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After half a century living in Delran, a couple shares their journey of starting fresh in Cherry Hill, and offers a glimpse inside their two-bedroom, two-bathroom abode in an amenity-filled community. Also this week, we take a look at the two-year redevelopment a Cherry Hill firm will undertake for Battleship New Jersey, a local banana trend benefiting a nearby café, and another retailer opening at the mall this weekend.
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After 50 years in Delran, this couple downsized to a Cherry Hill apartment
Family photos and souvenirs from decades of travels decorate Fred and Barbara Zucker’s two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment. The 1,150-square-foot abode, which also includes a den and a west-facing balcony, is part of Cherry Hill’s sprawling Plaza Grande community.
Downsizing from a home in Delran, the couple sold off the bulk of their 50-years’ accumulation of belongings, and took to Raymour & Flanigan to outfit their new digs.
The complex also offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and massage rooms. But Plaza Grande’s family-like feeling is their favorite amenity, the couple says. It’s not uncommon to find Barbara in the kitchen cooking up a treat for a neighbor in need of some TLC.
“Our home is a peaceful retreat for us,” she said. “It is sort of like summer camp.”
The Inquirer takes a closer look at what “another day in paradise” is like at Plaza Grande.
💡 Community News
Cherry Hill-based architectural and engineering firm PS&S is leading a $24.25 million redevelopment project at Battleship New Jersey in neighboring Camden, which will include a new visitor center, double the parking, and a new private event space on the ship’s main deck, among other upgrades. The Inquirer’s Sarah Nicell has the details.
Expecting to drive on Kresson Road or Kenilworth Avenue this week? You might need to alter your routes as roadwork continues.
Timberland will host its grand opening event at the Cherry Hill Mall this weekend, including a ribbon cutting at the 1,800-square-foot store on Friday at 9:30 a.m. and giveaways for shoppers. It’s one of a number of new spots the mall is expected to add in the coming months.
Registration is now open for the township’s lineup of fall class offerings, from oil pastels and pre-ballet for kids to soapmaking and woodworking for adults.
🍽️ On Our Plate
The banana trend taking over Philadelphia’s food scene is also ripe among sweet-treat seekers in Cherry Hill. A banana pudding matcha latte is among the top-selling beverages at Ensōra, the Barclay Farms Shopping Center café’s owner, Michele Lin, told us. She said they make a small batch of banana pudding every day — folding fresh whipped cream between the pudding and layering in Biscoff cookies — that consistently sells out. Ensōra also offers a cookie butter banana pudding version of its pandan mochi waffles, and Lin is considering bringing back a banana bread latte later this year, as customers still request the now-phased-out spring special.
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🎳 Things to Do
📽️ Oscar Movie Marathon: The library’s screenings of Oscar-winning and -nominated films continues with Hamnet today, Sentimental Value tomorrow, and Sinners on Friday. ⏰ Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Cherry Hill Public Library
🦞 Seafood Night: Indulge in a seafood buffet, complete with a raw bar. ⏰ Wednesday, Aug. 19, times vary 💵 $49 for children, $99 for adults 📍 Randall’s Restaurant
🤠 Country Music Skate Night: Don your cowboy hat and head to the rink for a themed skate night. ⏰ Thursday, Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m. 💵 $6 admission 📍 Hot Wheelz
🎒 Skool Days: Wear your college gear to this themed day party, complete with old-school tunes. ⏰ Saturday, Aug. 22, 2-7 p.m. 💵 $19.03 📍 Vera
🏡 On the Market
A ranch with a sunroom and covered front porch
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in the Colwick neighborhood includes a double-door main entrance, fireplace, new carpet, and bamboo flooring in the dining area. In ranch style, the home intertwines with the outdoors via a covered front porch and a sunroom, which opens onto a brick patio. The backyard also has a koi pond, gazebo, and hot tub.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $529,745 | Size: 2,338 SF | Acreage: 0.36
📈 Cherry Hill market report
Median listing price: $529,600 (up $4,600 from June) 📈
Median sold price: $540,000 (up $25,000 from June) 📈
Median days on the market: 34 (up three days from June) 📈
This Cherry Hill market report is published on a monthly basis. Above is data for July from realtor.com.
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