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Though the summer is nearing its close, the frozen yogurt craze contines, and now has landed right in our backyard – in the Holly Ravine Shopping Center. Jilly B’s is a high-end gift and food boutique that opened its doors on Friday August 6, selling classy gifts ranging from cake stands and cutting boards to [...]

Many people can agree that banking is a stressful, dreaded task.  Imagine taking out a loan as you sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee, or inputting something in your palm-scanned secure safety deposit box. Beneficial Bank has revamped the ways of the traditional bank, basing its actions off of its motto, “Do what’s [...]

Swim Club: Charleston Mascot: Rats Number of members: 90 families Best pool tradition: Social events every Saturday night filled with games, music, Karaoke and more. Best snack bar food: Charleston Chews Highlight of club: Because the club is very small and quiet, it creates a relaxing atmosphere. Upcoming Events: Family Social this Saturday night, including a DJ [...]

Swim Club: Wexford Leas Mascot: Whales Number of members: 125 families Best pool tradition: 4th of July celebrations, including a bike parade around the pool and a different kids activity every half hour Highlight of club: The “family-oriented and inviting” atmosphere, according to Assistant Manager John Arnold. Upcoming Events: Labor Day barbeque [...]

Swim Club: Old Orchard Mascot: Otters Number of members: 175 families Best snack bar food: Cheese fries Best pool tradition: Breakfast in the Grove – Members come in on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day and cook a variety of breakfast foods on the grill, including omelets, bacon and pancakes. Highlight of club: “Everyday,” [...]

Beginning  July 13, Barclay Farms is hosting a free summer concert series every Tuesday at 7 p.m., TD Bank Music Under the Stars.  Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic dinners. The first concert features Jump City Jazz Band, a group of 18 musicians peforming the music of Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, and more. [...]

Carrying only their imaginations, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, children line up outside of the theatre at the Garden State Discovery Museum anxiously awaiting the production of “Seuss on Stage.” The show consists of several songs and skits from the well-known production “Seussical the Musical” cut down to a 30-minute show performed and edited by [...]

Swim Club: Erlton

Mascot: Gators

Number of members: 300 + families

Best snack bar food: Pizza bites

Best pool tradition: 4th of July activities, including family activities such as relay races and a coin toss

Highlight of club: Pool cleanliness and family oriented atmosphere

Swim Club: Downs Farm Mascot: Dolphins Number of members: 175 Best snack bar food: Sandwiches named after members, including the club’s best sellers, the Drew and Trinity sandwiches, composed of chicken, barbeque and hot sauce on a Kaiser roll or pita Best pool tradition: Themed socials – family oriented events at the pool where members can [...]

Every day during rush hour, cars and trucks alike speed down Balsam Road in hopes of avoiding the bumper-to-bumper traffic on Heartwood Drive in Woodcrest. Tracy Forlenza, a Cherry Hill resident living on Balsam Road with her two young children, decided to take a stand. “It’s a safety issue,” said Forlenza. “Every day there are [...]

Swim Club: Cherry Valley Mascot: Tigers Number of members: 183 families Highlight of swim club: Free wireless internet throughout the club and HD TV, currently broadcasting the World Cup Best snack bar food: Taquitos, a Mexican wrap Best pool tradition: The Cherry Bowl party, a post-Cherry Bowl celebration where swim team members receive medals and jam [...]

Swim Club: Fox Hollow Mascot: Fox Number of Members: 100 families Best food: Ice cream on special events Best pool tradition: SuperGanza, a “rockin’ fun day for everyone” on July 4th, according to Manager Penny Erwin Highlight of club: Year-round activities, such as day trips to Coco Keys Water Resort, comedy nights out and holiday gatherings “We [...]

As swimmers look forward to the Cherry Bowl on July 31, Cherry Hill InJersey takes a closer look at each of the 13 swim club competitors.  Stay tuned for Swim Club Insiders featuring each of Cherry Hill’s swim clubs. Swim Club: Barclay Farm Mascot: Barracudas Number of members: 150 Best snack bar food: Fries Best pool [...]

While watching fireworks is a Forth of July tradition for many Cherry Hill residents, it can be loud and overwhelming for many children eager to celebrate.  At the Garden State Discovery Museum and Barnes & Noble this July 4, children will have an alternative way to celebrate the birthday of their country. At the Garden [...]

The corner of Kings Highway and Chapel Avenue will be housing Cherry Hill’s second Walgreens.  It is currently under construction.

Despite today’s boiling temperatures, the Cherry Hill Library and the Friends of the Library brought out a large crowd for the 5 th Annual Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Cherry Hill Library. The community yard sale event featured 65 vendors from as far away as Dallas, [...]

My name is Devon Braunstein, and I am a new community contributor to Cherry Hill InJersey . I recently graduated from Cherry Hill High School East where I served as the Community section editor and then the Managing Editor for my school newspaper Eastside. I plan to attend the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University this fall. I am a [...]