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Coming up: Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church on the Haddonfield Patch calendar

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Greetings Haddonfield! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's new inside Haddonfield's upgraded schools this year
  • Popular Haddonfield bakery closes—what's next for its Haddon Avenue spot?
  • How are Haddonfield students really feeling in school this year?

Also on today's calendar: Third Annual Apple Festival at First Methodist Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Friday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Haddonfield Middle School Auditorium, New Class Space at Cen... (theretrospect.com) — Haddonfield residents recently toured major upgrades at Haddonfield Middle School and Central Elementary, capped by a ribbon-cutting for the newly opened middle school auditorium. The work added new classrooms, music and language spaces, and an improved nurse's office, supporting the district's push toward full-day kindergarten and better student services.
   

2. Cacia's Bakery in Haddonfield appears to be closed after 2 years, as the property is put on the market (inquirer.com) — Cacia's Bakery on South Haddon Avenue has quietly closed after about two years, and the 1,100-square-foot property and equipment are now listed for sale. The Haddonfield shop's owner has not commented, but a family member from the original South Philly bakery cited parking challenges, restaurant competition, and limited demand downtown as key factors.
   

3. Haddonfield Survey Finds Gains in Student Belonging, Gaps in... (theretrospect.com) — Haddonfield's latest district climate survey shows students feeling a stronger sense of belonging, especially in grades six through twelve, while also flagging concerns about behavior expectations and classroom practices. School climate teams and parent groups will now dig into building-level data and choose one or two priorities before the survey runs again in the spring.
   

4. Girls Fall 2026 High School Rankings: Eight new teams enter the Top 25 (soccerwire.com) — Haddonfield gets a national spotlight as Paul VI girls soccer is ranked No. 13 in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25, boasting a 3-0-0 record. The poll tracks top high school teams across the country, with Paul VI standing out among just a few New Jersey programs recognized.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are there any gutter companies out there that can replace just the gutter on one aide of the house.
    The rest is fine. The water pools and the water comes over the side. (Nextdoor Haddonfield)
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Lawnside, NJ in Lawnside. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Audubon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Haddonfield here.

Ok Haddonfield! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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