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🌱 Patch AM: Collingswood Postpones Porchfest Due To Weather

Coming up on the Collingswood Patch calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music!

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In today's newsletter:

  • Storm threat forces Collingswood Porchfest to hit pause
  • How will Haddon Avenue's safety overhaul affect your daily Collingswood drive?
  • What's fresh at Collingswood's Saturday Farmers' Market this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A little rain; windy, cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Brisk and cool with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 58.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Collingswood Postpones Porchfest Due To Weather (patch.com) — Collingswood's popular Porchfest music and arts festival has been postponed because of strong storms forecast through the weekend, with organizers now eyeing dates in October or early November. The borough cites expected heavy rain and 30–40 mph wind gusts, while a statewide emergency declaration underscores the risk of flooding and wind damage for the area.
   

2. Haddon Avenue Pedestrian Safety Work Begins in Collingswood ... (theretrospect.com) — Work is underway on a $3.5 million pedestrian-safety upgrade along Haddon Avenue in and around Collingswood, bringing lane closures, turning restrictions, and detours on weekdays for six to eight weeks. Crews will overhaul signals, sidewalks, ramps, and crosswalks at key intersections, including Collings and Cuthbert, to improve visibility, accessibility, and overall safety for people walking through this busy corridor.
   

3. NJIB's Guide to New Jersey Fall Farmers Markets (newjerseyisntboring.com) — Collingswood residents can enjoy the town's popular Saturday Farmers' Market every week from now through Thanksgiving weekend, 8 a.m. to noon at Collings and Irving Avenue. Local farmers and makers offer peak-season Jersey produce and other goods, emphasizing fresh food, community connection, and support for regional agriculture. The statewide guide also highlights many other New Jersey markets if you're exploring beyond town.
   

4. September 25, 2026 Government Notices of Electronic Publicat... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood residents are being directed to a new online home for borough legal notices, including board and commission announcements, at the town's official website and the state's centralized legal notice page. This change, driven by a 2025 state law, means you'll increasingly find meeting dates, bids, and other official information digitally instead of in recurring print notices.
   

5. Local Event: An Evening of the World's Best Short Films (patch.com) — A major short-film showcase is coming to Collingswood's Scottish Rite Auditorium on Thursday, October 15, 2026, featuring international award-winners alongside work by Camden County filmmakers and students. Backed by the Garden State Film Festival and Asbury Shorts USA, the evening promises a fast-paced mix of drama, comedy, and documentary, with county commissioners joining to celebrate South Jersey's creative talent.
   

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