September School Calendar
Sept. 6 First Day of School, K-12 (Full Day) Pre-K Orientation, Baldwin and Carson (AM parents and students), 9:30 a.m. Pre-K Orientation, Baldwin and Carson (PM parents and students), 1:30 p.m. Sept. 7 Back-to-School Night, Franklin Elementary, 7:00…
Pennsauken’s Excited As Schools Open
By Ronnie Tarchichi, Superintendent of Schools, Pennsauken School District The first day of school is around the corner, and we have a lot to celebrate and look forward to for the 2016-17 school year. On Sept. 6, students will be…
Pennsauken Holds Special 9/11 Observances For 15th Anniversary Of Terror Attacks
On the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks committed on September 11, 2001, Pennsauken Township will be hosting several events to remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the sacrifices of those who continue to work tirelessly to…
School District To Hold Parent Informational Sessions
The Pennsauken School District is holding two Parent Informational Sessions next week to highlight school changes, parent and student expectations, and the future direction of the district. The days and times of these sessions are: Parent Informational Session, Grades K-6:…
Living Faith Christian Center to Host Community Event Where Everything is Free
Living Faith Christian Center (LFCC), located at 2323 Route 73 in Pennsauken, invites residents to leave their money at home on Saturday, Aug. 20 for their annual, “What’s Mine Is Yours: Caring Is Sharing,” themed event, where everything is free.
Burt German Sworn In For Ninth Consecutive Term As MPWC Commissioner
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Having served eight full terms as a commissioner of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission and recently been sworn in for a ninth, G. Burt German has achieved quite a milestone: the second-most consecutive years of service…
Waterlines, August 2016
The MPWC will begin its fall fire hydrant flushing initiative in next month. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook to view the day-by-day flushing schedules. Attention Customers Who Play Pokémon Go While we know the hunt for Pokémon can…
Pennsauken’s Bell Explores STEM Through National Youth Leadership Forum
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Pennsauken resident Calvin R. Bell, III recently joined 300 other young people from across the country to take part in the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Explore STEM, a unique academic experience that allows students…
Food Adventures: Cooper River Lunch & Munch
By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist Georgios “George” Horiates and Laura Mortell, the owners and operators of Cooper River Lunch & Munch, took some time to speak with me about their mission and hopes for the future with the food truck.
PYAA Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Special Event
Pennsauken Youth Athletic Activities (PYAA) is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a special event Saturday, Aug.6, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the PYAA Field House, 3501 Elm Ave. All PYAA sports participants, volunteers, coaches, etc. – both past and…