Voorhees Township, New Jersey
Voorhees Township, New Jersey | |
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Voorhees Town Center in Voorhees Township, July 2011 | |
![]() Location of Voorhees Township in Camden County highlighted in red | |
![]() Census Bureau map of Voorhees Township, New Jersey | |
Location in Camden County Location in New Jersey | |
Coordinates: 39°50′55″N 74°57′10″W / 39.84857°N 74.952843°W[1][2] | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Camden |
Incorporated | March 1, 1899 |
Named for | Foster McGowan Voorhees |
Government | |
• Type | Township |
• Body | Township Committee |
• Mayor | Michael R. Mignogna (D, term ends December 31, 2026)[3][4] |
• Administrator | Vacant[5] |
• Municipal clerk | Dee Ober[6] |
Area | |
• Total | 11.64 sq mi (30.15 km2) |
• Land | 11.47 sq mi (29.71 km2) |
• Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) 1.44% |
• Rank | 195th of 565 in state 6th of 37 in county[1] |
Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 31,069 |
• Estimate | 31,169 |
• Rank | 76th of 565 in state 6th of 37 in county[12] |
• Density | 2,708.5/sq mi (1,045.8/km2) |
• Rank | 238th of 565 in state 28th of 37 in county[12] |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
ZIP Code | |
Area code | 856[15] |
FIPS code | 3400776220[1][16][17] |
GNIS feature ID | 0882153[1][18] |
Website | www |
Voorhees Township is a township in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is a suburb in the Delaware Valley / Greater Philadelphia Metropolitan Area.[19] As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 31,069,[9][10] an increase of 1,938 (+6.7%) from the 2010 census count of 29,131,[20][21] which in turn reflected an increase of 1,005 (+3.6%) from the 28,126 counted in the 2000 census.[22]
Voorhees Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 1, 1899, from portions of Waterford Township. Portions of the township were taken on March 8, 1924, to form Gibbsboro.[23][24]
The township is named for Foster McGowan Voorhees, the Governor of New Jersey who authorized its creation.[25][26] The township is part of the state's South Jersey region.
Geography
[edit]According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 11.64 square miles (30.15 km2), including 11.47 square miles (29.71 km2) of land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) of water (1.44%).[1][2]
Echelon, with a 2010 population of 10,743,[27] is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the western part of the township between Cherry Hill and Gibbsboro.[28]
Other unincorporated communities, localities, and places located partially or completely within the township include Ashland, Brighton Heights, Glendale, Kirkwood, Kresson. and Osage.[25][29]
Voorhees borders the municipalities of Berlin Township, Cherry Hill, Gibbsboro, Lawnside, Lindenwold and Somerdale in Camden County; and Evesham Township to the east in Burlington County.[30][31][32]
Climate
[edit]Voorhees has a Humid Continental/Humid Subtropical transition climate according to (Köppen Classification) with mild to very cold winters and hot, humid summers. Temperatures have ranged from 104 °F to −7 °F.
Climate data for Voorhees | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
76 (24) |
87 (31) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
104 (40) |
103 (39) |
102 (39) |
92 (33) |
81 (27) |
74 (23) |
104 (40) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
45 (7) |
54 (12) |
65 (18) |
74 (23) |
82 (28) |
87 (31) |
85 (29) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
57 (14) |
46 (8) |
65 (18) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 32.5 (0.3) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.5 (6.4) |
53.5 (11.9) |
63 (17) |
71.5 (21.9) |
77 (25) |
75 (24) |
68 (20) |
55.5 (13.1) |
47.5 (8.6) |
37.5 (3.1) |
55.0 (12.8) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
33 (1) |
42 (6) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
67 (19) |
65 (18) |
58 (14) |
46 (8) |
38 (3) |
29 (−2) |
45.1 (7.3) |
Record low °F (°C) | −7 (−22) |
— | 2 (−17) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
47 (8) |
45 (7) |
35 (2) |
26 (−3) |
15 (−9) |
1 (−17) |
−7 (−22) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.20 (81) |
2.80 (71) |
3.70 (94) |
3.50 (89) |
3.70 (94) |
3.60 (91) |
4.10 (104) |
4.00 (102) |
3.30 (84) |
2.70 (69) |
3.40 (86) |
3.30 (84) |
41.30 (1,049) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.01 (17.8) |
7.01 (17.8) |
4.02 (10.2) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.77 (2.0) |
4.02 (10.2) |
22.93 (58.2) |
