Maria Nidia Branco left Africa for Portugal in 1979. Now living in the U.S. since 2007, and residing in Mt Laurel, Branco brought memories of living in Africa and Portugal with her.
Mt. Laurel Knights of Columbus sponsor an annual youth free throw contest testing basketball shooting skills of children ages 10 to 14.
On Jan. 26, from 12 to 4 p.m. students will gather at Lenape Regional High School for the tournament.
With flu activity on the rise in the region, the Board of Chosen Freeholders through the Burlington County Health Department is warning residents to be prepared for the flu.