Monthly Archives: December 2018
Pennsauken School District Tests Gym Mats For Mercury, Levels Well Within Safe Limits
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Earlier today, the Pennsauken School District sent students home with a letter stating the rubberized gym mats in several schools were proactively tested to identify if they had unsafe levels of Mercury.
Township To Make Decision On Parade Of Lights Tomorrow Evening
As significant rainfall is in the forecast for Friday, Dec. 14, Pennsauken Township will make a decision regarding whether or not the event will occur tomorrow evening.
Concerts, Cookie Sales, And More, Courtesy Of The Friends
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
The holidays are almost upon us; and the Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are hosting several events to help everyone enter into the spirit of the season.
Holiday Events Continue In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s celebration of the holidays continues with two special events held this month: the town’s annual tree lighting ceremony and parade of lights.
Accordion Concert, Holiday Cookie Sales And More, Courtesy Of The Friends
By Arlene Miller, Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library
A must-attend event to help everyone enter into the holiday spirit will be our accordion concert, compliments of the Westmont Accordion Club, on Thursday, Dec. 13, 7:00 p.m., in the Library’s Community Room. The ensemble is comprised of a dozen amateur musicians passionate about the accordion. They’ll play a variety of holiday selections, as well as Broadway show tunes and a few sing-a-longs.
Historic Home For The Holidays In Pennsauken
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian
For its last regularly scheduled event of the year, historic Burrough-Dover House again offers a special holiday treat for the community, with an evening of historic Yule traditions and a visit from the jolly, old elf himself! On Friday, Dec. 7, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., history and holidays come together like egg and nog to create a magical event that is fast becoming a local tradition.
Pennsauken Fire Department To Escort Santa Through Neighborhoods
Pennsauken’s Fire Department will once again be escorting Santa Claus through certain neighborhoods during the holidays. Times are estimated depending on weather and emergency responses.
Angel Tree Program Helps Pennsauken Residents In Need
Pennsauken residents and businesses are pitching in to help children in the community during the holiday season through the Angel Tree program, which collects new, unwrapped toys for families in need.
