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Young crowd control: Towns grapple with dangerous youth behavior
First, let’s stop referring to them as such. They aren’t merely impish children engaged in harmless play. That certainly wasn’t the case recently when “hostile and disorderly” kids and young adults marred the Gloucester Township Day celebration by carrying on for hours during and after the event earlier this month, according to an account in the Courier-Post newspaper. More than 100 officers responded, according to township police, and no serious injuries were reported.
‘Living history’
Hundreds of people gathered along the Gloucester City waterfront on June 20 to watch the Battleship New Jersey return to its berth in Camden after three months of repairs. “This is the closest vantage point,” said Patrick Ward, of the Gloucester City Historical Society, who waited under a tree on a warm day with a light breeze for the battleship to appear around the bend of the Delaware River on its journey back to the Camden waterfront, where it serves as a year-round museum.
Children’s gardening summer series
Calling all curious children (ages 5-8)! This July, explore nature’s wonders with the Children’s Summer Series hosted by the Camden County Certified Gardeners. Three exciting Tuesdays (July 9, 16, 23) at 10 a.m., Sustainability Building 508 Lakeland Rd. Space is limited to 15 children so register now to reserve your spot.
At 80 years old, the G.I. Bill has impacted generations
Eighty years ago, the government set in motion a program that would have a major impact on American life: the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944. Better known as the G.I. Bill, it was signed into law by President Franklin Roosevelt a year before World War II ended to provide a range of economic and educational benefits for soldiers returning to the homefront, a place many of them didn’t recognize after three years at war.
Board of ed discusses new appointments, preschool expansion
In a unanimous yes vote, longtime teacher at Cherry Hill West Carole Roskophe was appointed to the new position of director of special projects at the June 25 board of education meeting. Roskophe has served in the district for 23 years, teaching English and most recently serving as an assistant...
Vet summer fun
American Legion Post 372 in Cherry Hill will host a veteran summer fun day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 13, at its picnic grove. There will be outdoor and classic board games, music and light refreshments. Veterans and active military members are welcome and can bring guests....
Cherry Hill native recognized among military enlistees
Cherry Hill native Rose Fein was one of more than 100 military enlistees recognized in May by the Navy Federal Credit Union and Our Community Salutes to celebrate the quarter million new enlistees nationwide this year. The celebration was one of more than 40 across the country to showcase support...
Cherry Hill library series focuses on mental health
The Cherry Hill Public Library is tackling conversations about mental health in a new series of programs that will continue through November. Each month will feature its own themed program, and the hope is to help educate people and bring the community together for discussions on aspects of mental health. The programs are free, but registration is required.
Samaritan’s golf fundraiser raises nearly $230,000
Samaritan’s 2024 annual golf outing raised more than $229,000 last month to benefit the nonprofit’s services. Drive FORE! A Good Cause was presented by the Richardson Family dealerships and a committee of volunteers. Samaritan’s programs include those for seriously ill patients and their families, those grieving a loss and those experiencing the stress of aging.
‘Adaptable and resourceful’, East High’s Class of ’24 graduates
Cherry Hill East celebrated its graduation on June 14 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. The class began its journey during the pandemic, in 2020, and will be the last class to graduate with Dr. Dennis Perry as the school’s principal, as he will be retiring after this year.
‘You did not let us down’: West High’s Class of ’24 graduates
The Cherry Hill West High School Class of 2024 raised their thumbs to symbolize the West Way tradition at commencement on June 14. The ceremony – held at Temple University’s Liacouras Center – had seven valedictorians: Tavion Bailey, Janet Yumin Kim, Sophia Levine, Sydney Kathleen Rondeau, Cody San, Benedict Jude Segrest and Alexandra Ann Tweedie. The graduates began their freshman year in 2020, at the height of COVID.
Book smarts: Two nonprofits join forces to increase reading in kids
The nonprofit BookSmiles gives away thousands of new or gently-used books a year to kids with limited access to reading material. But because of a recently announced partnership, it will likely give away thousands more. BookSmiles will now work with the New Jersey Tutoring Corps (NJTC) – a statewide tutoring...
Route 70 eastbound single lane closure Friday night to shift traffic in Cherry Hill
Route 70 eastbound is scheduled to have lane closures Friday night between Kings Highway/Route 41 and I-295 to shift traffic back to the original configuration in Cherry Hill, Camden County. This work is expected to continue next Friday, June 28, on Route 70 westbound. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, June...
Board talks state aid and other issues at five-hour session
The Cherry Hill board of education touched on a number of topics during a five-hour meeting on June 11 that included approving the proposed use of reinstated state aid. Also discussed were updates from a communications audit, bond referendum projects and an overview of the state-mandated English and Language Arts curriculum that will begin in the new school year.
‘Big J’ is back at the Camden waterfront
The Battleship New Jersey came back to its home in Camden on June 20, after 12 weeks of maintenance at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The ship’s return to the city’s waterfront was met with an enthusiastic reception by onlookers, some of whom cheered for the vessel when it left its berth in March and headed to the yard – guided by tugboats – after a stop in Paulsboro.
Cherry Hill Calendar 6.26
Events subject to cancellation due to the pandemic. Be sure to check online for status updates. Environmental Board Advisory Meeting. 7 p.m. See chnj.gov for meeting details. Cherry Hill Council Meeting. 7 p.m. Cherry Hill Municipal Building. Tuesday, July 9. Open Space and Recreation Plan Meeting. 6 p.m. Cherry Hill...
Fireworks return for 4th of July
Cherry Hill will bring fireworks back to the annual 4th of July celebration on Wednesday, July 3, the first time in more than a decade. While there was no definitive answer on why the fireworks were paused, Mayor David Fleisher was determined to reverse the decision this year. “It was...
Digging in: Battlefield hosts Archaeology Day for veterans
The Red Bank Battlefield air was filled with excitement on the morning of Sunday, June 9, as a group of some 30 veterans gathered under a large open tent and received instructions about digging for artifacts and remains. “We know that veterans interact with a battlefield differently,” said Battlefield Director...
Heat advisory issued in Camden County
The Camden County Health Officer has issued a Heat Advisory for our region effective Tuesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 23 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day. During a Heat Advisory, hot temperatures can create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. “When temperatures rise to dangerous...
South Jersey Rowing Club earns wins at nationals
Earlier this month, students from Haddonfield, Cherry Hill and surrounding areas competed in youth nationals with the South Jersey Rowing Club as one of 224 teams from around the country competing across 44 events. The team consisted of 54 young athletes, 32 of whom qualified for nationals by placing in...
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