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Christine Harkinson

Articles by Christine Harkinson

Moorestown board of ed addresses communication issues

The Moorestown board of education addressed Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order on masking at its Feb. 15 meeting. Murphy announced the week before that facial coverings will no longer be…

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‘Make it Moorestown’

Venture past the Community House of Moorestown and you’ll see a plaque installed at the wall near the sidewalk entrance that says Make it Moorestown. Money Magazine named Moorestown the…

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Lenola Volunteer Fire Company marks 100 years of service

The Lenola Volunteer Fire Company Station 313 in Moorestown commemorates 100 years of service this month but will celebrate on Sept. 10. A short ceremony will reflect the company’s history…

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Better Together Moorestown updates council on community survey

Moorestown’s Better Together Task Force presented results and recommendations from its community survey at the township’s council meeting on Feb. 7. “In February 2021, Moorestown council members unanimously agreed to…

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Moorestown approves dock for Strawbridge Lake

Moorestown has approved installation of a floating dock for Strawbridge Lake that will be located near the parking lot on Haines Drive, closest to Kings Highway. The “L-shaped” dock will…

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Student designs showcased at Black History Month fashion show

Rowan College at Burlington County’s fashion department and Atlantic City Fashion Week will present a Black History Month fashion show on Feb. 8 with designs from 20 students. One of…

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Moorestown committee highlights ‘the year of the environment’

The Year of the Environment in Moorestown was the focus of the recreation advisory committee’s Feb. 1 meeting. As noted by Parks and Recreation Director Theresa Miller, Moorestown Mayor Nicole…

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Porch Club of Riverton celebrates Chinese New Year

The Porch Club of Riverton celebrated the Chinese New Year on Feb. 1 with performances by Moorestown resident Wenrong Zou and Pennsylvania residents Shuai Wang and Juan Wan. The three…

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‘Focusing on today is the way to go’

Moorestown resident Steve Emerson felt something was off in 2005. “My writing was getting smaller, my handwriting,” Emerson said. “People noticed that I wasn’t swinging my arms when I walked…

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Moorestown High School students serve Soup for the Soul

The Interact Club at Moorestown High School will host Soup for the Soul at the Community House of Moorestown on Feb. 12 to benefit a Philadelphia nonprofit that focuses on…

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