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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

‘A really big issue’: GCL concerns have not waned

Worries and concerns about the Glassboro Camden Line (GCL) led to heated meetings with residents of Mantua and other towns at the Wenonah council meeting on July 28 and at…

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Phillies Day Special held at the senior center

The Philadelphia Phillies baseball team has a passionate fanbase, especially in the town of Deptford. This passion was the force behind Phillies Day which was held at the senior center…

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Cowboy Kevin rides into Mantua

Chestnut Branch Park will play host to a unique visitor on Tuesday Aug. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the form of Cowboy Kevin, an entertainer who wows…

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Lions Club lives on in Wenonah

Two years ago, the Mantua charter of the Lions Club, a charitable organization that spans multiple countries, joined hands with the Wenonah charter. “Six members from our club transferred to…

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Richwood UMC to host peach festival

Baking connoisseurs everywhere will be able to attend the Richwood United Methodist Church (UMC) peach festival set to take place on Saturday Aug. 13 at the fellowship hall on Richwood…

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Fossil museum project

Inspired by the core themes of preservation, exploration and education, the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park and Museum of Rowan University is a one-of-a-kind active fossil dig site that…

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Deptford ‘night out’ a chance for community connections

A medevac helicopter landing and K-9 demonstrations will be part of Deptford’s annual National Night Out event on Tuesday. The event is free and will include activities for both parents…

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‘A huge concern’: GCL heats up committee meeting

Public comment at a July 18 Mantua Township Committee meeting that saw ordinances and resolutions passed with little opposition got heated when the  Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) came up.  “The train…

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