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Hello Camden County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Housing pushback at a golf course, a kids fun magic show, and an alpaca popup shop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community concerns intensify: Gloucester Township’s $292 million housing plan at Freeway Golf Course faces pushback over density and traffic from a single entrance on Sicklerville Road. A zoning decision could come soon -- see the zoning pushback.
Supporting climate education statewide: Stockton University received a $650,000 grant to continue training K-12 teachers on climate change, providing free instruction and resources through its collaborative serving Camden County and other South Jersey counties -- learn more about the program.
Modernizing patient care: Inspira Health launched Epic, a new electronic health record system, improving how doctors and nurses share patient information and coordinate care across South Jersey, including Camden County -- explore the Epic rollout.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest -- this one's $150 off right now.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local chocolate fix: Mecha Chocolate turns out handmade caramels, ganache and bars with playful flavor riffs, from Cocktail Inspired and Red Wine boxes to Herb Garden Sea Salt Caramels. Perfect for gifting to neighbors or a treat-yourself moment, and yes, you can go custom for your next party.
White glove, green goods: Camden Apothecary pairs a legit historic legacy with a hospitality-first vibe, featuring hand-selected flower, edibles, and concentrates you can actually inspect before buying. Friendly budtenders help you dial in terpenes and effects, so your next sesh feels intentional, not guesswork.
Wake up flawless: Forever Valentine Beauty is South Jersey's go-to for the long-lasting stuff: microblading and powder or combo brows, lip blushing, lash enhancement eyeliner, brow lamination, Hydrafacial and custom facials, tooth gems and whitening, plus areola reconstruction and scalp micropigmentation. They also run a 100-hour PMU training program, so mornings are easier.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan →
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The real retirement risk isn't a bad year. It's a long life: 40 years of saving, and the hard part is making it stretch across 30 more. SmartAsset's free quiz matches you with vetted fiduciary advisors who serve your area and are legally required to act in your best interests. The plan is built around you, not their commission. No obligation to hire anyone. *Start the quiz → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎩 It’s Showtime!: Kids Fun Magic @ Berlin Park | Wednesday (8/5) at 9:00 AM – Kids Fun Magic serves up lively fun that keeps kids glued and you off duty. One week it's Yosi's Wee Rock sing-alongs, then Professor Al and his Dino Puppets in a dino romp. The kids get the magic, you get air conditioning, and bragging rights.
👶 Toddler Artful Beginnings @ Markeim Arts Center (Haddonfield) | Wednesday (8/5) at 10:00 AM – Ms. Erinn hosts low-commitment art play for ages 2 to 6 in a sunlit gallery, with mini lessons that spark focus, sensory fun, and fine motor mojo. Not a drop-off, you are staying, playing, and embracing the mess, which somehow feels classier under gallery lighting.
🦙 Cherry Hill Alpaca Popup Shop @ Maine Avenue | Thursday (8/6) at 5:30 PM – If your week needs a soft reset, Cherry Hill gets a visit from alpaca celebs Rocky Balboa and Party Crasher for an evening popup. Feed the fluff, kid-approved and adult-amused, browse ridiculously cozy alpaca gear, support a local family business, and leave with warmer ankles.
🎭 Carnival @ Children of America Marlton (Cherry Hill) | Friday (8/7) at 5:30 PM – The COA Summer Carnival is popping up on Route 70 East with games, food trucks, music, vendors, and prizes for every age bracket. Think plushies for the kids, funnel cake for you, and nostalgia to pretend your back doesn’t hurt. Marlton loves a good midway.
🏊 Brick House Pool Party @ Jersey Shore Community Pool | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Grab the swimsuits and swing by the Y for the Brick House Family Pool Party, a low-stress way for families with rising 6th to 12th graders to splash, play, and actually meet the folks running the program. Kids cannonball, you mingle, everyone sleeps well.
🎸 No Surrender @ Lindenwold Park | Friday (8/7) at 7:00 PM – Whether you still crank Born to Run or just want an evening that actually starts on time, roll in for the 6 PM car show, then stay for the 8 PM No Surrender Springsteen tribute. Expect chrome, denim, and singalongs, minus the stadium parking headache.
🤘 Heavy Metal Camp @ School of Rock (Cherry Hill Township) | Monday (8/10) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats cranking the amps and letting your inner teenager loose at a five-day heavy metal camp where you actually play, not just nod along. Dust off the black tee, warm up the neck, and let the kids discover earplugs, respect, and your power stance.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Camden County report Weather forecastToday — High: 85°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 55%
A chance of rain showers between 9am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis turnkey rancher in Gloucester City’s Cypress Garden Section delivers the feel of new construction without the wait. Nearly every detail has been refreshed, including a newer roof, vinyl siding, replacement windows, and 200-amp electric. Inside, the remodeled kitchen and bath pair with new flooring, drywall, insulation, and fresh paint for effortless one-floor living.
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