Organizers estimate between 1000 and 1300 people flocked to Freedom Park in Medford, New Jersey on July 15 for an inaugural Pride festival — an event they believe is signaling change in the community despite small-scale protests from anti-LGBTQ+ gatherers. “I could not have asked for it to turn out better,” said Ray Coxe — Medford’s first openly LGBTQ+ council member, who took office in January. The event featured 40 vendors, live music, kids’ …
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