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Burlington, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Burlington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a murder charge inside Burlington County’s youth prison?
  • How many bad MVC voter registrations could affect Burlington County rolls?
  • How safe are Burlington County’s water systems from cyberattacks right now?

Also on today's calendar: Ribbon Cutting - Spark Car Wash (Burlington) and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, E V.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warmer; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 23-Year-Old Inmate Charged with Murder at New Jersey Youth Correctional Facility (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A homicide investigation is underway after a 24-year-old inmate died following an alleged assault at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Burlington County. A 23-year-old inmate has been charged with first-degree murder and is expected to appear in Burlington County Superior Court, as county prosecutors and state corrections investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
   

• South Jersey in the dark about noncitizen voter impact (burlingtoncountytimes.com) — Burlington County election officials still haven’t been told how many erroneous Motor Vehicle Commission voter registrations may affect their rolls, leaving local impacts unclear as the state manages a purge of over 6,000 registrations. State leaders are debating voter ID changes and an investigation into the MVC glitch, but county offices like Burlington’s say they’re waiting on basic information from Trenton.
   

• Major South Jersey water systems unaffected by recent cyber attacks (courierpostonline.com) — Major water utilities serving Burlington County report no disruptions from recent cyberattacks on two unnamed New Jersey systems, and say customers have had continuous access to safe drinking water. Companies like New Jersey American Water and Aqua New Jersey stress they’re tightening cybersecurity and coordinating with state and federal agencies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
   

📸 Around Burlington

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📸 If there was ever a sign to stop a Wawa for a fruit smoothie. —E V. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone that can take care grass and weeds from my house in burlington township this weekend?
    Only on the front and it’s a small portion. Thanks! (Nextdoor Mt Holly / Oxmead)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Delanco. Apply here.
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Produce Clerk (Eickhoff NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $15.92/hr in Delran. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burlington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Florence

  • Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat (wfmz.com)
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  • Former Ocean City Amusement Park Artifacts Remain on Auction Block (wmmr.com)

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Moorestown

  • Child Charged In Connection With Car Theft Ring In South Jersey, Police Say (patch.com)

Ok Burlington! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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