Average precipitation days | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 117 |
Average snowy days | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 155.7 | 154.7 | 202.8 | 217.0 | 245.1 | 271.2 | 275.6 | 260.1 | 219.3 | 204.5 | 154.7 | 137.7 | 2,498.4 |
Percent possible sunshine | 52 | 52 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 52 | 47 | 56 |
Source 1: [33] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: [34] |
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1900 | 969 | — | |
1910 | 1,174 | 21.2% | |
1920 | 1,305 | 11.2% | |
1930 | 1,405 | 7.7% | |
1940 | 1,450 | 3.2% | |
1950 | 1,823 | 25.7% | |
1960 | 3,784 | 107.6% | |
1970 | 6,214 | 64.2% | |
1980 | 12,919 | 107.9% | |
1990 | 24,559 | 90.1% | |
2000 | 28,126 | 14.5% | |
2010 | 29,131 | 3.6% | |
2020 | 31,069 | 6.7% | |
2023 (est.) | 31,169 | [9][11] | 0.3% |
Population sources: 1900–2000[35] 1900–1920[36] 1900–1910[37] 1910–1930[38] 1940–2000[39] 2000[40][41] 2010[20][21] 2020[9][10] |
2010 census
[edit]The 2010 United States census counted 29,131 people, 11,470 households, and 7,433 families in the township. The population density was 2,534.9 per square mile (978.7/km2). There were 12,260 housing units at an average density of 1,066.8 per square mile (411.9/km2). The racial makeup was 71.77% (20,908) White, 8.70% (2,534) Black or African American, 0.15% (44) Native American, 16.13% (4,700) Asian, 0.04% (11) Pacific Islander, 0.84% (246) from other races, and 2.36% (688) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.43% (998) of the population.[20]
Of the 11,470 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 53.8% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.2% were non-families. Of all households, 29.8% were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.14.[20]
22.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 86.8 males.[20]
The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $82,146 (with a margin of error of +/− $6,405) and the median family income was $107,000 (+/− $4,910). Males had a median income of $72,430 (+/− $6,605) versus $51,322 (+/− $2,170) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $44,169 (+/− $2,717). About 4.0% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.[42]
2000 census
[edit]As of the 2000 U.S. census,[16] there were 28,126 people, 10,489 households, and 7,069 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,424.0 inhabitants per square mile (935.9/km2). There were 11,084 housing units at an average density of 955.2 per square mile (368.8/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 78.26% White, 8.00% African American, 0.14% Native American, 11.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.[40][41]
There were 10,489 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.23.[40][41]
In the township, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.[40][41]
The median income for a household in the township was $68,402, and the median income for a family was $86,873. Males had a median income of $58,484 versus $38,897 for females. The per capita income for the township was $33,635. About 3.7% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.[40][41]
Economy
[edit]New Jersey American Water, previously based in Voorhees Township, is the largest water utility in New Jersey, serving over two million people in 176 communities throughout the state. New Jersey American Water is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water.[43]
Saddlehill Vineyard and Winery was established on the site of the Stafford Farm in 2021.
Sports
[edit]Voorhees is the home of the Flyers Training Center, the training facility for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League.[44] In 2018, the Flyers, renovated and expanded their training facility.[45][46][47] Current and former players of the team often become residents of Voorhees. Voorhees includes a community park that includes a running track, children's playground, gazebo, and dedicated areas for dogs.
The Philadelphia Soul of the now defunct Arena Football League practiced at the Coliseum in Voorhees.[48]
Government
[edit]Local government
[edit]Voorhees Township is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government, one of 141 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form, the second-most commonly used form of government in the state.[49] The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle.[7][50] The Mayor and Deputy Mayors are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members during the Reorganization meeting each January.
