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Christine Harkinson

Articles by Christine Harkinson

Quinton Law makes Moorestown history as first Black councilman

Quinton Law has made township history as Moorestown’s first elected Black councilman. He took up his post in January after former Deputy Mayor Brian Donnelly resigned. “It’s (truly) amazing how…

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Moorestown businesses sponsor holiday candlelight stroll

  Moorestown residents can indulge in plenty of holiday joy on Dec. 4 for an event cancelled last year due to COVID. The Main Street Candlelight Stroll is the Moorestown…

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Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties celebrates Hanukkah

Chabad of Camden and Burlington counties will celebrate Hanukkah with nine days of menorah-lighting ceremonies and celebrations, free events that will kick off on Nov. 28. “It’s an eight-night holiday;…

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Moorestown board of education honors interim superintendent

The Moorestown Township Board of Education thanked Interim Superintendent Dr. Leonard Fitts for his leadership at its Nov. 16 meeting.  Fitts has been interim superintendent since July; his last day…

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First United Methodist Church welcomes two new pastors

The First United Methodist Church of Moorestown welcomed new lead pastor Rev. Dr. Gina Hendrickson and associate pastor Rev. Jessica Campbell on July 1. Hendrickson previously served as a superintendent…

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Moorestown High School holds annual Veterans Day assembly

Moorestown High School held its annual Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11 in the auditorium, an event that didn’t take place last year because of COVID. Only a handful of…

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Moorestown resident runs 11 miles with American flag

When Moorestown resident and retired firefighter John Scully runs through town with the American flag, he thinks of servicemen and women. “Our son (now) is in his last year at…

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Council approves ordinance for new public works’ vehicles

The Moorestown Township Council motioned to adopt an ordinance at its Nov. 8 meeting that authorizes the purchase of new public works’ vehicles. The ordinance appropriates $360,000 and authorizes the…

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Burlington County and Congressman Kim hold assistance fair

Burlington County residents met with government agencies and social-service providers on Nov. 8 to learn about COVID rental, mortgage and utility-assistance programs at the county Human Services Facility. The Housing…

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Board OKs applications for Tom Brown Road subdivisions

Moorestown’s planning board had its first meeting of the month on Nov. 4 and discussed several items, including applications on its agenda. The board began by approving a motion to…

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