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Daughter of ‘Hidden Figures’ mathematician speaks at library event

Katherine Johnson took her last flight into space on Feb. 20. The S.S. Katherine Johnson, a supply satellite currently docked at the International Space Station,...

BCIT’s young stars are ‘One Step Closer’ to live performances

Last spring, Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT)’s performing arts students were at work on what they described as one of their most ambitious...

Township elementary school students recognized for fire-prevention art

Three from Eleanor Rush Intermediate offer creativity on kitchen safety.

BurlCo senator pushes legislation to stem rising opioid overdoses

New Jersey could end up with hundreds of millions of dollars in settlement money from litigation regarding opioids, and state Sen. Dawn Addiego is...

New Jersey students want to save the world this Earth Day

At 15, Svanfridur Mura is leading an action team to put the Green Amendment on New Jersey’s ballot. “2030 is the deadline, basically, before we...

Volunteer nurses save life of elderly woman

The following release is from Burlington County:  Heroes don’t all wear capes or even uniforms. Dory Smith may have retired from her job as a nurse...

Berlin Girl Scouts donate 250 boxes of cookies to vaccination site

It’s not every day vaccine center workers get thanked for what they do, but on April 5, Berlin Junior Girl Scout Troop 30043 did...

2021 BurlCo budget keeps tax rate flat

The following release is from Burlington County: The Burlington County Board of Commissioners are keeping both the County Library Tax Levy and Open Space and...

McGaurn dedicated to giving everything he’s got

Despite ongoing bout with COVID, shop owner has sights set on reopening.

‘The world doesn’t end on the edge of the pavement’

When the pandemic began last March, many escaped their homes to socially distance outside at Burlington County’s 13 parks. But for residents with disabilities, this...

Operation Unity in the Community fills two buses with care packages for the military

At Medford’s A Rose in December florist, rain poured. But, dedicated volunteers couldn’t be stopped: They pulled on rain boots and got to work...

BurlCo health director calls for “vigilance” in COVID-19 prevention

The following release is from Burlington County: Burlington County Health Department Director Dr. Herb Conaway called for renewed vigilance by county residents about mask wearing...

Burlington County to distribute 600+ Narcan kits

Burlington County plans to distribute more than 600 kits of naloxone overdose antidote to individuals and families as part of continuing efforts to combat...

Jill Biden’s visit to Burlington County ends with a stop on school playground

First Lady Jill Biden visited a Burlington County school on Monday, the only First Lady to visit the county since 1999. Biden toured Samuel Smith...

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