Haddonfield News

Growing up in my South Jersey world of benign neglect, one rite of passage was learning how to shoplift.

Since the end of 2011, Collingswood has stared down a number of significant crimes, including violence at the Heights of Collingswood apartments , a prostitution bust , and a daytime shooting .

Frank Stefanko and The Boss are meeting across the river.A Stefanko, a Palmyra resident, shot the covers for Bruce Springsteen's albums Darkness on the Edge of Town and The River.

Each weekA Haddonfield Patch A brings you a listing of homes for sale or rent in the area.

Still figuring out dinner plans for Valentine's Day? We can help. The area provides a bevy of quality dining destinations, proving you don't need to go as far as Philly to enjoy a romantic dinner for two .

Each week, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Closet Criminals : They say if you've done nothing wrong, you have no reason to hide ... really badly.

Ah, Valentine's Day. Flowers, hearts, candies, all that gushy romantic stuff that ladies love, fellas have to endure and single people detest.

As soon as the 3 p.m. dismissal bell rang at Haddonfield Middle and Central schools yesterday, a wintry mix began to fall.

Looking for Girl Scout cookies in Haddonfield? We've got you covered. The annual fund-raising event is in full swing and local troops are out in force.

Patrons arrive at the Landis Theater in Vineland last week for a performance of 'Mulan Jr.' City council members are calling for an audit of the redevelopment project at East and Landis avenues, which included the theater.

Haddonfield is one of 17 towns participating in a Camden County shared services initiative to reduce the cost of trash disposal.

Walking by the Kings Highway display windows of the The Summit Sampler shop without stopping in is a challenge.

The Haddonfield Board of Education on Monday unveiled its latest purchase plan for the 18.7-acre Bancroft property on Kings Highway East in a joint meeting with the borough Board of Commissioners at the Central School .

Each week, Patch takes a peek at some of the more surprising, shocking, stunning and occasionally silly police-related incidents reported throughout New Jersey for "OMGs from NJ PDs." Closet Criminals : They say if you've done nothing wrong, you have no reason to hide ... really badly.

You don't need to drive far-in fact, you don't even need to leave Camden County-to immerse yourself in a chapter of African American history and the Underground Railroad.

Each weekA Haddonfield Patch A brings you a listing of homes for sale or rent in the area.

Lavoy Allen admitted that he finally got his driver's license last week and that he plans to buy a... Just a quick note about Golf Channel and the Phoenix Open.

Beef Vegetable Soup Luncheon , Friday , First Baptist Church of Haddonfield , 124 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, 11:00 a.m. Why Go : There's nothing quite like a hot bowl of soup to stave off the cold doldrums of winter.

Check out these February finds. Deals for Valentine or Super Bowl parties or gifts for that special someone in your life.A Love is in the Air Event A Deals:A 10 percent off town-wide gift certificates plus tons of fabulous deals at shops.

A February is packed with fabulous, family-friendly events throughout the area. To kick off your own 'Fabulous February,' check out Patch's Picks for the week: A Event: A Pro Bot/Bee Bot Programming Class Where: Rhinoceros Toy Store , 107 Kings Hwy.