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

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Cherry Hill students handle an all-day school phone ban?
  • Cherry Hill attorney formally censured by New Jersey Supreme Court
  • Where does Cherry Hill East fit in this year's WJFL shake-up?

Also on today's calendar: Moorestown Theater Company Ends Its Summer With A Pre-Teen Cast In "HONK! JR." and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• N.J. students will have to put down their cell phones this fall under new state law (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill public school students will face a stricter, phone-free school day this September as New Jersey's new statewide ban on student device use takes effect. Local board members are finalizing rules that require phones to be powered off and stored in backpacks or lockers all day, with limited exceptions for health and learning needs. Expect clear discipline steps for violations and guidance for how parents can reach students in emergencies.
   

• New Jersey Supreme Court Publicly Censures Attorney Katherine M. Mitchell for Misconduct (alabnews.com) — A New Jersey attorney based in Cherry Hill has been publicly censured by the state Supreme Court for conduct that violated professional ethics rules tied to a criminal act. The censure, issued in late July, becomes a permanent part of her record and requires her to repay administrative costs, offering a reminder of how the state's disciplinary system oversees lawyers who serve local residents.
   

• WJFL '26 preview: Colonial Division Players to Watch, predictions (courierpostonline.com) — South Jersey football fans get an early look at the powerful WJFL Colonial Division, where several title contenders are stacked with returning stars. Shawnee's schedule includes a notable crossover against Cherry Hill East as it gears up for another playoff push. The preview ranks division teams and highlights key players expected to shape the 2026 season.
   

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    Wednesday August 26
  • Electronics/Metal Collection
    Borough of Stratford 307 Union Ave, Stratford, NJ 08084
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    Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
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    Maple Shade School District 180 Frederick Ave, Maple Shade, NJ 08052, USA
    6:45 pm

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