Government 
Haddonfield Zoning Board Sidesteps Impervious Coverage Question, Approves Flyer’s Turf Yard
Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny may install 3,100 square-feet of synthetic turf on his property after engineers argued that it filters stormwater better than natural grass and soil. The board chose to grant relief from the local impervious coverage statute rather than rule on whether it accounts for turf systems. Some neighbors fear establishing a precedent for lawn replacement throughout the borough. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
October 21, 2026
Police & Fire 
Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo Retires After 25 Years
Olivo, who joined the department in 2001 as a patrol officer and rose through the department ranks to become chief in 2021, reflects on his career in public service, the work of policing Pennsauken, and preparing the way for his successor. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
October 20, 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 
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