Monthly Archives: May 2019
Festive Music, Food Trucks, And Fireworks Return With Summer Kickoff Bash
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Great music, good food, and the return of fireworks will be the hallmarks of Pennsauken’s 2019 Summer Kickoff Bash. Held from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, located at the corner of Westfield and Bethel avenues, the entire community is invited to take part in this special celebration.
Pennsauken’s Municipal Tax Portion Remains Flat For Seven Years In A Row
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Each year, property taxes – based on the assessed value of a resident’s home – are used in a variety of ways in the community. Broken down into several sections, these taxes are used to pay for county services, school funding, trash and recycling collection, and municipal operations. These last two items are the responsibility of Pennsauken Township’s local government; and the town’s administration and the Township Committee have worked on a continual basis to maintain a fiscally responsible budget.
Pennsauken Township Police To Recognize Officers During Annual Awards Ceremony
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During National Police Week, an annual event dedicated to not only honor America’s law enforcement community, but also remember those officers that lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, the Pennsauken Police Department will hold a special awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, 7:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken High School auditorium, 800 Hylton Rd., to recognize courageous men and women who go above and beyond to protect and serve the Pennsauken community.
Early Registration Begins For PYAA Football And Cheer
Those interested in registering their children ages 5-14 for PYAA football or cheerleading can save money with early registration. This special in-person registration is held May 6-10, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Pennsauken’s turf field, 4250 Burwood Ave. During this time, the cost of registration is $150 for new players; $125 for football players that have their jersey from the 2018 season (the jersey must be brought at the time of registering); and $100 for cheerleading.
Regular registration begins June 1. The cost of registration is $175 for new football players; $175 for returning players without a jersey; and $150 for returning players that have their jersey from the 2018 season (the jersey must be brought at the time of registering). The cost for cheerleading is $130.
Summer Fun From Pennsauken Parks And Recreation
Both children and adults can add more fun and excitement to the summer months with entertaining and educational programs offered through Pennsauken’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
Vehicle Strikes Pennsauken Flying Crust Pizzeria
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
On May 3, 2019, at approximately 10:07 p.m., the Pennsauken Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the Flying Crust Pizza, located at 7709 Park Ave. When officers arrived, they found a 2018 black Nissan Rogue had left the roadway and collided into the front of the store, causing significant damage to the exterior wall and the interior of the business.
Residents Invited To Join Pennsauken’s Community Garden
Got a green thumb just itching to grow something? If so, there’s a plot with your name on it at the Pennsauken Community Garden this season! No green thumb? No experience? No problem! There’s still a plot at the Pennsauken Community Garden you can make all your own while you learn the ins and outs of gardening; and meet a lot of wonderful people ready to help you get the hang of it!
Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance In Pennsauken Shooting
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Pennsauken Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who was the victim of a shooting that occurred on May 3, 2019, at approximately 5:18 a.m. at the corner of Pleasant Avenue and 49th St. in Pennsauken.
“Colonial Earth Day” Events Canceled For May 5, Open Houses Of Historic Homes Still Occurring
Because of the inclement weather forecast for this weekend, the “Colonial Earth Day” activities scheduled for Sunday, May 5, are canceled. However, both the historic Burrough-Dover House and Griffith Morgan House will be still be open to the public that day.
Freeholders And Visit SJ host Down and Derby Wine Festival
Camden County and Visit South Jersey are hosting the inaugural Down and Derby Wine Festival on May 4 at Cooper River Park. The event will feature tastings and wines from various South Jersey wineries, as well as instructional sessions on how to bet on the Kentucky Derby.
