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🌱 Ready for Medford’s biggest free Oktoberfest party at Freedom Park?
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What's up Medford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- Ready for Medford's biggest free Oktoberfest party at Freedom Park?
- Medford-born Yankees prospect sidelined again—what this means for his 2027 hopes
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, a t-storm; hot, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Medford To Host Free Oktoberfest With 20 Bands, Competitions, German Food (wmgk.com) — Medford's free Oktoberfest & Music Festival is coming to Freedom Park on Sept. 18–19 with 20 bands, German food, contests, and a big kids zone. You'll find beer gardens, trivia, dance lessons, and family activities, plus free parking at the park and shuttle service from lots around town. Leashed dogs, chairs, and blankets are welcome, rain or shine. 
• Yankees Announce Season-Ending News for 26-Year-Old Pitcher (yardbarker.com) — A Medford native, Yankees pitching prospect Brian Hendry has been moved to the 60-day injured list at Triple-A, ending his 2026 season. The 26-year-old right-hander, drafted in 2023, had just worked back from multiple elbow surgeries and climbed from rookie ball to Triple-A before this latest setback. He's now targeting a return in 2027.
📸 Around Medford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Medford
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- First Day of School
Haines 6th Grade Center Medford, NJ 08055 - Dropoff MAC Echoes Fall
Medford Arts Center 8 N Main St, Medford, NJ 08055
2:00 pm - Acrylic & Oil with Ann Kelly (4 weeks)
Medford Arts Center 8 N Main St, Medford, NJ 08055
2:00 pm - After School Art Program (ages 6-12) with Vy Zwier (4 week sessions
Medford Arts Center 8 N Main St, Medford, NJ 08055
4:00 pm - Pickup MAC Wild/Dropoff Echoes Fall
Medford Arts Center 8 N Main St, Medford, NJ 08055
4:00 pm - Welcome Back Picnic
Chairville School Medford, NJ 08055
5:00 pm - Early Dismissal
Haines 6th Grade Center Medford, NJ 08055 - Advanced Watercolor with Ann Kelly (4 weeks)
Medford Arts Center 8 N Main St, Medford, NJ 08055
10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MRC Rutgers Training - Register in advance →
Marlton Recreation Council Main Meeting Room
6:00 pm - First Day of School
Haines 6th Grade Center Medford, NJ 08055 - Medford Lakes/Shamong Municipal Court →
Medford Lakes, NJ Calendar Medford, NJ 08055
8:30 am - Acrylic & Oil with Ann Kelly (4 weeks)
Medford Arts Center 8 N Main St, Medford, NJ 08055
2:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is an emergency vehicle reported at 1:47...
There is an emergency vehicle reported at 1:47 PM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor ) - There is a traffic light fault on CR-541 • High St...
There is a traffic light fault on CR-541 • High St reported at 6:53 PM. (Nextdoor )
- Greater Philadelphia YMCA posted a job opening for Swim Coach in Mount Laurel. Apply here.
- Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Jobs in Mount Laurel. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Medford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Marlton
- New Subaru of Cherry Hill Dealership Heads Back To Planning Board; Supports New NJDEP Requirements (42freeway.com)
Mount Laurel
- 991-B Scotswood Ct Unit B, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054 (redfin.com)
- Rumor Has It: Magnolia Bakery Coming to Jersey City (hobokengirl.com)
- Two motorists die in separate South Jersey crashes (thedailyjournal.com)
Cherry Hill
- $600K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In South Jersey: See Where (patch.com)
Ok Medford! 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
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