Monthly Archives: June 2019
Obituary: Jack Weiss
Pennsauken native and past deputy fire chief Jack Weiss passed away on June 8, 2019, at the age of 90. He was surrounded by family and friends.
Tony Danza To Attend Wizard World Philadelphia, Saturday, June 15
Editor’s Note: Once a year, we travel across the Betsy Ross Bridge to cover Wizard World Philadelphia, a convention that celebrates the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Guilty pleasure? Absolutely. But we know there’s a lot of folks in town that get just as excited as we do.
Farmer And Food Market Returns June 18
Held on Tuesday, June 18, Pennsauken’s new Farmer and Food Market offers a retail marketplace where attendees can shop a variety of produce, crafts, and more. The market runs from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Township’s Municipal Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. For more information, visit “Pennsauken Farmer & Food Market” on Facebook.
Pennsauken Officers Recognized During National Police Week Awards
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which the date falls as Police Week. It was also on that same day in 1987, that Pennsauken Police Officer William Brey was killed in the line of duty. Each year on the 15th of May, the Pennsauken Police Department takes pause to remember Officer Brey, as well as Officer Richard Dawson and Officer George Bowman, all of whom gave their lives in the service of the Pennsauken community. The Police also take an opportunity to recognize those officers who go above and beyond the call of duty.
Philanthropist Donates $3 Million For Rowan Pet Therapy Program
Gerald Shreiber knows that therapy dogs, which are certified and trained to provide comfort in group and individual settings, offer an array of benefits to students, including reduced anxiety, lowered blood pressure, increased confidence and unconditional love and friendship.
That’s why Shreiber, president and CEO of J&J Snack Foods Corp. of Pennsauken, committed $3 million to establish The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program of Rowan University.
Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Endangered Female From Pennsauken
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Pennsauken Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing female from Pennsauken.
Freshness Abounds At Pennsauken’s Farmer And Food Market
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
In a world cursed with food deserts and an ever growing presence of fast food chains, we rely on the creativity of some to find ways to keep the food we eat fresh and homemade. As I strolled the aisles at Pennsauken’s first Farmer and Food Market, I found just that. It was a wealth of not just a well made product, but a person standing behind it, knowing they’re offering up something they made and that are proud of.
Thank You For Allowing Me To Serve This Great Community
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Since 2000, I’ve had the distinct privilege of serving the Pennsauken community as a member of Township Committee. In that time, I’ve served as deputy mayor for six years and as mayor for seven years. To be honest, I’m not quite sure where all the time has gone. What I do know is that it is time to make a change.
Curbside Skate Shop Moves Into Pennsauken
Pennsauken Mayor Jack Killion and Township Committee Members Betsy McBride, Jessica Rafeh, and Marco DiBattista were on hand for the official ribbon cutting of Curbside Skate Shop, located at 6307 Westfield Ave.
Doing Something Special For Father’s Day
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
As Father’s Day approaches, many of us think, “What can I get him?” What will say thank you for raising you, for being there to witness your triumphs and comforting you through the tragedies? For all the sports games he attended, celebrating with you when you won, commiserating when you lost? For teaching you how to be handy, repair your car or things around the house, how communication and compromise can help elongate a good marriage.
