Top 10 Most-Read Stories on Collingswood Patch in May

From an alleged case of animal abuse to the borough commissioners election to a last wish for a dying teen, it was a busy month in Collingswood. Here are the top 10 most-read stories from May: 

10. 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.

• Related: Animal Shelter to File Charges in Dog-Kicker Case

9. New Homes for Sale in Collingswood This Week

Collingswood must have real estate on the brain. This list, powered by Zillow, constantly updates with new homes for sale in Collingswood.

8. Should Collingswood Merge with Another Town?

“Would you ever be in favor of merging Collingswood with another municipality if it meant lowering taxes significantly?”

7. UPDATE: Father Says Giordano Kids Aren't Missing

Lee Giordano confirmed suspicions he had Brianna Giordano, 5, and Lee Giordano Jr., 2, but told authorities he didn't break any laws, after the children’s mother reported the kids missing.

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Police arrested Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, 24, better known as Internet sensation 'Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker' on YouTube and Facebook, for allegedly killing a 73-year-old. He passed through South Jersey while fleeing from police.

• Related: 'Kai the Hitchhiker' Extradited to NJ

5. 'Team Collingswood' Sweeps as Challengers' Bids Fall Short

“We've been through the worst that any town can go through, and yet we're still here,” Collingswood Mayor James Maley told supporters on election night.

4. Haddon Ave. Car Accident Sends Driver to Hospital

Collingswood police say the 27-year-old woman may have had a seizure behind the wheel.

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Ahead of the May 14 election, a two-hour debate revealed the different ideas Collingswood's commissioner candidates have for running the borough.

2. Collingswood Election Results

The breaking news results of the Collingswood commissioner election had readers clicking like crazy.

• Related: Transcript: Collingswood Commissioner Election Live Results Chat

1. Crowdsourcing a Wish for Marie Fowler

A social media tsunami rose up to connect Fowler, a 2011 Collingswood High School graduate, who had just entered hospice care, with her favorite musician, singer Kellin Quinn. Marie, sadly, succumbed to cancer just a few days later.

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