Precious Gems 5K Memorial Run teaches about decision-making

Erin Lawler understands the pain that comes from bad decisions all too well.

A drunken driver on the Outer Banks in North Carolina killed her younger sister, Shana, and three other local girls from the…

Democratic couple announces campaign for town council

George and Nancy Youngkin have lived in Medford for two decades, have volunteered in many capacities and are now hoping to represent the Democratic Party on the town council following the November election.

Antiques and Art Appraisal Luncheon back in Medford

The Medford Arts Center will present its second Antiques and Art Appraisal Luncheon at Braddock’s Restaurant on Sunday, April 29, at 12:30 p.m. A three-course luncheon will be served and a cash bar will be available. Admission to the…

Playground reconstruction underway

As the 2011–12 school year began, 85 percent of the outdated Cranberry Pines Elementary School playground was uprooted and thrown away, which left the kindergarten through fifth-grade students with just a few sets of equipment for activities, according to parent Nancy…

Enjoy some violets and tea at Medford Leas

The Medford Leas community building will be humming with spring delight on Saturday, May 19 at 1 Medford Leas Way, Medford, as the Spring Tea and Garden Tour will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the African Violet Club of Burlington County will…

Lenape High School senior wins month’s trip to Germany

Lenape High School Senior Jacob Hogan has been selected as a recipient of the AATG / Pädagogischer Austauschdienst Senior Study Trip to Germany.

Farmers market not believed to be opening this year

The Medford Lakes Farmers Market would have been in its third season if it had opened this year.

On March 28, the Medford Lakes Borough Council opted not to approve the location and time requested by the market…

Jazz & Blues Showcase in Medford Lakes

Jazz organ virtuoso Jared Gold pays tribute to the heyday of the organ trio on Saturday, April 14.

Completing his New York-based trio are veteran jazzmen Avi Rothbard, on guitar, and drummer Rudy Royston.

Johnson’s Corner Farm springs into family fun

The covered double-set hayride strolls through the farm, passing strawberry fields and blooming peach trees. On board, children clutch their empty pint baskets and glance around, full of anticipation.

Freedom Park egg hunt rescheduled to April 7

Preschoolers through fourth graders are invited to join with the Easter Bunny in an Easter Egg Hunt for fun-filled eggs at Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, in Medford on Saturday, April 7 at 11 a.m.