Sandwich Shop + Basketball Results: Collingswood Today

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Anthony Bellano, your host of the Collingswood Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 40 Low: 31.

Here are the top stories in Collingswood today:

1. Maria's Bread Sandwiches to open in Collingswood with creative couple, top guest chefs (Courier Post)
2. Sterling over Collingswood - Boys basketball recap (nj.com)
3. Where to eat on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the Philadelphia region (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
4. Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood Near Collingswood: Red Cross (Collingswood Patch)
5. Collingswood Weekday Events: See What's Happening In The Area (Collingswood Patch)
6. Local Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Collingswood Area (Collingswood Patch)

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Today in Collingswood:

• Interim Report Cards Distributed - Woodlynne School District (12:00 AM)
• Winter Concert Assembly - Haddon Township High School (8:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Borough of Collingswood: "A little reminder from the amazingly talented Neil King to #shoplocal 🛍 Just a few shopping days left. From home décor, candy, art, gourmet items, toys, and games to comic books, entertainment experiences, dining gift cards, and so much..." (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "Backyard chickens are coming to #Haddonfield. A new ordinance and revision to the livestock code sets parameters for the popular fowl in backyards and faces final adoption at the Dec. 27 council meeting. Read more in last week’s #Retrosp..." (Facebook)
• Borough of Collingswood: "🎁 LAST MINUTE GIFT ALERT 🚨Collingswood has you covered! 🎄 Retro Collingswood Ornaments 🎄 $10 each, purchase at Borough Hall (678 Haddon) daily from 9am-4:30pm until Thurs 12/23. Cash or check accepted. Available styles pictured 👇 Pe..." (Facebook)
• Collingswood Book Festival: "From fest alum Tom McAllister, now an East Philadelphian. https://www.phillymag.com/news/2021/12/11/from-philly-south-jersey/" (Facebook)
• Collingswood Public Library: "The library will reopen this Tuesday at 9:30 am. All visitors over the age of 2 will be required to wear a face mask, per NJ State Health Department recommendations for indoor gathering spaces while Covid-19 spread risk is high in Camden..." (Facebook)
• The Retrospect: "The #Retrospect captured the demolition of the old #Collingswood Police Department's building on Dec. 14. Check out the slideshow and don't forget to subscribe - https://bit.ly/2RjUB8c Photos by Mark Zeigler Slideshow by Cliff Brunker" (Facebook)
• ExtraordinaryED: "AAAAHHHHHH only 3 more shopping days left!! Luckily, we are open all 3 days. Wednesday & Thursday 10-6 and Friday 10-3." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Collingswood: "Happy Holidays!!! - 🎁 I made a little “Home Alone” inspired video to help get in the Christmas spirit at Collingswood Sound Music Lessons (originally a part of our Holiday Showcase)! Shoutout to my wonderful piano and voice student fo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Collingswood: "NEED YOUR GUTTERS CLEANED, FIXED, OR GUTTER GUARDS INSTALLED???? - HELLO NEIGHBORS, my name is Paul Reyes, If your gutters are clogged or will be soon.... I've done gutter work for over 50 customers on this site,(BECAUSE MY WORK IS ALWAY..." (Nextdoor)

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— Anthony Bellano