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Month: June 2017

Groundbreaking At Pennsauken Mart Site

After over a decade of false starts and frustration, it’s actually happening: ceremonial shovels will dig into the ground at the old site of the Pennsauken Mart today, ushering in the start of the Haddon Point construction project.

Community Sports

STEP Soccer To Hold Summer Training Camp

STEP Soccer Summer Camp is back with a whole new training curriculum to help children ages 4-16 create a passion for the game of soccer. STEP Soccer was founded in 2016 by Pennsauken’s own Frank Tweneboa, Kutubu “Kip” Kpolie, and…

People

Obituary: Carol Fowler, Lifelong Pennsauken Resident, Community Staple

Carol A. Fowler, a lifelong Pennsauken resident, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at her home. She was 72. A Triton HS Graduate, Carol retired as the Director of Administration for the Pennsauken Police Dept. after over 25 years of…

Columns Public Works

Summer Storms, Yard Debris And Tree Contractor Precautions

By Joe Scavuzzo, Director, Department of Public Works Friday, June 23 will mark the second anniversary of the short but expansive storm our region sustained damage from. You may recall that day, when massive winds came through for about 20…

Community News

Congressman Norcross Community Service Office Hours Held At Pennsauken Library On June 21

Congressman Norcross’ District Office staff will be available on Wednesday, June 21 at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., to assist residents with any issues they are having with a federal agency, including the VA, Medicare, Social…

Community

The Food Bank of South Jersey Seeks Volunteers to Help Feed 8,000 Children This Summer

The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) is seeking volunteers to assist in preparing, packing, and delivering a half million meals to 8,000 low-income children through their Summer Meals Program (SMP). FBSJ staff will rely on volunteers to assist in…

People

Obituary: Denis Collopy, Pennsauken Native

Pennsauken native Denis Collopy passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2017, after a brief illness. He was 43. Denis was the devoted and adoring son of Dennis and Kathleen (Wells); loving husband of Elizabeth (Mattioni) and father of Andrew; brother…

Community News

Bike Ride Along Merchantville Rail Trail Held On June 17

The Pennsauken Environmental Commission and the Pennsauken Bike Share program are sponsoring a bike ride along the Merchantville Rail Trail on Saturday, June 17. Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the gazebo along the trail at Centre St. and Chestnut Ave.,…

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