Tag: Burlington County
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Providing safeguards
The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office is enhancing its locator system technology to better assist residents with memory disorders and others prone to wandering or becoming disoriented and lost. The sheriff’s office is upgrading to AngelSense assistive technology that is better able to track and locate vulnerable residents, including children with developmental disabilities such as autism…
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County marking the return of the AIDS memorial quilt
The AIDS Memorial Quilt is returning to Burlington County for the first time in five years and it is receiving some new panels from Burlington County residents who lost loved ones to the disease. The new panels and other sections of the quilt will be on display in honor of World AIDS Day at the…
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County officials giving away 600 new kids coats
In an effort to help Burlington County children stay warm this winter, state Sen. Troy Singleton and the Burlington County Commissioners are giving away 600 new winter coats this season on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Burlington County Emergency Services Building in Westampton. The senator and commissioners are partnering with the…
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‘Integrity over corruption’
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, whose 3rd Congressional District spans Mercer and Burlington counties, has launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Robert Menendez. Kim kicked off his self-described grassroots campaign Nov. 10 at the Double Nickle Brewing Co. in Pennsauken, surrounded by supporters. Kim said at the campaign kickoff that Democrats…
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County now recycling pizza boxes
Big news for pizza lovers (and everyone else too): Burlington County is now collecting pizza boxes as part of its curbside recycling program. The Burlington County Commissioners announced the new recycling initiative, saying it would benefit both the environment and taxpayers. It’s a big change that reflects new best practices among paper mills and cardboard…
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County holding free shredding events this fall
Burlington County residents will have more opportunities to safely dispose of unwanted confidential documents and plastic film materials this year during the county’s upcoming fall shredding events. The events will be held at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 19. Residents can…
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U.S. Rep. Andy Kim plans primary challenge
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, whose 3rd Congressional District spans Mercer and Burlington counties, plans to challenge U.S. Senator Robert Menendez in the June 2024 Democratic Party political primary. Kim announced his intention to challenge the three-term senator Sept. 23, the day after Menendez was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly taking bribes from…
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It’s about the animals
By Christine Harkinson The Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter hosted its annual Paw Prints PetFest & 5K on Sept. 17 to raise funds for advanced medical care and other animal services and fund efforts to find homes for shelter animals. The fundraiser also helped the nonprofit expand its reach into the community and…
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Bordentown filmmaker a winner in county’s Short Film Festival
More than 1,000 films were submitted for Burlington County’s Short Film Festival from across the United States and more than 70 different countries A Bordentown filmmaker is one of 14 winners in Burlington County’s second annual Short Film Festival held April 28 and 29. Filmmaker Ross Stern’s Caricature Carl received the Best Film Prize in…