Happy weekend, Camden County! In today’s happening-today edition: Park upgrade plans, Angelo’s Pizzeria expansion, and a Juneteenth festival + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Park upgrade gains support: Audubon won $125,000 from New Jersey Green Acres for an inclusive playground, with a $325,000 loan undecided, and plans American 250th tributes including a memorial bench, Liberty Trees, and parade -- see the park upgrade details.
A familiar chain returns: Church's Texas Chicken returned to New Jersey, opening June 18 at 1701 Mount Ephraim Ave., Camden. The grand opening included kids’ meal giveaways, marking a comeback after the 2014 closure -- see Church's grand opening.
Expansion and reinvention ahead: Angelo’s Pizzeria is building toward a Haddon Township opening as demolition continues, while its Montgomery County bakery plans wholesale rolls using a Polin oven, and retail counter remains on hold -- check Angelo's expansion plans.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Straighten that slice: Need a quick sanity break between errands? Camden County Driving Range is the low-stress spot to groove your swing, tune up for weekend rounds, or just smack a bucket until your to-do list feels shorter. Local, unfussy, and reliably cathartic... your shoulders will thank you.
Steamy dumpling bliss: Treat yourself to Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Cherry Hill, the Michelin recommended legend’s local outpost, for hand-folded xiao long bao, pan-fried pork buns, and silky wontons in spicy peanut sauce that will straight-up upgrade your week. Grab a pal, split a few steamers, and savor the slurp.
Shore vibes, no drive: When the craving hits, Penn Jersey Seafood turns out crispy fried shrimp, flounder or whiting sandwiches, and broiled combo platters that feel like a mini shore trip without the bridge tolls. Easy takeout and zero fuss, the perfect don't-cook-tonight plan.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👨 Father's Day Fun! Dad and Me Pottery Wheel Throwing @ Markeim Arts Center (Haddonfield) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether your dad is a secret Swayze or just here for the mess, this Father’s Day wheel-throwing workshop at Markeim in Haddonfield is prime quality time. Kids 6 and up team with their favorite dad or caregiver, share a wheel, make keepers, and laugh.
⚽ Futbol Sticker Trading Event @ Soccer Post Cherry Hill | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Sticker heads unite at Soccer Post Cherry Hill for a Panini swap, album fixes, and some gloriously petty negotiations. Bring your duplicates, find that elusive left back, and pretend you’re not reliving middle school. Low stakes, high satisfaction, and plenty of soccer nerd camaraderie.
🎶 Ukulele with Chris @ Haddonfield Public Library | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – This beginner-friendly ukulele class with Mr. Chris feels like a mini vacation without the flight to Maui, no experience required. He brings the instruments, you bring curiosity, patience, and a sense of humor. The kind of low-stress jam your neighbors might actually appreciate.
🎤 M. J Tribute Weekend @ Millennium Skate World | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Lace up and glide into a Michael Jackson tribute skate weekend at the rink, where every session drops a special run of MJ hits, plus hip hop and R&B. It is nostalgia with wheels, glitter optional, moonwalks encouraged, and yes, your knees can still try.
🍹 Free Afternoon Mocktails @ Natural Life Wellness Store (Cherry Hill) | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Natural Life Wellness Store in Cherry Hill is pouring free, handcrafted mocktails all afternoon, made with their wellness concoctions. Expect a quick, refreshing tasting and healthy sips, plus the rare joy of an afternoon drink that flatters your palate, your wellness goals, and your bedtime.
🏊 Father's Day Open Swim @ Five Star Swim School - Cherry Hill | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Skip the tie and let Dad trade the mower for a floatie at this Father’s Day open swim. Warm saltwater pools, a lifeguard keeping watch, and perks for dads, current students, and kids under 3. Low stress, high splash, actual memories.
✊ 25th Annual Juneteenth Independence Day Festival @ Farnham Park | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Third Sunday in Camden means the 25th Annual Juneteenth Festival, a free celebration of freedom, culture, and community. Expect live performances, local flavor, and the kind of neighborly reunions that double as cardio. Good music, great people, and zero cover. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Camden County report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
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