Author: Taylor Allen

Good morning, South Jersey.

Five young men known as the Camden Bop Originators are the creators of a viral dance that has garnered over a million fans and views around the world.

And New Jersey’s new e-bike law is causing confusion over compliance.

Plus, Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt showed up to Deptford High School’s graduation, and more news of the day.

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That’s the Camden way

Five men ages 18 to 25 known as the Camden Bop Originators appear in viral TikTok videos and Instagram clips. The dance crew has amassed millions of views, with little signs of slowing down.

Ethan Tarte, one of the members of the group, inadvertently invented the dance when he was trying to imagine what it would be like to glide around the rink at Camden’s Millennium Skate World. He practiced his moves barefoot in front of a mirror and that became the foundation of the “Camden bop.”

It wasn’t long before he posted videos of him doing the dance with his friends on Snapchat.

Tarte is particularly proud of the name and sees it as a way to honor his city.

“I hear how people talk about Camden, and people are genuinely afraid sometimes to come through here,” Tarte said. “I was excited it was the ‘Camden bop,’ so that everyone knew that there was something good that came out of Camden. We’re more than what everybody thinks we are.”

The Inquirer’s Earl Hopkins has the story.

Confusion over New Jersey’s e-bike law

A New Jersey state law, passed in January, requires residents with e-bikes to register them. In some cases, they also need insurance.

The problem? Evidently, there’s no way to comply.

The law came about after a 13-year-old boy was killed while riding an electric bike in a collision with a landscaping truck.

And Chase Sudano, a teenage local wrestler at St. Augustine Preparatory School, died earlier this month after a crash with a UPS delivery truck in Southampton.

The state Motor Vehicle Commission website doesn’t have a way to register an e-bike. The latest information is that the MVC will begin offering appointments for e-bike licensing and registration after the grace period ends on July 19.

And what if you’re coming from out-of-state and looking to bring an e-bike down the Shore?

Reporter Amy Rosenberg has more details about the law and the questions surrounding it.

What to know today

• ICE reportedly is planning to offload three warehouse properties it intended to use as mass detention centers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
• Veterans visited the USS New Jersey in Camden for a day of competition in Brazilian jiujitsu on Saturday. It was part of a two-day seminar and fundraiser for We Defy Foundation, a nonprofit that provides the martial art classes and mentors to combat veterans to help them transition back into civilian life.
• Eagles linebacker Jalyz Hunt attended Deptford High School’s graduation to support the two students who created a fan account for him.
• Before Leon Rose was the president of the New York Knicks, he was a beloved anchor in the Cherry Hill basketball community.
• According to 42 Freeway, Villa Nuova Italian Restaurant in Deptford will close at the end of month after more than 25 years.
• Burlington County is offering $40 farmers market vouchers to low-income seniors. Seniors in Evesham Township can redeem them at Cheyenne’s Road Market.
• Vineland public schools are relaxing its dress code policy and allowing teachers to wear jeans until the end of the school year.

What we’re …

🫐 Picking: Blueberries at Johnson’s Corner Farm in Medford.

🌒Anticipating: A lunar eclipse later this summer.

❌ Avoiding: Mutant mice that are resistant to pest control.

🧠 Trivia time

Clement “Clem” Pappas is one of the cofounders and the CEO of Stateside Vodka, widely known for its popular hard iced teas, Surfside. He lives in South Jersey but where specifically?

A) Marlton

B) Haddonfield

C) Bordentown

D) Sewell

Think you know? Check your answer.

📬 Your South Jersey view

I snapped this picture Sunday morning while taking a walk and listening to an audiobook.

Saddler’s Woods is a 25.8 acre forest known for its centuries-old trees. It’s named after Joshua Saddler, a formerly enslaved man who purchased land and built a home there in the 1800s. In his will, he wrote that none of his heirs “shall cut the timber thereon.”

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🗞️ What other South Jersey residents are reading

• Marcus Hayes: Philadelphia was the star in its men’s World Cup debut
• David Murphy: Andrew Painter has reached his Roy Halladay moment. It is on him to seize it.
• Trump administration can install its own slavery exhibits at President’s House, Third Circuit rules

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Happy Juneteenth, South Jersey. There will be festivities in the region over the weekend to celebrate.

