🌱 Why Oaklyn’s new downtown tree pits have residents so fired up

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Oaklyn’s new downtown tree pits have residents so fired up

Also on today's calendar: New Jersey Renaissance Faire and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: Warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
• Monday: Cooler; rain in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Shade Tree Committee Clashes With Oaklyn Council Over Downto... (theretrospect.com) — Oaklyn’s downtown streetscape plans are under fire from Shade Tree Committee members, who say new concrete-framed tree pits on Clinton Avenue will stunt future shade trees and ignore expert input. Borough officials counter that insurance, sidewalk safety, and miscommunication are driving the design, leaving collaboration over Oaklyn’s tree canopy an unresolved and pressing issue for residents.
   

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📸 Around Oaklyn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oaklyn

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 9

• Brian Quinn: Solo Acoustic →
  Oaklyn Manor Bar & Grill, 198 W Clinton Ave, Oaklyn
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday May 9

• Robert Cray →
  Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
  8:00 pm
• The Robert Cray Band
  Collingswood NJ Collingswood, NJ 08108
  8:00 pm

Sunday May 10

• Porgy and Bess →
  The Ritz Theatre Company, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township
  2:00 pm

Monday May 11

• May Spice Club
  Audubon Free Public Library Audubon Library, 239 Oakland Avenue
• Community Sing-Along
  Collingswood NJ Collingswood, NJ 08108
  6:30 pm
• Planning Board of Adjustment Meeting
  Collingswood NJ Collingswood, NJ 08108
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Sparrows Book Club (spots open)
  Audubon Free Public Library Audubon Library, 239 Oakland Avenue
  12:00 pm

Saturday May 23

• New Jersey Renaissance Faire →
  1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Springfield
  10:00 am

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📣 Oaklyn Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 9

• Construction Project- Auditorim OFFLINE →
  Cherry Hill High School East East HS - Auditorium
  6:00 am
• CCC Yard Sale
  Collingswood NJ Collingswood, NJ 08108
  8:00 am
• Mother’s Day Build-Your-Own-Basket at Markeim’s Mother’s Day Market →
  Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut Street, Haddonfield
  8:00 am
• Mother’s Day Market →
  Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut Street, Haddonfield
  8:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• GPAC Staffing posted a job opening for Plant Supervisor in Gloucester City. Apply here.
• Weichert, Realtors posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent in Haddonfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oaklyn here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Collingswood

• Collingswood Fourth Grade Teacher Balances Classroom and Wor... (theretrospect.com)
• Celebrate American Craft Beer Week With Local Brewery In Collingswood (patch.com)
• Best Outdoor Dining In New Jersey For Spring And Sumer 2026 (nj1015.com)

Haddon

• Boys Lacrosse: Results, recaps and photos for Friday, May 8 (nj.com)

Cherry Hill

• Abortion Clinic Targeted For Cleanliness, Personnel Violations In Cherry Hill (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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