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🌱 Why River Line trains briefly stopped between Riverton and Riverside Monday morning
And check out The Last Wednesday Book Group on the Riverton Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why River Line trains briefly stopped between Riverton and Riverside Monday morning
Also on today's calendar: Xmas Crafts Including Gingerbread Houses and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 42, low: 29.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 48 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• River Line service disrupted after man is struck by train (nj.com subscription) — River Line riders in Riverton saw brief rush-hour delays Monday after a Camden-bound train struck and injured a trespasser at nearby Cinnaminson station, suspending service between Riverton and Riverside. No passengers or crew were hurt, riders were transferred to another train, and NJ Transit Police are investigating while service has since returned to normal. 
📸 Around Riverton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverton
★ Featured events ★
- The Last Wednesday Book Group
Riverton Free Library, 306 Main St, Riverton
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Wrestling: JV vs. Moorestown (Home)
Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165) Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165)
4:30 pm - Wrestling: Varsity vs. Riverside (Home)
Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165) Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165)
4:30 pm - Swimming: Boys Varsity vs. Seneca (Away)
Camden County Technical School - Sicklerville
5:30 pm - Wrestling: Varsity vs. Moorestown (Home)
Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165) Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165)
6:00 pm - Swimming: Girls Varsity vs. Seneca (Away)
Camden County Technical School - Sicklerville
6:45 pm - Basketball: Boys JV vs. Willingboro (Home)
Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165) Cherokee High School Gym-North (C-165)
4:15 pm - Basketball: Girls Freshman vs. Southern Regional (Home)
Shawnee High School Back Gym Shawnee High School Back Gym
4:15 pm - Xmas Crafts Including Gingerbread Houses
104 Walnut St , Haddonfield
4:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- State of NJ: Dept of Children & Families Information Session
Maple Shade Library , 200 Stiles Ave , Maple Shade
10:00 am - Mindfulness Meditation: A New Year & New Change
Maple Shade Library , 200 Stiles Ave , Maple Shade
2:00 pm - Promise Boys' & Girls Basketball vs. Williamstown (H)
Camden's Promise Charter School District , 820 Lois Ave , Camden
4:00 pm - Academy Winter Concert
Camden's Promise Charter School District , 250 Federal St , Camden
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New Jersey Staffing posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Riverton. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Riverton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Riverton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cinnaminson
- Girls Basketball: Results, photos, recaps & links for Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 (nj.com)
Maple Shade
- Maple Shade Woman Recognizes Husband For Help With Medical Struggles (patch.com)
- Fugitive accused of killing NJ co-worker's mom and child still hiding in India (palivingnews.com)
- Burlington County Commissioners Approve Contracts For New Regional Trail Studies (trentonian.com)
Moorestown
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-- The Patch AM Team
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