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Common Grounds coffee shop owner Josh Evans stands outside his business in Oaklyn. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.

Zoning Enforcement Incident at Oaklyn Coffee Shop Embroils Community in War of Words

Common Grounds coffee shop owner Josh Evans said that Oaklyn Zoning Officer Bob Forbes exceeded his authority in delivering a code violation notice to his business. Forbes said Evans’ subsequent social media posts have devolved into personal attacks on his character. Residents weighed in during a special meeting of the borough government last week. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

By Matt Skoufalos | June 23, 2025
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