As of 2023[update], the members of the Voorhees Township Committee are Mayor Michael R. Mignogna (D, term on committee and as mayor ends December 31, 2023), Deputy Mayor Michelle M. Nocito (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Deputy Mayor Jason A. Ravitz (D, term on committee ends 2024; term as deputy mayor ends 2023), Jacklyn Fetbroyt (D, 2025) and Harry A. Platt (D, 2023).[3][51][52][53][54]
Federal, state, and county representation
[edit]Voorhees Township is located in the 1st Congressional District[55] and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district.[56][57][58]
For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross (D, Camden).[59][60] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrat Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[61]. One seat is currently vacant after Senator Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs) resigned on August 20, 2024.[62][63][64]
For the 2024-2025 session, the 6th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James Beach (D, Voorhees Township) and in the General Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill).[65]
Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role.[66] As of 2024[update], Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. (D, Collingswood, 2026),[67] Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township, 2025),[68] Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede, 2025),[69] Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024),[70] Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill, 2024),[71] Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township, 2024),[72] and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township, 2026).[73][66][74][75][76]
Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township, 2024),[77][78] Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden, 2024)[79][80] and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township, 2025).[81][82][83]
Politics
[edit]As of March 2011, there were a total of 19,762 registered voters in Voorhees Township, of which 7,392 (37.4%) were registered as Democrats, 3,129 (15.8%) were registered as Republicans and 9,229 (46.7%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 12 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[84]
In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 60.3% of the vote (8,479 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 38.7% (5,450 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (137 votes), among the 14,160 ballots cast by the township's 21,493 registered voters (94 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 65.9%.[85][86] In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 61.1% of the vote (9,028 cast), ahead of Republican John McCain, who received around 35.3% (5,216 votes), with 14,768 ballots cast among the township's 19,553 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.5%.[87] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 57.5% of the vote (7,835 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush, who received around 40.2% (5,475 votes), with 13,628 ballots cast among the township's 18,325 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 74.4.[88]
In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 61.4% of the vote (4,679 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 37.4% (2,851 votes), and other candidates with 1.2% (95 votes), among the 7,845 ballots cast by the township's 21,636 registered voters (220 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 36.3%.[89][90] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 50.% of the vote (4,126 ballots cast), ahead of both Republican Chris Christie with 44.2% (3,645 votes) and Independent Chris Daggett with 3.8% (315 votes), with 8,248 ballots cast among the township's 19,611 registered voters, yielding a 42.1% turnout.[91]
In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 60.8% of the vote (9,037 cast), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 34% (5050 votes), and other candidates with 3.0% (447 votes), among the 14,862 ballots cast by the township's 21,393 registered, for a turnout of 69.5%.[92]
Education
[edit]Students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Voorhees Township Public Schools.[93] As of the 2019–20 school year, the district, comprised of five schools, had an enrollment of 2,976 students and 228.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.0:1.[94] Schools in the district (with 2019–20 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[95]) are Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School[96] with 384 students in grades K–5, Kresson Elementary School[97] with 382 students in grades K–5, Osage Elementary School[98] with 684 students in grades K–5, Signal Hill Elementary School[99] with 485 students in grades Pre-K–5, and Voorhees Middle School[100] with 1,018 students in grades 6–8.[101][102] For the 2003–2004 school year, Edward T. Hamilton Elementary School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, one of 233 selected nationwide.[103]
Public school students in ninth through twelfth grades attend the Eastern Camden County Regional High School District, a limited-purpose, public regional school district that serves students at Eastern Regional High School from the constituent communities of Berlin Borough, Gibbsboro and Voorhees Township.[104] As of the 2019–2020 school year, the high school had an enrollment of 1,928 students and 140.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.7:1.[105] The district's board of education is comprised of nine members who set policy and oversee the fiscal and educational operation of the district through its administration. Representation on the Board of Education is determined by the population of each of the three sending districts, with six seats allocated to Voorhees Township.[106][107]
Voorhees is home to two private schools. Kellman Brown Academy, formerly Harry B. Kellman Academy, is a private Jewish day school serving children aged 3 through 8th grade which had an enrollment of 112 students as of the 2019–2020 school year.[108] The school was founded in 1958 in association with Congregation Beth El at Parkside in Camden and has been located in Voorhees independently since October 2008 as part of the Solomon Schechter Day School Association.[109]
Naudain Academy is a Montessori education program for children from preschool to kindergarten, located near Kresson Elementary School. Naudain Academy first opened in 1977.[110]
The largest branch of the Camden County Library is located in Voorhees. Officially named the M. Allan Vogelson Regional Branch, it was established in 1969.[111]
Transportation
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Roads and highways
[edit]As of May 2010[update], the township had a total of 119.81 miles (192.82 km) of roadways, of which 96.90 miles (155.95 km) were maintained by the municipality, 20.50 miles (32.99 km) by Camden County and 2.41 miles (3.88 km) by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.[112]
The only major highway that passes through Voorhees is Route 73 (Berlin-Kresson Road), which travels from the southern border with Berlin Township towards Evesham Township in Burlington County.[113] Interstate 295 and Route 70 provide access to nearby Philadelphia via Cherry Hill. Exit 32 of Interstate 295 is partially signed for Voorhees, though motorists can also use exits 29A (U.S. Route 30/Berlin), 31 (Woodcrest Station) or 36 (Route 73) to access parts of the township.[114]
County Route 544 (Evesham Road) runs along the border with Cherry Hill on the north side of the township[115] and County Route 561 (Haddonfield-Berlin Road) clips the southwest corner of the township, from Berlin Township in the south, passes through Gibbsboro, reenters the township's northwest corner before heading into Cherry Hill.[116]
Public transportation
[edit]One station on the PATCO Speedline rail system, Ashland, is located within township limits.[117] The Woodcrest and Lindenwold stations are also easily accessible to many residents.
