Rancocas Nature Center saved from closing

Rancocas Nature Center saved from closing Written by Carol Comegno Courier-Post Staff Mar 28 courierpostonline.com WESTAMPTON — The Burlington County freeholders announced Thursday they will enter into a shared services agreement with the state and Westampton to save the Rancocas Nature Center and Park from closing. “This plan calls for a unique partnership between the state, … Read more

Group to bring Miracle League for special needs children to Burlington County

Group to bring Miracle League for special needs children to Burlington County Burlington County Times  By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Monday, March 18, 2013 4:38 pm DELANCO — The Willingboro Rotary envisions a field of dreams for children with special needs. The nonprofit group is hoping to bring a barrier-free Miracle League field … Read more

County to hold gun buyback program next month

County to hold gun buyback program next month Burlington County Times  By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:00 am   MOUNT HOLLY — Burlington County is planning to buy back guns from residents next month in a program that will allow owners to turn in their weapons anonymously for cash. … Read more

BCC expands ‘green’ degrees

BCC students can now finish ”green” degrees at Stockton College Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Monday, March 11, 2013 5:00 am PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP — Burlington County College is expanding its offerings to students through new agreements with other schools, including a guaranteed admission program with the Stockton College of New Jersey … Read more

Live here, buy here

Live here, buy here Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2013 1:00 am Burlington County Times Editorial The county economy is in need of a little retail therapy. With the popularity of smartphones, most of us can shop anywhere at anytime we like. And there are so many brick-and-mortar retail options available to county residents — the … Read more

County readying ‘buy local’ campaign

County readying ‘buy local’ campaign Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Monday, March 4, 2013 5:00 am   MOUNT HOLLY — The idea is simple: Live here. Shop here. Spend here. A small investment and commitment to spend more money locally could yield big returns, officials say. If each of Burlington … Read more

Freeholder wants Burlington County College to house Underground Railroad museum

Freeholder wants Burlington County College to house Underground Railroad museum Burlington County Times By Danielle Camilli Staff writer | Posted: Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:00 am MOUNT HOLLY — The shuttered Underground Railroad Educational Center in Burlington City and its collection of historic artifacts could find a new home with the county. Joseph Donnelly, director … Read more

Burlington County creates new electronic comment form

Burlington County creates new electronic comment form BY NEWS STAFF MARLTON TELEGRAM SOUTH JERSEY SUN FEB 15, 2013   Burlington County Freeholder Director Joe Donnelly announced the creation of a new electronic comment form on the county website. Donnelly said this form will be located in the website footer which is at the bottom of … Read more