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Christine Harkinson

Articles by Christine Harkinson

Township library readies for its fall season

The Moorestown Library offers new and returning programs for residents of all ages this fall. Representatives from Moorestown environmental groups, as well as the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Burlington County…

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‘Our pride and joy’

Moorestown’s Relief Engine Company will celebrate the 100th birthday of its oldest fire apparatus at town hall on Sept. 24. “It has been our pride and joy for many years,”…

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Moorestownopoly reinvents a classic

The Moorestown Education Foundation (MEF) is partnering with the township and its schools to create a Moorestownopoly fundraiser that will celebrate both the district and the town. Based on the…

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Moorestown’s superintendent looks to a fresh start

Township school Superintendent Michael Volpe is prepared for the new school year. “We’re excited to be implementing a new literacy program that Dr. (Karen) Benton rolled out last year in…

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Teenagers take center stage at Cafe Live

Moorestown’s Department of Parks and Recreation hosted Teen Cafe Night with a group of musical performers on Aug. 22, an event that started seven years ago. Recreation Program Manager Rich…

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Food truck festival brings community together

The Moorestown Business Association hosted its third annual food truck festival and end-of-summer block party with excited crowds in attendance on Aug. 17. More than a dozen food trucks lined…

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Samaritan golf outing to help pay for family services

Samaritan in Moorestown raised $215,000 at its 32nd annual golf tournament “Drive FORE! A Good Cause” on June 27. “We are the very fortunate beneficiaries of a great deal of…

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Strawbridge Lake committee goes full steam ahead

The Strawbridge Lake Beautification Committee (SLBC) hosted its 4th annual Moorestown paddle board/kayak race and family festival at Strawbridge Lake this summer, bringing together family and friends. According to co-founder…

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Community House hosts House Party fundraiser

The Community House of Moorestown invites residents to its third annual House Party fundraiser on Sept. 9, where guests will be treated to music, barbeque and plenty of beer and…

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County’s healthy hike features noted naturalist

The Burlington County Parks System invited residents to attend a healthy hike at Willingboro Lakes Park on Aug. 9 led by naturalist Kate Forte. “This park was just redone in…

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