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Griffth Morgan Homestead Reopens For First Sunday Events
Information provided by the Pennsauken Historical Society
On Sunday, July 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the historic Griffith Morgan Homestead will reopen after important repair and restoration work, which was funded by a grant provided by the Camden County Open Space Historic Preservation Program. This event will include free tours of the olde house and museum, along with special historic displays and activities. For Independence Day weekend, Griffith Morgan Homestead will focus on the flag with a display of historic flags and their stories.
La Mangonada Snack Bar
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
I love those food places that I discover by accident. I wouldn’t say it happens often as I’m normally someone who likes to look at the menu and have an idea on what I what to order once I arrive somewhere. But in those rare moments I find a food gem it’s a pleasant thrill. I had visited the Rite Aid on Westfield Avenue recently and as I was coming out; I noticed an incredibly colorful place called La Mangonada Snack Bar at 4926 Westfield Avenue owned and operated by Mrs. Miranda and her family.
The Bodega 856
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
The Bodega 856 is located at 5051 Westfield Avenue in Pennsauken. This convenience store pays homage to all things a good old fashioned corner store should consist of. There are snacks and candy galore, a limitless selection of drink options, and a kitchen that offers up a staggeringly delicious selection of food.
Just Like Nona Used to Make
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
In February, and one day shy of National Pizza Day, I visited the newly opened Nona’s Pizzeria located in the Meadowbrook Plaza on Union Avenue right in Pennsauken (3018 Union Ave.). I was thrilled that another food place popped up after the previous business there closed. My mom has mentioned this place a few times and I finally made my way there.
I decided to order a few things for pickup and the person on the other end was quick and courteous. I was feeding 2 small children, myself, and my mom. I ordered Mozzarella sticks, Garlic Knots, Meatball Parmesan sandwich, and a Grilled Chicken Caesar salad. The order was ready in about 20-25 minutes which was perfect for me to get out of work, make a quick stop somewhere and then grab the food. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center and Nona’s is right on the end which makes their location even easier to find.
Foods of Love
by Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
February is my birthday. My birthday falls on the biggest “Lovers” holiday of the year. I celebration of this wonderous holiday (Valentine’s Day, not my birthday), I’m going to drop some knowledge for my readers of the foods of love, aphrodisiacs. The word itself resonates with anyone slightly familiar with the Greek goddess of Love herself, Aphrodite. She embodied anything related to love, lust, beauty, pleasure, passion, and procreation and she’s the perfect gals to have representing the foods I’ll be mentioning.
I suppose anything can be an aphrodisiac for anyone but there are a specific group of foods that will stir the soul and ruffle up any well-intentioned individual. The following group of foods is not limited to the list I am providing but simply a hand-picked selection of some of my favorites.
Among Us is among us, And I want to be the Imposter!
Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
AmongUs started off, for me, as these weird jellybean-like characters I saw in memes, on t shirts, being talked about amongst kids of all ages. I didn’t pay much attention at first because I wasn’t sure it was something I’d be into. My son asked me to please consider buying him the game and after looking for it on his primary gaming platform I thought, “$5 bucks isn’t bad at all.” Considering I was expecting something like the $30 price tag I shelled out for Crash Bandicoot recently. Let’s be honest with Crash though, his games are legendary for anyone familiar with the trilogy or the racing game, but I’ll save that crazy bandicoot for another time.
Food Adventures at Don Tequilas
Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
Hello to all my loyal Food Adventurers! February is a glorious month. The late, great actor and activist Sidney Poitier was born in February along with Honest Abe Lincoln, basketball legend Michael Jordan, Queen Anne of Great Britain, AND your favorite food writer, ME! In celebration of my birthday month, I have chosen a personal favorite restaurant of mine that I frequent as much as I possibly can, especially when I have a hankering for some good, authentic Mexican comfort food.
Leaf Collection Season Begins For The Public Works Department
By Joe Scavuzzo, Director, Department of Public Works
This article marks the beginning of leaf collection operations at Public Works.
Our crews have begun the process of driving each street of town in search of piles of leaves. It is highly encouraged that you bag your leaves whenever possible. However, there are parts of town, where the density of large, mature trees makes bagging your leaves prohibitive, requiring the Department of Public Work’s collection efforts. The main reason we encourage residents to bag leaves is to protect our storm water inlets along our streets from becoming clogged, preventing the flow of water from the street into the storm water system. In addition to this, any fall breezes that come through won’t blow that leaf pile back onto your lawn or all over the street! The bagged leaves that are collected by South Jersey Sanitation on Wednesdays are taken to Smith Orchards for recycling. Each year, the Township compiles a tonnage report based off of the yard debris collected, similar to the white goods collected and our annual recycling collection; and receives credit towards our annual recycling grant.
How To Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses In Seniors
As summer continues, we should be aware of how summer heat can be harmful to seniors. Excessive hot and humid weather can be extremely tough on older people.
SUBNAUTICA – An Other World Adventure
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
If you enjoy open world adventure survival games then the game I recently reviewed is just for you. Set in the oceans of another planet far, far away from the safety of Earth exists the water world of Subnautica. You play a lone survivor (or are you?) of a huge crash caused by these mysterious energy pulses of the space ship, Aurora, that lands you on the water covered surface of an unknown and completely unexplored planet.
