These stories topped the news this week on our South Jersey Patch sites—Cherry Hill, Cinnaminson, Collingswood, Gloucester Township, Haddonfield-Haddon Township, Moorestown and West Deptford.

DiBartolo Bakery Drops Curtain on New Look

The scaffolding set up around DiBartolo Bakery in Collingswood wasn’t just for construction—the Food Network filmed a hush-hush reality show there this week.

Accusation of Lewdness Didn't Involve Student, School Officials Say

Cherry Hill East Spanish teacher Jules Gross is suspended with pay during the investigation into allegations he exposed himself to a child.

Stolen Truck Plows Into Piston Diner; 'A Nightmare,' Says Owner

It’s not every day a front-end loader comes barreling through a restaurant, but that's exactly what Piston Diner's owner encountered at 1 a.m. Thursday at his Westville business.

How Do You Spell Love? With 1,000 Paper Cups

"It's a tradition in Haddon Township for a young man to ask his potential date to the prom in a very unique way," Bruce Nelson said when he shared a very special story with Haddon Patch this week.

Think You Know Irish Music? Think Again

If all you know of Irish music is drinking songs like "Wild Rover" and "Whiskey in the Jar" played in the background of loud pubs on St. Patrick's Day, John Byrne and his band have quite a show for you.

Escaped Horses Go for Ride on A.C. Expressway

The portion of the Atlantic City Expressway in Winslow, Camden County looked a little like the Wild West on Monday evening. 

Police Pitch Plan to Put Officer Back in Cinnaminson Schools

Does Cinnaminson need a school resource officer again? The school board is considering a plan, and it might not cost taxpayers.

Mom Turns in Juvenile Son for Theft—Again, Police Say

This mom means business.

Community Garden Approved in Haddon Twp.

The garden, Haddon Township’s first, will be at the former Champion School on Collings Avenue.

No 'Compelling Reason' for Tax Increase, Deputy Mayor Says

"A $1.4 million deficit is not acceptable ... Everyone agrees a 9 percent increase is not going to happen,” the deputy mayor says as Moorestown faces a likely tax hike.

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