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Collingswood Book Festival Headlines Busy Week
There are a variety of reading-related activities all week long in the lead-up to a Saturday that's simply packed with stuff to do.

There are a variety of reading-related activities all week long in the lead-up to a Saturday that's simply packed with stuff to do.

Plus: West Deptford and its teachers' union hammer out the terms of a new contract, and the Moose Juice bid is officially dead, for now. Top stories of the week.
Plus: Does Collingswood have a dog problem? Your top stories from the week.
Police said that Andrew Reddin was trying to save a deer from the current and ended up needing to be pulled out himself.
Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Mary C. Jacobson ruled that couples who enter into a civil union are denied federal benefits unjustly.
Pets and stuffed animals are welcome for the outdoor service; an offering will be taken for the benefit of local animal shelters as well.
The three men will move up in rank in a formal ceremony at the October 7 meeting of the borough commissioners.
A neighbor was alerted to their presence when one of the alleged burglars accidentally leaned on his car horn.
Moose Juice owner Tobey Karpicz told Patch in an e-mail that he is withdrawing his bid, and will revisit the project when a new request for proposals is issued.
Police are seeking any information from the public that could help resolve the incident.
James A. Stuart was off-duty when he allegedly shot David Compton of Woodbury in the head back in January, authorities say.
Last year's fundraiser concert for the Collingswood bike share was a success; now the borough is supporting the event by bumping it up to the Scottish Rite stage.
Commiteeman Sam Cianfarini said the deal could bring new revenues to the township, but details are scant at present.
Donte Robinson pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree obstruction of justice charge and was released to his mother. He was cleared of the murder charges.
Donte Robinson pleaded guilty to a fourth-degree obstruction of justice charge and was released to his mother. He was cleared of the murder charges.
A Collingswood teen whose mother turned him in to police on two separate occasions found out he wasn't a third time lucky.
The Oaklyn native, whose 'Silver Linings Playbook' was written in Collingswood, said he hopes his novels are starting more conversations about mental health issues.
But one resident worries that Collingswood kids, who pay an activities fee, will see decreased playing time.
An astute reader captured these photos from around town. Have you spotted any of these tree cozies?
Jewelry, cash, and electronics were taken from area homes in a trio of burglaries last week.