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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
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Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
Latest reporting from the Public Safety desk.
Public Safety
View MoreRoute 38 pedestrian deaths reach 22 after Cherry Hill man killed
Michael Mancuso's death on Route 38 near Longwood Avenue marks at least the 22nd pedestrian fatality on the three-mile corridor since 1975 and Cherry Hill's third pedestrian highway death in 2026.
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View MoreCherry Hill man dies crossing Route 38 near Longwood Avenue
Michael V. Mancuso, 36, of Cherry Hill was struck and killed by an eastbound vehicle while crossing Route 38 near Longwood Avenue on Thursday, Oct. 8. Police are asking witnesses to contact the Traffic Safety Unit.
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View MoreHurricane Isaias strengthens; Cherry Hill faces Sunday flooding risk
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a Category 3 storm, and its remnants are expected to bring more than 2 inches of rain, flash flooding and possible severe thunderstorms to South Jersey on Sunday.
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View MoreIsaias remnants threaten Cherry Hill with flooding rain Sunday
The remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias are forecast to bring heavy rain and possible flooding to Cherry Hill starting Sunday afternoon, with an 80% chance of showers Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.
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View MoreDowned wires close Cherry Hill streets near Challenge Grove Park
Downed power lines at Brace Road and Bortons Mill Road have closed multiple Cherry Hill streets and blocked access to Challenge Grove Park, with no timeline for reopening.
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View MoreCamden County closes six Cherry Hill roads through Oct. 2
Camden County roadwork will fully close Cropwell Road, Kenilworth Avenue and the Springdale-Greentree intersection through Friday, Oct. 2, while three other Cherry Hill streets face lane restrictions and partial closures.
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View MoreNor'easter pounds Cherry Hill with rain, wind through Sept. 28
A nor'easter battering New Jersey is bringing more rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph and the risk of urban flooding to Cherry Hill through Sunday, Sept. 27, with conditions expected to ease Monday, Sept. 28.
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View MoreCherry Hill residents can claim share of $96.5M drug settlement
Cherry Hill residents who purchased any of 114 generic drugs between 2009 and 2019 can file a claim by Nov. 9 for a share of a $96.5 million multistate antitrust settlement with six drug manufacturers.
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View MoreCherry Hill sets Thursday mosquito spraying on 59 streets
Camden County will spray 59 Cherry Hill streets for mosquitoes between 1 and 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, and residents on affected roads should remove standing water and avoid direct contact with the spray.
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View MorePA measles outbreak hits 767 cases as doctors push early vaccines
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has reached 767 cases and four deaths, prompting pediatricians in the Philadelphia region to offer early vaccinations to infants and toddlers, while New Jersey's own declining vaccination rates leave Cherry Hill-area families at heightened risk.
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View MoreCherry Hill area faces higher wildfire risk amid drought
South Jersey's moderate drought, in place since June 2024, has raised wildfire risk for Cherry Hill area residents, with state data showing a 22% jump in wildfires statewide in 2025 and a Code Red air quality alert hitting Camden County in July.
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View MoreCherry Hill Fire promotes four, including two Houcks
The Cherry Hill Professional Firefighters announced four promotions effective Sept. 16, 2026, elevating Jason Houck to assistant chief, Zach Houck to battalion chief, Justin Brown to captain and Scott Vrana to lieutenant.
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