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Jon Diaz

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Township declares Muslim Heritage Month

Mount Laurel Township declared January Muslim Heritage Month after swearing in its first Muslim mayor at a reorganization meeting on Jan. 3. After she took the oath, Fozia Janjua –…

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Board focuses on 2024 budget and free kindergarten

Evesham Superintendent Dr. Justin Smith recently spoke with The Sun about the school district’s expectations this year, including a 2024-‘25 school budget with state-aid reductions and a free, full-day kindergarten…

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‘The values of hard work and community service’

Mount Laurel appointed a new – and historically significant – mayor at council’s reorganization meeting on Jan. 3.  New Jersey State Assembly Majority Whip Carol Murphy administered the oaths of…

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‘This is not about me, it’s about us’

Evesham Township council voted for Councilwoman Ginamarie Espinoza as its deputy mayor during a Jan. 3 reorganization meeting. After Mayor Jaclyn Veasy requested nominations from council, Espinoza was officially appointed…

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Board welcomes new members, addresses preschool expansion

The Mount Laurel Board of Education swore in three members and addressed continuing efforts to expland free, full-day preschool at a reorganization meeting on Jan. 2. Taking the oath for…

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School board honors departing members

The Evesham Township Board of Education cited members whose terms have expired at its final meeting of the year on Dec. 14. School Superintendent Dr. Justin Smith started the sesson…

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The top stories of the year

Marlton saw key changes in government, police and board positions in 2023. The township also had several celebrations of its residents’ countless achievements and introduced its inaugural holiday light parade.…

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The top stories of the year

Mount Laurel diversified its chaplain program in 2023, ensured PAWS Farm would be open for future generations, and has residents stand-out with their achievements. A new police chaplain The township…

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‘Every graduate deserves a celebration’

Rowan College at Burlington County will hold its first winter commencement Wednesday to celebrate students who completed their degrees or certificates in the middle of the academic year. The day…

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Honoring achievement

Evesham Township Council swore in two promoted officers and cited a 10-year-old for being the youngest county student to earn college credits at its meeting on Dec. 6. Council began…

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