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Wednesday May 27th Patch AM

Good morning to you Collingswood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Collingswood educators issue no-confidence vote as superintendent pushes back
  • When Kansas will rock Collingswood’s Scottish Rite Auditorium this fall
  • How Collingswood’s playoff softball run ended in Westville

Also on today's calendar: Rock Never Dies: An Immersive Theatrical Experience at Hard Rock Cafe and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers early in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Collingswood Superintendent Responds To Calls For His Firing (patch.com) — Collingswood residents and school staff are grappling with a unanimous union vote of no confidence in Superintendent Dr. Fredrick McDowell, citing staff turnover, school closures, and transparency concerns. McDowell, a Collingswood resident and parent, strongly defends his leadership, blaming long-standing budget deficits and post-pandemic costs while some Board members urge the community to seek funding solutions instead of targeting one person.    

• Kansas Announces Fall 2026 Headline Tour Dates (wmgk.com) — Classic rock band Kansas is bringing their fall 2026 headline tour to Collingswood’s Scottish Rite Auditorium on November 13, giving local fans a chance to see them close to home. The tour runs from late September through mid-November with 12 dates nationwide, including several other regional stops in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.    

• Ambrosius powers West Deptford past Collingswood in SJG2 (nj.com subscription) — Collingswood High’s softball team fell 11-0 to West Deptford in the South Jersey Group 2 first round, managing just one hit from Vivian Green. The loss on Tuesday ends Collingswood’s postseason hopes, while West Deptford advances behind a dominant one-hitter with 12 strikeouts.    

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 27
  • Construction Project- Auditorim OFFLINE →
    East HS - Auditorium East HS - Auditorium
    6:00 am
  • Toddler Time
    Haddon Heights Public Library, 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights
    10:30 am
  • Baseball: Varsity vs. Triton Regional (Home)
    Cherry Hill West High School Varsity Baseball Field Cherry Hill West High School Varsity Baseball Field
    4:00 pm
  • Baseball: Varsity vs. Vineland (Away)
    Vineland High School
    4:00 pm

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  • DTLR, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Camden, Camden, NJ in Camden. Apply here.
  • Mastery Schools posted a job opening for Clinician - 2026/2027 School Year in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collingswood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Haddon

  • Baseball: State tournament results, recaps and photos for Tuesday, May 26 (nj.com)

Audubon

  • Top N.J. softball active career stat leaders heading into 2026 postseason (nj.com)

Camden

  • Veterans honor Civil War soldiers at historic Butler Cemetery in Camden, NJ (6abc.com)
  • Capehart Scatchard Presents 27th Annual Blaine E. Capehart Writing Award to Rutgers Law Graduate - Full Service Law Firm in Mt. Laurel Township, NJ (capehart.com)
  • American Water, Essential Utilities Clear Ohio Merger Hurdle (mychesco.com)

Ok Collingswood! 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: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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