Around South Jersey for the Week of Feb. 3

Runaway Car Crashes Into Haddon Twp. McDonald's

An out-of-control car driven by an Audubon woman crashed through a brick wall before reversing into McDonald’s. The driver was charged with driving drunk ('Runaway Car' Driver Charged with DWI in McDonald's Crash)

Police: Robbery Suspect Crashes Into Moorestown Woman

Jordan Hui, of Wayne, PA, was allegedly fleeing from a robbery in Bellmawr when he slammed head-on into a Moorestown woman’s car.

Gloucester Twp. Resident Indicted in Phila. Traffic Court Scandal

Businessman Henry P. "Eddie" Alfano is accused of taking part in a far-reaching ticket-fixing scandal in Philadelphia Traffic Court.

Cousins Working in Harmony Maintain Instruments at Coles Music Shop

These cousins are in synch with their mission to help musicians make beautiful music, from children through professionals.

It was easily the strangest crime of the week—maybe. Oaklyn’s chief is tip-lipped, but needs the public’s help.

72 Jobs on Chopping Block as AmerisourceBergen Leaves West Deptford

The pharmaceutical company alerted state authorities it will terminate 72 people as it closes its West Deptford location.

Opinion: A Pox on Your Penmanship

Is cursive going the way of the dodo bird (except in Catholic schools)? Our columnist looks into it.

Racial-Bias Conviction of Former Gloucester Twp. Employee Overturned

In a published decision, a state Appellate Court panel partially overturned the 2010 conviction of David T. Pomianek Jr., a former township public-works employee.

Main Line Hair Salon Set Down Roots in Cinnaminson 40-Plus Years Ago

John Melchiorre, hairstylist and businessman, has been washing, cutting and styling the locals for decades.

I Am Collingswood: Walter Schlitz

What’s the secret to getting to 99? A glass of sangria a day, of course. Find out more about this Collingswooder who just wants to find a canasta buddy.

Robinson, 22, was arrested Monday by Gloucester County authorities. He was on that county sheriff's most wanted list for charges unrelated to the K-9's death.

Haddonfield Police Focus on Burglaries

“The police department’s No.1 priority this year was the rash of residential burglaries,” Commissioner Ed Borden says during his state of the borough report.

Pepperidge Farm Bakery Outlet Opens Saturday

Goldfish! Need we say more?

Council Appropriates Money for Armored Police Vehicle

Despite more pleas from dissatisfied residents, the Gloucester Township Council unanimously OKs the re-appropriation of $550,000 that will partially be used for the armored vehicle purchase.

Sandy and Recession to Deliver Double-Whammy to Tax Base

Ocean City's ratable base continues to decrease.

Police say Matthew Brangan is the suspect in two West Deptford burglaries. He was also on the county sheriff’s most wanted list.

Galloway Man Pleads Guilty For His Role in Mail Fraud Conspiracy

Eric Reilly was arrested in April of last year, along with nine other Atlantic County residents.

New 'Student Loan Literacy' Law Aims to Help NJ Kids Avoid College Debt

As families get caught up in the prestige of Ivy League schools before they really grasp the price tag, the state is working to make county college more attractive and affordable.

West Collingswood Affordable Housing Plan Raises Ire

West Collingswood extension residents don’t want a possible bloc of affordable housing in their neighborhood and they let Haddon Township Mayor Randy Teague know in no uncertain terms.

Edwin Yust, 70, will receive a settlement to end his age-discrimination suit.

Police: Palmyra Man Hid in Vacant Home After Attempted Robbery

The accused twisted a 7-Eleven clerk's wrist after trying to steal the bank deposit, police said.

'El Wingador' Simmons Indicted on 13 Cocaine Charges

Just before Friday’s Wing Bowl, Bill “El Wingador” Simmons, a five-time Wing Bowl champ, was indicted on cocaine charges. He was arrested last year in Gloucester County.

Warming Hearts with a Sheet of Ice

You don’t have to leave Kings Highway to find an ice skating rink in Haddonfield.

Landisville Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison For Two Bank Robberies in One Day

Larry Patrick Kearns robbed banks in Atlantic City and Ventnor and stole a car in Margate.

Steve Sweeney Won’t Run for Governor in '13

The state Senate president and West Deptford resident says he wants to protect the Democratic majority in the Legislature more than he wants to run for governor.