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Greetings Cherry Hill! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to relive Flyers history live in Cherry Hill?
  • How will Cherry Hill's newly promoted fire officers shape local emergency response?
  • Cherry Hill nursing home aide pleads guilty in bleach attack case

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

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. One game; two superpowers; one unforgettable night (jewishvoicesnj.org) — Hockey fans in Cherry Hill can catch a special Oct. 14 screening of "Cold War in Philly: Flyers vs Russia 1976" at the Katz JCC, complete with a live Q&A featuring former Flyers players. MVP tickets include an exclusive pre-film meet and greet, but you'll need to preregister by October 8 since walk-ins aren't allowed.
   

2. Cherry Hill Fire Department Promotes Four Veteran Firefighters in Leadership Ceremony (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Cherry Hill residents have four newly promoted leaders in their fire department, including a new assistant chief, battalion chief, captain, and lieutenant whose service spans more than 25 years. The promotions place experienced officers across key companies and training roles, which could shape how local emergency response and firefighter training are handled in neighborhoods throughout the township.
   

3. South Jersey nurse's aide pleads guilty in bleach attack on resident (nbcphiladelphia.com) — An elderly resident at Avista Healthcare in Cherry Hill was the victim of a 2023 bleach attack, and the nurse's aide responsible has now pleaded guilty to assault charges. State officials are recommending a year in Camden County Jail and license forfeiture, underscoring ongoing concerns about protecting vulnerable nursing home residents in the Cherry Hill area.
   

4. Teens experience America's immigration story on Katz JCC trip (jewishvoicesnj.org) — Local teens connected with immigration history through a Katz JCC in Cherry Hill trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, exploring stories of Jewish and global migrants. Participants reflected on fairness, opportunity, and freedom while sponsors emphasized hands-on learning and plans for more enrichment experiences that keep Cherry Hill youth engaged with history beyond the classroom.
   

5. South Jersey resident is JWV's first female national commander (jewishvoicesnj.org) — A longtime leader of Cherry Hill's Jewish War Veterans Post 126 has just become the organization's first female national commander, highlighting the town's role in this historic milestone. She reflects on breaking barriers in Cherry Hill and New Jersey, and outlines plans to strengthen membership, support veterans, and push back against rising antisemitism while promoting patriotism and military service.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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