Lawnside residents worry a New Jersey Turnpike expansion will threaten a historic Underground Railroad stop.

And Angelo’s Pizzeria is returning to its South Jersey roots.

Plus, officials chose a design for a new Delaware River bridge linking Bucks and Burlington Counties, and more news of the day.

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Lawnside’s Underground Railroad stop

Lawnside, originally settled by freed and runaway enslaved people, is known for being the first independent African American community to govern themselves above the Mason-Dixon line.

Inside this borough is the Peter Mott House, believed to have once been a refuge as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

For almost two centuries, it has remained resilient against potential threats such as the construction of the New Jersey Turnpike nearby in the 1950s, a developer’s desire to dismantle the structure in the 1980s, and a three-year closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Its next challenge looks as if it might be the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s $2 billion expansion project that a group of Lawnside residents say could endanger the historic house.

Reporter Dugan Arnett has the story.

Angelo’s Pizzeria is coming

Angelo’s Pizzeria will soon return to New Jersey.

Owner Danny DiGiampietro is opening a new branch of his famous pizza and cheesesteak shop.

Construction work has begun at the future location in the West Collingswood Heights neighborhood of Haddon Township. When finished — hopefully in the next few months, he says — it will become a full-service shop, with table seating and a counter overlooking the kitchen.

The first Angelo’s opened in Haddonfield in 2013 but DiGiampietro closed it in 2018 to pivot to the South Philly location.

The Inquirer’s Michael Klein has more details.

What to know today

• The local wrestling community is mourning 16-year-old wrestler Chase Sudano. He died earlier this week while driving an electric bike that was involved in a crash with a UPS truck in Southampton Township near Route 70.
• New Jersey U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, who has several years of career experience with national security issues in the Middle East, said he has “no confidence in any aspect” of President Donald Trump’s deal to end the war in Iran.
• The officials of the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Turnpikes chose a design for a new $1.6 billion Delaware River bridge that will link toll roads between Bristol in Bucks County and Florence in Burlington County.
• The New York Times reports that federal prosecutors charged a man after he hit an ICE agent with a vehicle in Ocean County. The criminal complaint says the suspect refused to roll down the window during a traffic stop and then struck the officer while driving away.
• The Haddonfield Board of Education is grappling with how to balance screen time for district students, including the possibility of implementing screen time limits, according to South Jersey Media.
• According to 42 Freeway, Wonder Food Hall will come to Washington Township. It will be next to the Sprouts Farmers Market now under construction.
• For the past 10 days, several peacocks have been wandering Berlin Borough. No one knows where they came from.

🧠 Trivia time

The former owner of Famous 4th Street Deli in Philly has had success across the bridge with his new destination deli, Radin’s Delicatessen. It even made our list for the area’s essential restaurants, The 76. Where is it located?

A) Westville

B) Swedesboro

C) Cherry Hill

D) Moorestown

Think you know? Check your answer.

What we’re…

🚗 Exploring: Weekend trips to other parts of the state. This time, in Princeton.

🥽 Swimming: At Atsion Recreation Area in Shamong.

🍿 Remembering: That time the British TV show United States of Birmingham came to Burlington County’s Birmingham.

🏖️ Down the Shore

This “Ask Down the Shore” feature appears as part of our weekly summertime series from Shore reporter Amy S. Rosenberg. Subscribe to her free Down the Shore newsletter here.

Using the new Shore Line group chat, we asked readers if it’s alright to reserve spots on the beach by marking their territory with chairs and a canopy. Here are some of the responses:

Yes, good for them for motivating early in the day!

I hate when people do that. And 9 times out of 10 when they do it, they are obnoxiously large reservations. Putting up multiple beach cabanas, etc.

It depends on how long they’ve been gone. If they don’t show up for an hour, you could just fold their stuff up in a nice little pile. I’d be okay with that.

No problem with that at all. But those people can’t get upset if another group sets up close to them in their absence.

Where do you land? Are you pro or anti saving prime beach space? Or somewhere in between? Have another etiquette concern? Email Rosenberg at downtheshore@inquirer.com.

