Top thrifting spots near you | Inquirer Cherry Hill
Plus, Magnolia Bakery banana pudding will soon be a short drive away.
Hello, Cherry Hill!
In the age of a thrift shopping resurgence, we’ve rounded up the best spots for bargain hunters in Cherry Hill and the surrounding area.
Also noteworthy this week, a developer wants to bring a car wash to the Cherry Hill-Voorhees border, but it would need to demolish a couple buildings first. Plus, local students let Gov. Mikie Sherrill know what they think of the state’s new cell phone ban, and we chat with a James Beard Award-winning bartender who honed his craft in the township about the mark he’d like to make on the hospitality industry.
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We’re in the midst of prime thrifting season, reports Inquirer contributor Jen Kinney, fueled by back-to-school closet purges and economic pressure that’s motivating shoppers to get their hands on a good deal.
And Cherry Hill’s ripe with bargain-hunting options, from nearby chain stores including The Salvation Army and Goodwill to the Red White & Blue Thrift Store at 949 Church Rd. The thrifting outpost opened earlier this year, coming as social media trends and the increasing cost of living fuel a thrifting resurgence.
Here’s Kinney’s complete guide to where to go thrift shopping in South Jersey.
💡 Community news
A developer is seeking zoning board approval to demolish a gas station and home at the busy intersection of White Horse and Evesham Roads on the border of Cherry Hill and Voorhees and replace it with a car wash. 70and73 has the details.
Sarah Hart, an environmentalist who taught for decades in South Jersey schools and once rode the high-diving horses at Steel Pier in Atlantic City, died this month at 90. She previously resided in Cherry Hill with her late husband Gene Hart, the longtime Flyers broadcaster.
The township is asking for new bids on a pedestrian bridge project at the Downs Farm Swim Club. Proposals are due by 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 10.
Camden County has shared sample ballots, complete with the questions voters will weigh in on during the Nov. 3 election, for Cherry Hill and other locales. You can also find your polling place here.
Cropwell Road will be closed between Marlowe and Kresson Roads from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday for roadwork.
Cherry Hill firefighters and first responders can attend a free legal clinic on Thursday at 5 p.m. to set up wills and powers of attorney. Sign up here.
Sunday is the deadline for fourth-quarter property taxes and commercial sewer rents in the township. Payments can be made here.
🗺️ Other nearby news
Tense debate over the management of the Scottish Rite Theater continued last week when Collingswood residents grilled commissioners about the borough’s spending on the privately run property, which may soon become the responsibility of Camden County.
A developer plans to convert the historic eight-story Four Echelon Plaza office building in Voorhees into luxury apartments, 70and73 reports.
🏫 Schools briefing
Students told Gov. Mikie Sherrill during her visit last week to Cherry Hill High School East that the recently enacted state law banning cell phones has yielded decreased stress and anxiety, better focus, and more face-to-face communication with classmates.
🍽️ On our plate
Cherry Hill residents will soon be able to enjoy the iconic banana pudding, cupcakes, and other classic desserts from New York-based sweet treat institution Magnolia Bakery by taking a quick drive to Mount Laurel.
James Beard Award-winning bartender Danny Childs, who last week opened his own much-anticipated restaurant Field Day in Philadelphia, is known for the farm- and field-to-bar beverage approach he’s dubbed Slow Drinks, which he developed during his years managing the bar at Cherry Hill’s Farm & Fisherman Tavern. The Inquirer’s Jenn Ladd speaks with the South Jersey resident about his culinary industry ambitions.
🎳 Things to do
🛼 Let’s Go Skating with Matt Guilhem: A ticket to this family-friendly event with WHYY news host Guilhem comes with admission, skate rental, pizza and a drink, and game credits. ⏰ Thursday, Oct. 29, 7-9:30 p.m. 💵 $20 📍 Hot Wheelz
🎶 Rhythm & Vibes: Kick off the new month with live performances of R&B favorites. ⏰ Sunday, Nov. 1, 2-6 p.m. 💵 $30.41 📍 Vera
🖼️ “Fall Into the Arts” Opening Reception: Meet the artists showing their photography in this Cherry Hill Arts Board-juried show, during which prizes will be awarded to the top contributors. ⏰ Monday, Nov. 2, 6-7:30 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Croft Farm Arts Center
🏡 On the market
This home from 1966 has been renovated with modern touches such as vinyl flooring, and an updated kitchen with white cabinetry and a waterfall-edge quartz island. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The family room features a brick fireplace and exposed wood ceiling beams. Outside, a deck overlooks the swimming pool.
See more photos of the property here.
Price: $799,777 | Size: 4,544 SF | Acreage: 0.27
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