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Hi there, Cherry Hill! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where are Cherry Hill's 10 key affordable housing complexes located?
  • Which two Cherry Hill delis made New Jersey's top-15 list?
  • How Paul VI dominated Camden Catholic on Cherry Hill turf

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where to find affordable apartments in South Jersey (courierpostonline.com) — Cherry Hill residents looking for affordable rentals can find 10 designated sites in the township, including Dubin House, Saltzman House, Weinberg Commons, Hampton Square and Village Apartments of Cherry Hill. A statewide housing database shows how these options fit into a broader South Jersey picture, with Camden and Cherry Hill holding the region's largest concentrations of income-restricted units and wide rent ranges by county and development.
   

2. New Jersey's 15 best Jewish delis, ranked for 2026 (nj.com subscription) — Two Cherry Hill favorites, The Kibitz Room and Radin's Delicatessen, both earn spots among New Jersey's top Jewish delis, spotlighting the town as a destination for towering pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup. The statewide ranking praises their balance of tradition and creativity, giving local residents extra bragging rights and fresh ideas for their next deli outing close to home.
   

3. Teammates' hat trick & 19-save shutout lead N.J. No. 2 girls soccer team to another win (nj.com subscription) — A dominant Paul VI girls soccer performance in Cherry Hill saw Stevie Ormsby net a hat trick and goalkeeper Chloe Krupa post a 19-save shutout in a 7–0 win over Camden Catholic. The game, played locally and referencing Cherry Hill East, highlights how strong early-season play is shaping up right in town for area high school soccer fans.
   

4. Rita Patricia Mitchell, devoted to family (capegazette.com) — Family and friends are mourning Rita Patricia Mitchell, who was born in Cherry Hill in 1963 and passed away on September 2, 2026. Remembered for her humor, love of coffee and reality TV, and her deep devotion to her children, she leaves behind a close-knit family who describe her as a welcoming, joyful presence in their lives.
   

5. License plate cameras are all over New Jersey, and not just from Flock. The pushback is growing. (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill residents are increasingly surrounded by automated license plate cameras, from the Cherry Hill Mall to township police readers that generated 2.2 million alerts last year. Local police say the ten Flock cameras mainly provide investigative leads, while regional activists push for stricter limits on how long data is stored and how it can be shared, raising fresh privacy questions close to home.
   

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  • Amy's Omelette House in Somerdale Launches Dinner Service September 21 —South Jersey Foodie Read on Patch
  • UPDATE;
    9/15/26 Teddy has been safely found and is home with his family!! LOST DOG!! TEDDY IS MISSING IN MARLTON/EVESHAM AREA AFTER GETTING LOOSE FROM… (Nextdoor Kingsway Village)
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    It should start rolling out soon as the 15 th. (Nextdoor Brookfield)
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  • Planet Fitness, Inc. 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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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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