🌱 Why Salem just ranked as New Jersey’s most affordable place to live
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In today's newsletter:
- Why Salem just ranked as New Jersey’s most affordable place to live
Also on today's calendar: July 2, 2026 Cherry Hill Fireworks and 4 more events.
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- Sunday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Tuesday: A few morning showers; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The List: 10 Cheapest Cities to Live in New Jersey (nj1015.com subscription) — Salem tops a new ranking as the most affordable place to live in all of New Jersey, with a median home price just over $223,000 and a cost of living far below the state average. For current and prospective residents, the report highlights Salem County’s overall affordability compared with pricier North Jersey towns and shore communities. 
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Upcoming Events in
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Deadline to withdraw from 5W1
Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079 -
5W1 classes end
Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079 -
Independence Day Observed - College closed
Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079 -
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
Monday June 22
Wednesday July 1
Thursday July 2
Friday July 3
Saturday July 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Reefer Madness →
Cumberland Players, 66 E Sherman Ave, Vineland
2:00 pm -
Deadline to withdraw from 5W1
Salem Community College 286 Welchville Rd, Salem, NJ 08079 -
Summer Solstice Celebration at the Lavender Farms →
Field & Flock Lavender Farm, 264 Williams Rd, Woodstown
6:30 pm -
Senior Sunset (C/O 2026 ONLY)
Cumberland Regional School District Bridgeton, NJ 08302
6:30 pm -
Penns Grove H.S. Graduation
Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District Penns Grove, NJ 08069
6:00 pm
Sunday June 21
Monday June 22
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McLane Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Checker/Loader IV in Penns Grove. Apply here.
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Southgate posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Penns Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salem here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pennsville
- Remodeled Walmart unveiled in this Gloucester County town (courierpostonline.com)
Woodstown
- N.J. baseball's final group & conference rankings for the 2026 season (nj.com)
Bridgeton
- South Jersey's most prominent people of the past 250 years, Part VIII (thedailyjournal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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