Day vs. night in Collingswood | Inquirer South Jersey
And a $130 million transformation.
Good morning, South Jersey. Be safe out there: The heat wave returns this week.
Business owners in Collingswood want their section of Haddon Avenue to be as busy at night as it is during the daytime.
And a Camden high-rise that was known for subpar conditions underwent a major overhaul via $130 million worth of renovations.
Plus, Red Bank Battlefield is closed until further notice because of Saturday’s storm damage, and more news of the day.
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Collingswood has garnered a reputation for its vibrant downtown, which is clear to see in its daytime foot traffic.
But according to the town’s business owners, it’s a different story during the weekday evenings. And they seem to agree that’s because of Collingwood’s dry status.
While they deal with slower nights, a few eye nearby Haddonfield, which is also a dry town but allows businesses to operate under state-issued manufacturing licenses beyond just beer. It’s the reason why it now has a brewery, a wine tasting room, and a distillery.
Read more to learn how businesses navigate the drastic differences between night and day in Collingswood.
An influx of $130 million transformed a Camden high-rise previously known for its poor living conditions.
The affordable housing tower once known as Northgate 1 is now The Encore.
Extensive renovations allowed all of the units to get new kitchens, bathrooms, HVAC, and more. It also beefed up security measures like cameras, access control, and fencing.
The building is restricted to households that make no more than 60% of the median income.
Reporter Lacey Latch has more details on the massive upgrades.
What to know today
Cleanup from Saturday’s series of microburst storms was still ongoing on Monday. The storms caused flooding on several roads in West Deptford, Woodbury, and Woodbury Heights. Red Bank Battlefield is closed until further notice because of significant damage, according to officials from National Park.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill launched SimpleFile, a new and free website for families to apply for the state’s Child Tax Credit.
Two Camden students became champions of the Philadelphia MLB Players STEM League regional tournament. Their prize included tickets to a Phillies game and a behind-the-scenes look at the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
Throughout the week, there will be several roadwork projects in Camden County. Most will occur in Camden and Gloucester Township.
Drive-thru-only coffeehouse chain 7 Brew Coffee is one step closer to opening in Lawnside. 42 Freeway reports that last week, crews demolished the former gas station on the White Horse Pike property that will soon become the new store.
Gather To Graze, the business known for its charcuterie boxes and boards, will move from Mullica Hill to downtown Swedesboro, according to 42 Freeway.
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