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County meetings set on hazard mitigation plan update

The Burlington County Office of Emergency Management has started the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan for itself and 40 municipalities. The plan is...

All-inclusive playground opens at Special Services School

The Burlington County Special Services Schools District opened a new, all-inclusive playground at its school in Westampton earlier this month. The site's ribbon cutting marked...

Autumn Lands Festival returns with seasonal fun

The ultimate fall festival is returning to Historic Smithville Park this Saturday, and it will feature more seasonal fun and adventure than ever before. At this...

County commissioner director highlights county help for businesses during state dinner

Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson delivered the keynote address at the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the County Dinner...

West Hill Manor holds haunted house tour

The historic West Hill Manor at the Masonic Village at Burlington County was expected to host a historic haunted house tour on Friday, Oct....

County hosts fair to assist residents with disabilities

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Burlington County is hosting a special employment and resource fair for residents with disabilities and their...

Burlington County holds veterans expo

Burlington County veterans and their families have the opportunity to learn about the numerous programs, support services and benefits available to them during the...

Burlington County Sheriff’s Office Increasing Patrols Near Houses of Worship

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is increasing patrols near all houses of worship, including synagogues, mosques, temples and churches, as part of an effort...

County to begin road resurfacing work on Bordentown-Crosswicks and Chesterfield Roads

Burlington County plans to begin resurfacing sections of Bordentown-Crosswicks Road and Chesterfield Road next week as part of its State Funded Overlay Program. Pavement milling...

Samaritan announces 2024 gala

Samaritan will hold its annual Celebration of Life Gala, presented by Holman Enterprises, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cherry Hill. The...

These walls could talk

The Burlington County Historic Prison Museum is undergoing renovations that include replacing the prison roof and cleaning and is expected to reopen in December. But...

County approves regional trails study in area towns

Burlington County wants to expand its network of accessible walking and biking trails with a study involving a potential 50 miles of new paths...

County to start repairs to Forked Neck Road Bridge in Shamong 

The Forked Neck Road Bridge in Shamong will be closed for approximately three weeks next month while Burlington County makes repairs to the span. Work...

County advises voters to look for mail ballots

Burlington County has mailed general election vote-by-mail ballots to residents who requested them. More than 47,000 of the ballots went to those residents, who make...

Free shredding events start this month

Burlington County residents will have more opportunities to safely dispose of unwanted confidential documents and plastic film materials this year during the county’s two...

Historic Smithville Park holds ‘Stranger Things’ dance party

Burlington County residents will be able to get down in the Upside Down during this weekend’s "Stranger Things" Dance Party at Historic Smithville Park. All...

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