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$2.4M Haddon Heights Home Was Once A Church — Now It Has A Lazy River $2.4M Haddon Heights Home Was Once A Church — Now It Has A Lazy River
$2.4M Haddon Heights Home Was Once A Church — Now It Has A Lazy River From the outside, 301 Station Avenue looks like a charming English cottage.  Step inside the Haddon Heights, and you’ll find one of the most unique homes on the market in South Jersey — complete with a lazy river. Built in 1925 as the First Church of Christ, Scientist, the 4,725-square-foot property was designed by New York architect Bernhardt E. Muller in an English cottage style.  Listing agent Michala Costello of Compass said the exterior is “so unassuming,” but the interior — once the worship area — is “just stunning and gorgeously beautiful.” Lovingly converted into a priva…
Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill
Brand-New Mugshot Shows Man Accused Of Killing Popular Veterinarian In Cherry Hill A 27-year-old Oregon man has been arrested and charged with murder in the first degree for fatal stabbing a veterinarian last December in Cherry Hill authorities announced on Friday, Feb. 14. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:09 a.m., Cherry Hill police responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road and found Dr. Michael Anthony, a veterinarian with a practice in Haddon Heights, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.  Cristiano Custodio-Aquino was identified as the person responsible and was apprehended on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Fresno, Calif., by the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Southwest…
Beloved Haddon Heights Vet's Death Investigated As Homicide: 'He Showed So Much Love' Beloved Haddon Heights Vet's Death Investigated As Homicide: 'He Showed So Much Love'
Beloved Haddon Heights Vet's Death Investigated As Homicide: 'He Showed So Much Love' The death of a respected veterinarian who owned a Haddon Heights clinic was being investigated as a homicide, authorities said. The homicide investigation into the death of 45-year-old Dr. Michael Anthony of Cherry Hill was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Camden County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Dr. Anthony was the owner of Haddon Vet, a clinic on Second Avenue. Cherry Hill police responded to a report of an unconscious man on the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road around 7:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Officers found Dr. Anthony and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Acco…
Cheers! Vote Clears Way For First Alcohol Sales In Haddon Heights Cheers! Vote Clears Way For First Alcohol Sales In Haddon Heights
Cheers! Vote Clears Way For First Alcohol Sales In Haddon Heights Voters in a Camden County borough approved a measure that would allow for alcohol sales for the first time in its 120-year history. In a 62-38 percent vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a proposal was passed to permit "plenary retail consumption licenses" in Haddon Heights, according to unofficial results. The Philadelphia suburb incorporated in 1904 has no liquor stores or bars. Mayor Zachary Houck and the borough's council will have to create and pass an ordinance before alcohol licenses can start being issued. "This process will involve consulting with professionals and experts, as well…
Roadway Named After Slain Prosecutor's Investigator In Camden County Roadway Named After Slain Prosecutor's Investigator In Camden County
Roadway Named After Slain Prosecutor's Investigator In Camden County A slain Camden County prosecutor's investigator is being honored this spring. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Camden County Board of Commissioners will honor a fallen hero with the naming of a roadway in Camden. In April, the access road leading to the Governor James J. Florio Center for Public Service will be dedicated “Investigator Jack McLaughlin Way” in honor of the only member of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office ever killed in the line of duty. On April 20, 1995, Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Investigator Jack McLaughlin and Haddon Heights Police…
Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures' Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures'
Camden County Mom, Grandmother Kristen Emdin 'Embraced Life's Simple Pleasures' Kristen T. Emdin died on Feb. 10 in Clementon, according to an obituary published by Inglesby Funeral Home. She was 47 years old. The Camden native spent her "cherished years" in Mount Ephraim "where she embraced life's simple pleasures, such as bike riding with her beloved husband, Todd Emdin," her obituary said. She is survived by two children, Devin Townsen and Walter Whitman, and two grandchildren, Octavius and Mazikeen Michael. Viewing is on Friday, Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. at St Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, 30…
