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Melissa Riker

Articles by Melissa Riker

Law enforcement roundtable features candid talk between police and NAACP community members

The “More Justice, More Peace II” featured an open dialogue between Southern Burlington County NAACP and officers from ten Burlington County towns. By Kelly Flynn On Thursday night, members of the Southern…

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Second annual Overdose Awareness Day vigil brings light to grieving families

The vigil will be held on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. at Indian Acres Tree Farm The second annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil is lighting the way to recovery. The…

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Law enforcement roundtable features candid talk between police and NAACP community members

The “More Justice, More Peace II” featured an open dialogue between Southern Burlington County NAACP and officers from ten Burlington County towns. By Kelly Flynn On Thursday night, members of the Southern…

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Law enforcement roundtable features candid talk between police and NAACP community members

The “More Justice, More Peace II” featured an open dialogue between Southern Burlington County NAACP and officers from ten Burlington County towns. By Kelly Flynn On Thursday night, members of the Southern…

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ShopRite of Medford will “stamp out hunger” at their annual Labor Day run

The 5K and 1-mile run/walk will take place on Monday, Sept. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Whether you walk or run, the steps you take on Labor Day can help “stamp out…

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Weekly Roundup: Food trucks, Medford Arts Center, Kids Expo

Catch up on what happened this week in Medford. Spend every third Thursday on Main Street The Medford Township Council recently adopted an ordinance permitting food trucks on Main Street for designated…

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Weekly Roundup: Veterans, Elephant Sanctuary, Kids Expo

Catch up on what happened this week in Shamong. Local veterans will be honored with ‘Killed in Action’ flags Local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation will…

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Weekly Roundup: Veterans, Humboldt Peak hike, Kids Expo

Catch up on what happened this week in Tabernacle. Local veterans will be honored with ‘Killed in Action’ flags Local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation…

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Shop for gently used books, movies and more

The Burlington County Library is hosting a book/media sale from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 Get ready to spend some leisure time reading or watching a few movies this fall by…

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Shop for gently used books, movies and more

The Burlington County Library is hosting a book/media sale from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 Get ready to spend some leisure time reading or watching a few movies this fall by…

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