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Top 10 Moorestown Stories Of 2021: Year In Review

A look back at the top news stories in Moorestown in 2021.

A look back at the top news stories in Moorestown in 2021.
A look back at the top news stories in Moorestown in 2021. (Anthony Bellano)

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Today, we take a look at the biggest news stories of the year in Moorestown.


Parents, Doctors Concerned About Moorestown Schools Survey

MOORESTOWN, NJ — A group of medical professionals and parents have started a petition following a recent return to school survey sent out by the Moorestown Public School District.The online... Read more


Sober Living Co-Ops Raise Concerns In Moorestown

MOORESTOWN, NJ — In 2018, New Jersey established Cooperative Sober Living Residences to house those who are recovering from battles with addiction. They don’t provide treatment, and Moorestown... Read more

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Moorestown Residents Disrupt Burglary In Their Home: Police

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown residents interrupted a burglary in their own home Sunday night, police said on Monday.Homeowners on the 800 block of New Albany Road came home at about 8:50 p.m.... Read more


Breweries May Be Coming To Moorestown; Liquor Licenses To Be Sold

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown Council took the first steps Monday night on an alcohol-related proposal it hopes will help struggling restaurants by bringing more business to the township.On Monday,... Read more

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Recreational Marijuana Businesses Approved For Moorestown

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Recreational marijuana establishments that are licensed by the state will now be permitted to operate in Moorestown after legislation that was passed at Monday night's council meeting.... Read more


Tom Merchel Resigns As Moorestown Manager For Second Time

MOORESTOWN, NJ — For the second time in a little over two years, Tom Merchel is relinquishing one of his two positions with Moorestown Township. Merchel announced on Monday night that he is... Read more


Moorestown's First Black Council Member Sworn In By Cory Booker

MOORESTOWN, NJ — U.S. Senator Cory Booker was on hand to swear in Moorestown’s first Black council member during a virtual meeting Monday night.Quinton Law, who was appointed by the other... Read more


Tax Increase Coming As Moorestown Council Approves $27M Budget

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The average Moorestown homeowner will see an annual increase of $36.63 in the upcoming year after Township Council approved the proposed $27,950,000 budget Monday night.The... Read more


Moorestown To Seek New Contractor For Percheron Park Project

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Moorestown is going back out to bid on the Percheron Park project after the previous contractor failed to meet deadlines, township officials announced this week. Officials... Read more


Moorestown Nursing Homes 2022 Rankings Released

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The last two years have proved a challenging time for nursing homes in New Jersey. While many facilities continue to face an ongoing battle against the coronavirus, families in Moorestown... Read more

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