64-661: Cherry Hill is a township within Camden County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As a suburb of Philadelphia , the township is part of South Jersey and the Delaware Valley region. Cherry Hill Township grew during the mid-20th century suburbanization , becoming one of the Delaware Valley's main commercial centers, including the Cherry Hill Mall . As of the 2020 United States census ,
128-640: A Walsh Act Commission form of government, consisting of a three-member Board of Commissioners. In 1962, the Township's population passed the 30,000 mark and two additional Commissioners were elected. Following a study made by a Citizen's Advisory Committee, a special election was held in 1962. The township voted to change its form of government to the Council-Manager Plan A under the Faulkner Act . Five Council members were elected at-large in
192-620: A May election to serve concurrent four-year terms. The Council members elected one of their own as Mayor, and a Township Manager served as the Chief Administrator of the Township. By 1975, after a Charter Study Commission report and the passage of a ballot referendum, the township adopted the Council-Manager Plan B form of government. Two features of the government were changed: council members were to be elected every two years for overlapping terms of four years and
256-444: A female householder with no husband present and 27.9% were non-families. Of all households, 23.8% were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13. 21.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
320-518: A female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.10. In the CDP the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
384-875: A few of their assignments. TRT responds to requests for mutual aid throughout the tri-county area as needed. CHPD is home to its own 9-1-1 public safety answering point (PSAP), when a resident of the township dials 9-1-1 they are routed directly to the CHPD, which provides a significant advantage in response time to the caller, the 9-1-1 center is the hub of the department's 800 MHz trunked radio system, as well as an advanced CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system, and RMS (Records Management System). Both systems work together to provide patrol units up to date information directly to their patrol car computers. CHPD's Community Policing Unit provides many services for residents including child fingerprinting, neighborhood watches, and drug & alcohol awareness seminars. The Cherry Hill Fire Department
448-420: A household in the township was $ 87,392, and the median income for a family was $ 104,983. Males had a median income of $ 82,325 versus $ 49,129 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 43,192. About 2.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over. Cherry Hill is a corporate and employment hub. The township
512-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to
576-461: A private club as of 2020. The Cherry Hill Police Department (CHPD) is the third-largest police department in the tri-county area, employing more than 130 sworn officers as well as 21 civilians. The current chief of the department is Robert Kempf. The department's TRT (Tactical Response Team) responds to requests for the service of high risk warrants, the resolving of barricaded and/or hostage situations, and dealing with suicidal individuals just to name
640-552: A single enclosed space. When the township sought a new post office, another New Jersey municipality in Hunterdon County was using the name Delaware Township . The United States Postal Service insisted on a name change, suggesting "Deltown". Delaware Township mayors Christian Weber and John Gilmour pursued public write-in campaigns to select possible titles and chose Cherry Hill from suggestions that included Chapel Hill, Cherry Valley and Delaware City. The name "Cherry Hill"
704-692: A special council meeting in October 2014, Brian Bauerle was selected to fill Amato's seat, which expired in December 2015. Cherry Hill is located in the 1st Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 6th state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Cherry Hill had been part of the 3rd Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on
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#1732791546489768-420: A temperate, humid subtropical climate, with mild winters, and receives approximately 58% of total possible sunshine annually. However, the weather is subject to changeable conditions. Occasional ice and significant snowfall usually melt within hours to days of falling. Summers are long, hot, and humid. The area can feel effects from Atlantic tropical storms. Precipitation is plentiful in all seasons. Since 2010,
832-484: A total area of 2.919 square miles (7.56 km ), including 2.914 square miles (7.55 km ) of land and 0.005 square miles (0.013 km ) of water (0.19%). The 2010 United States census counted 8,302 people, 3,084 households, and 2,224 families in the CDP. The population density was 2,849.1 people per square mile (1,100.0 people/km ). There were 3,215 housing units at an average density of 1,103.3 units per square mile (426.0 units/km ). The racial makeup
896-665: A total of 50,178 registered voters in Cherry Hill Township, of which 20,220 (40.3% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats , 8,374 (16.7% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 21,553 (43.0% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated . There were 31 voters registered to other parties. Among the township's 2010 Census population, 70.6% (vs. 57.1% in Camden County) were registered to vote, including 91.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide). Township (New Jersey) A township , in
960-470: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)
