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Salem County swears in first African American female mayor

A woman in Salem County made history New Year’ Day when she was sworn in as mayor, along with other newly elected officials in Penns Grove.

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Salem County swears in first African American female mayor

A woman in Salem County made history New Year’ Day when she was sworn in as mayor, along with other newly elected officials in Penns Grove.

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