Quixote Quest prepares for its “Hope for Haiti” Coffee House
February 18, 2010 • written by Julie Coben ('11)/Eastside Community Editor
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Quixote Quest, a community service club for teens of New Jersey, will be holding a “Hope for Haiti” Coffee House this Sunday, February 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spot Teen Center, located inside of the Echelon Mall. The event will include teen performances from various high schools in the South... Read more »
The 2010 Volunteer Fair offers community service opportunities
February 9, 2010 • written by Laura Kane (’11)/ Eastside Community Editor
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On Monday February 8, East’s and West’s PTAs organized the 2010 Volunteer Fair at the Cherry Hill Library. Over ten volunteer organizations held booths to recruit teen volunteers for their services. From Bancroft to the Camden County Animal Shelter, various organizations are looking for devoted students... Read more »
Dessert Picks
February 6, 2010
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In the front window of Philly Cupcake stands this mannequin dressed in a cupcake decorated outfit. Picture by: Julie Coben ('11)/Eastside Community Editor Philly Cupcake Julie Coben (’11)/Eastside Community Editor Located on 1132 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Philly Cupcake, the “Cupcakery... Read more »
The Wishing Well relocates inside of Blush
January 24, 2010 • written by Lauren Klein (’11)/ Eastside Staff
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The popular boutique, The Wishing Well, located in Cherry Hill, has recently taken on a new adventure. The store has just moved in with another popular store, Blush, also located in Cherry Hill. The Wishing Well got an offer to move in with Blush just a little while back and moved into their new home... Read more »
Philadelphia Restaurant Week preview
January 21, 2010 • written by Steven Markowitz (’10)/ Eastside Underground Editor
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Like going to fancy restaurants, but hate spending $50 for a steak? Then the annual Philadelphia restaurant week is for you. Taking place from January 17 to 22 and 24 to 29, all participating restaurants will offer three course meals (including an appetizer, a full entrée and a dessert) from a selected... Read more »
Comcast Holiday Spectacular brings the holiday season to a close
December 31, 2009 • written by Laura Kane ('11)/ Eastside Community Editor
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Comcast, one of the country’s largest cable, internet, and phone companies, is now offering the community more than just “triple play.” The Comcast headquarters, located in downtown Philadelphia, is showcasing a great holiday show until New Year’s Day. The free 15-minute holiday show is played... Read more »
Panchero’s adds a new spice to the area
December 24, 2009 • written by Lauren Klein (’11)/ For Eastside
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Panchero’s Mexican Grill is a chain restaurant that has franchises all over the country. Due to the success of Panchero’s more continue to open. A new Panchero’s recently opened in the Ritz Shopping Center in Voorhees. As one walks through the doors of Panchero’s Mexican Grill, the first thing... Read more »
Morris Arboretum’s new Tree Adventure attracts visitors
November 11, 2009 • written by Danielle Fox (’13)/ For Eastside
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The Morris Arboretum is one of Philadelphia’s many great outdoor attractions. It was founded by siblings, John and Lydia Morris in 1923. The park is famous for its 13,000 labeled plants, trees, flowers and sculptures from around the world. This month the Morris Arboretum continues to branch out with... Read more »
Arts, Books and Culture Festival Preview
October 24, 2009 • written by Lauren Klein (’11)/ For Eastside
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For the past twenty years, the JCC (Jewish Community Center) Cherry Hill has thrown a huge annual festival, The ABC (Arts, Books and Culture) Festival. This event hosts more than thirty famous people such as authors and performers to help raise money for the JCC. The funds are then distributed to different people... Read more »
Family-owned grocery store offers a more friendly atmosphere
October 24, 2009 • written by Sherin Nassar (’13)/ For Eastside
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If one is looking for a family friendly atmosphere, fresh fruits, vegetables and a juice bar, then JD Produce and Deli is awaiting! Recently opened in April 2009, the family-owned produce and deli sells a variety of New Jersey farm fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as deli meats and cheeses. The store,... Read more »
Interview with Mayor Bernie Platt regarding Cherry Hill Mall renovations
October 5, 2009 • written by Darby Festa ('13)/ For Eastside
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In 2007, the Cherry Hill Mall underwent numerous renovations funded by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), adding venues such as Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters and several restaurants including Seasons 52. The following is an interview with Mayor Bernie Platt of Cherry Hill about the... Read more »
Agora Greek and Food Festival
October 5, 2009 • written by Danielle Fox ('13)/ For Eastside
