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Hello Collingswood! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What bankruptcy means for Collingswood's beloved Kitchen Consigliere restaurant now
  • When Collingswood's Porch Fest and Book Festival return this fall
  • What changes could a new study bring to Collingswood's fire department?

Also on today's calendar: Philadelphia Sports Venue Furniture Liquidation | Hospitality Furnishings and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 88 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 86, low: 66.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A Former Mob Associate Reinvented Himself After Prison—Now His NJ Restaurant Is Facing Bankruptcy (thedigestonline.com) — A well-known Collingswood Italian restaurant, The Kitchen Consigliere, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but remains open while owner Angelo Lutz works to reorganize more than $386,000 in debt. Locals can still dine there as he navigates this financial setback, continuing the redemption story that began when he opened the mob-themed BYOB in 2008.
   

2. South Jersey fall festivals guide for 2026 (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Collingswood residents can look forward to Porch Fest's return in 2026, bringing free live performances to porches all over town, plus the always-popular Collingswood Book Festival with activities and entertainment for all ages. The broader guide also spotlights other South Jersey fall festivals, but Collingswood's town-wide celebrations stand out as easy, close-to-home outings.
   

3. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 9/8/2026 (insidernj.com) — Collingswood residents should know a recent study has issued recommendations for the borough's fire department, according to NJ Pen, potentially shaping future staffing, equipment, or response changes. The item appears in a broader statewide political briefing that also tracks everything from credit rating news to local zoning fights, but Collingswood's fire services get a specific mention.
   

4. Girls volleyball: Results recaps and photos for Tuesday, Sept. 8 (nj.com subscription) — Collingswood volleyball fans get a home matchup as Holy Cross Prep visits Collingswood High School at 3:45 p.m., one of many games in a packed statewide schedule. The running scoreboard and recaps will be updated throughout the day, so locals can check back later to see how the Panthers fare against their visitors.
   

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    Wednesday September 9
  • Early Dismissal
    Woodlynne School District Oaklyn, NJ 08107
    7:50 am
  • Wednesday Morning Yoga →
    Cooper River Park, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken
    9:00 am
  • Wellness Walk →
    Cherry Hill, NJ Calendar, 2000 NJ-38, Cherry Hill
    9:00 am
  • Story Time →
    Audubon Senior Center, 247 Oakland Ave, Audubon
    10:00 am

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  • Subaru Of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Global Parts and Accessories Logistics Manager in Camden. Apply here.
  • Holtec International posted a job opening for Machine Operator Specialist I in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Collingswood here.

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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