🌱 See how Gloucester City students helped honor a 101-year-old veteran
Gloucester City, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Gloucester City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Gloucester City students helped honor a 101-year-old veteran
Also on today's calendar: A Civil War Encampment Coming to Woodbury and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A strong afternoon t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Photos show return of 101-year-old veteran to Battleship New Jersey (courierpostonline.com) — Gloucester City residents can be proud that Gloucester City High School’s Junior ROTC provided the color guard for a special ceremony honoring 101-year-old World War II veteran Paul Robbins aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden. Photos capture Robbins’ emotional return to the ship, local veterans paying tribute, and South Jersey families turning out to recognize his service. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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A Civil War Encampment Coming to Woodbury →
Friends Meetinghouse grounds at 124 N. Broad St., Woodbury, NJ,
11:00 am
Saturday June 20
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Other local events
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July 2, 2026 Cherry Hill Fireworks →
Cherry Hill West High School, 2101 Chapel Ave, Cherry Hill Township
7:00 pm -
Haddon Township July 3, 2026 Fireworks →
Haddon Township High School, 406 Memorial Ave, Haddon Township
7:00 pm -
July 4th Collingswood Parade and Fireworks 2026 →
Collingswood High School, 424 Collings Ave, Collingswood
9:00 am -
Moorestown July 4, 2026 Parade →
East Main Street, E Main St, Moorestown
11:30 am -
Haddon Township July 4th Parade and Celebration 2026 →
135 Haddon Ave, Haddon Township
11:30 am
Thursday July 2
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Early Dismissal →
Woodlynne School District Oaklyn, NJ 08107
7:45 am -
Toddler Time
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
10:30 am -
Infant Jesus Parish Softball Games →
Gateway Regional School District Gateway Regional High School - Field- JV Softball
5:30 pm -
Summer Pasta Making and Happy Hour →
Founders Grove Garden Venue, 1010 E Evesham Rd, Magnolia
6:00 pm -
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting →
Woodbury, NJ Calendar, 33 DELAWARE ST, Woodbury
6:15 pm -
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal - Commencement
Pine Acres Early Childhood Center Wenonah, NJ 08090 -
Summer Reading Launch
Haddon Heights Public Library 608 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
1:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Cake/kiki was LOST on June 15, 2026 in Oaklyn, NJ 08107 near East cedar and Johnston Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Gloucester City West)
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Produce Clerk (Browns NJ) Salary Range $15.49 - $16.09/hr in Gloucester City. Apply here.
- Brooklawn Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers in Gloucester City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gloucester City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Audubon
- How this New Jersey healthcare clinic is empowering LGBTQ+ community (cbsnews.com)
- Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 6/15/2026 (insidernj.com)
- Three charged after cocaine found during traffic stop on Interstate 195 (shorenewsnetwork.com)
Camden
- Camden County Honors 101-Year-Old Battleship New Jersey Crewman, Saipan Landing (njpen.com)
- New Restaurant Heating Up In South Jersey (patch.com)
- South Jersey locals celebrate Knicks executives with deep area roots (courierpostonline.com)
West Deptford
- Authorities Name Woman Strangled To Death In South Jersey (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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