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Flock cameras get axed | Inquirer Cherry Hill

Plus, a former Eagles player is coaching in Cherry Hill.

Hey there, Cherry Hill, and happy fall. 🍂

The township will let its contract with controversial surveillance tech company Flock expire at the end of the year.

Also in this week’s headlines, a quirky deal has been made between Cherry Hill and a local swim club, former Eagles cornerback and township resident James Bradberry is in his coaching era at Camden Catholic, and the Cherry Hill Mall is holding strong as others in the region struggle.

Laura Smythe (cherryhill@inquirer.com)

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Cherry Hill will not renew its contract with controversial surveillance tech company Flock when it expires on Dec. 31, Mayor Dave Fleisher announced at a township council meeting last week.

At that time, the township’s 10 cameras will “become inactive immediately” and be removed, marking the end of the two-year pilot program with Flock. The decision comes as public pushback against Flock’s camera network and the use of automated license plate readers grows in Cherry Hill and nationally.

Now, the Cherry Hill Police Department is evaluating options for replacing the Flock cameras. The Inquirer’s Lacey Latch has the latest.

💡 Community news

  1. A deal between Cherry Hill and the Downs Farm Swim Club that enables the township to take over stewardship of a closed pedestrian bridge contains a twist. 70and73 has the details.

  2. In case you missed it: Simone Goldsboro, a 37-year-old certified nurse’s aide, pleaded guilty to intentionally spraying a paralyzed Cherry Hill nursing home patient in the face and eyes with bleach.

  3. Former NFL cornerback James Bradberry was released by the Eagles last year after earning a Super Bowl ring in 2024. He then sought a role that would keep him in his home of Cherry Hill. Now, “Coach JB” has started a new chapter in his football career at Camden Catholic High School.

  4. South Jersey power broker and former Inquirer co-owner George E. Norcoss III filed a $100 million defamation and conspiracy lawsuit against the newspaper and one of its editors on Thursday. The lawsuit centers on notes from a 2019 interview with former Cherry Hill Mayor Susan Bass Levin.

  5. Even as the Philadelphia suburbs stand to lose another mall, the Cherry Hill Mall appears to be thriving, with a handful of new stores opening recently or set to do so soon, reports The Inquirer’s Erin McCarthy.

  6. Several roadway projects are underway across the township this week, bringing road closures to spots such as Cropwell Road and Kenilworth Avenue. Here are the specifics.

🗺️ Other nearby news

  1. Several citations issued last month by Bellmawr police to protesters demonstrating against President Donald Trump and his administration’s immigration policies have been dismissed after the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey intervened, the legal nonprofit said.

  2. Mike Bowe, an Audubon resident and longtime local disc jockey and radio show host at stations such as WMGK, WPEN, and WHAT, died last week at 76.

🏫 Schools briefing

  1. Candidates for the Board of Education spoke to uncertainty around state funding, special education needs, communication with stakeholders, and other challenges the district is facing at a forum at Cherry Hill High School West last week, 70and73 reports.

🍽️ On our plate

  1. Goodbye, Sushi Boss; hello, Sushi Stars. The restaurant located at 2135 NJ-38 has changed its name, but promises its menu of sushi, hibachi, and boba is exactly what you remember.

  2. Looking for a fall treat to commemorate the official kick off to the season? Springdale Farms offers the township’s lone cider mill, The Sun reports.

🎳 Things to do

🤍 Wedding Planning Expo: Lovebirds (or anyone who likes to plan ahead) can explore bridal showcases, wedding exhibits, and advice seminars. ⏰ Wednesday, Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Cherry Hill Mall

🏞️ National Public Lands Day: Join the community in volunteering to clean up and tend to Cherry Hill’s parks, trails, and other outdoor spaces. ⏰ Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-noon 💵 Free; registration required 📍 Croft Farm

🪴 Fall Makers Market: Stock up on plants and handcrafted gifts from more than 25 vendors while reconnecting with nature in the shrub yard. ⏰ Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 McNaughton’s Garden Center

🩰 Ballet in the Park: Bring a blanket or chair and take in creative classic works from Swan Lake to La Esmeralda. ⏰ Saturday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, Sept. 27) 💵 Free 📍 Croft Farm

🗓️ Looking for more things to do? Check out our guide to ongoing South Jersey events.

🏡 On the market

This four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, built in 1956, features a brick front with a classic brick fireplace inside to match. It has a couple prime spots for a morning coffee: a front porch, as well as a sun room that connects onto the back deck. Updates completed this year include a new roof, air conditioner, furnace, and windows.

See more photos of the property here.

Price: $559,900 | Size: 2,048 SF | Acreage: 0.25

📈 Cherry Hill market report

  1. Median listing price: $515,000 (down $14,600 from July) 📉

  2. Median sold price: $503,000 (down $37,000 from July) 📉

  3. Median days on the market: 38 days (up four days from July) 📈

This Cherry Hill market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for August from realtor.com.

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