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Hello everyone, looking for some hobby recommendations for my son. He’s honestly a great kid, A,B student no behavior issues. He’s very intelligent and witty (can be a smart ass but he’s 13 lol)

We’ve tried a few different activities. Jujitsu, chess and he was in AllStar Kids Karate for a few years before he asked to quit because he had no passion for it, which is super understandable. He also has no interest in sports. So its tough for me to find something for him.

My oldest son plays travel, rec and high school baseball. But when it comes to my youngest he’s a polar opposite.

He sings in choir at school, he likes crafting. Taught himself to crochet, makes molds of plants lol he’s just on his own path. (Hes also a big gamer but so is my oldest)

He’s expressed interests in playing guitar which is fine and will be the next thing but its another solo hobby that isolates him. I think more than anything im wondering if there’s a space where he can work in a group setting where he can learn to accomplish something while building healthy relationships. A place that can feel like his own. Where he can stand on his own and have his own version of community.

Any suggestions?

Hello, all. I've been doing some research into a collocation and data storage facility managed by Cogent Communications at 4101 W Maple Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ. That address is at Block 5204, Lot 2.

This is the most similar redevelopment project I could find to the proposed site in Mt Royal. I hope that by finding out more about this building, we can anticipate and counter arguments that will be made by whatever parties are trying to put up the facility in Mt Royal.

Here is what I know so far about the history of the building's becoming a collocation center:

1. 4101 W Maple Ave was previously a switchboard facility for telephone communications
2. May 2023: Cogent acquires entire fiber network of Sprint/T-Mobile, including assets like the building at 4101 W Maple Ave
3. The original switchboard equipment in the facility was removed and replaced with equipment pertinent to a data collocation facility

I surveyed the outside perimeter of the building and found the following next to the radiator set on the corner of 130:

1. a secondary transformer labeled W004932 2000 KVA PRI 4KV/13KV SEC 480Y/277 5.77ZZ

I think this secondary transformer can power something like 600 homes. Ambient noise about 40ft from this generator and radiator is about 68dBA according to my cellphone mic. The generator and radiator are located next to highway 130, which was lightly trafficked at the time of recording.

I also found the following on Maple Ave, next to the original radio antenna, on a building that appears to house a refrigerant system and additional generator, that building is labeled 4203:

1. 3 Bard R410As. These are refrigeration units
2. Some other HVAC-looking unit with serial number 325C193637153-01
3. a Cummins Power diesel generator labeled Genset#01
4. A diesel tank underneath the generator
5. A diesel spill cleanup kit

I think this is just the refrigeration facility.

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I put in OPRA request for records related to this building last week: https://pennsaukentownshipnj.nextrequest.com/requests/26-147

Based on the acquisition history provided by Cogent, it makes sense that no redevelopment project would be available for this project. Though, in 2025, Cogent put in an application for this building to have its refrigeration system upgraded, which was fulfilled. I have not filed an OPRA request for those documents yet.

Anyone who is willing to participate in citizen science regarding this building, please let me know. I'm certain there are records that we can acquire for this building. I would also like others who know more about the parts I described to provide advice.

The town of Pennsauken is highly cooperative with OPRA requests and responded to me within a single business day. Please remember to thank county clerk's office staff for their hard work.

I did not see this posted here and I want everyone in south Jersey to have a chance to participate with their questions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/newjersey/comments/1sbys1x/he_worked_at_usaid_before_trump_dismantled_it_now/

Hello everyone.

I was the victim of a hit and run in Burlington on Saturday. If you’re one of the few people who helped call the cops, I appreciate the hell out of you, and I appraisers you putting up with my annoying ass as I was having a straight up panic attack

If you’re one of the people who’s day was impacted because my car was in the intersection , I am so sorry

If you’re the dude who hit me, and the just drove off, I don’t like you

But yeah, more importantly, I’m looking for a reputable car dealer in south jersey, hopefully not much more farther than 10-15 miles outside of the Absecon and Atlantic City area, but I get it if I have to travel farther

My budget is 12.5k and I would prefer something under 70000 miles, but I also get these are very specific asks and I kind of do need something sooner than later

Anyway, thank you all

Bought a complete solar setup and may do the install ourselves, but at least want to get a few quotes. Are there any south Jersey companies/electricians that will do a labor only install for solar panels/inverter?

Hi Everyone, my MIL was in an assisted living the past year, but unfortunately it has closed. It was a small, tight knit community where she got to know the residents and employees pretty well. She has mild dementia/memory issues, but is still somewhat capable to live independently, and is still fairly young (65). We have moved her into an independent living facility, but it is much bigger, and seems like there is a less of a social setting there.

Does anyone know of any places in the Camden county area that is “reasonably” priced, and on a smaller scale?

I keep seeing social media posts of people eating unripe almonds and know they’re available briefly but around this time of year. Is there anywhere in Camden or Burlington counties to buy them? I know they’re a middle eastern and Mediterranean delicacy if that helps.