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  • Why is Cherry Hill's special ed PTA clashing with the school district?
  • Want to train like a Jedi without leaving Cherry Hill?
  • Why is Cherry Hill scrapping 10 Flock cameras by year's end?

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📰 News we're reading

1. Daily Clips 9/21/2026 (njsba.org) — Cherry Hill families should know that the district is in a dispute with the special education PTA over being barred from setting up information tables at back‑to‑school nights. The issue, highlighted in a statewide education news digest, raises questions about how Cherry Hill Public Schools shares resources and supports parents of students with special needs.
   

2. Star Wars fans learn to duel like a Jedi in lightsaber combat class (wcvb.com) — Cherry Hill residents can channel their inner Jedi at LudoSport, a lightsaber combat academy that mixes fencing-style footwork with Star Wars flair. The inclusive classes welcome beginners, focus on fun competition, and even let participants choose a "battle name," offering a quirky way to exercise and meet fellow fans close to home.
   

3. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/21/2026 (insidernj.com) — Cherry Hill plans to remove 10 Flock license-plate-reading cameras at year's end, a move noted amid a broader statewide expansion of ALPR technology and related privacy debates. The statewide briefing also touches on issues from data centers and Route 55 safety to local school upgrades and environmental concerns, giving Cherry Hill readers context on how other New Jersey towns are handling public safety and infrastructure decisions.
   

4. Syracuse men's, women's rowing releases 2026-27 schedules (dailyorange.com) — Syracuse women's rowing will kick off its spring season at the Doc Hosea Invitational in Cherry Hill, bringing a major collegiate regatta to the Cooper River course. The schedule release confirms Cherry Hill's continued role as a key stop on the national rowing circuit, drawing top programs and spectators to the area.
   

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