🌱 Why Jordan Burroughs’ new Merchantville academy matters for his big comeback
Merchantville, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Merchantville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
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- Why Jordan Burroughs’ new Merchantville academy matters for his big comeback
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Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
- Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• N.J., U.S. wrestling legend Jordan Burroughs comeback: Olympic champ to compete in 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Jordan Burroughs, the Olympic wrestling great who now runs his All I See Is Gold Academy at a new Merchantville location, is officially returning to competition this summer. He’ll wrestle at the RAF 12 event in Cleveland on Aug. 22, aiming for a more satisfying close to his storied career while continuing to train and mentor athletes through his Merchantville-based academy. 
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- Old Dominion Freight Line Inc posted a job opening for Dock Worker/ Forklift Operator in Pennsauken. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Pennsauken
- PHOTOS: A look back at spectacular fireworks over South Jersey (courierpostonline.com)
- Columbia HS girls track standout Keira Monagle wins medal and sets Essex County record at state Meet of Champion (essexnewsdaily.com)
- The only states where you can find the last drive-in movie theaters in the US (bnd.com)
Collingswood
- Collingswood at Odyssey of the Mind World Finals 14 Years in... (theretrospect.com)
Haddonfield
- Attacker Charged After Stabbing At South Jersey Shopping Center (patch.com)
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