Auto Death Charges, Gym Rat Burglars Top Local News

Keith Johnson, 31, who witnesses claimed was going 100 mph down Chapel Avenue before the wreck, was charged with two counts of death by auto and one count of aggravated assault, police said.

Alleged Gym Car Burglars Sought by Police

Two women have been on a car burglary spree in the township, targeting cars parked at a gym on Route 70 in recent days, Cherry Hill Police said.

Rapid sales growth over the last several years and limited space at its corporate headquarters along the Cooper River in Cherry Hill has Subaru of America executives contemplating new digs, though township officials say they’re doing everything they can to keep the company local.

Zach Birnbaum Survives American Idol's A Cappella Round

It was good news and bad news for Cherry Hill West’s Zach Birnbaum on American Idol Wednesday night, as the 16-year-old survived the a cappella round before getting cut during the group stage of the reality show.

Liquor License Auction on Hold in Cherry Hill

An auction for Cherry Hill’s first new liquor license in more than two decades is on hold until some time in the spring, after township officials canceled this month’s planned bid.

'Black Money' Scam Sting Targets 2 Alleged Con Artists in Cherry Hill

Two alleged scam artists were arrested in Cherry Hill Feb. 1, officials said, in a “Black Money" scam that would have swindled unsuspecting victims out of several hundred thousand dollars.

8 Burglaries in One Week in Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill Police are investigating a slew of burglaries, stretching across the township, through the first week of the month.

$628K Shortfall Seen in Initial Cherry Hill School Budget

With cuts already in place for textbooks, supplies and other non-personnel costs, Cherry Hill school administrators will likely have to consider slashing staff or programs as part of the 2013-14 budget due to a six-figure shortfall, Superintendent Maureen Reusche said Tuesday night.

Alleged Rite Aid Robber Arrested

A Mount Laurel man who allegedly flashed a gun while robbing Rite Aid stores twice in the last week was arrested Thursday, and now faces a slew of charges, Cherry Hill Police said.

Cherry Hill East’s swim teams came out Thursday and proved why they’re the No. 1 seeds in the girls and boys South A brackets, crushing Sterling and Washington Township to open the playoffs.

Cherry Hill West Babe Ruth Gets OK for Major Field Renovation

Get ready for a new-look Cherry Hill West Babe Ruth field this spring, after a plan to give the ballfield a major facelift and a Camden Yards kind of feel sailed through the planning board with a unanimous approval Monday night.

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