1024-730: Is a career department. It also has two volunteer units, the Cherry Hill Fire Police and the Special Services Unit ("Rehab 13"), which provides on scene support for the Cherry Hill Fire Department as well as departments throughout Southern New Jersey. In December 2016, the department was awarded with a Class 1 designation by the Insurance Services Office , a classification held by 130 of the 30,000 fire departments in
1088-415: Is among the largest municipal libraries in New Jersey. The current facility was completed in December 2004 to replace the 1966 Malcolm Wells-designed structure at 1100 King's Highway North. The library is an agency of the Township's municipal government. Created as Delaware Township in 1844, the community was first governed by a Township Committee. On May 19, 1951, the citizens adopted, in a special election,
1152-596: Is experiencing rapid growth, increasing by 25% from 7,661 in 2010 to 9,587 in the 2013–2017 American Community Survey , compared to 0.3% growth for the township as a whole during the same period. An extensive array of businesses owned by Korean Americans has emerged along Marlton Pike (Route 70) in Cherry Hill since 2010, with signage in Hangul ubiquitous along this stretch. The 2010 United States census counted 71,045 people, 26,882 households, and 19,301 families in
1216-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing
1280-433: Is the headquarters of TD Bank (USA) , whose US$ 350 billion in deposits in 2021 made it the eighth-largest American bank by deposits . On February 28, 2022, TD Bank, N.A. announced plans to acquire Memphis, Tennessee –based First Horizon Corp for US$ 13.4 billion. The combined entity will be based in Cherry Hill, and will constitute a Top 6 US bank. The deal is expected to close in 2023, pending approval by regulators in both
1344-559: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within
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#17327915464891408-539: The 2000 U.S. census , there were 69,965 people, 26,227 households, and 19,407 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,884.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,113.9/km). There were 27,074 housing units at an average density of 1,116.4 per square mile (431.0/km). The racial makeup of the township was 84.67% White , 8.87% Asian , 4.46% African American , 0.10% Native American , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.70% from other races , and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.54% of
1472-763: The Cherry Hill Arena hosted a WHA hockey team, the New Jersey Knights , and from 1964 to 1971, an Eastern Hockey League team, the Jersey Devils (unrelated to the present NHL New Jersey Devils ). Muhammad Ali purchased a house at 1121 Winding Drive in Cherry Hill's Voken Tract in 1971, living there with his family until 1974. Cherry Hill has more than 50 municipal public parks, plus three parks owned by Camden County. Most parks have playground equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts, walking paths, and athletic fields. Croft Farm, which
1536-610: The New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by James Beach ( D , Voorhees Township ) and in the General Assembly by Louis Greenwald (D, Voorhees Township) and Pamela Rosen Lampitt (D, Cherry Hill ). Camden County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners composed of seven members chosen at-large in partisan elections for three-year terms on a staggered basis by
1600-401: The CDP was 87.67% White , 4.41% African American , 0.21% Native American , 6.39% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.59% from other races , and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61% of the population. There were 3,115 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had
1664-733: The Cherry Hill Army National Guard Armory is the Cherry Hill component of the Civil Air Patrol , a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The Squadron has about 60 members, 40 of which are cadets and 20 of which are senior members. At 72,000 square feet (6,700 m), the Cherry Hill Public Library
1728-455: The Cherry Hill Fire Department and community volunteers. Merchantville Country Club is a private 9-hole country club in Cherry Hill established in 1892. Woodcrest Country Club is a private 18-hole golf course located in the Woodcrest section. The course was founded in 1929 as a 9-hole course. An additional 9 holes were added in 1931. It was sold at a bankruptcy auction in spring 2013, and is
1792-568: The Township Council selected Jill Hulnick to fill the council seat expiring in December 2027 that became vacant when David Fleisher took office as mayor and appointed Daniel DiRenzo to fill the seat expiring in December 2025 that was vacated after Brian Baurele resigned to take the position as the mayor's chief of staff; both will serve on an interim basis until the November 2024 general election, when voters will choose candidates to serve
1856-504: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of
1920-491: The United States and Canada. The post-merger bank will have approximately US$ 600 billion in assets. Melitta USA has its coffee roasting plant in the township. The Courier-Post , the fifth-largest New Jersey–based newspaper, is published in Cherry Hill. Subaru of America 's headquarters was also located in the township until 2018. Cherry Hill Mall , a principal shopping center in the Philadelphia metropolitan area ,
1984-875: The United States, and only three in New Jersey. Also in 2016, the department was accredited by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). The Fire Chief is Wade Houlihan. The department also provides emergency medical services (EMS). The only hospital in Cherry Hill is Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, an extension of Philadelphia's Jefferson Health , located on Chapel Avenue. Residents also have access to nearby Virtua Hospitals in Voorhees Township , Marlton and Berlin as well as Cooper University Hospital and Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden. Fire stations in Cherry Hill are: The Jack Schweiker Composite Squadron, located at