NJ Transit bus service is offered between the township and Philadelphia on the 403 route, with local service provided by the 451 and 459 routes.[118][119]
Notable people
[edit]People (and animals) who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Voorhees Township include:
- Amirah Ali (born 1998), soccer forward and midfielder who plays for San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League.[120]
- Alene S. Ammond (1933–2019), politician known as "The Terror of Trenton", who served in the New Jersey Senate from the 6th Legislative District from 1974 to 1978[121]
- Ron Anderson (born 1958), played on several NBA teams, as well as in Europe[122]
- Eli Apple (born 1995), football cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals[123]
- Andrew Bailey (born 1984), All-Star closer for the Boston Red Sox, current coach for the Boston Red Sox[124]
- Hank Baskett (born 1982), free agent wide receiver who had played for the Philadelphia Eagles[125]
- James Beach (born 1946), member of the New Jersey Senate[126]
- Geoff Bennett (born 1980), broadcast journalist and a co-anchor of the PBS NewsHour alongside Amna Nawaz[127]
- Barrett Brooks (born 1972), offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers[128]
- Stanley Brotman (1924–2014), Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey[129]
- Chris Canty (born 1976), former professional football cornerback[130]
- Sarah Chang (born 1980), violinist[131]
- Prince Chunk (1998–2010), a cat that weighed as much as 44 pounds (20 kg)[132]
- Brian Dawkins (born 1973), former free safety for the Philadelphia Eagles[133]
- Malik Ellison (born 1996), professional basketball player for BC Kolín of the Czech National Basketball League[134]
- Pervis Ellison (born 1967), basketball player who played for 11 NBA seasons and was the first player selected in the 1989 NBA draft[135]
- Josh Farro (born 1987), former guitarist of the pop-punk band Paramore[136] Currently in the band Farro.
- Zac Farro (born 1990), sole member of Half Noise and drummer of Paramore[136]
- Joe Flacco (born 1985), quarterback who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League[137]
- Tom Flacco (born 1994), quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League[138]
- Christina Foggie (born 1992), professional basketball player, who was drafted in 2014 by the Minnesota Lynx of the WNBA[139]
- English Gardner (born 1992), track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100-meter dash[140]
- Arie Gill-Glick (1930–2016), Israeli Olympic runner[141]
- Mike Golic Jr. (born 1989), football offensive guard for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League[142]
- Scott Graham (born 1965), former sports broadcaster for the Philadelphia Phillies[143]
- Louis Greenwald (born 1967), represents the 6th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly[144]
- Dana Hall (born 1969), jazz drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader, and ethnomusicologist[145]
- Elie Honig, attorney and CNN senior legal analyst[146]
- Ron Jaworski (born 1951), former NFL player on the Philadelphia Eagles[147][148]
- Jill Kelley (born 1975), socialite whose emails led to disclosure of the Petraeus scandal[149]
- Craig MacTavish (born 1958), former NHL hockey player[150]
- Jimmy McGriff (1936–2008), jazz and blues organist[151][152]
- Leonard Neidorf (born c. 1988), philologist who specializes in the study of Old English and Middle English literature, and is a known authority on Beowulf[153]
- Tommy Paul (born 1997), professional tennis player[154]
- Hébert Peck (born 1958), filmmaker who produced the documentary film, I Am Not Your Negro, which received a Best Documentary Feature nomination at the 89th Academy Awards[155]
- Raoul Peck (born 1953), award-winning Haitian filmmaker[156]
- Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., (1959–2021), Jesuit priest and academic who served as President of Marquette University[157]
- Mary Previte (1932–2019), member of the New Jersey General Assembly who represented the 6th Legislative District from 1998 to 2006[158]
- Keith Primeau (born 1971), played on the Philadelphia Flyers[159]
- Molly Schaus (born 1988), ice hockey goaltender who played for the United States women's national ice hockey team that won the silver medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics[160]
- Lauren Schmetterling (born 1988), rower, three-time World Rowing Championships gold medalist, Olympic gold medalist[161]
- Phillip Scott, politician who represents the 88th district in the Virginia House of Delegates[162]
- Mel Shaw (1946–2017), racing driver who competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona and died at age 70 in a Trans-Am Series crash at Brainerd International Raceway[163]
- Devin Smeltzer (born 1995), professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins[164]
- Chris St. Croix (born 1979), hockey defenseman[165]
- Adam Taliaferro (born 1982), played on the Penn State Nittany Lions football team[166]
- Jeremy Thompson (born 1985), NFL player for the Green Bay Packers[167]
- Madison Tiernan (born 1995), soccer midfielder who plays for Sky Blue FC of National Women's Soccer League[168]
