In celebration of Juneteenth the City of Burlington Police Department would like to highlight some significant historical facts.   By 1790, Burlington County had the largest free Black population of any county in the state, according to the Library of Congress. “This can be attributed to its location in the Delaware Valley, known as the ‘cradle of emancipation,’ where slaves were freed on a large scale,” it said. “The sizeable presence and influence in the valley of Quakers, America's first organized group to speak out against the evils of bondage, enabled this region to be the pacesetter regarding black emancipation.”   Once called Wheatley’s Burlington Pharmacy, this building was a Quaker-owned building used to harbor runaway slaves and the site of anti-slavery rallies. Located at 301 High St. in Burlington City, it is also the oldest pharmacy in continuous operation in the state. This historic pharmacy was built on the corner of High and East Union Streets in Burlington in 1731. The date is proudly incorporated into the side of the building along East Union [...]

  On Thursday, June 20, 2024, (rain date 06/21/2024), the Burlington City Board of Education will be joined by the Burlington City High School Graduating Class of 2024 at the Wilbur Watts Intermediate School for their Commencement Ceremony beginning at 6:00 pm. The event will utilize the Wood Street side of the school as the entry point.   The Burlington City Police Department will be posting temporary “No Parking” signs on Wood St between Rt 130 and Federal Street for this event. This temporary parking restriction will begin at 3:00 pm until the ceremony is over and cleared which, is anticipated to be approximately 8:00 pm. Handicap parking will be available within the JFK Park, off Wood St, as well as designated spots at the school. We strongly encourage those needing handicap spots to arrive early as practical parking spots tend to fill quickly.   Wood Street at Rt 130 will be temporarily closed, with no access for short periods of time to accommodate persons attending the event. Please plan an alternate route, if needed. [...]

  Check out this important message from the Burlington County Health Department!   During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When your body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness  

PLEASE SEE MESSAGE BELOW FROM BURLINGTON COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING - FANS FOR SENIORS   Temperatures are predicted to break 90 degrees this week. According to the National Institues of Health, senior citizens are particularly at risk of heat-related illnesses during the summer months. Too often, seniors without the ability to cool off suffer as the mercury rises.   The Burlington County Office on Aging has 20-inch box fans available for senior citizens in need, providing a cost-effective way to reduce the risk of heat stress. If you find yourself in need of a fan, call the Office on Aging at: 609-265-5069. The staff there are eager to help you stay safe this summer.   Anyone in need of cooling off, senior or otherwise, is welcome at any of the Burlington County Library System libraries, located throughout the county.