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🌱 Why did Salem land on New Jersey’s ‘most dangerous’ cities list?
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- Why did Salem land on New Jersey’s ‘most dangerous’ cities list?
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 47, low: 21.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 51 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 9 New Jersey Towns May Surprise You on the 'Most Dangerous' List (nj1015.com) — Salem is ranked among the nine most dangerous cities in New Jersey in a recent analysis of crime data, putting it alongside places like Camden and Trenton. The piece notes that, despite New Jersey’s overall relatively low crime rates, certain densely populated communities such as Salem experience higher-than-average violent and property crime, information that may matter if you’re weighing safety, housing, or commuting choices. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Salem
- Final grades posted
Salem Community College , 286 Welchville Rd , Salem - Winter Break - College closed
Salem Community College , 286 Welchville Rd , Salem
Wednesday December 17
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FURever as Friends Reading Program Holiday Party
498 Beckett Rd , Logan Township
6:30 pm - Penns Grove H.S. Winter Concert
Penns Grove H.S. Penns Grove, NJ 08069
7:00 pm - APSHS Winter Band and Chorus Concert
Pittsgrove Township School District Elmer, NJ 08318
7:00 pm - Teen Gaming Night
1442 Kings Hwy , Swedesboro
10:00 pm - Final grades posted
Salem Community College , 286 Welchville Rd , Salem - Active Storytime
498 Beckett Rd , Logan Township
11:00 am - Socrates Cafe
498 Beckett Rd , Logan Township
10:30 am - SHS Winter Concert
SHS Auditorium
6:00 pm - Board & Card Games
498 Beckett Rd , Logan Township
6:00 pm - OPEN MIC Nite & Happy Hour
Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery , 117 Sharptown-Auburn Rd , Pilesgrove
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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- Soccer Shots posted a job opening for Youth Soccer Coach in Salem. Apply here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Woodstown High School, B101's 2025 Christmas Choir Competition High School Division Champions Open for the Philly Pops: A Philly Holiday Spectacular (audacy.com)
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Bridgeton
- What Are Teachers Earning In Your NJ School District? (patch.com)
Glassboro
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