Suzette Parmley

2 days ago | thesunpapers.com | Suzette Parmley

Cherry Hill Township just made a big purchase for its Public Works Department: two new electric mowers to replace gas ones. The mowers are part of a pilot program that Mayor David Fleisher launched on Thursday to cut down on emissions while the Township conducts grass cutting duties. Long-term wise, the electric mowers could become part of a bigger effort toward a more sustainable Cherry Hill, said Fleisher.

3 days ago | thesunpapers.com | Suzette Parmley

The Camden Home Improvement Program, also known as CHIP, which provides qualified residents with free repairs up to $25,000 per home, is back and will soon begin taking applications. In its first year after a seven-year hiatus, CHIP will assist approximately 150 Camden families this year in making vital home improvement repairs, including—but not limited to—structural upgrades, life safety improvements, code compliance, and energy-efficient modifications.

6 days ago | thesunpapers.com | Suzette Parmley

U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, a long-time advocate for South Jersey on Capitol Hill, was taken to the Intensive Care Unit at Cooper University Health Care to treat a gallbladder infection, his office said Tuesday. Norcross’ offices in Washington and in the 1st Congressional District, which includes all of Camden County and parts of Burlington and Gloucester Counties, remain operational, his staff said. Norcross’ health situation unfolded over the past week.

1 week ago | thesunpapers.com | Suzette Parmley

Deptford Town Center has pulled off nothing short of a miracle retail coup. The strip shopping center that sits across from Deptford Mall in Gloucester County has landed seven national retailers—going from zero to 100 percent occupancy with signed leases within the last six months. Three of the seven new tenants – Aldi, Blinds To Go, and Tractor Supply Co. – are under contract to open by the end of the year, in time for the holiday season, according to MSC Retail.

2 weeks ago | thesunpapers.com | Suzette Parmley

On June 5, the TD Bank in Marlton East, Burlington County, will close for good. Eight employees are anticipated to relocate to other branches, with at least one retiring, according to a source at the 191 East Route 70 branch in Evesham Township. The employee spoke on condition of anonymity as she described the mood as the branch was preparing to wind down operations. “We’re getting through it,” she said. “We’re being moved to other branches.