Improvements on Route 70 in Cherry Hill are long overdue as the landscape of the road has created hazards for drivers and has stayed the same throughout the growth of Cherry Hill. Mayor Bernie Platt has appointed the Cherry Hill Route 70 Task Force, a group of representatives and leaders in the Cherry Hill community, to analyze the problems with the road and come up with ways to make this main street a safer place for residents of Cherry Hill.

It’s almost time for the new school year to start. For some East students, that means that the time has come to start getting their summer work done and do whatever they need to prepare for the first day of school. For other students, it means that the time has come to start shopping for a new look as well as gathering supplies for the new year. The Cherry Hill Mall has always been a popular place to go to at this time of year. But soon, it will be even more crowded with new stores and restaurants opening up. “I can’t wait for the Cherry Hill Mall to finish building the new parts because it will attract new customers and turn into a more popular place to hang out,” said Devon Braunstein (’10).

As the summer continues, most people are just looking for a way to have some fun in the sun. Of course the beach is always a great option, but local swim clubs can fulfill your need with a much shorter drive, as they also provide you with the other exciting activities they have to offer along the way. The Woodcrest and Willowdale swim clubs are two of the most popular ones that East students and their families choose to join over the summer. The Woodcrest swim club has two regular sized pools, as well as a baby pool, to meet the needs of all of its members. The largest pool, with a low and high diving board, was redone throughout the year and finished in time for the summer months. At the Willowdale swim club, there is a regular sized pool and a baby pool, similar to those at Woodcrest.

School’s out for the summer. Throughout the year, those five words become every student’s dream. They will constantly think about what activities they will participate in or just the fun times they are going to have during the summer, when they should really be concentrating on their seemingly never-ending homework. However, summer has finally arrived, and many East students can be found working at local summer camps for some extra cash, or attending different camps nearby to enjoy their time off from school with friends. “Camps are really good because they give you something to do over the summer instead of just sitting at home,” said Shana Honig (‘09).