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Pennsauken's Monthly Newspaper

Month: April 2017

Columns Looking Back At History

Life And Events From 1892 In Pennsauken – Part II

By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian The creation of Pensauken Township in 1892 was only one way the world was changing in that era. Looking back on 1892, on the doorstep of the 20th Century, we can see…

Community

The Food Bank Of South Jersey Hosts Fifth Annual “Food Bank Hunger Games” Cooking Competition

The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced their plans to host their fifth annual Food Bank Hunger Games event to be held on Thursday, April 27 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at their Pennsauken-based headquarters (1501 John Tipton Blvd.)…

Community Scouting

Pennsauken Scouts Lose Dedicated Leader, Friend

By Mary Anne McFarland On Saturday, April 1, 2017 after being injured at work, Michael Whelan, Jr., a dedicated leader with Boy Scout Troop 118 and Cub Scout Pack 116, passed away from his injuries.

Grateful Resident Creatively Thanks Pennsauken Police

At the Township Committee Meeting on Feb. 22, a member of the Pennsauken Police Department was recognized by a very grateful resident.

Biz

Business Coach Stephen Klein To Speak At Next PMAC Meeting

Business coach Stephen Klein will be the special guest speaker at the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce’s business networking luncheon on April 12, held at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Mr. Klein is an EMyth-certified coach who offers…

Community

Senior Spring Fling Held On April 19

Local seniors are invited to attend the annual Senior Spring Fling, held on Wednesday, April 19 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Collingswood Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood. Sponsored by Senator Jim Beach, Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald,…

Community

PYAA To Hold Tryouts For Travel Soccer Teams

PYAA Soccer would like to announce tryouts for the 2017-2018 Boys and Girls Travel Season. We are seeking local players from Pennsauken and Merchantville that are dedicated to the sport of competitive soccer. The PYAA girls travel teams are members…

Mayor's Corner News

Good Neighbors Making Great Communities

By Betsy McBride, Mayor of Pennsauken Township I wanted to share my excitement.  Our township, Pennsauken, and our sister Borough, Merchantville, are becoming a destination. Yes, I said a destination. We cannot and should not separate from each other. We…

Columns Food Adventures

Food Adventures: It’s All Good Soul Food Comes To West Maple Avenue

By Rachael Rivera, AAP Columnist This month’s food adventure takes me to It’s All Good Soul Food and Catering, located at 618 West Maple Ave. in Merchantville. This unassuming little shop front is home to some truly awesome soul food….

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