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Sweeney agrees to Camden school bill without retirement incentives
State Senate President Stephen Sweeney says he will accept Gov. Christie's changes to a bill intended to expedite development of privately run public "Renaissance" schools in Camden.
Assemblyman Singleton takes ice bucket challenge
State Assemblymen Troy Singleton, D-7th District, became the latest New Jersey politician to benefit the ALS research by having a bucket of ice water dumped over head Monday afternoon, and he did so in Newton's Landing, in the McCay Way yard of Milt Sierra, who is stricken with the disease.
New Jersey's business incentives are revitalizing Camden: Opinion
Last month, Holtec International, one of the country's largest and most respected energy production equipment companies, announced that it would be relocating its headquarters to Camden from Evesham Township, and adding a manufacturing plant at the Camden site.
Burlington City health clinic will be renovated
The Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, a nonprofit organization that operates health clinics in Burlington, Atlantic and Salem counties, officially announced Wednesday that it will renovate its center in Burlington City to better serve new patients.
Urban Hope Act supporters regroup
Gov. Chris Christie has rejected changes to the Urban Hope Act, specifically taking exception to language that would allow Camden public school teachers to retire early.
Willingboro changes Saturday's pre-Jazz Festival event
WILLINGBORO — An event scheduled for the Town Center on Saturday in connection with the township's Jazz Festival has been canceled.
Soulful sounds and fireworks planned for Willingboro's Jazz Festival
WILLINGBORO — Officials knew it would be hard to top last year’s jazz festival, the 30th anniversary of the township’s most popular event, but they believe this year’s lineup will do the trick.
Fine Print: Christie Conditionally Vetoes Urban Hope Act Amendment
Governor likes law’s support of Camden’s “renaissance schools” but balks at early retirement benefits for teachers, staff
Hometown News Calendar for Week of August 10, 2014
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Concert Café Series. 7 p.m. Fri. Branin Road, accousitical roots-folk and bluegrass; Aug 22. The Lost in Brunswick Trio, classic rock. Bring a lawn chair. Village of Taunton Forge, Tuckerton Rd and Taunton Blvd, Medford. Free. villageoftauntonforge.com