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In today's newsletter:

  • How to celebrate local Latina legal leaders at Camden’s Adventure Aquarium
  • Hear why Steve Lacy’s Camden crowd chanted “LeBron” all night
  • See how Camden’s defending state champs were finally knocked off

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Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A.M. sprinkles; windy, cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 60, low: 41.
  • Monday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 24th Annual Defensores de la Justicia Banquet (rutgers.edu) — A major community banquet is coming to Camden’s Adventure Aquarium on November 11, honoring two Latina legal leaders and inviting local residents, firms, and alumni to attend. You can buy tickets now, consider sponsorships, and plan an evening out right on the Camden waterfront celebrating advocacy and community impact.
   

2. Steve Lacy sings ‘LeBron, LeBron, LeBron' version of ‘Oh Yeah?' in Camden (getmoresports.com) — A packed crowd at Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion saw Steve Lacy tweak his hit “Oh Yeah?” by swapping in a playful “LeBron, LeBron, LeBron” chorus inspired by a viral TikTok. The moment tied Camden’s tour stop into NBA buzz around LeBron James’ upcoming season debut and gave local fans a shareable pop-culture highlight.
   

3. Glassboro knocks off fellow defending state champ Camden (thedailyjournal.com) — Camden High’s football team took a tough loss on the road at Glassboro, where a series of big plays and strong defense from the Bulldogs decided the matchup. Photos capture Camden players battling throughout the game, giving local fans a close look at key moments, standout performances, and how the defending champs were finally knocked off.
   

4. Camden County could decide whether to take responsibility of the Scottish Rite Theater by the year's end (inquirer.com) — Camden County officials are weighing whether to take over Collingswood’s historic Scottish Rite Theater, a move that could shift financial responsibility away from the borough after years of mounting costs. County leaders are inspecting the building, reviewing finances, and debating who would run it, while Collingswood residents question taxpayer support and seek guarantees that community access and school benefits won’t be lost.
   

5. Woodbridge Earns 2026 NJ Clean Communities Council Honors (TAPinto Woodbridge/Carteret) — Camden is being recognized alongside several New Jersey towns for strong efforts to fight litter, illegal dumping, and promote community cleanups, including park and waterway projects. The honors come as the state awards millions in Clean Communities grants, supporting local cleanup, recycling, and beautification work that can directly improve Camden’s neighborhoods and public spaces.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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