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Good morning Cherry Hill! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Cherry Hill school board hopefuls say about looming budget pain
  • Cherry Hill honors 9/11 with thousands of flags at Katz JCC

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a shower in places, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Candidates at Cherry Hill's school board forum say paying for the budget is the greatest headache (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill school board candidates say the district's biggest challenge is balancing its budget amid unpredictable state aid, with no quick fixes in sight. At a forum at Cherry Hill High School West, they also highlighted concerns about special education services, declining enrollment, and academic performance, giving residents a clearer sense of what's at stake in November's election.
   

• 25th anniversary of 9/11 observed with 2,977 flags at Weinberg Campus (jewishvoicesnj.org) — Cherry Hill veterans, civic groups, and first responders recently placed 2,977 flags outside the Katz JCC in town to honor every life lost on 9/11's 25th anniversary. Local police, firefighters, and a township councilwoman joined Jewish community leaders to stress the importance of remembering the attacks and educating younger residents who don't personally recall that day.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Amy's Omelette House in Somerdale Launches Dinner Service September 21 —South Jersey Foodie Read on Patch
  • Received a notice from NJ American Water indicating a 100% + increase in their Sewer Line and Water Line Protection Programs?
    My monthly went from $24.50 to $51.16 per month. Do I have any recourse? Does that need or have state approval? (Nextdoor Woodcrest)
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  • Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Team Member - Monday to Friday - 8am to 2pm in Cherry Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cherry Hill here.

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Ok Cherry Hill! 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 there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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