Monthly Archives: November 2019
2019 Small Business Saturday Specials
Each year, All Around Pennsauken highlights local deals and specials in both Pennsauken and Merchantville as part of Small Business Saturday. Held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to patronize small “brick and mortar” businesses in their community.
We thank all the local businesses who submitted information this year and we encourage residents to shop local!
River Road And Union Avenue To Close In Pennsauken For Main Replacement
Freeholder Susan Shin Angulo, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Works, has been notified by the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission that crews will be replacing a water main on River Road and Union Avenue in Pennsauken beginning Tuesday, Dec. 3. The replacement is expected to require road closures until early spring 2020.
Pennsauken Residents Honored At Freeholder Meeting
During last month’s Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders meeting at the Camden County Boathouse, several Pennsauken residents and organizations were recognized for their service to the community.
Pennsauken Historical Society Hosts Annual Meeting, Guest Speaker
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Yesterday, the Pennsauken Historical Society held its annual meeting at the town’s historic Griffith Morgan House, both to hold elections of the organization’s officers and to hear from a special guest speaker.
Pennsauken Celebrates The Holidays With Parade, Special Events
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A few days after Thanksgiving, Pennsauken Township kicks off the holiday season with a variety of annual traditions. A series of parades, community events, and most importantly, the town’s annual initiative to help those in need during the holidays, make this a special time of year in Pennsauken.
Pennsauken Historical Society Holds Annual Meeting This Saturday
On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:00 p.m., the Pennsauken Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Griffith Morgan House, welcoming Richard Keiser, Ph.D., a retired instructor from the Community College of Philadelphia, who will offer a presentation on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries, tracing the setbacks as well as the victories that finally assured women the right to vote, only 100 years ago. Dr. Keiser, who holds his degree from Oxford University, will draw lessons from the struggle for social change that are strikingly relevant to this day. The public is welcome and invited to attend this free program, which will follow a very brief election of officers for the year 2020.
Griffith Morgan House is located at 243 Griffith Morgan Lane, off River Rd. between Delair and Rt. 73.
Visit the Griffith Morgan House and Pennsauken Historical Society pages, or the group, “Pennsauken History Forum,” on Facebook for more details and directions; or call (856) 486-9561 and leave a message or e-mail to pennsaukenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Fall Fair Held Today At Grace Episcopal Church
Grace Episcopal Church, 7 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville, is holding a fall fair on Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Featuring large basket raffle, vendors, baked goods, deli table, Santa’s secret shop with balloon twisting and face painting, train display, and more.
Pennsauken Alliance On Substance Abuse Polling Community
The Pennsauken Alliance on Substance Abuse (PASA) is reaching out to the community to identify the concerns of local residents. Community members and area stakeholders are encouraged to use the survey below to share information with PASA. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, Nov. 15.
Village Of Morrisville Celebrates A Tight Knit Community
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On the corner of Westfield and Derousse avenues, you’ll see a large wooden sign that says, “Welcome to the Historic Village of Morrisville, Circa 1700, Pennsauken’s First Settlement.” And while that sign is located in an empty field, the community of Morrisville is anything but that. The neighborhood that predates the formation of Pennsauken Township is filled with residents whose families have lived in this community for generations. And it’s that strong sense of cohesiveness that’s celebrated on an annual basis at Wesley Gaines Park with food, music, and family.
Celebrating Harvest, Family And Plants
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Thanksgiving is traditionally about celebrating harvest and family. Harvesting is done, so my attention turns to tropical houseplants. There is always a last minute rush to get plants that have summered outside back inside before first frost. Nightly newscast weather predictions sparks something I refer to as “The Annual Fall Panic.” It’s first initiated when the last heat wave of the season breaks; intensifies when nightly temperatures reach the low 50s; and panic sets in with the first frost warning.
