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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Celebration on Main draws hundreds despite heat

Hundreds of people were drawn downtown on the afternoon of June 22 for the Mullica Hill Business Association’s (MHBA) Celebration on Main. According to event organizer George Murphy, the event…

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Something for everyone at library this summer

With summer in full effect, the Mullica Hill library will have something for everyone at its coming events. Among them is the historical lecture, “Jersey Shipwrecks: 350 Years in the…

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School district reports anti-bullying stats

Anti-bullying statistics from the Mantua school district for the 2022-’23 and 2023-’24 school years – including a self-assessment score – were announced by the school district at a board of…

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Food truck fest returns to Memorial Park

The township’s annual food truck festival will be back at Deptford Memorial Park – formerly Fasola Park – from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Previous festivals have…

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Council adopts four ordinances at meeting

Deptford council adopted four ordinances at its June 24 work session that include measures on bidder requirements and food truck inspections. The first ordinance, according to Mayor Paul Medany, amplifies…

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Residents rally against proposed subdivision

A group of Mantua residents has formed an initiative to oppose a proposed subdivision at Woodlawn Avenue that would create 13 residential lots and one basin lot in the area,…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from July 3 to July 10

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website for news and updates. Wednesday July 3: Environmental Commission Meeting at the Harrison Township Municipal Building at 7 p.m.…

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Mantua Calendar from July 3 to July 10

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website for news and updates. Monday July 1 to Friday July 5: Trash Bulk Pick Up. Thursday July 4: Independence…

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Deptford Calendar from July 3 to July 10

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website for news and updates. Thursday July 4: Independence Day. Library and municipal offices closed. Tuesday July 9: Zoning Board…

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