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The Treehouse, a South Jersey cafe and community hub, closes after 18 years

The Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon hosted its "last call" on Sunday, closing due to the pandemic after 18 years as a sanctuary from a stress-filled society.

Co-owner Randy Van Osten (left) waves as the Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon hosts its "last call" Sunday after 18 years of operating and solidifying itself as a community staple. It's another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. Musician Sara O'Brien takes a cell phone video to mark the bittersweet closing that featured fond recollections.
Co-owner Randy Van Osten (left) waves as the Treehouse Coffee Shop in Audubon hosts its "last call" Sunday after 18 years of operating and solidifying itself as a community staple. It's another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. Musician Sara O'Brien takes a cell phone video to mark the bittersweet closing that featured fond recollections.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer