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Last chance to enter Window Display Contest

Voting in the Halloween Window Display Contest, sponsored by Haddonfield Today, will end at 5pm on Sunday (November 1).

The goal of the contest is to help drive foot traffic to the downtown and into stores and restaurants.

The store that gets the most votes will win advertising in Haddonfield Today. But one lucky shopper (voter) will win as well – a Trick-or-Treat bag filled with $475 in gift certificates from the 19 participating businesses:

  • A Little Whimsy 
  • Ahead of the Pack
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Haddonfield Donut Company
  • Haddonfield Fine Jewelers
  • Haddonfield Floral
  • Haddonfield Theater Arts Center
  • Happy Hippo Toys
  • Home on Haddon
  • Inkwood Books
  • Jay West Bridal
  • Maison Marcelle
  • Melange Boutique
  • Meserall Vision and Hearing
  • Mirano’s Barber Shop
  • Norris Barber Company
  • Pizza Crimine
  • Sweet T’s Bakeshop
  • The Paper Trail

Stop by these stores to check out their window displays. Note that some have embraced the “Haddyween” theme by incorporating dinosaurs into their displays.

To vote, scan the QR code on the poster in the windows of participating stores. (Note that you need to be age 18 or older to participate, and that you are limited to one entry per email address.)

Two males (40s, 50s) test positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a male in his 40s, and one in his 50s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 141, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 12,520 (up 95 since yesterday), with 580 deaths (up 5). For New Jersey, 236,523 cases (up 1,976) with 14,539 confirmed deaths (up 7) and an additional 1,793 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 12.16; Camden County 24.37; New Jersey 26.63.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.26. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1.0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today most weekdays.

Two new COVID-19 cases: Juvenile, teen

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that two Haddonfield residents have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: a male juvenile, and a male in his 10s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 139, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 12,425, with 575 deaths. For New Jersey, 234,547 cases with 14,539 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,793 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 11.99; Camden County 24.19; New Jersey 26.40.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.25. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today most weekdays.

Drama Club: “The War of the Worlds”

The Drama Club at Haddonfield Memorial High School will present “The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script” on Thursday, October 29, Friday 30, and Saturday 31.

Written by Howard Koch and originally directed by Orson Welles, “The War of the Worlds” is the dramatic tale of an invasion of Earth by extraterrestrials from Mars.

In its filmed recreation of this infamous radio play, the Drama Club will take viewers inside the studio of New York’s Mercury Theatre on the night of the original broadcast, October 30, 1938.

“When faced with the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we had two options: either cancel the fall production altogether or get creative and find a new way to give our students opportunities in the arts,” said director Matt DiDonato.

“This is totally different from anything we have done before, and the students really rose to the occasion.”

Tune in Halloween weekend to find out why “The War of the Worlds” has gone down in history as the broadcast that panicked the nation.

The production is available for streaming online on October 29, 30, and 31. For instructions on how to access the production, go HERE.

Trick-or-Treat signs for residents

The Borough has designed signs that residents can place at the front of their homes to indicate whether they are participating in trick-or-treating of not.

The signs can be downloaded here for printing, and also obtained at the Borough Hall, on the table in front of Room 101.

For the PARTICIPATING sign, click HERE to download.

For the NOT PARTICIPATING sign, click HERE.

Two more stores join window display contest

Haddonfield Donut Company and Jay West Bridal have joined 17 other downtown stores that are participating in the Halloween Window Display Contest sponsored by Haddonfield Today.

The goal of the contest is to help drive foot traffic to the downtown and into stores and restaurants.

The store that gets the most votes by 5pm on Sunday, November 1 will win advertising in Haddonfield Today. But one lucky shopper (voter) will win as well – a Trick-or-Treat bag filled with $475 in gift certificates from the 19 participating businesses:

  • A Little Whimsy 
  • Ahead of the Pack
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Haddonfield Donut Company
  • Haddonfield Fine Jewelers
  • Haddonfield Floral
  • Haddonfield Theater Arts Center
  • Happy Hippo Toys
  • Home on Haddon
  • Inkwood Books
  • Jay West Bridal
  • Maison Marcelle
  • Melange Boutique
  • Meserall Vision and Hearing
  • Mirano’s Barber Shop
  • Norris Barber Company
  • Pizza Crimine
  • Sweet T’s Bakeshop
  • The Paper Trail

Stop by these stores to check out their window displays. Note that some have embraced the “Haddyween” theme by incorporating dinosaurs into their displays.

