Charges Against East Teacher, Bio Grade Lawsuit Top Local News

Cherry Hill East Teacher Accused of Exposing Himself to Child

Spanish teacher Jules Gross, a Maple Shade resident, faces charges of lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child for the alleged incident.

“At this point in the investigation, there is no indication, nor any allegation, of inappropriate behavior involving any Cherry Hill student,” Superintendent Maureen Reusche wrote in a letter to parents on the allegation against Gross.

Cherry Hill East Senior Drops Lawsuit Over Biology Grade

Barely two weeks after filing a lawsuit against the district over a 2012 biology grade he said wiped out his chances of being a valedictorian, a Cherry Hill East senior abruptly dropped the suit Monday, court records show.

Merchantville Man Stops Alleged Purse-Snatcher at Pathmark

A purse-snatcher wanted in multiple towns might’ve gotten away, had an alert Merchantville man not chased down the thief, Cherry Hill Police said.

Verizon Proposal for Cell Tower Axed By Cherry Hill Fire Board

A proposal by Verizon to build a cell tower behind Cherry Hill Fire Station No. 4 on Springdale Road met its end Thursday night.

Camden Catholic Performs 'Once On This Island' [Photos]

“The cast and crew have been preparing since October and are so excited for opening night,” said director Denise Neri. “This show is high-energy, dynamic, and emotional. It delivers on so many levels.”

2013-14 Preliminary Cherry Hill School Budget

After several sets of changes, including a budget freeze designed to preserve jobs, Cherry Hill's preliminary school budget passed unanimously this week, and could include a tax decrease for some homeowners, thanks to the township's revaluation.

New Cherry Hill Fire Commissioners Sworn In

New commissioners Hugh “Skip” Gibson—a former Cherry Hill firefighter and chief fire marshal himself—and Kellie Montana joined the board officially, having won handily in last month’s fire election.

Lindenwold Man Arrested After Allegedly Setting off Smoke Grenade

Eric Brown allegedly lit the device and left it smoking in the lot at Springdale Plaza, leading to an evacuation early Tuesday afternoon.

The driver of a car that ended up inside Liberty Travel on Route 38 Saturday night told officers the car was cut off and possible sideswiped just before the crash, Cherry Hill Police said.

Liquor Store Owners Protest Expansion of Sales in Cherry Hill [Video]

Cherry Hill's township council approves sales outside standalone stores, but not without protest.

Longtime County Fire Marshal Paul Hartstein Dies

Paul Hartstein, who retired in 2011 after 45 years of firefighting in Camden County, died March 6. He was 62.

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