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Christina Mitchell

Christina has been the Sun Newspapers’ copy editor since 2022. She works closely with our reporters and other team members to deliver accurate news to the people of Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester Counties. She is known for her hands-on approach to reporting, and prides herself on leading by example. Before joining us, she worked as an executive editor at Courier-Post, where she managed a newsroom of 32.

Articles by Christina Mitchell

Why summer camp can be ‘transformational’ for kids

Is there anything sweeter in the life of a child than the experience of summer camp? Consultant Jennifer Rosen Petkun doesn’t think so. She’s been a camp expert for nearly…

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‘Not just another bar’: How the VFW and American Legion serve their communities

Several people were recognized at the Mantua VFW late last month for their contributions to the community. They included a police officer of the year, teacher of the year and…

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Meeting the educational needs of children with autism  

A recent event at a Voorhees school to promote support for autism education featured music from a local DJ.  Nothing unusual there, except the guy choosing the tunes was diagnosed…

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Psychologist offers theories on why today’s kids are emotionally fragile  

Are your teens depressed? Are they also on their phones for so many hours you can no longer count?  Jonathan Haidt explores those issues in his new book, “The Anxious…

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Battered and bruised: The case that made domestic violence a cause

The recent death of O.J. Simpson brought to mind the staggering events of June 1994, when the football great was accused of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and a…

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Feel the Earth move? How rare events eclipse our daily routine     

Some say the ground shook. Others didn’t feel a thing. Lamps swayed and staircases shifted. Foundations of homes and buildings were damaged. The Washington Monument was hit hard enough to…

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Temporary stay for ‘Big J’: A reminder of how the battleship got here 

When the Battleship New Jersey left its longtime home in Camden last month, it marked the first time in 32 years that the storied vessel – the most decorated battleship…

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Proposed funding cuts raise alarm in local and state school districts

A group of 60 Cherry Hill students, parents and staff headed to Trenton last month to advocate for fair funding in light of a projected $6.9-million decrease in the district’s…

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Why daylight savings time all year might be a good idea  

One of the most welcoming things about spring is the return to Daylight Savings Time, when, like clockwork, we exchange dark mornings and nights for later sunrises and sunsets.  The…

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Teens aren’t giving up cell phones, but there may be benefits if they do

Would it do us all some good to take a cell phone break? People who have gone without for a time describe having more interactions with friends and family, better…

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