Monthly Archives: June 2020
Obituary: Daniel P Berkey
Daniel P, Berkey passed away suddenly at his home in Pennsauken on June 20, 2020. A familiar face behind the deli counter at Meadowbrook Food Center, Dan was 38 years old.
Pennsauken Takes Stand Against Racism With March And Vigil
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In the wake of the senseless death of George Floyd, the Pennsauken community came together to take a stand against racism. On June 10, hundreds gathered in the parking lot of the World Harvest Christian Center for the ‘Sauken In Solidarity/Black Lives Matter march and vigil. The event was organized by four students from Pennsauken High School, Aigner Settles, Ciara Carver, Keturah Jones, and Angela Nguyen, as well as residents Jenny Bello and Jazmin Bello-Andeliz, who reached out to both the Township’s administration and the Pennsauken Police Department, in order to facilitate a peaceful protest.
Mosquito Spraying Begins In Pennsauken
Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County, including several streets in Pennsauken. During the summer and fall months, the commission schedules on an as-needed basis based upon the results of their surveillance efforts and input from the public.
High School Students Discuss Race Issues With Pennsauken Police
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In the wake of the senseless death of George Floyd, members of the Pennsauken Township Police Department sat down with student-athletes from Pennsauken High School.
Betsy Ross Bridge/Route 130 Ramp Closures Monday As Repair Project Advances In Pennsauken
Signed detours will be in place for one month
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced that the ramp from the Betsy Ross Bridge/Route 90 eastbound to Route 130 will be closed and detoured for approximately one month as a concrete repair project advances in Pennsauken.
Miguelina’s Bakery Opens In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
There hasn’t been a bakery in Pennsauken for quite some time, with residents clamoring to get one back in town. The wait is over.
Miguelina’s Bakery, located at 4928 Westfield Ave., opened its doors to the public last month. Originally further down the road in Camden, owner Miguelina Charistidis made the decision to move to Pennsauken.
Township Committee, Police Respond To Death Of George Floyd
In a post to social media, Township Committee and the Pennsauken Police Department respond to the death of George Floyd. Click on the link below to view the video.
Governor Murphy Announces Start Date For Stage II Of Recovery
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Earlier this afternoon, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that Stage II of the state’s recovery will begin in two weeks time, due to adherence of social distancing guidelines and the “Stay at Home” Executive Order.
Short-Term Rental Assistance Program To Help Residents Affected By COVID-19 Pandemic
Information provided by the Office of the Governor
As part of the Murphy Administration’s overall response to assist New Jersey residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Oliver announced the COVID-19 Short-Term Rental Assistance Program. The program will provide rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income as a result of the pandemic, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
