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Christine Harkinson

Articles by Christine Harkinson

‘Hey, here we are’

First Baptist Church of Moorestown invites the community to celebrate its 185th anniversary on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. “We want people to know that we’re a place where…

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1,000 books before kindergarten

The Moorestown Library honored children and families who completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge with an annual celebration on Sept. 6. “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national program…

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New route offers space for recreation and scenic views

Burlington County’s commissioners celebrated the new Rancocas Greenway Trail with an opening ceremony on Sept. 1. The trail, between Amico Island and Pennington Park, is the first four-mile segment of…

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200 Club of Burlington County holds 9/11 service

The 200 Club of Burlington County invites residents to attend this year’s 9/11 Prayer Service at the Community House of Moorestown on Sept. 12. “The prayer service is really a…

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Township Lutheran church to hold outdoor food pantry

Saint Matthew Lutheran Church in Moorestown will hold a drive-up food pantry on Sept. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. “We’re supported by the Moorestown Ministerium,” said Connie O’Brien, co-coordinator…

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‘Clear the Shelters’ initiative draws large crowd

The county’s animal facility participated in NBC’s “Clear the Shelters” event with an adoption open house on Aug. 27. “‘Clear the Shelters’ has been a very great, successful event,” said…

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‘Don’t be intimidated’

Moorestown High School welcomed new students with back-to-back open houses on Aug. 30 and 31.  Senior class President Adam Connor, Senior class vice president Keyan Vojdani and senior class liaison…

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Council hosts listening session for redevelopment

Moorestown Mayor Nicole Gillespie and Councilman Quinton Law held a listening session with residents regarding the Lenola Town Center Improvement Project on Aug. 17. Moorestown has received final approval and…

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Kate’s Place raises funds for its own facility

Kate’s Place Inc., a social program for developmentally delayed teens and young adults 18 and older, invites the Moorestown community to celebrate its 15th anniversary during a 1-mile evening walk.…

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First United Methodist starts kids’ church’

First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Moorestown will kick off a new initiative for students in kindergarten through fifth grade starting Sept. 11.  “The kids will get signed in, and…

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