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Joseph Metz

Articles by Joseph Metz

Deptford Calendar from June 26 to July 3

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday June 27: Family Fun Show at Deptford Memorial Park/Fasola Park at…

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Committee approves budget with – again – no property tax hike

The Mantua Township Committee presented – then unanimously approved – a 2024 municipal budget at its June 10 meeting. This year’s budget totals $16,887,044, according to Township Business Administrator Jennica…

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Deptford library announces lineup of summer events

With summer nearly here, the Deptford library has planned a plethora of events for the rest of June and the months of July and August. Kids will be able to…

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Council honors accomplishments of local artists

Deptford Township council recognized and honored the works of two artist groups at its June 10 meeting. Proclamations went to the Deptford High School jazz band and the community center’s…

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Library offers discussion on change in the 1960s

The era of the tumultuous 1960s and the cultural changes it wrought will be the subject of a free presentation at the Mullica Hill library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday,…

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Township honors local artist for his winning Phillies’ mural

The Mantua Township Committee honored local artist and resident Jose “Busta” Bustamante with a proclamation at its June 10 meeting for winning the SEI and Philadelphia Phillies Mural Contest. Bustamante…

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Harrison hosts first Be You Pride Party

As a way to show the township’s support for residents who identify as LGBTQ, the Harrison Township Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory (IDEA) Board will host the first Be You…

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Mullica Hill Calendar from June 19 to June 26

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday June 20: 55 Plus Strength Training Class at American Legion Post…

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Mantua Calendar from June 19 to June 26

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday June 19: Juneteenth. Municipal offices closed. Trash scheduled for pickup will…

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Deptford Calendar from June 19 to June 26

Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Wednesday June 19: Phillies Game Day at the Deptford Senior Center at…

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