📸 Photo of the week

🐕 One last furry thing: When the Inquirer visits a local home every week, our lovely photographers meet the pets as well. Is your house a Haven? Nominate your home by email (and send some digital photographs) at properties@inquirer.com.

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Good morning, South Jersey. Take an umbrella to work: Strong thunderstorms are possible today.

There are so many quality restaurants in the region that we made a quiz to help narrow down your options.

And a new internship program provides hands-on job training for students with disabilities to build careers in hospitals.

Plus, Mount Holly canceled its Fourth of July celebration, and more news of the day.

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Your new favorite restaurant

Back in October, The Inquirer released its annual list of the most essential restaurants in the Philly area, dubbed The 76.

The South Jersey representation includes:

• Dolsan Korean BBQ in Mount Laurel
• Radin’s Delicatessen in Cherry Hill
• Corinne’s Place* in Camden
• Karachi Kafe in Voorhees
• June BYOB in Collingswood
• Le Beirut in Collingswood
• Oda Mediterranean Grill in Collingswood

*Note: This soul food spot also ended up on our list for the region’s most iconic dishes for its classic fried chicken.

Which one best matches your cravings?

Let our quiz help you decide your next date night or evening out with friends.

🥂 In related news: Several new South Jersey restaurants opened this spring. Enjoy eating your way across the region.

A new kind of internship

The inaugural class of Project SEARCH, a nine-month internship program that provides career training to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, graduated this week.

Through the program that is a collaboration between Virtua Health and the Burlington County Special Services School District, the six students who made up the graduating class completed 10-week rotations in multiple hospital departments over the school year.

The participants gathered hands-on experience working in multiple departments such as cardiology, physical therapy, food services, and patient transport.

“I have built real skills, gained so much confidence, and discovered what I am truly capable of achieving,” Alyssa Eiring said in her commencement speech at the graduation ceremony in Westhampton.

Multiple students have already landed a job.

Reporter Wendy Ruderman has the story.

What to know today

• Mount Holly canceled its Independence Day celebration, citing safety concerns.
• The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office released a 560-page report covering disciplinary actions against law enforcement, including the firing of a Burlington County corrections officer.
• Rowan University will close a health center for abused children, Rowan-Virtua Child Abuse Research Education and Service Institute (CARES) in Vineland because of Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s proposed budget plan. Another CARES office in Stratford will remain open.
• Food insecurity in the Philly region, including South Jersey, has increased after a federal law altered the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and reduced its benefits under President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• Some New Jersey lawmakers are looking for pathways to incentivize farmers to produce more hazelnuts, according to New Jersey Monitor.
• NBC10 reports that Jersey Mike’s is now America’s favorite fast food chain, dethroning Chick-fil-A, based on a recent survey.

🗓️ The best things to do this week

⚽ World Cup Outdoor Watch Party: Cheer on Team USA against Team Australia. Evesham Township is partnering with The Promenade at Sagemore Shopping Center and LaScala’s Fire restaurant for the festivities. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. ⏰ Friday, June 19, begins at 3 p.m. 💵 Pay-as-you go 📍500 NJ-73, Marlton

🎤 Peabody’s Wayback Machine Summer Concert: Indulge your nostalgia with Peabody’s Wayback Machine, the throwback band that specializes in 1980s music. It’s the first of Gloucester County’s concert series this season. ⏰ June 20, 7-8:30 p.m. 💵 Free📍 James G. Atkinson Park, 138 Bethel Mill Rd., Sewell

🗓️ Camden’s Junteenth Festival: Celebrate with this large festival full of art, culture, and celebration. The featured events include live music, live art demonstrations, and more. ⏰ Sunday, June 21, noon-8 p.m. .💵 Pay-as-you go 📍Farnham Park, 1648 Baird Blvd., Camden

See more event listings here.

🧠 Trivia time

Which TV show had its characters vacation in Jersey?

A) The Four Seasons

B) Euphoria

C) Severance

D) House of the Dragon

Think you know? Check your answer.

What we’re…

🛣️ Avoiding: Highway closures on I-295 and Route 42.

🥄 Craving: Water ice cakes.

