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Lautenberg to Retire from Senate After Term Expires
The 89-year-old U.S. senator officially confirmed he will not seek re-election in 2014.

The 89-year-old U.S. senator officially confirmed he will not seek re-election in 2014.

In Haddon Township and Collingswood, a pair of unique facilities are helping to grow nontraditional businesses by lowering overhead through economies of scale.
In a borough where creativity lies behind every corner, the next big idea in business is discovering a practical way to ditch the trappings of the 9-to-5.
As construction crews broke through the vacant properties on the land that will house the Ingerman-built apartment building, business owners on Powell Lane watched with interest.
New Jersey generates 20 million tons of waste annually—2.4 pounds per person daily—that costs $1 billion to clean up. Hospitality and tourism businesses can help reduce that burden.
In his video blog, Collingswood Mayor James Maley gives a walking tour of the property and explains the borough perspective on its sale to Kitchen & Associates.
In an evening of free instruction, Andrew Faupel of Kenkojuku Karate helps Collingswood women learn the foundations of self-defense.
The borough is taking nominations for the best of the best of your neighbors for National Volunteer Month in April. Get your submissions in now!
The garland's come down, and the summer dollars are months away. So what are borough businesses doing to drive traffic in the winter?
Love is in the air this week, with classes on cooking with chocolate and writing love poetry as well as how to tap a maple tree in time for sugaring season. Plus: Fiddler on the Roof and knitting to your heart's content.
Live music at The Factory, buy-one-get-one greeting cards at For Heavens Sake, gallery openings, a story slam and more—all in the borough tonight.
A vehicle accident on Route 130 sent two people to the hospital, while a cab driver detained a would-be fare-jumper until police could arrive. Plus: more unsecured vehicle burglaries.
Haddon Township resident Aaron Kuhn found the orange-and-white tabby near his home and sheltered the animal until the owner responded to our announcement on Patch.
PILOT agreements lessen debt obligation for private interests but cost taxpayers in the long run, argues Joseph Dinella.
Taxpayers may have differences of opinion on the value of a PILOT agreement, said Superintendent Scott Oswald, but abatements don't affect the school budget.
Did the borough get fair value for the once-dilapidated historic building? There's a lot to consider in making that call.
The architectural firm paid $800K for the property and will enjoy a 10-year PILOT agreement with the borough, while still allowing use of its parking lot during off-hours.
Chief Joseph Abbate shed some light on his call for public input on a reported incident last week.
One borough man allegedly carrying paraphernalia was locked up on the strength of $8,000 in active warrants. Another is accused of using heroin in the Krispy Kreme bathroom.
Michael Richards, who was allegedly involved in a summer crime spree, was arrested again last month for alleged heroin use.