Local boy surprised with Make-A-Wish safari | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Plus, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital needs a new contract with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey.
Hello, Cherry Hill!
This week, a 12-year-old township resident is headed on a South African safari adventure thanks to Make-A-Wish New Jersey.
Also, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital may leave Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s network if a new agreement can’t be reached, the $5 million Kingston Park opened this past weekend, and a woman who has reenacted Edgar Allan Poe for decades isn’t letting the end of spooky season stop her from performing.
— Laura Smythe (cherryhill@inquirer.com)
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Mateo Malcarney, a 12-year-old Cherry Hill resident who is in remission from non-Hodgkin lymphoma, will this week see his dream come true: going to South Africa for a safari.
Malcarney, his parents, and his 8-year-old brother Carlos are packing their bags thanks to Make-A-Wish New Jersey and Subaru of Cherry Hill, which are bankrolling the trip. When the getaway was announced at a surprise party at the dealership on Monday, Malcarney “was practically vibrating with excitement,” wrote Inquirer reporter Lacey Latch.
The best part? In Malcarney’s eyes, it’s the chance to see the Big 5 (African buffalo, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, and African elephant) in person. For his parents, it’s making new memories as a family.
Read more about Malcarney’s Make-A-Wish safari here.
💡 Community news
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital is among the South Jersey hospitals that could be excluded from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s network in March unless the insurer and Jefferson Health can reach a new contract agreement soon.
Kingston Park, a $5 million recreational space outfitted with a playground and basketball court, has debuted at the site of the former Kingston Swim Club. 70and73 looks at the new space that opened Sunday.
While many call it quits on anything spooky after Halloween, that’s not the case for 71-year-old Helen McKenna of Cherry Hill, who has reenacted Edgar Allan Poe in various settings for 30 years. She has performances planned throughout November.
Opinion: Kiplee Bell, a clinician who practices in Cherry Hill and Pennsylvania, explores in a guest essay the ways that burnout from “the caregiving crisis” weighs on today’s workforce, already exhausted by their primary jobs.
🗺️ Other nearby news
Bruce Curless, the “godfather of South Jersey theater” who founded the Ritz Theatre Company in Haddon Township, died on Oct. 28 from pancreatic cancer. He was 78.
A three-story, 117-unit senior apartment complex may be built on vacant land in Voorhees, close to the AMC movie theater parking lot, reports 70and73.
🏫 Schools briefing
Cherry Hill Public Schools are closed Thursday and Friday due to a statewide education convention.
🍽️ On our plate
Japanese fine dining concept Akira70 in Cherry Hill is among the 17 new restaurants debuting in the region this month. The Inquirer’s Michael Klein has the details.
Megu Sushi’s Cherry Hill location is now the brand’s sole year-round outpost after the Haddonfield restaurant closed, according to South Jersey Food Scene.
Slap Burger, which recently opened at 906 Marlton Pike, serves some of the best burgers in the state, according to a ranking from NJ.com. The outlet lauded its viral smash burgers.
🎳 Things to do
📖 Friends Book Sale: Thousands of books, records, DVDs, and other physical media items will be up for sale, with proceeds benefitting the library. ⏰ Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 8, 1-5 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Cherry Hill Public Library
🛼 8 Mile Eminem Skate: Roll around the rink to the tune of Eminem’s biggest hits, and vie for a chance to win an album by the rapper. ⏰ Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30-10:30 p.m. 💵 $12 admission, plus $6 skate rental 📍 Hot Wheelz
📚 The Festival of Arts, Books, and Culture: Check out local author showcases, panel discussions, and musical performances. The festival will culminate with an event featuring Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, whose son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023, and later killed. ⏰ Daily events through Saturday, Nov. 14, times vary; Polin event is on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 7:15 p.m. 💵 Events range from free to $77.63 📍 Katz JCC
🏡 On the market
This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home was built in 1979 a block away from Cherry Hill’s Magic Forest and Bunker Hill trail network. Lots of windows keep the space bright, said the listing agent, and the all-season room looks out on the backyard and a gunite pool. There is a two-story foyer, updated kitchen, finished basement, and a family room with a stone gas fireplace and a tiled accent wall. The upstairs has new carpeting.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $680,000 | Size: 2,714 SF | Acreage: 0.38
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