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Library System to celebrate 100th Anniversary throughout October with concerts, lectures & programs

The year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Burlington County Library System will culminate in October with a collection of activities, programs and events designed to mark the important milestone... Read on...
Burlington County boosting support for local arts and history groups

With many arts and history groups still struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Burlington County Commissioners are increasing the county history and arts grants available to support their operations and special events... Read on...
Sheriff’s Department launching narcotics, alcohol and tobacco prevention program

The Sheriff’s Department is launching a L.E.A.D (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) education program in partnership with the Burlington County Municipal Alliance Program and expects to begin teaching students in local schools this fall... Read on...
Health Department announces Flu Shot Thursdays for 2021

The County Health Department will again offer seasonal flu vaccines to county residents every Thursday starting on September 23 through January at clinics throughout the county. All clinics will be open to individuals 6 months and older... Read on...
Burlington County and Willingboro to host How to Do Business in Burlington County forum

The Burlington County Commissioners and the County Department of Economic Development and Regional Planning are teaming up with the Willingboro Township to host an upcoming business forum dedicated to helping local businesses... Read on...
Women’s Advisory Council announces 2021 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards selections

Eleven Burlington County women will be recognized for their leadership and service to their communities during this year’s 2021 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards Reception... Read on...
Burlington County waiving all adoption fees to help clear the shelter

The Burlington County Animal Shelter is waiving all adoption fees for dogs and cats for the next 30 days as part of a clear the shelter promotion to help find pets loving homes and alleviate a space crunch... Read on...
Burlington County resumes COVID-19 testing program

Testing now available 5 days a week at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center... Read on...
Burlington County honors 9/11 victims and heroes on 20th Anniversary

Burlington County officials, first responders and residents came together Saturday for a solemn Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Read on...
Burlington County holds annual Suicide Prevention Walk

Several dozen Burlington County officials, workers and guests memorialized those who died by suicide last year during the County’s annual Suicide Prevention Walk... Read on...
Jordan’s Way fundraiser helps raise more than $8,000 for Burlington County Animal Shelter

Kris Rotonda will do most anything to help shelter animals and those who care for them. The staff and volunteers at the Burlington County Animal Shelter can now say the same... Read on...
County Commissioners: Now is the perfect time to consider adopting a pet from the Animal Shelter

Loveable and loyal pets are waiting to find new forever homes. Now is the perfect time to seek a new companion from the Burlington County Animal Shelter... Read on...
Commissioner Linda Hynes awarded Member of the Year honor by Coalition of Healthy Communities

Burlington County Commissioner Linda Hynes was honored as Member of the Year by Prevention Plus of Burlington County and the Burlington County Coalition of Healthy Communities for her work to reduce substance use and stigma surrounding addiction... Read on...
2021 Burlington County Senior Art Show Selections

The Burlington County Commissioners announced the winners of the 2021 Burlington County Senior Art Show and remained art enthusiasts that there is still time to enjoy all the submitted works on exhibit at Historic Smithville Park... Read on...
BurlCo Workforce Development launches new service to connect job seekers with positions/training

Burlington County residents can now receive alerts about new job openings, job fairs and other career opportunities right to their cell phones... Read on...
County creates online Business Portal to help local businesses access information

The Burlington County Commissioners have launched a new online tool to help local businesses start, grow and thrive... Read on...
Commissioners and Senators Dawn Addiego and Troy Singleton deliver donated backpacks & supplies

Hundreds of Burlington County students will be better prepared for the start of the new school year thanks to a successful backpack and school supplies drive organized by the Burlington County Commissioners and... Read on...
County releases online map of Black-owned businesses for National Black Business Month

The Burlington County Commissioners are spotlighting Black-owned businesses throughout the month of August as part of a National Black Business Month celebration and the County has also published an online map to help residents locate and support... Read on...
Burlington County announces seven early voting sites

Election officials remind voters registered to vote by mail need to opt out by Sept. 10 to use a machine... Read on...
Burlington County’s population grew 3% during the last decade

MOUNT HOLLY – The Burlington County Commissioners applauded the release of the first-local level results from the 2020 census and the county’s 3% population increase during the past decade. Read on...
Burlington County Institute of Technology and Burlington City named NJ Lighthouse Schools

The Burlington County Board of Commissioners congratulated the students, faculty and administration of the Burlington County Institute of Technology and the Burlington City School District following their designations as New Jersey Lighthouse Schools... Read on...
County Residents and Businesses Can Now Apply for Disaster Loans from SBA

County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson and Senator Troy Singleton’s efforts to include Burlington County in the federal disaster declaration have resulted in area residents and businesses being eligible to apply for federal low-interest loans. Read on...
Burlington County celebrates first fire academy graduation since start of COVID-19 pandemic

The Burlington County Commissioners and Department of Public Safety formally welcomed dozens of new firefighters and fire officers into the ranks of the County’s emergency services Wednesday night during the County’s first fire academy graduation... Read on...
Health Department schedule extra vaccine clinics in advance of the start of school

The start of the new school year is fast-approaching and the Burlington County Health Department is planning to hold several pop-up vaccine clinics during the next several weeks to ensure easy access to COVID-19 shots for eligible children and adults... Read on...
Commissioners call on residents to continue fight against spotted lanternfly invasion

