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Most-Read Stories of the Year on Cherry Hill Patch

Count down with us the top 10 stories on Cherry Hill Patch that captured readers' attention in 2012.

With the year coming to a close, we’re taking a look back at the most-read stories in 2012 on Cherry Hill Patch.

Of course, we’re working with a pretty short year here, as Cherry Hill Patch only launched on Sept. 27. But already, thanks to the support readers have shown, we’re getting a good idea of the stories you like to see about your community. Remember you can always contact us with feedback and story ideas.

Here are Cherry Hill Patch’s most-read stories of 2012:

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10. Cherry Hill Property Values Jump Under Revaluation

A lot can change in 19 years—especially property values. The average Cherry Hill home jumped $9,000 in value since the last revaluation. Letters with your home’s new assessment are being sent out in batches. Originally published Dec. 21

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In some ways, Cherry Hill dodged a disaster when Superstorm Sandy turned out to be very, very bad storm Sandy by the time it hit here. Still, the storm left parts of town in the dark for several days or longer, canceling school and leading to other closures. Originally published Oct. 30

8. Unions Rattle Sabers as Fire Commissioners Back New Fire Director

When fire commissioners picked a new fire director, the township’s firefighter leadership made their displeasure known. A representative for the officers' union said the commissioners shouldn’t have hired outside of the department, and the group threatened to file a grievance. Originally published Dec. 7

7. Mayor: Hurricane Response Will Be Around the Clock

Another Sandy story made it into the top 10 when Mayor Chuck Cahn mobilized township forces to prepare as much as possible for the storm and its aftermath. Originally published Oct. 29

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This is the wrong kind of family business, police allege. When authorities tried to arrest Robert F. Helsene Jr., who is accused of running a drug ring with his dad and sister, the suspect didn’t go quietly. In fact, he led police on a foot chase off the shoulder of Route 295 in Cherry Hill. Originally published Dec. 1

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Gregory Holder’s death in Camden after he was badly beaten would be tragic regardless of the circumstances. Not only did his family lose a loved one, but his death marked a sad milestone for Camden—the same number of murders as the city’s all-time record nearly 20 years ago. Two men have been charged with killing the Cherry Hill man. Originally published Nov. 10

4. Scenes from Sandy: Share Your Storm Photos

Sandy spared some Cherry Hill neighborhoods and felled plenty of trees in others. Residents sent us their pictures from their neighborhoods. (Something you can always do on Patch, by the way.) Originally published Oct. 29

3. Cherry Hill Man Charged in Triton Teacher-Student Sex Case

News three Triton Regional High School teachers allegedly carried on inappropriate sexual contact with students floored many. One of the teachers charged, Nicholas Martinelli, is from Cherry Hill. Of the three, he faces the least serious charges. Originally published Oct. 4

2. Mandatory Evacuation Ahead of Possible Dam Failure

As Superstorm Sandy surged toward South Jersey, Cherry Hill looked like it might receive a massive blow. Officials evacuated a mobile home park and apartments amid fears Cooper River would breach its banks. Fortunately, that never happened. Originally published Oct. 29

1. 19-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Fiery Kings Highway Crash

The most-read story this year is a tragic one. An October crash on Kings Highway created a fireball, killing a 19-year-old Cherry Hill man, Robert Scouler III. A resident who lives nearby says the intersection is an awful one for accidents. Originally published Oct. 16

Thanks for joining Cherry Hill Patch in 2012. We have exciting things coming to the site in 2013, and we can’t wait to bring them to you. Don’t forget you can always reach us at cherryhill@patch.com. Your story could be on the next most-read list.

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