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Month: June 2015

Pennsauken Honors The Town’s Best Mom and Dad

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor A hard-working mom who takes care of 11 people – including the cats – and a dad who takes time off from work to spend time with his children were selected as this year’s Best…

Meadowbrook Park Undergoes Massive Renovation

By Francis Sinatra, AAP Editor Pennsauken’s Meadowbrook Park, located along Cooper Ave. across from Franklin Elementary School, is currently undergoing an impressive face lift, thanks to New Jersey’s Green Acres Program.

Community News

Falco Caruso And Leonard Hosts Shredding Event

On May 17, Falco Caruso and Leonard Funeral Home in Pennsauken hosted “Shred the Love for Pets in Need.” This event was to help neighbors do some spring cleaning by destroying their old documents in a safe matter, courtesy of…

In Books

Saying Hello As Your New Children’s And Young Adult Librarian

By Maira Diaz Hello Pennsauken! In the last five years, I’ve addressed you through this column as your Reference Librarian. But this month, I’ve started as the Pennsauken Free Public Library’s new Children’s and Young Adult (C&YA) Librarian.

People

Pennsauken’s Larke Receives “Teacher As Hero” Award

Pennsauken resident Marilyn Larke was among the 15 educators who received the “Teacher as Hero Award” for 2015. The award is presented by the National Liberty Museum and sponsored by State Farm.

Schools

Middle School Students Of The Month

The administration and staff of Phifer Middle School are proud to announce the following students that have been selected as the Students of the Month for April. Seventh Grade Shelby Leshnov, Alex Delgado, Kayla Brown, Jose Morales, Steven Do, Jesse…

Schools

Carson Students Excited To Watch Things Grow

Mrs. Davis, ESL teacher at Carson Elementary, reports that the first grade English Language Learners explored how things around us change and grow. They were all thrilled to see that little tiny seeds could grow to be big green plants….

Schools

Ceremony Honors Military-Bound High School Students

A formal ceremony to honor military-bound high school seniors from Camden County – including several from Pennsauken – took place on May 19 at the Mansion in Voorhees. Over 300 people were in attendance, including the families of the enlistees,…

Board Bits

Approaching Summer With Plans For The Upcoming School Year

As we approach the summer months, the signs of the new season are becoming more and more visible. We see flowers blooming, the trees finally becoming full with leaves, and the weather becoming warmer each day. After months of cold…

Waterlines

A Commitment To The Environment And Sustainability

The Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission is committed to protecting the environment and doing its part to practice and promote sustainability whenever possible.

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