NJ PEN

Decline of the Rite: Planned Transfer to County Driven by Changing Tastes, Infrastructure Needs

The public investment that restored the long-dormant Scottish Rite Auditorium to active use in the early 2000s turned on its reinvention as a wedding and events venue. But with wedding business drying up and overhead costs for its historic theater climbing, officials say a transfer to the county government remains the best outcome for the facility. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 9, 2026

Police & Fire

Cherry Hill Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Route 38

Authorities say 36-year-old Michael V. Mancuso was crossing the highway when he was struck by a driver. Mancuso later perished from those injuries. The intersection has claimed multiple victims in the past decade. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 9, 2026

Business

NJ Pen Small Business Street Fair Comes to Collingswood Nov. 15

The NJ Pen Small Business Street Fair is a one-day expo for small business owners and entrepreneurs to meet directly with customers who want to know more about what they do. Together, we can cut through the influencers, the algorithm, and the AI slop to keep more dollars in the local economy.

October 12, 2026

People

Quiet Collingswood: Group Asks Landscapers, Homeowners to Quit Gas-Powered Tools

Given the outsized impact of the most commonly used lawn care equipment — gasoline-powered mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers — beyond the properties they maintain, a neighborhood coalition is encouraging alternatives. One fully electric landscaping service says it has found success in making the switch. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...

August 31, 2026

Schools

Could Advertising Deals Help Cash-Strapped School Districts Offset Funding Shortfalls?

With public schools across South Jersey facing persistent, structural deficits, some district leaders are exploring how brand partnerships and collective marketing might catch the notice of corporate sponsors. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 14, 2026

Government

Haddonfield Raises Out-of-Pocket Costs for Fire Inspection, Construction, Recreation

The borough passed a number of measures that shift the costs of delivering certain government services to individual users, including residential landlords, commercial tenants, and athletic groups. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

April 30, 2026

Haddonfield Zoning Board Sidesteps Impervious Coverage Question, Approves Flyer’s Turf Yard

Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo Retires After 25 Years

Camden County Health Summit Reveals Breadth of Regional Public Health Challenges

As Route 70 Project Wraps, Camden County, NJDOT Partner on Beautification Efforts

Collingswood Commissioners Discuss Alcohol Referendum Ahead of Vote