How the mall has endured | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Plus, what to know about the restaurant reservation scalping ban.
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In an era when many regional malls are struggling, the Cherry Hill Mall has managed to remain relevant. We look at how. Also this week, a new law bans restaurant reservation scalping statewide, a trailer for the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic starring Cherry Hill native Dominic Sessa dropped, plus, a new matcha spot is now open.
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A longtime staple of the community, the Cherry Hill Mall was a trailblazing endeavor when it was built in 1961. It cost an estimated $30 million, roughly equivalent to $330 million today, and was the region’s first enclosed mall and the largest indoor shopping center on the East Coast at the time.
It’s morphed in the years since, including undergoing a $200 million makeover and getting a new Nordstrom.
Moves like that have helped the mall thrive at a time when others are closing or being redeveloped.
💡 Community News
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital received a “B” grade in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, which was released last week. The organization assesses a hospital’s ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.
Film studio A24 released its official trailer for upcoming biopic Tony last week. The film is based on the life of renowned late chef Anthony Bourdain, who’s played by Cherry Hill native Dominic Sessa. The movie is due out in August.
The Katz JCC is hosting a grand opening tomorrow for its nine new pickleball courts. Members and non-members can use the courts seasonally for a fee. It’s part of a growing surge in local pickleball courts. The township and county are expected to build a combined eight new courts in Cherry Hill this summer.
Much of South Jersey is facing “extremely dry” conditions, according to data from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, with Camden County having the state’s highest rain deficit over the past 365 days. Here’s how you can conserve water.
Heads up for drivers: Work continues today on Cooper Landing Road, which will be closed between Georgia Avenue and Route 70 until 4 p.m. Work on Kresson Road also continues. There will be a partial closure westbound between Springdale and Cropwell Roads through tomorrow, with working taking place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It will also be closed between Marlkress Road and Browning Lane overnight from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday and Friday.
🏫 Schools Briefing
Registration is open for Cherry Hill Public Schools’ PSAT/SAT and college essay summer workshops. There will be two four-day sessions from Aug. 3 to 6 and Aug. 10 to 13, which are also open to non-Cherry Hill students. Learn more here.
Reminder for families: There’s an in-service day next Friday to kick off Memorial Day. See the district’s full calendar here.
🍽️ On our Plate
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law last week that bans the practice of so-called restaurant reservation scalping in New Jersey, a relief for Dominic Piperno. The Cherry Hill native behind Hearthside in Collingswood was surprised to learn reservations at his restaurants were being sold. “I’m glad that the state’s looking out for us and doing the right thing,” he told The Inquirer’s Aliya Schneider.
Chinese eatery The Wok opened yesterday at 104 Route 70. It’s part of a small food hall-like concept and serves wok-fired food including General Tso’s chicken, Mongolian beef, and coconut shrimp, in addition to sides like spring rolls, dumplings, and crab rangoons.
A new matcha spot opened this month at Heritage Square on Route 70. Aokō Matcha serves matcha lattes, parfaits, frappes, soft serve, and cakes, as well as coffee, gelato, and Japanese teas.
Friday is the last day for Kung Fu Tea’s 826 Haddonfield Rd. location, which is closing. The bubble tea shop has another location at 1469 Brace Rd.
🎳 Things to Do
🎣 Hook, Line, and Community: Kids 3 and up can try their hands at fishing while connecting with local police. Those 16 and older need a fishing license. ⏰ Saturday, May 16, 8-10 a.m. 💵 Free 📍 Croft Farm
⚜️ Nola Nights: Be transported to New Orleans at this party, which will have Mardi Gras-inspired decor and plenty of music. ⏰ Friday, May 15, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 💵 $13.34 📍 Vera
🏡 On the Market
Located in the Huntshire neighborhood, this four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom Tudor has a fenced backyard with an in-ground pool and a new deck. The first floor has living and dining rooms, a family room with a fireplace, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, peninsula seating, and a built-in desk. All four bedrooms are upstairs, including a primary suite with a large sitting area. There’s an open house Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $675,000 | Size: 2,973 SF | Acreage: 0.23
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