🌱 How a Willingboro home invasion ended with two life sentences
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Willingboro home invasion ended with two life sentences
- How a Willingboro junior turned last year’s struggles into triple gold
- Bronx murder suspect traced back to a home in Willingboro
Also on today's calendar: Book Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Tuesday: A shower possible, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Killed in Front of Their Family: Pennsylvania Man Gets Two Life Sentences for Willingboro Mother-Daughter Murders (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms for murdering a mother and daughter inside their Hawthorne Park home in Willingboro, with an 8-year-old child present but unharmed. The Burlington County case, investigated with help from Willingboro police, concluded nearly two years after the 2024 home invasion that deeply affected the township. Prosecutors say the sentence ensures he will never be released. 
• This South Jersey girls track star's triple crown highlights one-year turnaround at Group 2 meet (nj.com subscription) — Willingboro track fans have a new star to celebrate: junior Trinity Brapoh just captured a triple crown at the NJSIAA Group 2 Championships in Columbus. She won gold in the 100-meter hurdles, triple jump, and long jump, dramatically improving on last year’s results and bringing major recognition back to the Chimeras program.
• NYPD detectives arrest gunman wanted in 2025 Bronx killing (nydailynews.com) — NYPD detectives have arrested a man accused in a 2025 Bronx killing, and police say he currently lives in Willingboro, about 90 miles from the crime scene. The victim was a 23-year-old described by neighbors as humble and well-liked. The case highlights that a Willingboro resident is now facing serious charges in New York City.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Book Sale →
Willingboro Public Library, 220 Willingboro Wy, Willingboro
9:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Garfield East ECDC Presents: Parent Appreciation Day Celebration
Willingboro Public School District 150 Evergreen Dr, Willingboro, NJ 08046, USA
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MMS: National Honor Society
Willingboro Public School District 451 Van Sciver Pkwy, Willingboro, NJ 08046, USA
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W.R. James National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Willingboro Public School District 41 Pinetree Ln, Willingboro, NJ 08046, USA
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Theater Arts Play TBD: Twin Hills @ Cotten
Willingboro Public School District Willingboro, NJ 08046
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WHS Senior Signing Day: Willingboro High School
Willingboro Public School District 20 S John F Kennedy Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046, USA
6:00 pm -
Theatre Arts (The Jungle Book )
Willingboro Public School District Willingboro, NJ 08046
6:00 pm -
J.C. Stuart PTA Presents: Hawaiian Luau!
Willingboro Public School District 110 Twin Hill Dr, Willingboro, NJ 08046, USA
6:00 pm -
Talent Show: Hawthorne Park
Willingboro Public School District Willingboro, NJ 08046
6:00 pm
Monday June 1
Tuesday June 2
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
Tuesday June 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Burlington County Joins the Revolution →
Warden's House Gallery, 150 High St, Mt Holly
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Cream Ridge Winery presents Ronnie Brandt →
Cream Ridge Winery, 145 County Road 539 ALLENTOWN NJ - ALSO, Cream Ridge
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Night at the Rink Scholarship Fundraiser →
The Rink, 1775 Creek Rd, Edgewater Park
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Celebrate Latin composers at 1867 Sanctuary →
1867 Sanctuary, 101 Scotch Rd, Ewing Township
3:00 pm
Sunday May 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Willingboro. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager in Willingboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Willingboro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westampton
- South Jersey's most prominent people of the past 250 years, Part V (burlingtoncountytimes.com)
Burlington
- H.S. Baseball Wrap: PDS, Nottingham fall in state tournament (trentonian.com)
- NJ Renaissance Fair Honored by USA TODAY (wmmr.com)
- Pinelands Commission Staff Informs Shamong It Will Recommend State Voting Body Give Its ‘Approval' for Controversial ‘Traffic Circle' (pinebarrenstribune.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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