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Year: 2017

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Camden County Prosecutors, Pennsauken Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Pennsauken Township Police Chief John Coffey reported a homicide on Friday, September 8, 2017. Pennsauken Police responded to a 9-1-1 call of a man who had been shot in the area of the…

Community

American Legion Auxiliary Donates Benches To Memorial Monument

By Bernie Kofoet, F.W. Grigg American Legion Post 68 Earlier this year, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 applied for and received a September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service, an…

People

Pennsauken’s Wright Encourages Students To “Push Through” Adversity

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Pennsauken native Jasmyn Wright and her third grade class in North Philadelphia have gained international notoriety after their empowering YouTube video went viral.

Pennsauken Township Holds Donation Drive For Hurricane Victims

In response to those who are affected by the recent hurricanes, Pennsauken Township, in conjunction with the town’s police, fire department, and EMS, is holding a special donation drive to help those in need.

Camden County To Begin Repaving Of Westfield Avenue

Revised on Sept. 6. This month, Camden County will begin road construction on Westfield Ave. from 42nd Street to Tinsman Avenue.

Pennsauken Prepares For Annual 9/11 Observance

Volunteers are needed to assist with Pennsauken’s annual observance of the terrorist attacks committed on September 11, 2001. Each year, 2,997 American flags, one for each individual who lost their life during the attacks, are placed throughout Pennsauken’s 9/11 Memorial,…

Community News

Pennsauken Historical Society Hosts First Sundays, Fall Festival, Special Presentation

By Robert Fisher-Hughes, Pennsauken Historical Society This month’s first Sunday falls on Sept. 3, Labor Day weekend, and our Township’s historic connection to Labor Day will be marked as both our homes for history are open from 1:00 to 4:00…

Community News

Annual Labor Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Held September 1

Labor leaders, public officials and members of the local community will gather in Pennsauken on Friday, Sept. 1 to celebrate workers across our country at the annual AFL-CIO wreath-laying ceremony. This annual event has been held for over 120 years…

Community

Back Packs, Prizes Given Away By Mister Softee Of Pennsauken

On Thursday, Aug. 31, Mister Softee of Pennsauken is giving away 40 back packs with school supplies, as well as variety of other prizes during a special back to school/Pennsauken 125th anniversary celebration. From 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. free…

Community

Community Health Fair And Free Backpack Giveaway On August 26

Serenity Christian Worship Center in Pennsauken is sponsoring a Community Health Fair and Free Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 26, noon to 4:00 p.m. at East Pennsauken Park, located at Orchard Ave. and Haddonfield Rd., right across the street from…

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