Submissions For International Peace Poster Contest Due October 24
“Peace, Love and Understanding” is the 2014 theme for the Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The contest is open to any young person aged 11 through 13 on Nov. 15. Eligible birthdates are November 16, 1999 to November 15, 2003.
A Story About A Pretty Special Lady
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Let me tell you a story about one pretty special lady. She had nine kids of her own, but always took in more, especially when they didn’t have anywhere else to go. She had…
Griffith Morgan House To Hold Regular Sunday Hours
The historic Griffith Morgan House in Pennsauken, located on Griffith Morgan Ln. off River Rd. in Delair, will now be open to the public for regular hours for the first time ever! Starting on Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m….
Waterlines For October 2014
A REMINDER TO OUR SENIOR AND DISABLED CUSTOMERS Enrollment for 2015 Discounts Begins in October! Please note that even if you are currently receiving a discount, you must apply EACH year to continue receiving your discount. Now is a good…
Freeholders Attract New Restaurant To Cooper River
The Freeholder Board has entered into an agreement with some big names in the region to open a new eatery in the former Lobster Trap Restaurant in Cooper River Park.
Pennsauken Citizen-Historians Get Blast From The Past Through Time Capsules
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian As September is a month of new beginnings and refreshed ambitions, with a return from vacations and schools welcoming new classes, so does a new season of events begin at our historical…
Boat People SOS Host Annual Youth-Led Moon Festival In Pennsauken
The tenth annual Boat People SOS Moon Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 20 to celebrate the vibrant Vietnamese community in South Jersey.
Treasuring The Special Gifts Given By Our Teachers
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist Happy September! Wow! Where did the summer go, huh? You’ve already put the sun block away, school clothes and supplies have been purchased, and with any luck, you’ll manage your first cup of disturbance-free coffee…
Pinsetter Bar And Bowl Offers Something For Everyone
“We’re not a snack bar bowling alley.” That’s the mindset of Mark Platzer, owner of Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, located at 7111 Maple Ave. in Pennsauken. Long gone are the days of the old Maple Bowl. Pinsetter’s kitchen has a…
Dealing With Downed Trees In Pennsauken Township
By Bernie Kofoet, Public Works Superintendent Trees are an important part of our environment. They produce the oxygen we breathe. They provide cool shade from the hot summer sun. For many, they are a source of winter heat. We build…