🦟 Noting: Mosquito spraying in Camden County today.

🏡 On the market

A four-bedroom home with an open-floor plan

Tucked away on a peaceful street, this four-bedroom home in Sewell provides a lot of privacy. Built in 2023, the home has modern amenities. The updated kitchen leads into a dining area and a spacious living room. The home includes 2.5 bathrooms and a finished basement with ample space for a home office or a media room. Both the front and back porches allow for outdoor seating for entertaining guests.

See more photos of the property here.

Price: $470,000 | Size: 2,273 SF | Acreage: 0.25

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Good morning, South Jersey.

It’s Wednesday, which means we’re halfway through our launch week. 🎉 Being brand new, we want to be sure we’re serving your interests. If you have a question rattling in the back your head about our region, ask it through Curious South Jersey. Our reporters might just pick it up for a story.

Now, onto your news of the day:

The second-oldest public school in Collingswood is set to close because of budget cuts.

And a scrap-metal facility that keeps catching on fire in Camden is suing the city.

Plus, Brio Italian Grille in Cherry Hill remains open — but there is another chain restaurant eyeing the space, and more news of the day.

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Tight school budgets, hard decisions

James Garfield Elementary School in Collingswood will close its doors at the end of the school year after more than a century in the borough. Students and staff will be transferred to other schools.

“It’s been the best 13 years of my career,” principal Mark Wiltsey said. “Is it sad? Of course. I was all about it. It’s who I am.”

Superintendent Fred McDowell made the call to close the K-5 school after grappling with a $3.3 million budget deficit for the school year. The lack of funds led to programs and staff cuts, too.

School districts across the state are stressed under tight budgets. Haddonfield, Washington Township, and Cherry Hill are also reducing staff positions.

The Inquirer’s Melanie Burney explains the impact on educators and parents.

EMR is suing to reopen in Camden

The city of Camden halted the operations of EMR Metal Recycling earlier this month after its 13th fire since 2020. Now, the scrapyard is suing.

Their argument is that the city overstepped and didn’t provide due process. The company is also claiming that the facility is out $10 million in revenue and operational costs.

This isn’t the first time the company has been in a legal fight over the fires. The New Jersey attorney general’s office and local residents have sued the facility in the past.

Last Thursday, Camden City Council voted on a resolution calling on local and national agencies that have jurisdiction over the facility to shut it down.

Reporter Aliya Schneider has the story.

What to know today

• A child was killed Tuesday morning while riding an e-bike after a collision with a delivery truck in Southampton Township, according to police.
• Three Philly-area athletes, including one who attended Glassboro High School and another who played for Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees, were recently arrested related to an April assault that left the victim severely injured in Philadelphia.
• Robin Cogan, the beloved and award-winning longtime Camden school nurse and healthcare advocate, died at 65.
• Brio Italian Grille in Cherry Hill is still open, but Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse has filed project plans for the property.
• Camden County released information on ongoing roadwork projects throughout the week. Drivers in Camden, Cherry Hill, Haddon Heights, and Winslow Township in particular should be aware and plan to take alternative routes when necessary.
• Mykal-Michelle Harris, a teenage actress from Delran, stars in Toy Story 5, voicing the character of Blaze, 6abc reports.

🧠 Trivia time

Deptford recently got a brand new Goodwill. How much did the average customer spend during the first 12 days?

A) $10

B) $27

C) $31

D) $120

Think you know? Check your answer.

What we’re …

🚌 Riding: The new free bus shuttle with routes in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties.

🍅 Browsing: Local farmers markets, particularly the one in Collingswood.

🥾 Hiking: Crows Woods Nature Preserve in Haddonfield.

🧩 Unscramble the anagram

Hint: A major retailer in South Jersey

NO BLURTING

Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here.

Thanks for scrolling. I’m off to have my morning coffee. See you tomorrow. 👋🏽

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Good morning, South Jersey.

The updated H Mart in Cherry Hill has arrived, and we have a guide of tips and tricks to help you navigate your next visit.

And the owner of Austen’s Shelf, the mobile bookstore, has expanded the business and opened a brick-and-mortar in Bordentown.

