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COUNTY PARKS HOSTING SAFE, FREE AND FUN SPRING EVENTS FOR ENTIRE FAMILY
April 2021
Many people say April showers bring May flowers, but the Burlington County Parks System says April and May bring new programs! With the weather getting warmer, the Parks System will be hosting many safe, fun and free outdoor events for adults and families over the next two months. Here are some highlights your family might enjoy.
BURLCO NATIVE ALICE PAUL SUBJECT OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TOWN HALL
March 2021
As Women’s History Month Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-3) held a town hall on Monday with Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and the Alice Paul Institute to educate the public about one of New Jersey’s most notable women who was a trailblazer for women’s rights.
GETTING THEIR SECOND SHOT: ONE AFRICAN-AMERICAN NJ FAMILY'S VACCINE EXPERIENCE
March 2021
According to the Governor's office, almost 2.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered throughout New Jersey as of March 10. Of that number, about 900,000 people are fully vaccinated. At the beginning of February, my family got our first shot of the COVID vaccine and now, we are officially among the number of fully vaccinated.
COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM'S MARCH EVENTS ARE SAFE, FREE AND FUN FOR THE FAMILY
March 2021
March is officially here, and the Burlington County Parks System is back with its monthly program guide. This month, the county parks will host numerous events, both in-person and virtual, that are both safe and free for individuals and families. Are you feeling lucky now that Spring is in the air? Here are some highlights you and your family might enjoy.
REP. KIM TOWN HALL HIGHLIGHTS SOUTH JERSEY CONTRIBUTIONS TO BLACK HISTORY
February 2021
February is Black History Month in the United States, and while students are often taught about African Americans who have contributed to our country, they seldom hear about those who have contributed to their local community or the local sites that are embedded in Black history. On Friday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) held a telephone Town Hall event aimed at teaching students about the Black history that exists in their own backyard of South Jersey and its communities.
PET ADOPTIONS DURING THE PANDEMIC ADDING JOY TO FAMILIES
February 2021
One of the positive outcomes of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has been the increase in the number of pets adoptions. Pre-pandemic, at the beginning of March 2020, the pet adoption rate was at 58 percent. Recently, the pet adoption rate is up to 85 percent.
BURLCO PARKS SYSTEM'S SAFE, FUN AND FREE FEBRUARY EVENTS
February 2021
Are you tired of watching the same TV shows every day? Looking for something to do with your children? Look no further than the Burlington County Park System’s February Programs. This month, the Park System will host numerous free and safe events for adults and families to enjoy. Here are some highlights you and your family might enjoy.
COUNTY BRANCH OF NAACP INDUCTS NEW OFFICERS
January 2021
Since 1966, the Southern Burlington County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, has served as an organization that is known for advocating for the civil rights of all. On Sunday, the chapter continued its legacy of leadership in the civil rights movement by electing new officers and committee chairs who will serve for the next two years.
NJ HOWARD UNIVERSITY STUDENT TAKES IN THE HISTORIC PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION
January 2021
The 2020 presidential election was a very long process that culminated into a less-than-usual transition of power between two Presidents. The Inauguration of President Joe Biden, Jr. on Wednesday, January 20 was not surprisingly also much different from previous years.
