With inflation battering food-based business and alcohol sales a cavalry call that will take years to answer, local leaders are exploring ways to support a key economic driver in the community. Solutions span marketing, menu changes, and a shared commitment to extend the evening experience for guests. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 6, 2025
Collingswood firefighter-EMTs have been overworked amid call volumes that have spiked in the past decade and cratered morale, Fire Chief Geoff Joyce says. Virtua Health EMTs could ease some of that workload, but borough leaders are divided on bringing them in. Commissioner Jim Maley said Mayor Daniela Solano-Ward should have recused herself from voting on the contract after consulting her husband, a Virtua physician, prior to soliciting bids for the service. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
December 4, 2025
Gibbsboro Mayor Ed Campbell solicited more than 60 established businesses in two counties in an effort to spur redevelopment of a hospitality district around Silver Lake. When his letters reached Restaurant Row in Collingswood, they revealed the operational challenges local, chef-driven establishments are facing. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
November 26, 2025
As the district and borough move towards a shared services resolution for town-wide recreation by year’s end, both parties host a series of public meetings to discuss the composition of the plan. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
October 15, 2025