To vote, scan the QR code on the poster in the windows of participating stores. (Note that you need to be age 18 or older to participate, and that you are limited to one entry per email address.)

Let’s hear it for Haddyween!

OpenSouthJersey.com is publicizing a number of activities in Haddonfield related to Halloween. Locally, the site has branded the initiative, “Haddyween.”

Details on two scavenger hunts may be found on the website – one sponsored by the Historical Society and the other by The Allison Nagle Team at RE/MAX One. Scavenger hunt cards are available to diners at The Bistro, on the corner of Kings Hwy and Tanner.

Families are being encouraged to create scarecrows for their front yards. Information about getting the ingredients may be found on the website, along with details of a planned townwide scarecrow walk.

Through Sunday, November 1, downtown shoppers can vote for their favorite Haddyween window displays. One lucky shopper will win a Trick-or-Treat bag of gift cards contributed by participating businesses. The business that gets the most votes will win free advertising in Haddonfield Today, sponsor of the contest. 

The Happy Hippo has a wide variety of dinosaur-themed toys, and there may even be an appearance by a friendly dinosaur on the corner of Kings Highway and Haddon Avenue. Visit Inkwood Books for dinosaur and Halloween-themed reading fun.

DiBartolo’s new European-style pâtisserie will be baking up something special – stay tuned! 

Photo opportunities for families by the bronze sculpture will be available, including a guest appearance from the artist himself, John Giannotti. At 11am on Saturday, October 31 he will talk about the process of creating the sculpture. 

King’s Road Brewery will feature a Haddy-themed beer for the occasion – “Hadrosaur Hop Giant.” It will be released on Saturday, October 31. Then, when the sun goes down, King’s Road will screen Jurassic Park on the outside wall of their beer garden (weather permitting).

All across town, thru Saturday, October 31, Haddonfield residents and visitors can enjoy the spirit of the holiday with these and other Haddyween happenings.

Female in 50s tests positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that a Haddonfield resident — a female in her 50s — has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 136, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 11,715, with 566 deaths. For New Jersey, 222,193 cases with 14,438 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,789 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 11.73; Camden County 22.81; New Jersey 25.02.

The transmission rate for New Jersey — a key metric — now stands at 1.13. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today most weekdays.

Three female residents test positive for COVID-19

The Camden County Department of Health reported today that three Haddonfield residents, all females, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19: one is in her 30s and two are in their 50s. This brings the total number of confirmed cases locally to 135, with five fatalities.

In Camden County, the total number of cases stands at 11,691, with 562 deaths. For New Jersey, 221,205 cases with 14,425 confirmed deaths and an additional 1,789 probable deaths.

Rates per 1,000 of population are: Haddonfield 11.39; Camden County 22.32; New Jersey 24.52.

The transmission rate — a key metric — now stands at 1.14. (A transmission rate of 1.0 means that, on average, each new case will produce one additional new case. When the transmission rate falls below 1,0, it’s a good sign. When it rises above 1.0, it’s cause for concern.)

Statistics for Haddonfield, Camden County, and New Jersey are updated on Haddonfield[dot]Today most weekdays.

Vote for favorite Halloween window … and win!

To help drive foot traffic to the downtown and into stores and restaurants, Haddonfield Today is sponsoring a Halloween Window Display Contest thru Sunday, November 1.

To date, 17 stores have signed on as participants. Each contributed a $25 gift card to a Trick-or-Treat bag that one lucky shopper will win on Monday, November 2. Value: $425.

Shoppers age 18 and older can vote by scanning the QR code on posters in the windows of participating stores, and at their cash registers. One entry per email address.

The store that garners the most votes will win a full-page color ad in Haddonfield Today. If the store’s display features dinosaurs – in keeping with the Happy Haddyween theme – it will win an extra half-page ad. 

Check out the windows of these stores, then vote!

  • Ahead of the Pack
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Haddonfield Fine Jewelers 
  • Haddonfield Floral Company 
  • Haddonfield Theater Arts Center
  • The Happy Hippo
  • Home on Haddon 
  • Inkwood Books
  • A Little Whimsey 
  • Maison Marcellé
  • Melange Boutique 
  • Meserall Vision and Hearing 
  • Mirano’s Barber Shop
  • Norris Barber Company
  • The Paper Trail 
  • Pizza Crimine
  • Sweet T’s Bakeshop