Monthly Archives: July 2020
Spotted Lanternflies And Damage Caused By Non Native Invasives
By Kathleen Harvey, AAP Columnist
Over the last few decades, our world has become more interconnected. People, food, and plants travel around the globe on a daily basis. Despite customs agents inspecting cargo, non native plants and insects hitchhike on shipments, landing on foreign shores to wreak havoc. The latest of these is the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive plant hopper native to China, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. This year, the Spotted Lanternfly has fully established itself in densely populated South Jersey counties like Camden, Gloucester and Burlington.
Camden County Allocates CARES Act Funding To Pennsauken
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on municipalities throughout Camden County, Pennsauken included. Local governments across the board have been under pressure to purchase vital personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer, and a variety of other tools for essential employees since the start of this public health crisis. To alleviate some of these costs, the Freeholder Board received, and is allocating, federal funding for towns which will be used to supplement unforeseen costs that have been attributed directly to their operational budget.
Pennsauken High School Students Killed In Car Accident
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The local community is mourning the loss of two Pennsauken High School students, Emmanuel and Marcus Crawford, who passed away in a car accident near Hammonton in Atlantic County.
New Executive Order Requires Outdoor Mask Wearing When Social Distancing Isn’t Practicable
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that he will be signing an executive order mandating that face coverings are now required in outdoor public spaces when social distancing in not possible.
Taking A Freedom Ride On The Fourth Of July
By Bob Wagner, AAP Columnist
I’ve been locked up long enough! My cars have been spiffed up during the down time, and yearn to show off. Since you all can’t come to me, and all my car nut friends, I’ve developed a plan! On the Fourth of July, around mid morning, I’m taking to the streets. A few like minded (or whatever passes for a mind, with car nuts) aficionados will be driving through town in our cars and trucks, beeping horns and showing off.
Community’s Help Needed In Stopping Illegal Fireworks
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
While fireworks are normally associated with the Fourth of July, there are some people taking their use to the extreme. For weeks now, communities throughout South Jersey are experiencing the excessive use of fireworks late into the evening. They’re coming from all over: Philly, Camden, Palmyra, Merchantville, and right here in Pennsauken. Not only are they disturbing the peace, their use is promoting dangerous behavior in our neighborhoods.
New Jersey Primary Held July 7
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 New Jersey Primary Election has been moved to Tuesday, July 7.
Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Registered voters, affiliated with a political party, who are voting by mail must have their ballot POSTMARKED by July 7.
Below is a list of polling locations for the July 7 Primary Election. Please note that many locations have changed/combined. Significant steps will be taken to ensure social distancing and a safe voting process for participants.
Should residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk’s Office at (856) 665-1000 x122 or x124.
| Polling Location | Street Address | District #s |
| Working In The Faith Outreach Ministries | 550 49th St. |
1, 15 & 24 |
| Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission | 6751 Westfield Ave. | 2 & 19 |
| Pennsauken United Methodist Church | 3451 Pennsylvania Ave. | 3, 13, 17, 18 & 23 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | 4106 Terrace Ave. | 4 & 16 |
| Pennsauken Municipal Court | 2400 Bethel Ave. | 5 |
| Pennsauken Senior Towers | 8001 Maple Ave. | 6 |
| Pennsauken Free Public Library | 5605 N. Rt. 130 | 7 |
| Homestead Youth Center | 4771 Willow Ave. | 8 & 10 |
| St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church | 1665 Derousse Ave. | 9 & 14 |
| Temple Lutheran Church | 5600 N. Rt. 130 | 11 |
| Macaro’s Catering | 6225 Westfield Ave. | 12 |
| Circle of Hope Church | 3800 Marlton Pike | 20 |
| Stonegate Apartments | 5105 Stonegate Dr. | 21 |
| Cooper River Plaza | 2400 McClellan Dr. | 22 |