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Learning has potential to be fun, especially when food is involved. From October 1 through 4, the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Thomas in Cherry Hill, New Jersey hosted their annual “Agora Greek and Food Festival” for the community to experience Greek culture. The church gave attendees a taste of... Read more »
MS 150 Jersey Shore bike event
October 1, 2009 • written by Danielle Fox ('13)/ Eastside Staff
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Looking for a great opportunity to do community service that is both beneficial and a good time? On October 3 and 4, join the Ms 150 Jersey Shore bike event, described by Bicycling Magazine as “the best cycling getaway in New Jersey.” The MS 150 Jersey Shore bike event is run by the National Multiple... Read more »
Videogame Expo comes to Philadelphia
September 30, 2009 • written by Dillon Rosenblatt ('11)/ Eastside Editorial Assistant
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From Super Nintendo to Sega Dreamcast to Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, video gaming systems have taken over the world’s youth. Over 97 percent of kids from ages 13-18 have played or still play some sort of video game. These kids are the ones who make up the attendance at the Video Game Expo; the place... Read more »
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
August 15, 2009 • written by Julia Finkel ('10)/ Eastside Community Editor
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Courtesy of www.canarypromo.com As the artist sits on his stool surrounded by his own paintings, his hand hurts from the hours spent fervently searching to find the perfect shade of blue. Across the street, the dancer moves around in her studio, enclosed by mirrors, repeating her twists and... Read more »
Vans’ Warped Tour: a history
July 30, 2009 • written by Laura Kane ('11)/ Eastside Community Editor
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Van’s Warped Tour is a music festival that brings over 600,000 kids across the country a lineup of 100 rock bands. Today, the tour attracts thousands of music loving fans, but in 1995 Kevin Lyman created Warped Tour for a very different reason. Kevin Lyman started his career Escape the Fate plays... Read more »
Philadelphia now the city with a BigBelly
May 26, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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Philadelphia has recently installed new, revolutionary trash cans around Center City. Entitled the BigBelly, the trash container can indeed hold a lot of trash. Each trash can has a solar panel that powers a trash compactor, allowing the bins to accept four to eight times as much waste before being full,... Read more »
Seasons 52 arrives at Cherry Hill Mall
May 12, 2009 • written by Julie Coben ('11)/Eastside Staff
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As leaves turn different colors, when the snow falls to the ground and as flowers begin to bloom, one can expect to see a seasonally varying menu at Seasons 52. Recently, this sophisticated grill and wine bar opened at a new location in the Cherry Hill Mall. Seasons 52, owned by Capital Grille, originally... Read more »
South Jersey walks for MS
May 5, 2009 • written by Laura Kane (\'11)/Eastside Staff
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On Sunday, May 3, thousands of people across the country walked together to pursue a common goal, find a cure for M.S. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts 600 walk events each year in the United States to help raise money for research. Multiple Sclerosis is a disabling disease that impairs... Read more »
Sold-out ‘Stars’ event wows Cherry Hill
April 24, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein (\'10)/ Eastside Community Editor
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For the second year in a row, on Sunday, April 19 in Cherry Hill West’s new auditorium, “Dancing with the Cherry Hill Stars” was a hit success. The competition consisted of sixteen couples, each couple comprised of a community member paired with a local professional dancer. Guest... Read more »
American Legion hosts “The Wall that Heals”
April 20, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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Though a period of almost forty years has elapsed since the termination of the Vietnam War, the American Legion Post 372 is finding their own way to spiritually bring the soldiers home. From April 16 to April 19, the American Legion Post 372 is hosting the Vietnam Traveling Wall, called “The Wall... Read more »
Quaker meeting house prepares for 200th anniversary
April 6, 2009 • written by Moriah Schervone ('11)/Eastside Staff
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A wood-burning stove is against a wall of the antiquated room in the Quaker’s Cropwell Friends Meeting House. The stove is framed by benches with pink cushions that are in the same position they were in years before. The ceiling and one wall are adorned with wooden planks that add to the colonial... Read more »
Cities around the world celebrate Earth Hour
March 29, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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On Saturday, March 28, cities around the world celebrated “Earth Hour,” implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), by powering down their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm to promote awareness for the growing energy crisis and giving participants an idea of how simple conserving energy truly... Read more »
