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Hey there, Cherry Hill! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's changing in Subaru's big new Cherry Hill dealership plan?
  • How a new Cherry Hill daycare could change local childcare options
  • What's opening, moving, and under construction around Cherry Hill this month?

Also on today's calendar: "Unofficial End of Summer" Labor Day Car Show at Silver Diner and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray t-shower; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Subaru of Cherry Hill Dealership Heads Back To Planning Board; Supports New NJDEP Requirements (42freeway.com) — A significantly expanded Subaru of Cherry Hill dealership is back before the Cherry Hill Planning Board on September 8 for site plan changes driven by updated state environmental rules. The project would replace the former Subaru of America headquarters on Route 70, add hundreds of parking spaces, and rework stormwater systems, potentially reshaping a busy commercial stretch residents use daily.
   

2. New day care center coming to Cherry Hill, expected to open in 2027 (courierpostonline.com) — A new Lightbridge Academy early childhood center is under construction at 41 Coles Ave. in Cherry Hill, with plans to open in 2027 and serve children from six weeks through pre-K. Local officials joined the groundbreaking, and the project will add childcare options and education jobs while expanding the company's presence in Cherry Hill, where it already operates another location.
   

3. The godfather of US sports betting (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill readers can look forward to Asianfresh Food Market's grand opening on Sept. 12 and should prepare for extra detours this week as Camden County roadwork targets Cherry Hill routes. The newsletter also notes Subaru of Cherry Hill's planned move to the former Subaru of America HQ site and a major expansion of the BookSmiles book-distribution nonprofit into a large Cherry Hill space.
   

4. These 6 'sweet' new spots are opening across South Jersey (courierpostonline.com) — Cherry Hill dessert lovers get a nod here, with Charleys Cheesesteaks already operating at Cherry Hill Mall alongside other South Jersey locations. The roundup highlights several new or upcoming sweet-focused spots, from a Vineland Mexican bakery to a Mount Laurel cheesecake shop, plus a new 24-hour diner and a creative potato-centric cafe, all within easy driving distance.
   

5. Girls cross country preseason Fab 50: Defending MOC champion opens 2026 on top (nj.com subscription) — Two Cherry Hill East runners, junior Addison Weiss and senior Ryleigh Budsock, crack the preseason top 50 in New Jersey girls cross country rankings, putting local talent on the statewide radar. The list previews a highly competitive 2026 season and gives Cherry Hill fans names to watch as meets get underway across the state this fall.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 2
  • MHS Senior Breakfast/Group Photo
    Moorestown High School Moorestown, NJ 08057
    6:45 am
  • First Student Day
    Sterling High School Somerdale, NJ 08083
    7:35 am
  • First Day Of School!
    Barclay Early Childhood Center Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
    9:30 am
  • Toddler Time
    Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mulholland and Arroyo Launch Re-Election Campaign for Cherry Hill Fire Commissioner —John J Mulholland Jr Read on Patch
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Bilingual Spanish/English - Remote in Cherry Hill. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Assistant General Manager - Jared Jewelers - Towne Place at Garden State Park in Cherry Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cherry Hill here.

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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