The City of Burlington Police Department will be collecting new, unwrapped toys from now thru December for the Marine Corp Reserve - Toys For Tots. Donations will be accepted at City Hall, 525 High Street, Burlington, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The donation bin is located in the lobby, just outside the Police Department. If you have any questions, please contact Beverly at 609-386-0262 ext. 267.  

  The free annual event also features a job and resource fair.  The third annual Burlington County Expungement Clinic will be held Thursday, November 2nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at two locations, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Burlington City and the JFK Recreation Center in Willingboro Township.   Those who attend will be able to speak with an attorney to see whether certain non-violent convictions can be expunged, which means they will be erased from their criminal history.  “Many people who made mistakes earlier in life are still being punished simply because they have a criminal record,” Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw said. “They have already paid their debt to society, and should not continue to be punished by their history when they apply for jobs, housing or other services they may need to improve their situations and help their families.”  Prosecutor Bradshaw emphasized that this service, which is entirely free, would be very costly if done through a private attorney. Last year, more than 300 people turned out to receive help.  Those [...]

City of Burlington Students, you're invited to Trunk or Treat on the Promenade, Sat., Oct. 28, from 5 to 6 pm. Come get a ticket and starting trunk-or-treating at decorated cars on the Promenade. The public also is invited to drop off candy donations at City Hall and Pearl Pointe Leasing Office by Wed. Oct 25 (and you also can drop off food donations for Food Bank of South Jersey on Saturday as you stroll the Promenade before the Ghost Tours, which begin at 6:30 at the Anchor.