🌱 What’s next for Camden’s rusting lightship at Pyne Poynt Marina?
Camden, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Camden! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s next for Camden’s rusting lightship at Pyne Poynt Marina?
- State police seek driver after deadly I-676 hit-and-run in Camden
Also on today's calendar: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This Abandoned Lightship In New Jersey Is A Forgotten Piece Of America's Nautical Heritage (myfamilytravels.com) — A century-old lightship built in Camden now quietly rusts at Pyne Poynt Marina, and Camden County’s 2023 purchase of the vessel and marina has revived hopes for its preservation. The story traces the Lightship Barnegat’s long service history, endangered status, and current limited public access, underscoring how its future is tied to ongoing investment and planning along Camden’s waterfront. 
• Hit-And-Run Crash Kills Pedestrian In Camden County (patch.com) — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Thursday while walking along I-676 near mile marker 3.3 in Camden, and the driver fled the scene, according to New Jersey State Police. Authorities have not yet identified the victim and are still searching for the vehicle involved. Residents who frequently use I-676 may notice an ongoing investigation in the area.
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Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe →
Hard Rock Cafe, 1501 Broadway, New York
7:30 pm
Friday May 29
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Other local events
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Family FUN Skate →
Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman St, Camden
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Work-from-home independent contractor platform for customer service →
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B.A.R.K. Ranger
Independence National Park, 316 Chestnut Street, Camden
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SHOW B - The Philadelphia Dance Academy's 21st... →
Walter K Gordon Theater, 314 Linden St, Camden
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Saturday Family FUN Skate →
Millennium Skate World, 1900 Carman St, Camden
3:30 pm
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Monet Watercolors Sip & Paint with Sharon Ann →
Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut Street, Haddonfield
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Pokemon Pals
Collingswood NJ Collingswood, NJ 08108
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SPORTS CEREMONY @ VOLZ
Mary E. Volz Elementary School Runnemede, NJ 08078
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Ravens Book Club
Audubon Library, 239 Oakland Avenue, Audubon
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Mayor & Council Meeting →
Bellmawr, NJ Calendar, 21 E Browning Road, Bellmawr
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Starlings Book Club (spots open)
Audubon Library, 239 Oakland Avenue, Audubon
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Family Storytime (All Ages) →
Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library, 606 Delsea Dr, Sewell
10:00 am
Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning and blessing to everyone on this platform.
Does anyone know of anywhere that’s hiring for a phlebotomist? (Nextdoor Fairview)
- KIPP Public Schools posted a job opening for High School Spanish Teacher: Camden, NJ in Camden. Apply here.
- Rutgers University posted a job opening for Post Doctoral Associate in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Collingswood
- Collingswood Superintendent Responds To Calls For His Firing (patch.com)
- Ambrosius powers West Deptford past Collingswood in SJG2 (nj.com)
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Haddon
- Weag, Dillon combine for no-hitter for Haddon Heights in SJG2 opener (nj.com)
Pennsauken
- Train Derailment Suspends Service In South Jersey: See Where (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)
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