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PATRICK MCDAID

Articles by PATRICK MCDAID

South Jersey nurse honored for excellence

The director of nursing at Lions Gate Continuing Care Retirement Community has earned the LeadingAge Excellence in Professional Advancement Award for her contributions to senior care.  Tatina Carr was cited…

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Eastern soccer standout awarded for 2022 season

  Eastern Regional soccer senior Ava Clark was honored last month for her stellar play as the Vikings’ 2022 goalie. Like her big sister Alex the year before, Clark received…

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Prosecutor’s office detective a MLK Freedom Award nominee

A veteran detective in the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has been named a 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Award nominee.  Sgt. Miguel Rubert has dedicated 25 years to investigating…

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Eastern soccer alum nominated for College Player of the Year

  Following her decorated soccer career at Eastern Regional, Sara Brocious accepted an offer to  join Rutgers’ women’s soccer team.  She got her fair share of personal accolades during her…

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2022 MLK Freedom Award Medal Winner

When Queen Stewart was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, she did what most cancer patients do: underwent treatment, spent as much time with family as possible, and learned a…

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Eastern to perform ‘Frozen’ as its spring musical

While many in the area hope we’re experiencing clear sunny days the last week of March, Eastern Regional’s theater club will be “Frozen.”   It was announced in September that…

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Get back: Beatles’ show returns for county performance

For the second time in six months, the popular stage show “Beatlemania Again” will be back in  Camden County.    The show was performed in the county in the summer…

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‘In the name of Steve’: Codella Family creates scholarship to honor late son

Describing Stephen Codella might just be an impossible task. He was a loving son, big brother, caring doctor, talented musician, respected friend, and someone whose mere presence in a room…

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How township police fulfill holiday wishes for kids

The township police department has brought back its holiday fund and is seeking  families in Voorhees, Gibbsboro and Berlin who could benefit this year. Needy families are being asked to…

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‘Rev it Up’ to host free pictures with Santa.

The township’s Rev it Up gym is now sponsoring this year’s pictures with Santa, who will spend a few moments with each child. Parents are invited to bring their cameras…

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