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Heads up for drivers: Chapel Avenue East between Douglas and Kingston Drives will be closed on weekdays starting today as PSE&G does roadwork. There will also be alternating traffic on Chapel Avenue East from Kingston Drive to the I-295 bridge. It’s not clear when the work will be complete.

Red White & Blue Thrift is coming to Cherry Hill next year. The retailer, which sells clothing, furniture, and other home goods, is known for its daily and weekly deals. It will take over the former Big Lots space at 949 Church Rd. The store, which will span about 48,000 square feet, is expected to open early next year. This will be the brand’s third store in New Jersey.

In other retail news, China-based toy seller Pop Mart, the brand behind the popular Labubu line, is opening a store at the Cherry Hill Mall. (Courier Post)

A new orthodontist practice is opening in Towne Place at Garden State Park on Haddonfield Road. Led by Penn Dental grads Dr. Andrew Ng and Dr. Christopher Lai, Park Royal Orthodontics plans to open in November. Park Royal will treat adults and patients as young as 7.

A museum named after the president of Samson Medical Technologies in Cherry Hill reopened on Friday after months of renovation. Located at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy traces its roots back to 1995 when Samson transformed an old college bookstore into a library of historical finds. Today, you can find old prescription bottles, European-made medicine containers, early medical technology, and other artifacts Samson collected.

Heading to the Shore this week? You’ll need to be extra cautious in the ocean. As Hurricane Erin makes its way up the Atlantic, a number of Shore towns are facing rip-current and flood warnings and have banned swimming. Beach erosion is expected in some spots, too.

Inspire A Learner is seeking approval at tomorrow’s zoning board meeting to convert the former office building at 1155 Marlkress Rd. into a year-round, family-run Islamic education center serving kids ages 2 to 18. It’s also looking to enclose part of the land for a play area. (70 and 73)

The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital is using adaptive therapy and artificial intelligence to more precisely target tumors. It is believed to be the first oncology center in South Jersey to implement the approach. (ROI NJ)

Registration is now open for the township’s fall programs, including art and health workshops.

The township is hiring part-time crossing guards for morning and afternoon shifts. Learn more here.

There’s a little over a week left to donate school supplies for Project Backpack, which provides items for kids in need. Drop off donations of new backpacks and school supplies at the Cherry Hill Mall’s management office weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31.

Another way to give back is through the library’s collection for Cherry Hill nonprofit Paws Give Me Purpose. Starting Monday, you can drop off dog food, treats, and other care products to help the shelter care for unhoused pets.

As the new school year approaches, the district has added back-to-school forms on the Genesis Parent Portal, which must be completed by next Wednesday. Starting tomorrow, parents and guardians will be able to see their student’s class schedule once those forms have been completed.

Carusi Middle School is hosting a new student orientation on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. ahead of the new school year. Beck Middle School will host its orientation next Wednesday, followed by Rosa Middle School next Thursday.

The Cherry Hill Board of Education is seeking applications for an open position whose term ends in January 2027. Applications are due by Sept. 2. See the requirements and how to apply here.

Cherry Hill native Mark Bucher recently opened the latest iteration of his Washington, D.C.-based steakhouse, Medium Rare, in Fishtown. It specializes in a prix-fixe menu that includes its signature steak frites, The Inquirer’s Michael Klein reports. Read more about how Bucher and his business partner came up with the increasingly popular restaurant.

Keemo’s Deli & Juice Bar is opening today at 1110 Marlton Pike East, taking over a former Wawa space. The new eatery has a selection of snack foods and beverages, in addition to a deli and juice bar. The menu includes protein shakes, açaí bowls, smoothies, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner options including burgers, salads, and sandwiches. A grand opening will take place from noon to 3 p.m. and includes free smoothies and juices.

Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen is holding a community day tomorrow to celebrate the recent opening of its newest store at 801 Haddonfield Rd. The event includes a ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m. and a free burrito box and swag for the first 100 diners who have signed up for rewards through its app.