Plus, one of the Carolina Panthers who won the Stanley Cup is from Camden County, and more news of the day.

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How to navigate the new H Mart

The H Mart in Cherry Hill has a new look after 25 years in town.

The renovations of the 39,000-square-foot Asian grocery store includes a food court, bakery, and retail space.

The second floor houses a food court, a mini Korean beauty store, and a general store. The first floor has myriad aisles (numbered for your convenience) full of snacks, produce, oils, seasonings, and so much more.

Reporter Hira Qureshi provides tips for shoppers as she narrates her journey through the store.

Austen’s Shelf has a new home

Austen’s Shelf is no longer exclusively on wheels.

The shop, inspired by novelist Jane Austen, was initially a mobile bookstore when it launched last year. Now, it’s a brick-and-mortar in Bordentown.

After attracting long lines and customers who liked to linger, it didn’t take long for founder Charity Herndon to consider a permanent space. During a stop in Bordentown, her patrons said point-blank: “We need a bookstore like this in town.”

Nationwide, independent bookstores like Herndon’s are gaining popularity.

📚 The rise is evident in the numbers: More than 600 indie bookstore businesses opened in 2025 — an 87% increase compared to the year before, according to the American Booksellers Association.

The Inquirer’s Lisa Dukart details Austen Shelf’s next chapter.

P.S. This story has introduced me to my weekend plans. If you have a favorite local bookshop, please email us and let us know. 📧

What to know today

• Dennis Hall, 71, was charged with first-degree murder after strangling a woman in Franklin Township.
• An ICE officer shot at a vehicle on Route 72 on Monday after the person he was trying to arrest fled in the a car and hit the agent, according to the police.
• A Gloucester Township police officer was charged with first- and third-degree offenses after an investigation into alleged child sex abuse materials, according to 6abc.
• World War II veteran Paul Robbins returned to the Battleship New Jersey in Camden this week to be honored. At 101 years old, he is the last known WWII crew member, according to CBS Philadelphia.
• Eric Robinson was among the Carolina Hurricanes who won the Stanley Cup on Sunday. The star hockey player from Bellmawr is also a friend of the Gaudreau family, NJ.com reports.
• There’s only one practice facility for light saber combat in Jersey, and it’s at the Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club, according to South Jersey Media.

🗣️ Quote of the week

Ryan Lynch has already proven his proud coach right while playing for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The team is going strong and is set to play Wednesday.

🧠 Trivia time

Who is the Love Island USA contestant from South Jersey on the season that debuted earlier this month?

A) Sincere Rhea

B) Sean Reifel

C) Melanie Moreno

D) Charlie Puth

Think you know? Check your answer.

What we’re…

❌ Avoiding: Ticks. We’re hitting peak season.

👀 Watching: “Skinny Joey” Merlino’s latest pivot.

🏡 Ogling: This spacious Colonial in Palmyra. (Did you recently buy a home in South Jersey? Share the story of how you did it. Email Inquirer real estate reporters at properties@inquirer.com.)

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Good morning, South Jersey.

👋🏽 I’m Taylor, your newsletter writer. As a Jersey girl, I can’t wait to spotlight my home state: the land of pork roll, intense attachments to highway exit signs, beautiful farmland, expansive woodlands, full-service gas stations, and of course, diners.

I hope this space will become your reliable news hub for Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties.

A little more about me:

• You might know me already from writing The Inquirer’s main morning newsletter from 2022 to 2023. I’ve also been filling in over there during the past month.
• I’ve lived in every region of this wonderful state: North, Central, and now South Jersey is my home. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
• Some hobbies include writing quick book reviews, hiking, latch-hooking, and hunting for new bookstores and coffee shops (double points if they are both!).

Now, onto the news.

South Jersey progressives and immigration rights activists aren’t happy with how Gov. Mikie Sherrill handled the protests outside of Delaney Hall.

And former 6abc reporter Annie McCormick recently released a book about a nearly 100-year-old case about the deaths of two South Jersey socialites in Moorestown.

Plus, most of the 2025 Jersey wildfires were caused by human activity, and more news of the day.

