Five offers later, this woman found her perfect home | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Plus, what South Jersey Progressive Democrats’ election appeal victory means.
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Ever been frustrated by a home search? In the latest edition of Inquirer series “How I Bought This House,” a woman shares how she found her ideal home in Cherry Hill just a week after giving up the search. Also this week, South Jersey Progressive Democrats score a victory in court, the district’s school board continues to weigh enrollment balancing options, plus, a Cherry Hill native has gifted Rowan University $10 million to launch a new school.
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Cherry Hill native Valerie Rossi had nearly given up on what had become an arduous search for her ideal home. After five unsuccessful offers, Rossi decided to take a break from the search — but less than a week later, a house she had previously eyed came back on the market.
When she went to see it the next day, she knew it was the one. The four-bedroom home checked a lot of boxes, including a fenced backyard for her Chihuahua, plus, she loved its brick fireplace.
While she wishes she had waited to tackle some house projects or gotten them done before moving in, “everything is coming together,” she said.
In the latest edition of Inquirer series “How I Bought This House,” The Inquirer’s Abigail Covington spoke with Rossi about how the search unfolded.
💡 Community News
South Jersey Progressive Democrats will be able to pick 71 individuals from Cherry Hill to represent the community in the Camden County party committee after a Friday ruling from a New Jersey Appellate Division’s three-judge panel. The decision is a blow to the George E. Norcross III-backed Camden County Democratic Committee Inc., which sued the progressives last summer after the June primary. The Inquirer’s Alfred Lubrano has the details.
In case you missed it, a man was arrested on Thursday and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 61-year-old man at Liberty Bell Plaza earlier last week. Terrence Roberts, 52, of Cherry Hill, faces several other charges.
Heads up for drivers: For the next four months, there will be single-lane closures in both directions on Route 70 between its intersection with Haddonfield Road and Grove Street in Cherry Hill and its intersection with Route 38 in Pennsauken on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of a nine-mile safety and improvement project. Work on Kresson Road between Springdale Road and Browning Lane is also continuing this week and will be closed weeknights from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.
Cherry Hill native Ric Edelman has gifted $10 million to Rowan University to establish a new School of Financial Planning, which will begin offering undergraduate and graduate classes in the fall. A Rowan alum, Edelman founded Edelman Financial Engines, the largest independent financial planning firm in the country. Edelman will also help develop the college’s curriculum and teach in the program.
Cherry Hill residents can check their eligibility for New Jersey American Water’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program by scheduling an inspection online or learning ways to identify their service type. A representative from a utility company contractor is also going door-to-door starting this week. The program is focused on replacing lead or galvanized steel water lines by 2031.
Two Cherry Hill Armed Forces veterans — Air Force veteran Raymond W. Adkisson and Navy veteran Lorren L. Kay — were recognized for their service last week by Camden County Commissioner Colleen Bianco Bezich and the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs.
Camden County commissioners voted unanimously last week to bar ICE from conducting civil immigration enforcement on county property, meaning ICE agents can only enter county-owned or -leased buildings if they have a signed warrant.
Cherry Hill’s cherry trees hit peak bloom recently, giving a stretch of Chapel Avenue a colorful, pink pop. More than 1,600 trees line the avenue, thanks to the early efforts of longtime township resident Joe Zanghi. In 1972, he launched a campaign to replace some of the shade trees with cherry trees, with the hopes of adding “something unique” to the town. (Courier Post)
The township is hosting a paper shredding and recycling event Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cherry Hill Public Works on Perina Boulevard.
The Friends of the Cherry Hill Public Library’s book sale continues through Sunday. It’s open to all friends members today from 3 to 8 p.m., before opening to the public tomorrow.
🏫 Schools Briefing
Cherry Hill’s school board is still weighing options to balance enrollment as certain schools face overcrowding. Members last week said they need more information about plans to build classrooms at Clara Barton Elementary School and Rosa International Middle School before moving forward. Other possible paths include imposing an enrollment cap or sending certain students to another school. The board has until August to decide, The Inquirer’s Melanie Burney reports.
Saturday is the district’s Spring Athletics Day, which kicks off at 8 a.m. at East. There’s a board of education meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. See the district’s full calendar here.
🍽️ On our Plate
A new Asian restaurant opened over the weekend at 219 Berlin Rd. Shogun Asian & Sushi serves hibachi-style dishes, Chinese food including fried rice, dumplings, and entrees, and sushi for lunch and dinner.
After a monthslong renovation and expansion, the H Mart on Route 70 is reopening tomorrow. The updated outpost of the popular Asian grocery store includes a food hall with Korean fried chicken spot The Dak; Korean-Chinese eatery Lee Man-Gu; Daily Seoul, which serves bowls and Korean dishes like kimbap; traditional Korean eatery Mirim; Dduk Dabang, which specializes in Korean street food; noodle joint Kyodong Noodles; and Taiwanese bubble tea spot Tiger Sugar.
🎳 Things to Do
🍾 Taittinger Champagne Dinner: This four-course meal includes champagne and sparkling wine pairings. ⏰ Wednesday, April 22, 6 p.m. 💵 $100 📍 Randall’s Restaurant
🎤 Thee Jersey Jam: Perform or simply take in the acts during this open mic night. ⏰ Saturday, April 25, 6-9 p.m. 💵 $19.03 📍 Vera
🏃 Cherry Blossom Run/Walk: Lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement for a 5K run or a 1-mile walk to benefit the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. ⏰ Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m. 💵 $20-$50 📍 Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
🏡 On the Market
Located in Barclay Farm, this three-bedroom home has been recently updated, inside and out. The first floor has a living room and an open-concept kitchen and family room. The newly renovated kitchen features an island and stainless steel appliances, and opens onto a breakfast area and a family room with vaulted ceilings. Other updates include a new roof and a patio in the backyard. There’s an open house Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $515,000 | Size: 1,452 SF | Acreage: 0.31
📈 Cherry Hill market report
Median listing price: $499,000 (up $34,000 from February) 📈
Median sold price: $483,500 (up $8,500 from February) 📈
Median days on the market: 27 (down six days from February) 📉
This Cherry Hill market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for March from realtor.com.
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