🌱 Patch AM: Driver Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle In NJ, Police Say

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In today's newsletter:

• Police probe fatal motorcycle crash on White Horse Pike in Galloway

Also on today's calendar: Zoo-to-You: Cape May County Zoo Visit and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 71. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Dies After Being Ejected From Motorcycle In NJ, Police Say (patch.com) — Galloway residents are being alerted to a fatal motorcycle crash Friday night on the White Horse Pike near Odessa Avenue, where a rider died after colliding with a vehicle exiting a driveway. Police closed the road for several hours and are still investigating, asking anyone with information to contact the Galloway Township Traffic Unit.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Galloway

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Galloway Green Market →
  Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Zoo-to-You: Cape May County Zoo Visit →
  Galloway Township Branch - Atlantic County Library System, 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway
  10:30 am
Sunday August 23
• Nature Story & Craft Time →
  800 Great Creek Rd, Galloway
  9:00 am
• Nature Story & Craft Time →
  Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, 800 Great Creek Rd, Galloway
  10:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• New Staff Meet & Greet Night
  Absecon Public Schools District Absecon, NJ 08201
  6:00 pm
• Township Committee Meeting
  Mullica Recreation Center Avenue D, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Galloway Green Market →
  Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Galloway Green Market →
  Historic Smithville, 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Galloway
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Wokin' Wednesday →
  Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Restaurant and Tavern, 1 N New York Rd, Galloway
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• The Hollow Paracon and Film Fest →
  Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway
  11:00 am
• Bee Gees Gold →
  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
  3:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• New Staff Meet & Greet Night
  Absecon Public Schools District Absecon, NJ 08201
  6:00 pm
• Township Committee Meeting
  Mullica Recreation Center Avenue D, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My friend Blanca lost one of her exotic birds 2 days ago.
  If anyone sees her (I know it's a long shot), please reach out! (Nextdoor Collins Avenue)

🗞 Nearby News

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• Sheriff's Sale Set for Pleasantville Property on Belmont A (snjtoday.com)
• Atlantic County Animal Shelter Offers Half-Price Pet Adopt (snjtoday.com)
• Atlantic County, NJ, Sheriff's Latest Arrests For July 31-Aug 13, 2026 (wpgtalkradio.com)

Atlantic City

• Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Attend Michael Rubin's REFORM Alliance Casino Night in Atlantic City (fashionsizzle.com)
• Hard Rock Heals Foundation awards $255K globally, highlighting Atlantic City nonprofit among 2026 recipients (binje.com)
• They came for the World Cup. They found home cooking in Atlantic City (nj.com)

Ocean City

• Rare Fossilized Shark Tooth Found On Jersey Shore Beach (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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