Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo is retiring from the department with which he's spent almost the entirety of his 25-year career. We spoke with Olivo about his career in depth here. @PennsaukenTwp
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The picture of public health challenges in Camden County is complex. Here's our takeaways from last week's @camdencountynj health summit.
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With the end of the four-year, $155M Route 70 project in sight, @camdencountynj and @NewJerseyDOT are capping off the work with plantings to improve stormwater drainage, reduce the need to mow, and provide pride-of-place for area residents and businesses.
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Amid rising costs and falling state aid, districts are looking to stem the bleeding. Last month, @_htsd hosted a school-based marketing firm to discuss a framework for corporate partnerships. The big money, however, requires regional buy-in.
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Next month, we're launching one of our biggest public events yet — the NJ Pen Small Business Street Fair — and we want you to join us!
Nov. 15 will showcase the best that @camdencountynj has to offer. Co-presented with Collingswood Partners.
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A Cherry Hill resident has been struck and killed by a driver while crossing Route 38 at Longwood Avenue Thursday. It's the third pedestrian highway death in the township and the 13th in Camden County this year.
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For 20 years, the Scottish Rite operated as a premier wedding venue and historic performance space in Collingswood. But a drop-off in bookings and rising costs has left the venue unable to sustain its operations, and headed for @camdencountynj oversight.
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For the next 12 to 18 months, @PSEGdelivers continues with its gas main replacement work across @camdencountynj. Here's a brief on the project, numbers to call for more information, and a timeline and description of the work.
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In 2024, Collingswood proposed a redevelopment project for a 1.8-acre downtown property. On Monday, officials signed a new agreement with The Walters Group to create a smaller, 70-plus-unit project on the site of its former public works garage.
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In advance of a key referendum this Election Day, @CamdenCountynj is inviting residents to tour a selection of sites that will be improved by its Clean Water Future ballot initiative. Here's what we learned from the trip. @teamupstream
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Today, Michael Maffei and Ashley Staropoli open the doors of Cultura Books in Collingswood. The married couple hopes their entrepreneurial turn will inspire more readers, and create a community space for gathering around all that books have to offer.
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Cleanup of one of the most visible brownfield sites in Camden City will continue thanks to another $2.5 million in @EPA designed to remediate contaminated soil and groundwater, to and clear the way for redevelopment.
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As 2026 @NJSACOP President, @CollingswoodPd Chief Kevin Carey's agenda comprises an expansive overview of policing issues across the state. We spoke with him about those items and how his tenure in Collingswood influenced his approach to the role.
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Hours after calling for his resignation over ethics violations, @GovSherrillNJ said that Dale Caldwell has stepped down from his dual roles as Lt. Gov & Secretary of State. Acting Comptroller Shirley Emehelu becomes the Acting Secretary of State.
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In 2015, Ashley Coyne opened Heart Beet Kitchen (now Goodbeet), a specialty restaurant focused on customers with dietary concerns. Its @HaddonTwp location closes for good October 31, in a dining landscape much different than the one in which it launched.
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Stylist and creative consultant Nyjerah Nicole wants to help "make getting dressed easier" for people who are overwhelmed by trying to put together an outfit. Her concierge shop in Collingswood is available by appointment.
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The Haddonfield Environmental Commission issued a report that borough decision-makers can use to evaluate artificial versus natural turf fields. The document studies environmental, exposure, financial, physical safety, and usage impacts. Full story here.
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Two Collingswood neighbors are hoping to turn back the clock on the physical media experience with Vintage Future Now, which combines a Ropeadope Records retail outlet with movie rental service Deja Vu Video.
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A Haddon Township woman was transported from the scene of a pedestrian crash on Haddon Avenue this morning with "non-life-threatening" injuries. Police are investigating.
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A nurse's aide pleaded guilty to spraying a paralyzed senior patient in the face with bleach at a @CherryHillTwp nursing home in 2023. @NewJerseyOAG said she faces a year in jail and the permanent loss of her license.
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