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2048-413: The average family size was 3.08. In the township, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. According to a 2010 estimate, the median income for
2112-616: The balance of the two terms of office. In January 2016, the Township Council selected Carolyn Jacobs from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2017 that became vacant when Susan Shin Angulo took office as a Camden County Freeholder. N. John Amato, whose 30 years of service made him the township's longest-serving council member, died in office in September 2014. At
2176-601: The communities of Maple Shade Township , Evesham Township , and Mount Laurel Township . The Cooper River forms the southern border with Collingswood , Haddon Township , Haddonfield Borough , Lawnside Borough and Somerdale , through the Maria Barnaby Greenwald Park and parallel to the east-west Route 70. To the north, Cherry Hill borders Merchantville Borough and Pennsauken Township , while Voorhees Township shares its southern border along County Route 544 (Evesham Road). Cherry Hill features
2240-510: The context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government
2304-579: The corner of Route 41 (King's Highway) and Church Road. The municipality was founded on February 25, 1844, in Gloucester County as Delaware Township from half of the area of Waterford Township and became part of Camden County at its creation some two weeks later on March 13, 1844. Portions of the township were taken to form Stockton Township (February 23, 1859) and Merchantville (March 3, 1874). At its territorial peak, Delaware Township included all of modern-day Cherry Hill Township, as well as
2368-449: The last two weeks of April, one can see a two-mile avenue of continuous rows of cherry blossoms on Chapel Avenue between Haddonfield Road and Kings Highway. The avenue of cherry blossoms was conceived by a group of residents who wanted to unify the townspeople of Cherry Hill to participate in a community-wide celebration of the diverse community of Cherry Hill. This effort started in 1972 and cherry trees are still being planted every year by
2432-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798
2496-536: The neighborhood of North Camden and the municipalities of Merchantville and Pennsauken (including Petty's Island in the Delaware River ). The township's population grew rapidly after World War II and continued to increase until the 1980s. Today, the municipality's population is stable, with new development generally occurring in pockets of custom luxury houses or through the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of commercial and industrial areas. Cherry Hill
2560-542: The number of Council members would increase from five to seven. After a 1981 referendum, the government changed yet again, this time to a Mayor-Council Plan B form of government. The township is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of a full-time 'strong' mayor who is elected directly by the people and seven council members who are elected at-large for staggered four-year terms, with either three or four seats up for election in odd-numbered years. After
2624-691: The passage of a ballot referendum in November 1986, voting or the mayor and council was shifted from a non-partisan May election to a partisan November election. As of 2024, the Mayor of Cherry Hill is Democrat David Fleisher, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Township Council are Council President William Carter (D, 2025), Council Vice President Michele Golkow (D, 2027), Jennifer Apell (D, 2027), Daniel V. DiRenzo Jr. (D, 2025; appointed to fill an unexpired term), Sangeeta Doshi (D, 2025), Jill Hulnick (D, 2027; appointed to fill an unexpired term) and Carole Roskoph (D, 2025). In January 2024,
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2688-521: The population increased after several decades of slow growth. As of 2020, the township was the state's 12th most populous municipality , and the largest in Camden County, after having been the state's 14th most-populous municipality and the county's second largest in the 2010 Census, having surpassed both Brick Township , as well as nearby Camden , within the previous decade, and was ranked 13th in 2000. The Asian American population in Cherry Hill
2752-431: The population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
2816-417: The population. Of the 26,882 households, 31.2% had children under the age of 18; 58.6% were married couples living together; 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.2% were non-families. Of all households, 24.2% were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12. 23.0% of
2880-409: The population. There were 26,227 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and
2944-464: The prevalence of the Cherry Hill name and leading to the official name change from Delaware Township to Cherry Hill Township, developer Eugene Mori branded several properties using the name, starting with the Cherry Hill Inn and Cherry Hill Lodge hotels. Cherry Hill Shopping Center (now known as Cherry Hill Mall ) opened in 1961 opposite the old Cherry Hill Farm site, featuring 75 stores within
3008-548: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: Ashland, New Jersey Ashland is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Cherry Hill , in Camden County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2010 United States Census , the CDP's population was 8,302. According to the United States Census Bureau , Ashland had
