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NJ Indoor Dining Has Been Postponed by Governor Murphy. No New Date Set. Cites the Spikes of Cases in Other States

June 29, 2020

Today Governor Murphy announced that indoor dining will not resume on Thursday (July 2nd), as he feels it is the greatest risk to increasing Covid cases, based on situations in other states. In a separate social media post, he called out scenes in media and social media where it is clear people are not following distancing rules.

Deptford Mall Interior Stores Can Open Today (Monday June 29). Info on Stores Opening

June 29, 2020

New Jersey welcomes back Mall shopping today, with customers allowed to walk in the main interior of the indoor Malls, and shop in stores located within the malls! Deptford Mall will be open today at 11am, and closing at 7pm. It is up the the individual store owners to decide when (and if) they will be opening

Atco Dragway Encounters a Curve… Possible Buyer and Change Of Use?!

June 23, 2020

The Atco Dragway has a contract purchaser for the property, who will be looking for approval on a "Change of use" request to an automobile storage and auction facility. This is according to comments in the May 2020 Pinelands' Commission Meeting Minutes. Impacts to racing are unknown at this time. Hat-tip to Dragzine.com for the initial story.

July 2nd New Jersey Casinos Open at 25% Capacity and Indoor Dining in the State Will Also Resume at 25% Capacity!

June 22, 2020

New Jersey Governor Murphy announced this morning that casinos may reopen at 25% capacity, as well as indoor dining in the state at 25% capacity! Considering the size of the casino gaming areas, and from my experience over the years... the 25% may not be a big restriction to normal operating levels at the casinos.

New Jersey Malls Can Open June 29th. Food Court Seating Remains Closed. Theaters and Arcades Remain Closed

June 18, 2020

Today New Jersey Governor Murphy gave the ok for malls to open on June 29th. Stores must stay below 50% occupancy. Foodcourts can open, but seating areas must remain closed.

The Lost Bear Has Entered The Crowded Deptford Mall Area. Was Behind Barnes & Noble, Headed Towards Best Buy

June 17, 2020

The Deptford Township Police posted an update on their Facebook page saying around 11:00 am the lost bear was seen behind "Court at Deptford II" which is where Barne's & Noble is, and was headed towards Best Buy.