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Month: February 2015

Columns Gray Matters

A Home That Is Patiently Waiting For One Special Owner

By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day! Originally my column was going to be about a lady by the name of Esther A. Howland, known as, “The Mother of the American Valentine.” Then, as I’ve been…

Columns Wags World

Cold Temperatures Lead To Thoughts Of Adventure

By Bob Wagner, AAP Columnist The recent cold snap has me trapped inside, huddled near the warm radiator, bored out of my mind with bad TV shows. Over 1,200 channels and it’s getting worse every year. I’m rereading old columns…

People

Pennsauken’s Nunez Works To Support Caregivers

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor During our younger years, our parents take care of us. They put food on the table, provide a roof over our heads, and make countless sacrifices on our behalf. But many times, as we get…

Community Schools

Local Students Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. With Service Project

On Jan. 16, students at Martin Luther Christian School in Pennsauken participated in a school-wide service project in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students and faculty worked together to make cookies and flower arrangements for the neighboring citizens…

Friends of the Library In Books

Workshops And Artists And Fun, Oh My!

There’s a lot to be said for traditions. We look forward to them because they’re comfortable year after year. But when we add a little pizzazz here and there without changing the basics everyone knows and looks forward to, those…

Community Woman's Club

Woman’s Club Hosting Trip To Get Some “Respect”

The Women’s Club of Merchantville is hosting a trip to see the play “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” at the Penn’s Landing Playhouse on Wednesday, May 13. An international hit musical, “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” is a…

Community People

Pennsauken Resident Awarded 2015 Martin Luther King Freedom Medal

Pennsauken resident Gabriel Camacho was one of fifteen Camden County residents honored for their unselfish contributions to improving their community at the 2015 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Freeholder Board in 2001, is presented to…

Community Lions Club

Pennsauken Lions To Adopt Blood Collection Center, Host Pancake Breakfast

The Pennsauken Lions Club will be sponsoring “Lions Day” at the Red Cross Blood Collection Center in Pennsauken on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The collection center is located at 5425 Marlton Pike, also known as…

Biz Latest News

Caruso Completes 10,000 Small Businesses Greater Philadelphia Program

Enrico Caruso, owner of Falco, Caruso, and Leonard Funeral Home, was among the 27 graduates of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses-Greater Philadelphia program in January.

Working Together To Make Pennsauken Great In 2015

By Rick Taylor, Mayor of Pennsauken Township As we begin a brand new year in Pennsauken, I would like to thank our community for allowing me to once again serve as your mayor.

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