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Cancer Patient’s Fulfilled Dream, Raw Sewage Spill Top Regional News
Also this week, a case of two missing siblings ends well, a new Whole Foods moves another step closer, police pay tribute to their fallen brothers and more.
These stories topped the news this week on our South Jersey Patch sites—Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, Gloucester Township, Haddonfield-Haddon Township, Moorestown and West Deptford.
Crowdsourcing a Wish for Marie Fowler
A social media tsunami rose up to connect Fowler, a 2011 Collingswood High School graduate, who entered hospice care Wednesday, with her favorite musician, singer Kellin Quinn.
Cinnaminson Firefighters Pay Tribute to One of Their Own
“He gave 20 years of his life to the community,” says Cinnaminson Fire Chief Bill Kramer.
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The public fallout from a sewage spill near Haddonfield's Wedgewood Swim Club spread this week, much like the feces and toilet paper that flowed from a pipe.
UPDATE: Father Says Giordano Kids Aren't Missing
Lee Giordano confirmed suspicions he has Brianna Giordano, 5, and Lee Giordano Jr., 2, but told authorities he didn't break any laws after the kids’ mom reported them missing.
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West Deptford police say a California man was under the influence of alcohol when he drove a van up a curb and onto the parked car.
Woodcrest Country Club Closed-Door Auction Draws Members' Ire
With less than two weeks before Woodcrest Country Club goes to auction, a group of members of the bankrupt Cherry Hill club are waging a last-ditch court battle to attend what’s currently a closed auction.
Illegal Guns Seized from Felons in Separate Township Incidents: Police
Gloucester Township police arrested two men—both felons—and conducted an all-night search for one of the weapons.
A new look is on the way for the shopping center ahead of the arrival of the organic grocery in 2014.
5th Liquor License (Finally) Awarded in Moorestown
East Gate Square paid $1,030,000 for the license, but has provided few details about what it plans to do with it.
Local Cops Pay Touching Tribute to Fallen Brethren
“It gives me comfort knowing they'll always remember,” says the son of a Moorestown officer killed in the line of duty.
Police Collar Alleged Dog Kicker
Collingswood resident Conrad Carney alleged kicked the animal in front of police, sending it flying 10 feet into the air.
Report: Middle Class Property Taxes Higher Under Christie
Although the governor is running on a campaign of property tax reduction, NJ Spotlight says that only the top 2 percent in the state have benefited from his policies.
Help Stamp Out Hunger in Your Community
For the 21st year, the U.S. Postal Service will collect nonperishable food items for local community food banks. Residents can leave donations by their mailboxes on Saturday.
South Jersey Turns Out in Force for Broad Street Run
Also this week, 32,000 people crossed the finish line at the 34th annual Broad Street Run in Philadelphia. Many of them came from Patch towns. Here’s who finished in your town: Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, , Moorestown, West Deptford.
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