'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44 'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44
'On Ice In Heaven:' Hardcore Philly Flyers Fan Gregory Collier Of Haddon Township Dies, 44 Major Philadelphia Flyers fan Gregory Brian Collier of Haddon Township died. He was 44 years old, according to an obituary published by Healey Funeral Home. Family and friends were invited to wear the professional hockey team's orange and black colors at his Saturday, Jan. 6 visitation and prayer service. And according to his mother, Peggy Collier, "almost everybody did." Greg died on Dec. 30, 2023, at Samaritan Hospice in Voorhees after a long illness. He suffered from Myotonic Dystrophy. Greg's main passion was the Philadelphia Flyers: "He always cheered on the Orange and …
Crash Witn Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County Crash Witn Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County
Crash Witn Injuries Closes I-295 In Camden County A crash with injuries partially closed Interstate 295 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 10 on I-295 southbound North of Exit 28 - (Route 168/Black Horse Pike) in Haddon Heights, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two left lanes of three lanes remained closed as of 2 p.m., 511nj.org reported.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Top-Rated South Jersey Pizzeria Gets Decent Review From Barstool's Portnoy Top-Rated South Jersey Pizzeria Gets Decent Review From Barstool's Portnoy
Top-Rated South Jersey Pizzeria Gets Decent Review From Barstool's Portnoy A South Jersey pizzeria named one of the state's best by several outlets got a visit from Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy. "I mean it's good, I would never complain about it," Portnoy said after sampling the square pie from Brooklyn Original in Haddon Heights. He rated it a 7.3 Despite the shop boasting its famous square pie, customers said the CEO actually got the "wrong one." Portnoy tried two other styles, which he also gave similar ratings. Click here to watch the full One Bite review.
Delaware Man Stole $200K In Mid-Atlantic Jewelry Store Heists, Fled To Philly: Feds Delaware Man Stole $200K In Mid-Atlantic Jewelry Store Heists, Fled To Philly: Feds
Delaware Man Stole $200K In Mid-Atlantic Jewelry Store Heists, Fled To Philly: Feds A Delaware man is accused of stealing up to $200,000 in jewelry in an interstate crime spree that stretched the mid-Atlantic, federal authorities say.  Michael Larbi, 24, of Dover is charged in connection with a string of heists that took place between October 2020 and February 2021, said US Attorney Philip R. Sellinger in a release Friday, Nov. 4.  Federal investigators said the string of robberies began when Larbi walked into a jewelry store in Marlton, New Jersey on Oct. 28, 2020 and ran out with three rings valued at $77,420.  Authorities then believe Larbi…
South Jersey, PA Diving School Pioneer Gets 27 Months In Fed Pen For $1.1M Funding Fraud South Jersey, PA Diving School Pioneer Gets 27 Months In Fed Pen For $1.1M Funding Fraud
South Jersey, PA Diving School Pioneer Gets 27 Months In Fed Pen For $1.1M Funding Fraud UPDATE: A New Jersey woman considered a pioneer of commercial diving instruction was sentenced Wednesday to a plea-bargained 27 months in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in public funds to keep her Pennsylvania diving school in business. Tamara Brown, 58, of Haddon Heights, began submitting false information to keep her Divers Academy International just outside of Philadelphia accredited beginning in 2012, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. As a for-profit institution, the diving school required accreditation to be eligible to receive tuition funds from …
Interstate Poultry Spill Leaves Foul Odor In South Jersey Interstate Poultry Spill Leaves Foul Odor In South Jersey
Interstate Poultry Spill Leaves Foul Odor In South Jersey Why did chicken cross Route 42?  New Jersey State Police don't know, entirely, but it left a foul mess for at least one motorist. A truck dropped a 200-foot trail of chicken guts and chicken feet, according to Sgt. Phil Curry, a state police spokesman. More of the fowl waste dumped on an exit ramp that merges with Interstate 295, Curry said. A state police incident report did not identify the driver of the truck that dropped the chicken waste, or the name of the company where it originated, according to Curry.  No tickets had been issued, he said. Maryanne Falkenstein's Je…
GUNS R US: Feds Charge NJ Men With Selling Homemade Pistols, Rifles, More GUNS R US: Feds Charge NJ Men With Selling Homemade Pistols, Rifles, More
