![Oaklyn Preps for Grand Opening of First Cannabis Dispensary](https://www.njpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Matt-Hale-inside-Ginger-Hale-Dispensary-in-Oaklyn-351x185.jpg)
Oaklyn Preps for Grand Opening of First Cannabis Dispensary
Borough resident Matthew Hale says he’s looking forward to serving the community through his recreational dispensary on the White Horse Pike.
![Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey with America’s Oldest Farm Co-Op](https://www.njpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Assembly-Speaker-Craig-Coughlin-left-speaks-with-farmers-Ryan-center-and-John-Ploch-at-their-family-farm-in-Vineland-351x185.jpg)
Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey with America’s Oldest Farm Co-Op
An innovative partnership among the Landisville Produce Cooperative, the Food Bank of South Jersey, and its agencies is helping farmers stabilize revenues while feeding hungry people.
![Haddon Heights Puts Non-Binding Alcohol Referendum on November Ballot](https://www.njpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Haddon-Heights-Municipal-Building-351x185.jpg)
Haddon Heights Puts Non-Binding Alcohol Referendum on November Ballot
Mayor Zach Houck says the public poll will help gather meaningful data on residents’ attitudes towards alcohol ahead of a broader local redevelopment push.
![Collingswood Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Pumper Engine](https://www.njpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Collingswood-Spartan-2107-Pumper-Truck-351x185.jpg)
Collingswood Fire Department Takes Delivery of New Pumper Engine
Fire Chief Geoff Joyce says the Spartan S-180 2107 engine will support the department in its firefighting, emergency medical services, and vehicle extraction work, with room to grow.
![‘Slow Drinks’ James Beard Nomination Underscores Sustainability Approach to Seasonal Craft Beverages](https://www.njpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Danny-Childs-holding-a-copy-of-Slow-Drinks-351x185.jpg)
‘Slow Drinks’ James Beard Nomination Underscores Sustainability Approach to Seasonal Craft Beverages
Danny and Katie Childs’ handbook on ‘botanical sodas, seasonal cocktails, homemade wines and more’ has inspired a consultancy based on applying slow food principles to beverages.
![Collingswood School District, Teachers Take Contract Negotiations to Mediation](https://www.njpen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Labor-signs-from-May-13-2024-Collingswood-Board-of-Education-meeting-351x185.jpg)
Collingswood School District, Teachers Take Contract Negotiations to Mediation
The current contract governing the district teachers union expires June 30. The two sides will not meet again until August…