— Taylor Allen (southjersey@inquirer.com)

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Delaney Hall fallout

All eyes are on Gov. Sherrill, the first-term governor who campaigned to fight against President Donald Trump and ICE.

She’s pushing for the closure of the Delaney Hall immigration detention center while grappling with the backlash for how she’s has handled the unrest outside of it.

The South Jersey progressives and immigration rights activists who campaigned for her see Sherrill’s choice to put in place designated protest zones and deploy state troopers as a betrayal. Sherrill said the decision was her attempt to “lower the temperature.”

“It’s her first real test [of] how she manages the duties of being the highest public safety officer of the state leading New Jersey, and then still protecting the immigrant community who lives here,” a former campaign adviser to Sherrill said.

The Inquirer’s Aliya Schneider has the story.

‘Restless Ghosts’ details South Jersey socialites’ deaths

The 1929 deaths of two young socialites, Ruth Wilson and Horace Roberts Jr., in Moorestown rocked the township and inspired years worth of sensational headlines.

But nearly a century later, most people don’t recall the case that was officially ruled a murder-suicide.

Former 6abc reporter and Moorestown native Annie McCormick never heard of it until she stumbled on a 2021 news article and then quickly became hooked on the story. Her fascination led to the recent release of her book, Restless Ghosts: Murder, Suicide, and the Case that Wouldn’t Stay Buried which retells the case.

“The most frustrating part is that I can’t ask anyone,” she said. “I have questions, and I don’t have anyone I can follow up with. I wonder if this was a present-day case if there would be more finality.”

Read on to gain more insight into the case, and the questions that still linger around it.

P.S. Don’t miss the archived Inquirer coverage of the case included throughout the article.

What to know today

• Nearly all of the 1,322 New Jersey wildfires that burned 27,229 acres in 2025 were caused by human activity. Two large fires from the past year included the Mines Spung Wildfire in Burlington County and the California Branch Wildfire in Camden County, which burned 6,610 and 2,336 acres respectively.
• A South Jersey man shot and killed an acquaintance, and then himself in his car after driving half a mile away in Lumberton last week, according to authorities.
• U.S. Sen Cory Booker toured the Camden County’s Police Department in Camden to see its new training tools for officers. Booker praised the new technology as “innovative and cutting edge” and said other departments should use them as an example.
• The brother and father of Xavier Taylor, the 12-year-old boy from Maple Shade who was critically injured after getting hit with a baseball and remains on a ventilator, threw the first pitch at a Little League game in Camden County on Saturday, NBC10 reports. Support for Xavier and his family has grown nationwide.
• Gov. Sherrill announced state farmers in all 21 counties are eligible for emergency federal loans for the crops damaged by cold temperatures back in April. Heights in Progress, a nonprofit, hosted a FIFA World Cup watch party in downtown Haddon Heights on Saturday to fundraise for farmers.
• The $50 million Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University examines the musician’s influence and validates “New Jersey’s enormous contribution to the history of American music,“ architecture critic Inga Saffron writes.
• According to South Jersey Food Scene, Ciconte’s Restaurant Group acquired Don & Bert’s Custard Stand in Paulsboro.

🧠 Trivia time

What was the most popular baby name in New Jersey in 2025?

A) Emma

B) Liam

C) Noah

D) Thiago

Think you know? Check your answer.

What we’re…

🍴 Craving: Crab gravy.

🌲 Exploring: The area around Laurel Lake, now a nature preserve.

⚽ Watching: The World Cup at Zed’s Beer in Marlton.

📬 Your South Jersey view

This view minutes away from my home never gets old. It’s spring (now, basically summer), but it’s beautiful in every season.

What does your community look like? Submit a photo and a brief description for a chance to be featured in the Monday edition of this newsletter.

🗞️ What other South Jersey residents are reading

• Oregon man pleads guilty to murder, admits stabbing Cherry Hill veterinarian to death in 2024.
• David Murphy: It looks — and sounds — like the Eagles knew what they were doing with Sean Mannion, Jeff Stoutland, and A.J. Brown
• President’s House exhibits should be restored in time for July 4, another federal judge rules

Thank you for reading our first edition of the South Jersey newsletter. I’ll be back in your inbox tomorrow, bright and early. ☀️

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