Author Bio

CANDIS JOHNSON

Candis Johnson is a native of Camden NJ. She graduated from Creative Arts High School as a Creative Writing Major. She graduated from Delaware State University with a BA Degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Political Science. She earned her MA Degree from Strayer University in Business Administration. The author of several poetry books including, Splurging on Poetry, Somebody Had to Say It, and the Literary Magazine anthology series S.O.U.L Say on Universal Languages.

Articles by CANDIS JOHNSON

‘By far the worst’

Three teens decry Cinnaminson’s dearth of sidewalks, bike lanes The township has too few sidewalks. That’s the opinion of recent Cinnaminson High School graduates Chet Kane Collins and Amira Brown…

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‘In other people’s shoes’

The Beloved Project honors law-related agencies, individuals Police officers are already in the business of service. When they align with The Beloved Project to provide essential personal items and resources…

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Three towns gear up for Juneteenth celebration

The event will be steeped in Black history and culture The Palmyra Riverton Cinnaminson Juneteenth committee is gearing up for its fourth annual celebration of the holiday this month. The…

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Signs of hope

Porch Club survives COVID and continues to thrive Their group began in 1890 as a book club of sorts, but the Porch Club of Riverton looks very different now. The…

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More like a family

Cinnaminson chorus has performed for nearly 50 years Half a century is a long time. That’s how long the Cinnaminson Community Chorus has been in existence. Maybe it’s the determination…

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An honor

Shawnee High School grad among 14 students from Montclair State University to win College Television award And the winner for News category goes to … fourteen students from Montclair State…

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YMCA of Pines head selected as After-school Ambassador

Gutwirth one of just 16 leaders chosen throughout the country Meet Becca Gutwirth, executive director of school-age child care at the YMCA of the Pines. She has been selected to…

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Creating a girl’s path to STEM

Student’s Girl Scout project emphasizes female science education Cinnaminson High School senior Emma Schrier saw a void in education and wanted to fill it – with her Girl Scout Gold…

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Medford Arts Center: Empowering community through the arts

Facility will get county funds to further its volunteer-enabled mission At the core of the Medford Arts Center is a heartwarming tale of creativity and community, a nostalgic reminder that…

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