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And on the Cherry Hill Patch calendar - Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church

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Hello again Cherry Hill! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Cherry Hill's comfort dogs are honoring 9/11 this weekend
  • How Cherry Hill East nearly spoiled a legendary coach's 300th win
  • What Cherry Hill's new all-day school cellphone ban means for families

Also on today's calendar: Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon shower, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Crew of K-9s prepares for annual visit to 9/11 memorial (6abc.com) — A Cherry Hill–based volunteer K-9 crisis response team is gearing up for its annual comfort visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, where their dogs support grieving families. The group, founded in South Jersey in 2015, also visits local schools, hospitals, and nursing homes, and will join the SJ Marys Fund Ball Drop fundraiser on September 12.
   

2. Shawnee's Gushue marks milestone with typical humility (courierpostonline.com) — A big night of high school football at Cherry Hill East saw visiting Shawnee give veteran coach Tim Gushue his 300th career win, despite a strong challenge from the Cougars. Cherry Hill fans watched junior Cole Anderson rush for 283 yards as East briefly pulled within one point before Shawnee pulled away late. The story highlights Gushue's long South Jersey legacy and Cherry Hill East's gritty effort.
   

3. N.J. just banned cellphones in schools all day. Here's what it means for your kids. (nj.com subscription) — Families in Cherry Hill should know that the district has adopted a strict bell-to-bell cellphone ban, meaning students must keep devices silenced and put away all day. The change follows a new statewide law, with local leaders outlining how exemptions will work and what enforcement will look like. The article also compares Cherry Hill's approach with other New Jersey districts adjusting to the rules.
   

4. Camden is using police-operated drones to crack down on illegal dumping (inquirer.com) — Camden officials are cracking down on illegal dumping with drones, cameras, and fines up to $10,000, and they note many offenders come from nearby towns including Cherry Hill. The city has spent millions on cleanup and new equipment, diverting money from parks and youth programs. Residents are urged to report dumpers, with a $1,000 reward for helpful tips.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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