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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

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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Deptford welcomes fall on Oct. 8

Deptford Township will give a warm welcome to fall when it hosts its fifth annual fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Andaloro Farm. “The festival is held at the…

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Mantua VFW to host 5K

The Mantua Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post will host its fourth annual 5K run and one mile walk for charity for people of all ages on Sunday, Oct. 2.…

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Patriot day: remembering victims of 9/11

To commemorate the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that changed the course of history and honor those lost that day, Chestnut Branch Park will host the Mantua and Gloucester…

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What will be the GCL’s effect on the environment?

Among the controversies being discussed in Mantua and Gloucester County regarding the proposed Glassboro Camden Line (GCL) is the light rail train’s potential impact on the environment. “A 2010 U.S.…

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