Monthly Archives: March 2018
Local Historian Gives Special Presentation At Griffith Morgan House On April 8
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
On Sunday, April 8, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., historic Griffith Morgan House in Pennsauken welcomes local historian Sue Huesken, who will present “Amelia Mott Gummere (1859-1937) – Forgotten Legacy.”
Bowling Fundraiser Benefits Police Unity Tour
On Friday, April 6, 7:00 p.m., Team Pennsauken – Police Unity Tour will hold its second annual bowling fundraiser at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave., Pennsauken.
Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for children and include unlimited bowling, shoe rental, buffet, and drink specials. Proceeds benefit the Police Unity Tour, a non-profit that raises awareness of law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
To purchase tickets, visit Evenbrite.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Celebrate Spring Break At The Pennsauken Library
The Youth Services Department at the Pennsauken Free Public Library has a week full of great activities during spring break!
DRPA Informational Meeting On Betsy Ross Bridge Rescheduled For April 17
The Delaware River Port Authority has rescheduled a community information event regarding work on the Betsy Ross Bridge for Tuesday, April 17, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. This event will allow residents of Pennsauken to learn more about planned upgrades and enhancements to the Betsy Ross Bridge.
Calling All Longfellow Alumni
Did you attend H.W. Longfellow Elementary School as a child? If so, the Longfellow Yearbook Committee invites you back for one last picture before we say good-bye.
Snow Closures For March 21
Because of today’s nor’easter, the following are closed/cancelled on Wednesday, March 21:
Pennsauken Township Municipal Building is closing today at 11:00 a.m.
Pennsauken Township Committee Meeting is cancelled.
The Pennsauken Free Public Library is closing today at noon.
Pennsauken Public Schools are closed.
Pennsauken’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Held On March 31
Due to this week’s weather and the anticipated conditions of the fields at the Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex, Pennsauken’s Easter Egg Hunt is moved to the “snow date” of Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 a.m.
Wellness Fair Held At Pennsauken High School On March 18
The Pennsauken Education Association, in conjunction with the Pennsauken School District, is hosting a wellness fair on Sunday, March 18, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd.
School District Bond Referendum Passes
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Updated on April 10, 2018. Earlier tonight at the Camden County Boathouse in Pennsauken, votes were tallied for two school districts’ local bond referendum votes. And while Collingswood School District’s proposal lost by three to one, the bond referendum proposed by the Pennsauken School District won by an impressive 74 percent.
School District Bond Referendum Comes To A Vote March 13
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On the 13th day of March, Pennsauken residents will have a say in the future of the Township’s public schools.
The Pennsauken School District is asking residents to consider a bond referendum that will make significant improvements to every public school throughout the Township, allocating almost $36 million for various initiatives, while actually reducing school taxes for Pennsauken households.
