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Coffee in hand, Cherry Hill? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why is Cherry Hill pulling the plug on 10 Flock cameras?
  • Could a new state formula finally fix Cherry Hill school funding?
  • Why a $255 million QB is renting in Cherry Hill

Also on today's calendar: One Night With The Boobie Docs and Friends and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
  • Friday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Philly-Area Police Remove Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns (rnbphilly.com) — Cherry Hill plans to remove 10 Flock automated license plate reader cameras when its contract ends this year, stepping back from the surveillance technology over privacy and data-security concerns. The move mirrors Abington Township's decision and comes as Pennsylvania officials debate tighter rules, leaving Cherry Hill residents weighing crime-fighting benefits against worries about constant tracking of everyday driving.
   

2. New Jersey seeks local guidance as it prepares to take state school funding formula 'down to the studs' (inquirer.com) — Cherry Hill school leaders told state officials that the current funding formula overestimates local household wealth, shortchanging the district and pushing more of the burden onto property taxes. As New Jersey prepares a major overhaul of school aid over the next 18 months, Cherry Hill parents and officials are pressing for changes that could significantly affect your taxes, school budgets, and classroom resources.
   

3. Why Jalen Hurts didn't rush out and buy a mansion (al.com) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is choosing to rent a modest apartment in Cherry Hill rather than splurge on a mansion, even after signing a massive contract. His frugal housing choice, rooted in a preference for simplicity and long-term financial discipline, puts a national spotlight on Cherry Hill as a practical home base for one of the NFL's biggest stars.
   

4. A South Jersey emergency department has lost veteran doctors and staff over its new contract (inquirer.com) — A longtime Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes ER doctor and much of his team are leaving after the hospital switched staffing companies, raising concerns about lost experience in Camden's emergency care. The veteran physician, who volunteers at the Cherry Hill Free Clinic and has treated Cherry Hill first responders' families, will continue practicing elsewhere as local paramedics and firefighters adjust to the changes.
   

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