- Phil Trautwein (born 1986), offensive tackle who has played for the St. Louis Rams[169]
- Julia Udine (born 1993), actress who performed as Christine on the North American tour of The Phantom of the Opera[170]
- John Vukovich (1947–2007), former MLB third baseman, best known for his career with the Philadelphia Phillies[171]
- Toyelle Wilson (born 1981), assistant basketball coach with the Baylor Lady Bears basketball team[172]
- Kelsi Worrell (born 1994), American competition swimmer specializing in the butterfly who won the gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto[173]
- Brandon Wynn (born 1988), artistic gymnast who won a bronze medal in the Still Rings event at the 2013 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships[174]
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- ^ a b US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
- ^ a b Township Committee, Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023. "The Township of Voorhees is governed under the Township form of New Jersey municipal government. The Township Committee is comprised of five members, who are elected directly by the voters at-large in partisan elections to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either one or two seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election in a three-year cycle so once elected, they will serve a three (3) year term. The Mayor and Deputy Mayors are chosen by the Township Committee from among its members during the Reorganization meeting each January."
- ^ 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, updated February 8, 2023. Accessed February 10, 2023. As of date accessed, data for Vineland is erroneously duplicated, replacing the data that should appear for Voorhees Township.
- ^ Administrator, Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023.
- ^ Township Clerk, Voorhees Township. Accessed June 8, 2023.
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- ^ via Associated Press. "Jazz, blues organist Jimmy McGriff dies at 72", WPVI-TV, May 26, 2008. Accessed June 4, 2012. "McGriff's death on Saturday from multiple sclerosis was confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday by his wife, Margaret McGriff. At the time of his death, McGriff lived in the Philadelphia suburb of Voorhees, N.J."
- ^ Krum, Logan. "From Eastern to Harvard to China", Berlin Sun, June 28, 2017. Accessed August 27, 2020. "When he went to Eastern Regional High School, Leonard Neidorf wasn't always the most motivated student.... Neidorf does not reside in Voorhees — he moved to China in 2016 to become an English professor at Nanjing University."
- ^ via Associated Press. "Federer back in semis; He will face Andy Murray after dispatching Gilles Simon.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 9, 2015. Accessed October 19, 2015. "Tommy Paul, 18, a Voorhees native, advanced to the fourth round of the boys' championship with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Johan Nikles of Switzerland."
- ^ Hyman, Vicki. "A Rutgers filmmaker's controversial movie about race could win an Oscar", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, February 25, 2017, updated January 16, 2019. Accessed May 2, 2020. "Pay close attention to the red carpet during Sunday evening's Oscars, where alongside Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington sporting Gucci, Prada and Marchesa, you might just spy Rutgers University staffer and longtime Voorhees resident Hebert Peck."
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- ^ Friedman, Sally. "From an early age, it was clear Phantom star belonged center stage", Courier-Post, March 30, 2014. Accessed November 22, 2015. "And this Voorhees native sometimes has to pinch herself, at least figuratively, to realize that yes, that's her name in bold print on the program, and she's up there facing thousands and thousands of audience members as she marches on through a national tour."
- ^ Mandel, Ken. "Phils pay respect to Vukovich", Major League Baseball, March 9, 2007. Accessed March 17, 2011. "A private funeral will be held Tuesday near Vukovich's Voorhees, N.J., home, and many members of the Phillies organization are planning to attend by traveling to Philadelphia on a chartered flight."
- ^ Toyelle Wilson, Baylor Lady Bears basketball. Accessed December 15, 2014. "A native of Voorhees, N.J., Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Manhattan College in 2003 and was a four-year letter winner for the women's basketball team."
- ^ Kelsi Worrell, USA Swimming. Accessed December 14, 2015. "Birthplace: Voorhees, N.J. Hometown: Westampton, N.J. High School: Rancocas Valley Regional High School (Mt. Holly, N.J.) '12"
- ^ Staff. "Ex-Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn makes U.S. national team", The Columbus Dispatch buckeyextra, August 20, 2013. Accessed November 7, 2013. "Former Ohio State gymnast Brandon Wynn retained his spot on the U.S. men's national team with a fifth-place finish in the all-around standings at the P&G Championships in Hartford, Conn. Wynn, a native of Voorhees, N.J., will be among six Americans participating in the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6."
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