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Christina Mitchell

Christina has been the Sun Newspapers’ copy editor since 2022. She works closely with our reporters and other team members to deliver accurate news to the people of Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties. She is known for her hands-on approach to reporting, and prides herself on leading by example. Before joining us, she worked as an executive editor at Courier-Post, where she managed a newsroom of 32.

Articles by Christina Mitchell

The not-so-golden years: Accepting old age with grace

As the fallout from President Joe Biden’s debate debacle continues, the whole episode may be evoking the painful reality that we will all grow old and develop frailties we might…

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Young crowd control: Towns grapple with dangerous youth behavior    

What should communities do about unruly kids? First, let’s stop referring to them as such. They aren’t merely impish children engaged in harmless play.  That certainly wasn’t the case recently…

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At 80 years old, the G.I. Bill has impacted generations 

Eighty years ago, the government set in motion a program that would have a major impact on American life: the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944. Better known as the G.I.…

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Book smarts: Two nonprofits join forces to increase reading in kids   

The nonprofit BookSmiles gives away thousands of new or gently-used books a year to kids with limited access to reading material. But because of a recently announced partnership, it will…

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Higher learning, higher anxiety: Colleges see higher rates of PTSD 

PTSD is on the rise among American college students. According to a JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) study released last month and reported by the New York Times,…

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Hitting the road with a cell phone in hand can cost lives 

Pennsylvania will soon ban drivers from handling cell phones for almost any purpose while driving, a measure first introduced by the state’s governor, Josh Shapiro, 18 years ago, according to…

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June puts the emphasis on cancer – and some concerning trends

Hearing the word cancer from a doctor hardly ever suggests good news. It’s estimated that the number of cancer cases nationally will eclipse two million for the first time this…

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Why summer camp can be ‘transformational’ for kids

Is there anything sweeter in the life of a child than the experience of summer camp? Consultant Jennifer Rosen Petkun doesn’t think so. She’s been a camp expert for nearly…

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‘Not just another bar’: How the VFW and American Legion serve their communities

Several people were recognized at the Mantua VFW late last month for their contributions to the community. They included a police officer of the year, teacher of the year and…

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Meeting the educational needs of children with autism  

A recent event at a Voorhees school to promote support for autism education featured music from a local DJ.  Nothing unusual there, except the guy choosing the tunes was diagnosed…

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