pulled on rain boots and got to work moving boxes filled with care packages…
After a yearlong pandemic break, Medford Pride on Main (MPOM) is making a comeback. “I really can’t wait anymore,” said Founder Justin Gibbs. The nonprofit, which was founded in 2019,…
After a complicated meeting on March 22, Tabernacle’s Township Committee will likely not move forward with a previously considered solar project. The committee was in discussion with CEP Renewables LLC.,…
In a small town like Shamong, staying connected with the community, especially during the pandemic, can be difficult. Melissa Durham had this in mind when she created the Facebook page…
Medford Township School District (MTSD) is skipping the complicated process and making it easy for educators across the region to get vaccinated. After a donation of doses from Rite Aid…
As the world enters its second pandemic spring, local organizations are finding creative ways to keep traditions alive. From holidays like Easter and Passover to the seasonal reopening of favorite…
