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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Richwood church’s inaugural carnival a success

The Richwood United Methodist Church’s first free Carnival for a Cause on Sept. 3 raised about $3,000 to help rebuild a Haitian school destroyed by a 2010 earthquake that killed…

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‘Treasure troves’

With a number of digital tools and databases at its disposal, the Deptford library will host an online resource seminar on Thursday, Sept. 29. “We have a number of really…

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Don’t trash all your trash

To help Mantua and other Gloucester County residents who don’t want to throw compromising documents like bills and financial statements in the trash, the township will host a paper shredding…

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After three years, galleria again celebrates artists

The Galleria Deptford will host its first free art show in three years on Sunday to mark the opening of a local artist exhibit that continues through Oct. 31.  “We’re…

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Deptford pickleball program to host tournament

Getting people in shape throughout Deptford is the goal of the township’s own pickleball program for all ages. Deptford recreation director Charlie Kirchner said the program is open to young…

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“Bringing the community together”

To help bring the community together and promote the new Capt. Frank J Culkin Memorial Pavilion, the Mantua VFW will host its first harvest fair craft show at its building’s…

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‘Friday Night Lights’: High school recognizes youth football, cheerleading teams

To recognize the hard work and effort of Clearview’s Youth Football and Cheerleading (CYFC), the high school will host its annual Friday Night Under the Lights on Sept. 9 at…

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Food truck fest ‘a great event’

Deptford hosted its food truck festival in Fasola Park on Aug. 27 – the township’s last major event for the summer – with Boy Scouts serving their funnel cakes, Kona…

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Richwood church will host its first carnival

In a first, the Richwood United Methodist Church (UMC) will host a carnival for a cause on Labor Day weekend. “We’re planning games, some free, some for a cost, and…

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Truck drives Deptford shred day

Deptford Township will host its second shred day event of the year on Sept. 10 at the Deptford Community Center on Delsea Drive. Shred day is a way for Deptford…

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