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What's up Collingswood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Collingswood High students finally get relief from long walks?
  • Which Collingswood favorites disappeared from South Jersey’s dining scene this year?
  • How Collingswood’s Tatum Hinson powered a 3-1 season start

Also on today's calendar: Xmas Crafts Including Gingerbread Houses and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Collingswoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 38 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 46, low: 24.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 38 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oaklyn Board Reexamines Walking to Collingswood High as Data Links Dis... (theretrospect.com) — Collingswood and Oaklyn families may soon see changes in how teens get to Collingswood High, as Oaklyn school officials review “walking district” rules after data tied long commutes to chronic lateness and absences. Leaders are weighing grace periods, biking initiatives, and possible philanthropic help, while navigating state busing laws and nearly a century of walk-to-school tradition.
   

2. We'll miss these South Jersey eateries that closed in 2025 (courierpostonline.com) — Several longtime Collingswood favorites, including the Collingswood Diner and Di’Nic’s in West Collingswood Heights, shut their doors in 2025, reflecting tough conditions for small restaurants. The story rounds up other notable South Jersey closures and explains how rising costs, changing traffic patterns, and redevelopment plans are reshaping the local dining scene.
   

3. Girls Basketball: Players of the Week in all 15 conferences for Dec. 19 (nj.com subscription) — Collingswood girls basketball junior guard Tatum Hinson is off to a huge start, pouring in 78 points as the Panthers opened 3-1 and 1-0 in the Patriot division. Her 30-point, 12-steal outburst against King’s Christian headlined a strong week that had multiple Collingswood players in the running for conference Player of the Week honors.
   

4. Atlantic City Expressway To Go Cashless in 2026; Toll Hikes Loom for New Jersey Highways (wjrz.com) — Collingswood drivers face higher costs in 2026 as the Atlantic City Expressway goes fully cashless on January 4 and adds a 3% toll hike, with penalties for those without E‑ZPass. The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway will also raise tolls 3% on January 1, while nearby bridges keep or phase in separate increases that will still hit frequent local commuters’ wallets.
   

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    Saturday December 20
  • Silver Diner to Host Brunch with Santa
    Silver Diner , 2131 NJ-38 , Cherry Hill Township
    10:00 am
    • Sunday December 21
  • The Nutcracker
    Collingswood Grand Ballroom , 315 White Horse Pike , Collingswood
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • It's In the Wooder Tour
    Scottish Rite Auditorium , 315 White Horse Pike , Collingswood
    8:00 pm
  • Joe Matarese: It's in the Wooder Tour
    Collingswood NJ Collingswood, NJ 08108
    8:00 pm
    • Sunday December 28
  • Family Clay Day
    Markeim Arts Center , 104 Walnut Street , Haddonfield
    6:00 am
    • Wednesday December 31
  • Gift Certificate
    Scottish Rite Auditorium , 315 White Horse Pike , Collingswood
    11:55 pm

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💬 Chatter

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-- The Patch AM Team

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