Collingswood eyes help for its theater | Inquirer South Jersey
And the feds are investigating Pennsauken.
Good morning, South Jersey. If you haven’t already done so, now might be time to break out the heavier jackets from your closet. Our first frost of the season might show up this weekend.
Camden County officials should have an answer on whether it’ll foot the bill for one of largest theaters in South Jersey by the end of the year.
And the federal government is investigating Pennsauken to determine if the township is infringing on citizens’ Second Amendment rights.
Plus, Washington Township police are investigating the origins of a handgun that was found by magnet fishers, and more news of the day.
— Taylor Allen (southjersey@inquirer.com)
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After months of scrutiny, it appears local officials are getting closer to figuring out what to do with the Scottish Rite Theater in Collingswood.
The borough is looking for help from Camden County after footing the bill for years to keep it afloat, particularly for the costs to cover deficits since the pandemic.
There are still a few key details that need to be determined.
If the county takes control of the historic theater, it could mean the end of the nonprofit that currently runs it. And what will happen to its employees is up in the air, according to officials.
It’s also not clear what an agreement would look like. Officials say a draft doesn’t exist yet and the county has to finish a financial evaluation to determine if a deal with the borough is possible.
The Inquirer’s Sarah Nicell has more on the various factors at play.
The U.S. Department of Justice is looking into Pennsauken Township over firearm permitting delays.
The DOJ announced the investigation on Wednesday, claiming that the delays are “a violation of the Second Amendment,” citing a 2022 Supreme Court case that ruled that long wait times for processing license applications “deny ordinary citizens their right to public carry.”
According to the township, its process typically takes between four to six weeks.
Pennsauken has faced scrutiny over its firearm permitting procedures before.
Reporter Lacey Latch has the story.
What to know today
The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office announced that a Paulsboro mother and stepfather have been charged with murder in the death of their 9-year-old child. The charges come after the two reported to police that they suspected she had been hit by a vehicle while walking the dog.
The Washington Township Police Department is investigating the origins of a handgun that was found by a grandfather and his two grandchildren while magnet fishing at Grenloch Lake Monday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill had a big travel day on Thursday, an example of her rising national profile: She gave a speech at the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia’s Leadership Exchange at Girard College before heading to Washington, D.C., to headline the Democratic National Committee Women’s Leadership Forum.
The average person looking for insurance in New Jersey will see a nearly 20% increase of health premiums through the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace next year.
New Jersey plans to plant colorful flowers, grasses, and shrubs along the median on Route 70 in Cherry Hill, 70and73 reports.
The South Jersey Transportation Authority is leading a $400 million project to widen the Atlantic City Expressway from two lanes to three along 12 miles of the highway. It will widen in Camden and Gloucester Counties, starting right before the Route 42 interchange. The project is expected to finish by 2034, NBC10 reports.
To compensate for the lack of apple crops due to the surprise spring frost, Johnson’s Corner Farm in Medford pivoted to planting sunflowers, sweet potatoes, and popcorn for its visitors for the fall season.
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