Guns R US: Feds Charge NJ Men With Selling Homemade Pistols, Rifles, More A South Jersey man and his ex-con pal ran a black-market business selling guns and machine guns that he made at home, said federal authorities who took both into custody. David Bibler, 55, of Haddon Heights produced fully automatic pistols and rifles, as well as silencers while ex-con Francis Hillsee, 36, of Mount Laurel priced and sold them, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. Hillsee also sold boxes of ammunition, she said. Bibler had eight firearms, including rifles and pistols, as well as firearm manufacturing equipment, explosive powder, and a large amount of ammunition when h…
South Jersey Diving School Pioneer Admits Illegally Collecting Federal Funds South Jersey Diving School Pioneer Admits Illegally Collecting Federal Funds
South Jersey Diving School Pioneer Admits Illegally Collecting Federal Funds A New Jersey woman considered a pioneer of commercial diving instruction admitted Wednesday that she submitted bogus documents to receive federal funds that her school wasn’t entitled to, federal authorities said. Tamara Brown, 57, of Haddon Heights, began submitting false information to keep her Divers Academy International just outside of Philadelphia accredited beginning in 2012, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said. As a for-profit institution, the diving school required accreditation to be eligible to receive tuition funds from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Depart…
GOTCHA: Multi-State Jewel Thief Linked To $187K In NJ Heists Nabbed By US Marshals GOTCHA: Multi-State Jewel Thief Linked To $187K In NJ Heists Nabbed By US Marshals
Gotcha: Multi-State Jewel Thief Linked To $187K In NJ Heists Nabbed By US Marshals A fugitive sought for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in jewelry from stores in New Jersey and Pennsylvania has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in Delaware, authorities said. Michael Larbi, 22, of Dover, Delaware was charged on Wednesday with second-degree theft by Evesham police, the Burlington County police department announced. Larbi is accused of stealing jewelry from several South Jersey stores, including in Hainesport and Haddon Heights. The spree began on Oct. 28, 2020, when he took more than $77,000 in jewelry from Billig Jewelers at 330 South Route 73, Evesham police said…
Most Popular Pizzerias In Camden, Gloucester Counties Most Popular Pizzerias In Camden, Gloucester Counties
Most Popular Pizzerias In Camden, Gloucester Counties Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are some places you can try today in Camden and Gloucester counties. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Holy Tomato, Blackwood: Owned by a mom and her two daughters, the restaurant has customers raving about the crispy crusts, large pies, extraordinar…
State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores
State Police Seek BMW Driver Who Stole $187K In Jewelry From Burlington, Camden County Stores New Jersey State Police seek the public's help identifying a man wanted for stealing more $187,000 worth of jewelry from three jewelry stores in Burlington and Camden counties. On Nov. 2, the man entered David Arlen Jewelry in Hainesport and began speaking with a sales associate. While viewing some pieces of jewelry, the man grabbed two diamond rings from a display case and fled the store, police said. While investigating the theft, detectives discovered that the suspect was also wanted for stealing more than $77,000 worth of jewelry from a jewelry store in Marlton on Oct. 28, and more than…
Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees
Wasps Released In Delaware Water Gap Will Kill Beetle Found Eating North Jersey's Ash Trees Several species of small wasps that attack the eggs of a tree-eating beetle found in North Jersey were released last weekend within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to a recent report. The adult and pupae wasps are native to Asian areas where the emerald ash borer (beetles) are from. The Asian-native emerald ash borer beetles attack ash trees and have been detected in parts of New Jersey, as well as across the U.S. This year, the EAB has been detected in the following areas of New Jersey, according to the state's agricultural department: BERGEN: Glen Rock CAMDEN…
North Jersey Catholic Priest Named In Massive Child Sex Abuse Report North Jersey Catholic Priest Named In Massive Child Sex Abuse Report
North Jersey Catholic Priest Named In Massive Child Sex Abuse Report A priest with North Jersey ties was among 300 from six Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania who sexually abused more than 1,000 children, according to a grand jury report released Tuesday. "We, the members of this grand jury, need you to hear this. We know some of you have heard some of it before. There have been other reports about child sex abuse within the Catholic Church," the document says. "But never on this scale. For many of us, those earlier stories happened someplace else, someplace away. Now we know the truth: it happened everywhere." The more than 1,300-p…