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🌱 Patch AM: Why Cherry Hill’s license plate readers and PTA dispute matter now

And on the Cherry Hill Patch calendar - Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church

Tuesday September 15th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cherry Hill's license plate readers and PTA dispute matter now
  • See which 10 Cherry Hill complexes offer designated affordable apartments
  • Which two Cherry Hill delis made New Jersey's top‑15 list?

Also on today's calendar: Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The fight against license plate readers (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill residents are seeing widespread use of automated license plate readers, with local police reporting millions of alerts mostly tied to minor registration issues alongside some stolen vehicles and missing persons. At the same time, the Cherry Hill Special Education PTA says it was excluded from back‑to‑school nights for the first time in 12 years and has filed a grievance, raising questions about how independent parent groups can participate in district events.
   

2. Where to find affordable apartments in South Jersey (courierpostonline.com) — Cherry Hill Township stands out as having one of Camden County's largest concentrations of affordable housing, with ten named complexes ranging from Dubin House and Saltzman House to Dwell Cherry Hill and 202 Park. The article compares rent ranges and availability across South Jersey counties, helping Cherry Hill residents and prospective renters understand where lower-cost options cluster and how local prices stack up against nearby towns.
   

3. New Jersey's 15 best Jewish delis, ranked for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Cherry Hill food lovers get a special shout-out in this statewide ranking, with The Kibitz Room and Radin's Delicatessen both named among New Jersey's top Jewish delis for 2026. The piece highlights their towering pastrami sandwiches, creative twists on classics, and long-standing ties to the region's deli scene, giving locals two highly praised spots to enjoy close to home.
   

4. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/14/2026 (insidernj.com) — Cherry Hill families may want to watch a developing dispute, as the local special education PTA has reportedly alleged discrimination within the school system, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. That item appears in a broader statewide political and government briefing that also touches on school funding, health costs, and other New Jersey policy debates that could indirectly affect Cherry Hill residents.
   

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  • NJ homeowners — did you catch the announcement from the NJ Board of Public Utilities back in July about Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)?
    It could create a new opportunity for homeowners with batteries and other connected devices to support the electric grid — and potentially receive… (Nextdoor Surrey Place East)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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