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Month: June 2017

Pennsauken Schools Hold First-Ever Choir Festival

Pennsauken’s vocal music directors held the first annual Pennsauken Choir Festival at Pennsauken High School. This day-long event was a celebration of music, learning, and performing for all levels of Pennsauken choral students.

Food Truck And Touch-A-Truck Event Rescheduled For June 22

Downpours and evening thunderstorms last month resulted in the combination food truck and touch-a-truck event being rescheduled to Thursday, June 22 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., weather permitting. Co-sponsored by Pennsauken Township and Pennsauken’s Department of Public Works, the event…

Pennsauken Public Schools Launch Summer Enrichment Program

By the Pennsauken Board of Education: Nick Perry, President; Allyson Meloni-Scavuzzo, Vice President; Cheryl Duffy; Michael Hurley; Diane Johnson; Leona Moss; Jennifer Slattery; Orlando Viera; and JoAnn Young The end of the school year is often accompanied by cheers of…

Historic Flag Day Celebration Held On June 17

On Saturday, June 17, from noon to 4:00 p.m., historic Burrough-Dover House, located at 9201 Burrough-Dover Lane off of Haddonfield Rd., will hold its traditional commemoration of Flag Day. A variety of historic flags will be on display; and guided…

Community News

Pennsauken Environmental Commission Hosts Bike And Train Ride On June 10

Did you know that several trail networks, including the Circuit Trails, East Coast Greenway, and Delaware River Heritage Trail, are all planned to run through Pennsauken Township? The Pennsauken Environmental Commission, in partnership with New Jersey Conservation Foundation, invites all…

Community

Pennsauken Schools Hold Alex’s Lemonade Stands On June 9

Two elementary schools in Pennsauken will be raising funds on Friday, June 9, to help fight pediatric cancer. Both Benjamin Franklin, 7201 Irving Ave., and Longfellow Elementary, 1400 Forrest Ave., will each be hosting an Alex’s Lemonade Stand Friday morning….

Community

Special Presentation And Panel Tackled The Issue Of Opioids And Heroin Abuse

A special presentation last month at Camden Catholic High School drew attention to the serious issue of prescription opioids and heroin abuse. The free program and forum was sponsored by the Diocese of Camden, Discovery Ministries, Inc., and Catholic Charities,…

Community News

Michelle Bello Receives $1,500 Scholarship

Pennsauken resident and Michelle Bello is a recipient of a $1,500 scholarship from the Camden County Hero Scholarship Fund. The 2017 Scholarship Program provided $11,500 worth of scholarships to eight graduating high school seniors who have a parent actively serving,…

Pennsauken Honors The Best Moms, Dads, And Guardians In Town

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor A single mother of two who gave her children a summer to remember and a dad who teaches the importance of giving back to those less fortunate were chosen as the Best Mom, Dad, or…

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