3072-1047: The residents of the county, with either two or three seats up for election each year as part of the November general election. At a reorganization meeting held in January after each election, the newly constituted Board of Commissioners selects one member to serve as Director and another as Deputy Director, each serving a one-year term in that role. As of 2024, Camden County's Commissioners are: Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. ( D , Collingswood , 2026), Commissioner Deputy Director Edward T. McDonnell (D, Pennsauken Township , 2025), Virginia Ruiz Betteridge (D, Runnemede , 2025), Almar Dyer (D, Pennsauken Township, 2024), Melinda Kane (D, Cherry Hill , 2024), Jeffrey L. Nash (D, Winslow Township , 2024), and Jonathan L. Young Sr. (D, Berlin Township , 2026). Camden County's constitutional officers are: Clerk Joseph Ripa (D, Voorhees Township , 2024), Sheriff Gilbert "Whip" Wilson (D, Camden , 2024) and Surrogate Michelle Gentek-Mayer (D, Gloucester Township , 2025). As of March 2011, there were
3136-545: The results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 1st congressional district is represented by Donald Norcross ( D , Camden ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For the 2024-2025 session , the 6th legislative district of
3200-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve
3264-589: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined
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#17327915464893328-559: The township's population was 74,553. The area now known as Cherry Hill was originally settled by the Lenni-Lenape Native Americans before being displaced by the first settlers from England , namely Quaker followers of William Penn who arrived in the late 17th century. The first settlement was a small cluster of homes named Colestown, in the perimeters of what is now the Colestown Cemetery on
3392-503: The township. Other unincorporated communities, localities, neighborhoods, and place names located partially or completely within the township include Coffins Corner, Colwick, Cooperstown, Deer Park, Erlton , Freeman, Greenbrier, Huttons Hill, Locust Grove, Old Orchard, Point of Woods and Woodcrest . The township's eastern border with Burlington County is defined by the Pennsauken Creek . The creek separates Cherry Hill from
3456-479: The township. The population density was 2,948.3 per square mile (1,138.3/km). There were 28,452 housing units at an average density of 1,180.7 per square mile (455.9/km). The racial makeup was 78.06% (55,459) White , 6.14% (4,360) Black or African American , 0.11% (78) Native American , 11.69% (8,304) Asian , 0.02% (13) Pacific Islander , 1.83% (1,302) from other races , and 2.15% (1,529) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.64% (4,005) of
3520-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate
3584-424: Was $ 88,183 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 2,748) and the median family income was $ 105,786 (+/− $ 2,321). Males had a median income of $ 72,128 (+/− $ 2,699) versus $ 48,937 (+/− $ 3,321) for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 41,252 (+/− $ 1,504). About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. As of
3648-405: Was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $ 68,063, and the median income for a family was $ 75,232. Males had a median income of $ 51,113 versus $ 37,234 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $ 28,936. About 2.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below
3712-449: Was 43.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.8 males. As of the 2000 United States census there were 8,375 people, 3,115 households, and 2,317 families living in the CDP. The population density was 1,107.4 people/km (2,868 people/sq mi). There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 424.3 units/km (1,099 units/sq mi). The racial makeup of
3776-411: Was 80.28% (6,665) White , 7.03% (584) Black or African American , 0.11% (9) Native American , 9.06% (752) Asian , 0.00% (0) Pacific Islander , 1.26% (105) from other races , and 2.25% (187) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.78% (480) of the population. Of the 3,084 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18; 58.4% were married couples living together; 10.1% had
3840-456: Was a 19th-century farm on Kaighn Avenue ( Route 38 ), owned by Abraham Browning . The farm property, named Cherry Hill because of the cherry trees growing on the property, later became the Cherry Hill Inn (now an AMC Theatres Cherry Hill 24 movie theater complex), as well as an RCA office campus (now a shopping center with big-box retailers and Target ), and today's Cherry Hill Towers and Cherry Hill Estates housing developments. Adding to
3904-638: Was chosen by the township's citizens in a non-binding referendum in 1961 and was officially adopted on November 7, 1961. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 24.20 square miles (62.67 km), including 24.07 square miles (62.35 km) of land and 0.12 square miles (0.32 km) of water (0.51%). Ashland (2010 population of 8,302), Barclay (4,428), Cherry Hill Mall (14,171), Ellisburg (4,413), Golden Triangle (4,145), Greentree (11,367), Kingston Estates (5,685) and Springdale (14,518) are unincorporated communities and census-designated places (CDPs) located within
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#17327915464893968-587: Was originally a working mill and farm, was built in 1753 and is a historic landmark in Cherry Hill. The farmhouse underwent many changes throughout the years, including an expansion in 1816. The property was sold to the township in 1985 and transformed into the Cherry Hill Arts Center in 1995, which serves the community for art classes, seminars, and concerts produced by the Cherry Hill Recreation Department. Toward
4032-472: Was the first enclosed shopping mall in the eastern United States, opening in October 1961. Many residents of Cherry Hill also work elsewhere. Cherry Hill is an edge city within a half-hour commute to Philadelphia, Camden, Trenton or Princeton . Chick's Deli is a deli best known for hoagies and cheesesteaks , notable for having a single retail location, which is in Cherry Hill. Marlton Pike also features numerous Korean restaurants . In 1973–1974,
4096-460: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in
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