People
Quiet Collingswood: Group Asks Landscapers, Homeowners to Quit Gas-Powered Tools
Given the outsized impact of the most commonly used lawn care equipment — gasoline-powered mowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers — beyond the properties they maintain, a neighborhood coalition is encouraging alternatives. One fully electric landscaping service says it has found success in making the switch. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
August 31, 2026
Police & Fire
Government
Oaklyn Re-Homes Book Ark Lending Library After Discovering Bias Literature Inside
The Free Books Project community amenity, which had been installed on the grounds of the shuttered Oaklyn Memorial Library, will be relocated, and a second book ark installed within the borough limits. The issue sits at the intersection of municipal liability, free speech protections, and shared access to literacy resources. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
August 27, 2026
Police & Fire
NJ Wins $525M, Juvenile Safety Features in $17.1B Settlement with Meta, Inc.
The second-largest state consumer protection settlement in American history could yield a half-billion-dollar windfall for New Jersey. The agreement requires the company behind applications including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads to implement significant protections for kids and teens. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
August 26, 2026