Sustainable Cherry Hill hopes to donate 10,000 books
March 27, 2009 • written by Alana Kopelson ('12)
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Sustainable Cherry Hill is an environmental club that educates people about global warming and how to take care of the earth. Mariel Rothman (’10) and Devon Braunstein (’10) brought a branch of this club to Cherry Hill East and are now both Presidents of the club. For the past two weeks,... Read more »
Sustainable Cherry Hill brings Mike McGrath, host of WHYY’s “You Bet Your Garden,” to Croft Farm
March 24, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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You can “bet your garden” that Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Sunday, March 22 event was a success. Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) worked with Elite Landscaping to bring host of WHYY’s “You Bet Your Garden,” Mike McGrath, to the Art Center at Historic Croft Farm. Local... Read more »
South Jersey celebrates Friday the 13th with Diane’s
March 15, 2009 • written by Sari Soffer ('10)/Eastside News/Features Editor
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Most people associate Friday the 13th with witches and black cats, but South Jersey knows better. For this area, Friday, March 13 was associated with only one thing: water ice. Over in Voorhees, specifically, Diane’s Italian Water Ices was crowded with East students who rushed out of school for... Read more »
Flower Show brings Italy to Philadelphia
March 8, 2009 • written by Laura Kane ('11)/For Eastside
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In the cold month of March, it is hard to find color in the desolate winter landscape. The Philadelphia Flower Show provides an escape from the harsh season with colorful and original displays of flowers. Every year the Flower Show chooses a theme that is interpreted by designers in their flower exhibits.... Read more »
Outdoor Club of South Jersey builds appreciation for environment through fun activities
March 8, 2009 • written by Amanda Michelson ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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For students who like a little environmental adventure on their weekends, the Outdoor Club of South Jersey should be considered as a club worth joining. According to its home page, “The Outdoor Club of South Jersey is [not a] profit organization [and it is] dedicated to providing opportunities... Read more »
Ariana serves authentic Afghan food in Voorhees
March 6, 2009 • written by Adam Charny ('12)/For Eastside
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The next time you are going out to dinner and searching for something unique, try Ariana, a new Afghan restaurant located in Eagle Plaza, in Voorhees, which offers authentic Afghan cuisine. Ariana was the original name of the country now known as Afghanistan. Fahima Sultani, the owner of the restaurant,... Read more »
Richard Selznick of Cooper University Hospital publishes first book
February 22, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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Richard Selznick, Founder and Director of the Cooper Learning Center at Cooper University Hospital, has just published his first book, The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child. In order to write The Shut-Down Learner, Dr. Selznick used his experience at the Cooper Learning... Read more »
Romantic restaurants to try on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2009 • written by Laura Kane ('11)
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Valentine’s Day is more than just a holiday to give candy hearts. It’s a great chance to try a new and romantic restaurant. Miralle Café is an Italian restaurant on Rt 70 offering a variety of signature and original Italian dishes. It has big open windows in the front entrance leading to... Read more »
Michelangelo’s new location satisfies hungry families with rich Italian atmosphere
February 10, 2009 • written by Rebecca Ohnona ('12)
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Michelangelo’s has been famous for their pizza for the last 20 years. Although they have been very successful, they were receiving some complaints from their customers regarding a shortage of parking spots.Therefore, they made the decision to move a block away. The former pizza place turned heads... Read more »
Share a kiss at the Kissing Bridge
February 7, 2009 • written by Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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On this upcoming Valentine’s Day, share a kiss with your sweetheart under the Scarborough Covered Bridge in honor of the 50th anniversary of the “Kissing Bridge.” Beginning at 11:30 a.m., rain or shine, the Scarborough Covered Bridge is offering a day-long celebration reenacting the... Read more »
Philadelphia Auto Show attracts families, car enthusiasts and celebrities
February 1, 2009 • written by Amanda Michelson ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
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Yesterday revved up the grand opening of Philadelphia’s annual Auto Show that will be continuing until February 8. The show brings people from all over the tri-state area. According to the Auto Show’s information webpage, “The Philadelphia International Auto Show began in 1902, and... Read more »