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Standing in the shadow of the Philadelphia skyline in Camden, Revolutionary War reenactors and the colonial town crier helped South Jersey step back in time to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday.—Sean Tallant, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026 Evie was also ‘born’ in the Lindo Wing at St Mary’s Hospital — the same place where Kate Middleton gave birth to her children — after which a town crier announced Evie’s arrival into the world.—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025 The festivities start on June 14 with a Flag Day Ceremony—complete with a town crier—and conclude with the town’s famous July 4 parade.—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 5 May 2025 Merchants and town criers shout out at you from every corner, while characters debate and fight as pickpockets roam the streets.—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for town crier