MLS’ next head got his soccer start here | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Plus, what to know about The Pub going up for sale.
Hello, Cherry Hill! 👋
Major League Soccer’s next commissioner got his start in the sport right here in the township, where he was raised. Also this week, a judge has tossed the district’s lawsuit against a local journalist, a pair of friends with township ties are cutting lawns for free, plus, beloved eatery The Pub is for sale.
P.S. This will be my last week writing the Cherry Hill newsletter as I pass the baton to my colleague, Laura Smythe. It’s been a pleasure bringing you township news week in and week out for the past year-and-a-half — thanks for making space in your inbox and sharing your feedback with me! Please continue to tell us your ideas and look for me to pop up here every now and again in the future.
— Lisa Dukart (cherryhill@inquirer.com)
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Major League Soccer has appointed Cherry Hill native Larry Berg its next commissioner, a role he’ll begin come January.
Unlike his predecessors — he’ll be just the third individual to hold the job — Berg has a major soccer background that he’ll lean on to stoke its next era.
His passion for the game began thanks in part to a poster for a youth soccer league his dad saw taped to a local telephone pole. Knowing nothing about the sport, Berg’s dad signed him up, and the rest is history.
💡 Community News
A judge has tossed a case against local freelance journalist and former East student Benjamin Shore, who the school district claimed was filing too many public records requests that amounted to harassment.
A Cherry Hill lawyer has teamed up with his longtime friend, a former Cherry Hill student who’s now a teacher in Camden, to cut lawns for free throughout Camden in an effort to give back. The Inquirer’s Melanie Burney explains how they got started and why.
Township resident, longtime teacher, former two-time chapter president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and community advocate Betty J. Wilson died recently at the age of 92. Her family remembered her as dynamic, outgoing, and a born leader.
A new indoor golf simulator concept is setting up shop in Cherry Hill. Back Nine will be located at 1409 Route 70, though a timeline for opening hasn’t been announced yet.
Roadwork continues on Cooper Landing, Haddonfield-Berlin, Kresson, Old Orchard, and Springfield Roads, as well as Chapel Avenue this week. Here’s what to know. There will also be roadwork on Greentree Road through tomorrow.
Camden County was scheduled to conduct mosquito spraying throughout Cherry Hill this morning.
The fire department is hosting a child safety seat event Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Deer Park Station.
Philadelphia Magazine recently profiled a couple who turned their Cherry Hill home into a colorful retreat amid the woods. Check it out here. (Want to have your home featured in The Inquirer? Nominate it as a “Haven” by sending some details and photos to properties@inquirer.com).
🍽️ On our Plate
Landmark eatery The Pub in neighboring Pennsauken is for sale after its longtime owners, the Gelman family, who’ve helmed it for the past 26 years, said “it’s time for a new steward.” The Inquirer’s Michael Klein has the details.
Drive-through-only chain 7 Brew Coffee is looking to expand into Cherry Hill and is proposing one of its popular concepts at 800 Route 38. The former Delcrest Medical Services building would be demolished to make way for the 510-square-foot shop and its two-lane drive-through, plus a bypass lane. The township’s planning commission will consider the application at Tuesday’s 7:30 p.m. meeting.
Sweet Cherry, an ice cream joint that also serves food and Mexican snacks, has opened at 2442 Route 38, taking over the former Sushi House space. It serves burgers, hot dogs, and Mexican street food, in addition to scoops of ice cream, water ice, and shakes. (South Jersey Food Scene)
🎳 Things to Do
🎶 Twilight Concert Series: Be transported to the islands when Polynesian luau band Paradise Island takes the stage. ⏰ Thursday, Aug. 13, 8 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Cooper River Park Jack Curtis Stadium
👻 Monster-Mania Con: Meet celebrities from popular horror films, browse merchandise, and catch some spooky screenings at this three-day event. ⏰ Friday, Aug. 14-Saturday, Aug. 16, times vary 💵 $41.74-$72.49 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia
📽️ Oscar Movie Marathon: Catch screenings of Oscar-winning and -nominated films throughout the week. The lineup, Monday through Friday, is: One Battle After Another, F1, Hamnet, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. ⏰ Monday, Aug. 17-Friday, Aug. 21, times vary 💵 Free 📍 Cherry Hill Public Library
🗓️ Looking for more things to do? Check out our guide to ongoing South Jersey events.
🏡 On the Market
This four-bedroom split-level home in the Old Orchard section of Cherry Hill has undergone a number of updates, including a renovated eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Some of its features include a dining room, a family room with a brick fireplace, and a fenced backyard with a patio. There’s an open house Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $559,000 | Size: 2,314 SF | Acreage: 0.2
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