COVID, Community Steps Up: Camden County's Top Stories In 2020

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — The year 2020 brought illness and strife to Camden County. It also brought community, perseverance and new beginnings.

Even as a total of 578 lives were taken by the coronavirus in Camden County, businesses opened, closed and adapted, and community members and neighbors pitched in to help one another.

A local restaurant was recognized, and locals mourned the killing of George Floyd. The community also experienced staggering storms.

Patch is looking back at some of the top stories from Camden County in 2020.

Reyta's In Cherry Hill Named One Of NJ's Top New Restaurants

NJ Monthly included Reyta's Filipino Cuisine in its list of "The 30 Best New Restaurants."

State Aid Numbers Announced For Haddonfield, Haddon Schools

One district will see a cut in state aid, while the other will see an increase of over 15 percent.

Nordstrom Reopens Cherry Hill Stores

The clothing retailer is reopening its Nordstrom store and its Nordstrom Rack store in Cherry Hill this week.

You Can Rent Muhammad Ali's Former Cherry Hill Mansion On Airbnb

For $1,250 a night, you can stay where the former heavyweight champion once lived in Cherry Hill. It has received rave reviews.

Extra SNAP Benefits Available For Camden County Residents

SNAP recipients will receive an extra benefit on March 29.

Police Seek Cherry Hill Porch Pirate

Package thefts are a growing problem as consumer shopping habits go online.

Cherry Hill Leaders Express Outrage Over George Floyd Killing

Cherry Hill officials added their voices this week to the collective outrage over George Floyd's death.

These Restaurants Still Deliver While Cherry Hill Mall Is Closed

The Cherry Hill Mall closed Tuesday night in compliance with Gov. Phil Murphy's order for all NJ malls to close due to coronavirus.

'Everything At Once:' NJ Storms Had New Meaning Amid Coronavirus

This past year's storms in NJ presented greater challenges to an already difficult year amid COVID-19. Will they get worse?