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Hello Collingswood! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes are coming to Collingswood's historic Old Zane School building?
  • Which hometown athletes are kicking off their college fall seasons?

Also on today's calendar: Community Health Outreach and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Less humid with sunny spells, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Collingswood Approves Renovation Plan for Old Zane School at... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood's Planning Board has cleared the way for renovations to the historic Old Zane School building at 756 Haddon Ave., confirming its continued use as multi-tenant offices and medical space. A new accessible entrance, existing office uses, and incoming medical tenants could bring more professional services and foot traffic to the downtown business district.
   

• Student-Athletes from the Haddons, Oaklyn and Audubon Begin ... (theretrospect.com) — Local college athletes from Collingswood and neighboring towns are heading back to campuses as fall soccer, field hockey, and cross country seasons get underway. The story highlights standout performances, returning starters, and upcoming games for students with roots across the Haddons, Oaklyn, Audubon, and Collingswood.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Summer Sip & Paint Watercolor with Sharon Ann Smith →
    Markeim Art Center Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut Street (Lincoln Ave & Walnut St), Haddonfield, NJ, 08033, United States
    2:30 pm
  • Business & Economic Development Commission Meeting
    Maple Shade Township 200 Stiles Ave, Maple Shade, NJ 08052, USA
    6:00 pm
  • Rent Review Board →
    Cherry Hill, NJ Calendar, 820 Mercer Street Room 208, Cherry Hill
    6:00 pm
  • Mayor & Council Meeting →
    Bellmawr, NJ Calendar, 21 E Browning Road, Bellmawr
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Really Little Residents
    Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Campbell Soup Company posted a job opening for AVP - M&B Sales Finance in Camden. Apply here.
  • NFI Industries posted a job opening for Transportation Management Account Manager in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collingswood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haddon

  • Haddon Township Schools Talk Staffing, Kindergarten Placemen... (theretrospect.com)
  • Del Buono's Pastry Shop Opens in Haddon Township During Su (snjtoday.com)

Camden

  • 15-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Camden, NJ, Stabbing (973espn.com)
  • 2026 NJ Summer Rankings Update: Class of '28 Risers In The Rankings (prepbaseballreport.com)
  • Camden County Opens New Veterans Affairs Office at Lakelan (snjtoday.com)

Haddonfield

  • NJ Youth Soccer Coach Sends Nude Images To Players, Pleads Guilty (patch.com)
  • Rabid Raccoon Found In South Jersey: See Where (patch.com)

Ok Collingswood! 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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