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Voorhees Calendar

Cultural and Diversity Committee Meeting at 2400 Voorhees Town Center, Voorhees. For more information, email Stephanie Fisher at Allyjalen@comcast.net or call at (609) -841-2727. Meetings will be held every 1st Monday of each month. Starting Thursday, March 7 Voorhees Township Police Department hosts its 6th Citizens’ Police Academy. The participants will meet on most Thursday […]

From pediatrics to fresh produce: Virtua Health is on the move

On a windy, chilly April 13, the Virtua Health Pediatric Mobile Unit was parked in the Gloucester City High School lot, where more than 300 people were signing up for the third annual Autism Fun Run. On a sunny and pleasant April 11, a 40-foot-long bus pulled up along the train tracks while residents waited […]

Samaritan honors employees for continued dedication to organization’s mission

Samaritan recently honored its employees for service milestones and continued dedication to Samaritan’s mission at their 2024 Winterfest celebration – an annual event held by the organization to recognize the hard work, commitment to excellence and compassionate care given by valuable members of their team, as well as the dedicated efforts of their community volunteers. This year, Samaritan’s […]

Climate change takes toll on state farmers

Once known for their fertile lands and bountiful harvests, Camden County farms are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change, including unpredictable weather patterns and increased pest pressures. According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), the state is warming faster than the rest of the Northeast region. Residents are already feeling […]

Let the games begin

SPORTS

Play ball!

Amidst cheers, laughter and the crack of bats, the Rabinowitz Baseball Complex in Voorhees came alive on April 13 as the Gibbsboro-Voorhees Athletic Association (GVAA) hosted its opening day parade and ceremony to start the 2024 season. Players and coaches arrived promptly at 8:30 a.m. to the field located in the rear of the Kresson […]

OPINION

Battered and bruised: The case that made domestic violence a cause

The recent death of O.J. Simpson brought to mind the staggering events of June 1994, when the football great was accused of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and a friend. It was a legal case that became a spectacle.  We all know how that turned out. But O.J. Simpson’s death on April 10 inspired […]
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