🌱 Why is Mantua’s bridge being rebuilt for a rail line it opposes?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why is Mantua’s bridge being rebuilt for a rail line it opposes?
Also on today's calendar: Mike Lally at Bogey's.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 23 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 45, low: 25.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 52 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Controversial $2B N.J. rail project moving forward despite residents saying ‘no' (nj.com subscription) — Mantua is in the spotlight as a key bridge on Mantua Boulevard is slated for reconstruction to support the proposed Glassboro-Camden light rail, even though Mantua’s leaders have formally opposed the project. State transit officials are pressing ahead with property acquisitions and planning, while local grassroots opponents continue organizing referendums and urging alternative transit options. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Camille Peruto Music: Bogey's
Bogey's, 501 Pitman Rd, Sewell
6:00 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
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CRMS Winter Concert (at WTHS)
Republic Bank Performing Arts Center , 519 Hurffville - Cross Keys Rd , Sewell
7:00 pm -
Mike Lally at Bogey's
Bogey's , 501 Pitman Rd , Sewell
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Indoor Track: V
Cherokee High School
4:00 pm -
Basketball: B/JV
West Deptford High School
4:00 pm -
Basketball: B/Middle School
West Deptford Middle School
4:00 pm -
Basketball: B/V
West Deptford High School
5:30 pm -
Strings Winter Concert
Samuel Mickle School Mickleton, NJ 08056
6:00 pm -
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
389 Wolfert Station Rd , Mullica Hill
6:00 pm -
Writers Roundtable
389 Wolfert Station Rd , Mullica Hill
6:30 pm -
Chorus Winter Concert
Samuel Mickle School Mickleton, NJ 08056
7:00 pm -
Restorative Yoga — Dharma Yoga : a wellness studio
Dharma Yoga , 30 Pitman Ave , Pitman
7:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Woodbury. Apply here.
- Buckle posted a job opening for Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Woodbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mantua here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glassboro
- Product Pricing Update & Top Three Trends to Watch in 2026 (ewweb.com)
- Boys indoor track preview, 2025-26: Top jumpers & vaulters to watch (nj.com)
Woodbury
- Build the Skills That Help Your Students Succeed With These Ready-To-Go Short Lessons (weareteachers.com)
- Can't-miss girls basketball games for Dec. 15-21 (nj.com)
Cherry Hill
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-- The Patch AM Team
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