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Camden County school celebrates 100 years
HADDONFIELD, N.J. - A Camden County school is celebrating its 100th anniversary. J.F. Tatem Elementary School in Haddonfield held a special flag-raising and anniversary ceremony. It honored the school being open for an entire century as well as celebrating Flag Day. The school’s principal, Donnetta Beatty, says it’s a big...
See all homes sold in Gloucester County, June 10 to June 16
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Gloucester County reported from June 10 to June 16. There were 88 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,496-square-foot home on Riviera Drive in West Deptford that sold for $315,000.
Haddonfield, New Jersey commemorates African American significance in historic town
HADDONFIELD, N.J. (CBS) -- Haddonfield, New Jersey is known for its rich American history, pre-dating the Revolutionary War however the town's Black history has often been left out.The Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project aims to change that and Friday marked a big step. In celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, town and county leaders gathered to unveil the first-ever historical markers commemorating the Black experience in Haddonfield. The permanent markers will soon be installed at the site of a former segregated school and the current Mount Olivet Baptist Church, one of two predominantly Black churches in the borough."There's a lot of measures that are out there now that are trying to alter what the story actually really is. Preserving this, here in Haddonfield and people understanding that this is a true story and there was a Black presence here in Haddonfield is very very important to us for people to know that," said Jonathan Young Sr., a Camden County Commissioner.There are 12 sites on the Walking Tour marking the history of Black Americans in Haddonfield. You can learn more about the self-guided tour and get the map on the Haddonfield Library's website.
See all homes sold in Burlington County, June 10 to June 16
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Burlington County reported from June 10 to June 16. There were 161 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,770-square-foot home on Church Street in Chesterfield that sold for $360,000. Beverly.
Catholic monastery to become parking lot: Early 1900s landmark in New Jersey to be demolished
A former Catholic monastery that has been a Camden landmark since the early 1900s is being demolished to make way for parking lots for a nearby hospital. The historic stone structure, known as the Dominican Monastery of the Holy Rosary, was a home for nuns before it closed in December 2013 after a farewell Mass. The cloistered sisters were once known for taking turns praying the rosary 24 hours a day, seven days a week behind the monastery walls.
Deptford Calendar from June 26 to July 3
Events are subject to cancellation. Check in with the organizer’s website and social media for news and updates. Thursday June 27: Family Fun Show at Deptford Memorial Park/Fasola Park at 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 29: Lakebridge Neighborhood BBQ at the Lakebridge Community Center from 12 to 3 p.m. Monday...
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