Their eggs may have hatched but Burlington County Parks officials say there’s still time to beat back the bugs before they grow into winged adults... Read on...
Record crowd turns out for Burlington County’s Winter Holidays in July celebration

The holidays came early to Burlington County’s weekly farmers market and so did the shoppers who came out in record numbers for Burlington County’s Winter Holidays in July celebration... Read on...
Burlington County Clerk accepting appointments for Wednesday afternoon weddings

The Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences is turning into a wedding venue on Wednesday afternoons, starting on July 14... Read on...
Commissioners celebrate opening of new stretch of Delaware River Heritage Trail

The Burlington County Commissioners celebrated the opening of the newest section of the Delaware River Heritage Trail on Saturday with the help of more than three dozen bicyclists who went for a ride on the new trail... Read on...
Pinelands Library to move into new Medford building this fall

The Burlington County Commissioners and Burlington County Library System are pleased to announce that the Pinelands Library in Medford Township is moving into a more modern space this fall... Read on...
Burlington County listed among 500 healthiest communities in America

Burlington County is one of the healthiest places to live in the nation, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings.. Read on...
County continues to offer zero-interest HELP loans to small businesses impacted by pandemic

The Burlington County Board of Commissioners are reminding local small business owners and nonprofits that zero-interest loans are still available to assist them with their pandemic recovery... Read on...
County launching program to provide mortgage and utility assistance to households impacted by COVID

The Burlington County Commissioners announced a new program to assist county homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic... Read on...
Burlington County Commissioners highlight services for seniors

Burlington County senior citizens can find information about the many services and programs available to assist them by accessing the latest Directory of Services for Aging and Disability Services... Read on...
County opening four fixed vaccination clinics in Westampton, Palmyra, Edgewater Park and Bordentown

The Burlington County is continuing to make COVID-19 shots available to residents who want the strong protection the vaccines provide... Read on...
Burlington County park becoming new haven for migrating monarch butterflies

Monarch butterflies have a beautiful new garden to visit while summering in Burlington County... Read on...
Burlington County marks Juneteenth with successful cleanup at Dr. James Still Education Center

Burlington County offices were closed Friday in recognition of Juneteenth, and a large contingent of County employees and officials used the holiday to help out at the site dedicated to the life and legacy of one of the county’s most... Read on...
Burlington County Library System holds Kick-Off Party to celebrate new StoryWalk®

The Burlington County Library System has a new fun and exciting way for children and families to experience the joys of reading together in the great outdoors... Read on...
Burlington County’s Palmyra Cove Nature Center to open community garden

A new garden is opening at the Palmyra Cove Nature Center and it will be a community project in all respects... Read on...
Rescue recruit: Burlington City police find their next K9 officer at the County Animal Shelter

Burlington City police have a new recruit and he has loads of energy and a nose for sniffing out trouble... Read on...
Burlington County Animal Shelter rescue finds home with police department

The Burlington County Animal Shelter has a record of success in finding forever homes for the animals they love and care for, but it is not every day that one of their rescues also lands a job as a bona fide crime-fighter... Read on...
NJ Farmers Against Hunger, Board of Commissioners Break Ground on Laurel Run Land Stewardship Center

Leaders from New Jersey Farmers Against Hunger and the New Jersey Agricultural Society teamed with members of the Burlington County Board of Commissioners on Friday to break ground on a new land stewardship center at Laurel Run Park... Read on...
Commissioners approve HELP loan for longtime Hainesport business

A Hainesport-based lawncare business is poised to receive a critical lifeline from Burlington County... Read on...
Commissioners praise start of new device lending program at Burlington County Library System

The Burlington County Board of Commissioners applauded the launch of a new wireless hotspot and tablet lending program at the Burlington County Library System, saying the initiative will help close the digital divide and ensure.. Read on...
Commissioners applauded the signing of new legislation to aid small businesses

The Burlington County Board of County Commissioners applauded the signing of new legislation to aid small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council Woman of the Week

Burlington County's "Woman of the Week", or local women role models and leaders in Burlington County going above and beyond for other women... Read on...
Burlington County Library System to mark centennial anniversary with yearlong celebration

The Burlington County Library System is turning 100 this year and the Burlington County Board of County Commissioners and County Library Commission are planning a yearlong celebration highlighting its evolution, growth and achievements over the last... Read on...

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September 2021

Wed Sep. 8 - Tue Sep. 28

Species Spotlight: Monarch Butterflies Learn about various species that call Burlington C...
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Mon Sep. 27

Trivia Night on Zoom Join us live via Zoom for Trivia Night. Each week ...
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Wed Sep. 29 - Tue Oct. 12

Species Spotlight: Eastern Cottontail Learn about various species that call Burlington C...
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Thu Sep. 30

Birding Before Breakfast Take advantage of the early morning to discover th...
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Sat Oct. 2

Tour of Rogers' Mill In 1778, 15,000 British and Hessian soldiers evacu...
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Tue Oct. 5

Tuesday Talk A series of nature walks led by Naturalist Jen Bul...
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