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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
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Why Spirit Halloween canceled its annual party in Egg Harbor Township for 2025
Spirit Halloween has delivered horrifying news to its most ardent customers, canceling a celebration that draws thousands of people to launch its spooky season. The Egg Harbor Township firm blamed "international disruptions and supply chain challenges" for the demise of this year's event. It said the party's expected to return in 2026. "In the meantime, Spirit Halloween is still very much alive, with over 1,500 stores on track to open;" the company said in a recent Instagram post. Stores are to begin opening in mid-August. Halloween horror: South Jersey delivers on dreadful decorations Last year's event, which took place Aug. 1 and was dubbed the Carnevil, drew a large crowd to the company's flagship store in an Egg Harbor Township shopping center. It was held for the third straight year "to unveil our best costumes, accessories and decor," Spirit Halloween said in a statement promoting the 2024 party. The free event included games, prizes and entertainment. It offered an "exclusive" swag bag to the first 200 guests after 7 a.m., then distributed numbered lanyards allowing access for 2,500 visitors after the store's ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Other customers were allowed into the store on a first-come, first-served basis until 8 p.m. As a sign of its turnout, last year's party also offered on-site restrooms, a hydration station and overflow parking. Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@ This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: The event was called the Carnevil in 2024 and took place Aug. 1
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TD Bank closing South Jersey branch, laying off 52 workers; other cutbacks planned as well
TD Bank plans to lay off 52 workers because of planned branch closings in New Jersey, the company has announced. The Cherry Hill-based bank is closing six offices across the state, including a South Jersey location along Route 70 in Marlton. The closings, part of a larger pruning of its branch system, are because of a "reduction in work volumes' and an 'organizational restructuring," the bank said in a March 26 filing with the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Data breach: Suit seeks $5M over leak of TD Bank info It didn't specify when job cuts would hit specific sites, but said workers would be let go between March 31 and June 26. Workers are not being offered positions at other TD Bank offices, the filing said. Eligible employees, including an unspecified number of executives, are to receive severance pay and the value of unused accrued paid time off. TD Bank has approximately 1,100 locations overall and is the nation's 10th largest bank. Elsewhere in New Jersey, TD Bank branches are set to close in: Holmdel, Monmouth County. Spring Lake Heights, Monmouth County. Flemington, Hunterdon County. Cedar Grove, Essex County. Ringwood, Passaic County. Other cutbacks are to occur in nine states along the Atlantic seaboard and in Washington, D.C. Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@ This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: TD Bank plans layoffs as it sheds six offices across New Jersey
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Climate
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Wildfire burning off Raritan Avenue, Old Atsion Road in Wharton State Forest in Waterford
The state Forest Fire Service on Sunday morning reported making "significant" progress against a large wildfire burning in Waterford Township. The blaze. which forced the evacuation of two campgrounds, was 50% contained after spreading across 1,750 acres of Wharton State Forest, the agency said at approximately 8 a.m. It first reported the blaze, called the California Branch Wildfire, in the area of Raritan Avenue and Old Atsion Road on Saturday afternoon. Both roads were closed inside the forest, as was Goshen Bridge Road. The Atsion and Goshen Pond campgrounds were evacuated. Franklin fire:: Blaze in forest scorches 190 acres The agency said it was fighting the blaze with ground crews, fire engines and bulldozers. It reported no injuries or damage to private property. The fire's cause was under investigation. (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline.) Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@ This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: California Branch Wildfire burns in Wharton State Forest in Waterford
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Joann fabric and craft stores are set to close in South Jersey
Three fabric and craft stores are to close in South Jersey as part of approximately 500 shutdowns nationwide, the financially ailing retailer Joann has disclosed. Joann plans to shutter 'underperforming' stores in Mount Laurel, Deptford and Mays Landing, according to a motion filed Feb. 12 in the firm's bankruptcy case. One area store is to remain open in Cherry Hill. 'This was a very difficult decision to make, given the major impact we know it will have on our team members, our customers and all of the communities we serve,' the Ohio-based company said in a statement. Big questions: Path ahead is uncertain for Big Lots Joann, founded more than 80 years ago, describes itself as 'the nation's category leader in sewing and fabrics with one of the largest arts and crafts offerings.' It currently has more than 800 stores in 49 states. 'Right-sizing our store footprint is a critical part of our efforts to ensure the best path forward for Joann,' the company's statement said. Joann also wants to close three stores in Lawrenceville, Toms River and Succasunna, Morris County. That would leave it with five locations across the state. Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 15, saying it hoped to sell off assets to improve its finances. The store closings are subject to the approval of a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware. If the judge approves, Joann said, close-out sales are to begin 'immediately.' Jim Walsh is a senior reporter for the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@ This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: Joann fabric and craft store bankruptcy: Stores in New Jersey to close
