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A free uplift: Saying yes to prom clothes
County officials are partnering for another year of the Say Yes to the Dress giveaway. The program enables county students to pick out a free outfit for their prom from a collection of donated clothes. It is being sponsored by…
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Voorhees Calendar
Feb. 25 to March 11 Happenings at the M. Allan Vogelson Branch Library. For more information, call (856) 772-1636. Feb. 25 – 11 a.m. – How to PDF. Feb. 25 – 6:30 p.m. – Repotting and Propagation Basics: Houseplants. Feb. 25…
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A man who kept hope alive
In a city he visited often, the Rev. Jesse Jackson is being remembered for his efforts to “keep hope alive” – as he put it – among African Americans. Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen issued a statement on Jackson’s passing at…
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Storm ‘potential to be historic’
The Camden County Department of Public Works is ensuring the county’s 1,200 lane miles of road are safe and passable for motorists. Southern New Jesey is expected to receive anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow. Additionally, Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared New…
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American Water opens grant program
New Jersey American Water has launched its 2026 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant program. The foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects. It awarded a combined total of…
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‘It’s all worth it’
The recent shoot-a-thon fundraiser was more than basketball for the players of the Voorhees Basketball Association. “It was a chance for the students to use the teamwork they have learned on the court and apply it to help others,” explained…