Monthly Archives: September 2018
Historical Society Hosts Fall Festival On September 15
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
Autumn will arrive one week early at historic Burrough-Dover House, off Haddonfield Rd., when Pennsauken Historical Society welcomes all to its Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon to 4:00 p.m. This fun, family event will include a return visit by the Lenape interpreters from Churchville Nature Center of Bucks County, Pa. The Native American people who resided in the Delaware Valley before the coming of the European colonists, the Lenape lived in a different relationship with their environment and the seasons; and autumn was a time of preparation for the harsher season to come. The skilled interpreters of Churchville Nature Center will illustrate and demonstrate the lifeways of the Lenape through the tools, clothing, food, and culture of the people who lived on this land and gave Pennsauken its name.
Camden County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday
To help Camden County residents protect the environment, the Freeholder Board is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on September 15 at the Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill, located at 9600 N. River Road in Pennsauken Township. Residents can bring items to the convenient drive-through collection site from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Fifth Annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival Held On October 6
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Township Public Events Committee, in association with the Pennsauken Firefighters Association, will host the fifth annual Pennsauken Harvest Festival, a celebration of heritage, arts and community.
A Place Called Nam Celebrates One Year In Business
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Vaughn Frye began his fascination with the martial arts in Vietnam, where a military scout from the Republic of China (Taiwan) taught soldiers some techniques. He was hooked.
“The techniques and training stuck with me,” explains Frye, a longtime practitioner of Hung Gar White Crane Kung Fu and Tai Chi Chaun. “Ever since then, I’ve been on a mission.”
Fifth Pennsauken Job Fair Scheduled For September 28
Attention job seekers: Pennsauken Township, the Business, Industry, and Government Council of Pennsauken, Living Faith Christian Center, the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Dunkin’ Donuts are hosting the Township’s fifth annual job fair on Friday, Sept. 28.
Construction On Cooper River Spans Extended To October
Construction on two Camden County bridges will require closures until approximately the middle of October as crews continue to make major improvements. The Grove Street Bridge will maintain a one-way detour until Monday, Sept. 17, and outer lanes on the Cuthbert Boulevard Bridge will close beginning Sept. 10, and remain closed until Oct. 15.
New Jersey Transit Police To Conduct Emergency Response Drill At River Line 36th Street Station
The New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), together with federal and local partners, will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, September 8th at the River LINE Light Rail 36th St. station beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Mosquito Spraying Continues In Pennsauken Thursday, 9/6
The Camden County Mosquito Commission regularly checks several thousand suspected mosquito breeding sites across the county. Spraying is scheduled on an as needed basis based upon the results of their surveillance efforts.
“It is important that you regularly check your yard for the presence of standing water,” said Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Mosquito Commission. “Removing standing water where mosquitoes can thrive will protect your family from the pests, and will assist the efforts of the Camden County Mosquito Control Commission.”
Rosenberger In Pennsauken Celebrates 70 Years Of Manufacturing Excellence
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
While driving around town in Pennsauken, whether it’s part of your daily commute or you’re looking for a short cut, you’ll most likely pass a building with a company’s name on it; and eight out of ten times, you’ll have very little idea what goes on inside.
One place in particular, a stone’s throw from North Park Drive in Pennsauken, does some pretty amazing things. And in the 70 years they’ve been in business, Rosenberger may have helped you find your best commute or favorite shortcut.
Heat Advisory Issued For Camden County
The Camden County Health Officer has issued a heat advisory for Camden County through 7 p.m. today. The latest weather forecast obtained by the Freeholder Board is calling for hot and humid conditions with heat indexes around 100 degrees.
