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🌱 Patch AM: Shots Fired At South Jersey Apartments, Police Say

Spotted on the Cherry Hill calendar: Rev Chris Trio

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek tips after shots fired at Cherry Hill apartments
  • Which Cherry Hill fall spots will your kids love most this year?
  • How WHYY wants Cherry Hill residents to shape New Jersey coverage

Also on today's calendar: Cherry Hill Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Notice and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shots Fired At South Jersey Apartments, Police Say (patch.com) — Cherry Hill residents are being alerted after police say an 18-year-old Florida man was arrested in connection with shots fired at the Grand Apartments on Frontage Road, where a parked car was hit multiple times. No injuries were reported, but a handgun was recovered when the suspect was stopped in New York, and local police are asking anyone with information to contact them, with anonymous tips accepted.
   

• Easy Fall Things to Do with Kids Around Cherry Hill (macaronikid.com) — Families in Cherry Hill get a ready-made list of easy, low-cost fall outings, from hayrides at Springdale Farm and trails at Barclay and Croft Farms to playground picnics at Jake's Place and rainy-day fun at Monster Mini Golf and Hot Wheelz. The guide also highlights nearby Cooper River, Evans Pond, and downtown Haddonfield for quick, flexible adventures.
   

• Dance becomes a step toward coding at a West Philly arts program (whyy.org) — Cherry Hill gets a nod in WHYY's call for New Jersey story ideas, as the station highlights communities from Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Shore. The feature then spotlights a West Philadelphia program that blends dance and computer coding to build girls' confidence, leadership, and tech skills, showing how creative approaches can open doors into STEM fields.
   

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    Tuesday August 18
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    Eddie V's Prime Seafood, 2000 NJ-38 #1072, Cherry Hill Township
    6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Guidance College Workshop
    Eastern Regional High School Room 58
    8:00 am
  • Board of Election Meeting →
    Camden County Parks & Rec Virtual Event
    10:00 am
  • Summer Movies
    Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
    12:00 pm
  • Board of Commissioner Caucus Meeting
    Camden County Parks & Rec Camden City Hall, 6th Floor, 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ, 08102, United States
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Jalsa Indian Kitchen Celebrates Two Years of Modern Indian Dining in Somerdale —South Jersey Foodie Read on Patch
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Cherry Hill. Apply here.
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Cherry Hill - Part Time in Cherry Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cherry Hill here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haddonfield

  • Flora Bae Grows Community Roots With Custom Arrangements and... (theretrospect.com)
  • Monmouth Defensive End Mounir Keshen Primed For Breakout Season (onnj.com)

Haddon

  • Vineland OKs expansion for Mays Landing Road mining site (courierpostonline.com)
  • South Jersey floral designer says secret to success is caring about each client: "treat them like they're family" (cbsnews.com)
  • QBs to watch in the West Jersey Football League in 2026 (nj.com)

Collingswood

  • Collingswood Restaurant Owner Released From Delaney Hall After Bond Granted (thesunpapers.com)

Ok Cherry Hill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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