Monthly Archives: January 2021
The Great Chicken Battle: A Look At Fast Food Sandwiches
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
The chicken wars have been waging for months. People have been debating since Popeyes released its chicken sandwich just which sandwich deserves the title of the greatest. I decided to investigate this battle a bit further. I’ve tried Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Burger King. I’ve taken my own opinion, along with the feedback of people that I pulled in to be taste testers, into account for this trial and rated the sandwiches on freshness, crispiness, bun quality, and overall appeal. The following are the results.
To, what I’m sure will be, the disappointment and shock of many, the Popeyes chicken sandwich came in last. All across the board, it fell short of what I expected. The same proved true for the other people I had try it.
Coming in fourth was McDonald’s. The bun looked good but wasn’t fluffy and soft with some sturdiness to it like I’d hoped. The chicken was fairly crispy and had a decent flavor, but for the price I paid, it wasn’t a deal.
In third place was Burger King, mostly because the sandwich alone is almost $7. It was fresh, crispy, the taste was great, and the bun was pretty much perfect; but the price point had me scratching my head.
Second place goes to Wendy’s. A basic crispy chicken sandwich can be as low as .99 cents. This is a stellar price for your standard chicken sandwich. The flavor is really good as well. You can amplify your order with a spicy version of the sandwich, along with added veggies, which will, of course, raise the price above a buck.
First place goes to Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A chicken tastes amazing and the fries aren’t terrible either. Service is spectacular and everything down to the bun is great. The plain crispy chicken sandwich with nothing but pickles and mayo goes for about $3.75; but the quality of the item makes it well worth that price to me. If you add anything extra, the price goes up.
I’m not a huge fast food person, so this trial was performed over a few months. I do not recommend anyone go out and eat five fast food chicken sandwiches all at once. What I DO suggest is that you give some of these a try over time and let me know which one is your favorite. As always, stay safe, wear a mask, and enjoy your Food Adventures.
Pennsauken’s First Responders Host “Battle Of The Badges” Blood Drive On January 28
Pennsauken first responders will compete to see who can recruit
the most eligible blood donors in the community during an American Red Cross “Battle of the Badges” blood drive rematch on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Marco’s at Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Vaccine Rollout Underway, Expanding In Coming Weeks
Information provided by Camden County Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners has opened a COVID-19 vaccination site at Camden County College. The site will be supported by volunteers from Cooper University Health Care, Jefferson Health – New Jersey, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and Rutgers College of Nursing and operate six days a week, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will administer 500 vaccinations a day. To register for a vaccination by the state mandated phase individuals can go to www.CamdenCountyVaccine.com.
Brothers Charged Following Search of Pennsauken Residence
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Two brothers have been charged with unrelated crimes after detectives performed a search warrant on their Pennsauken home following a tip, according to Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill Mayer and Pennsauken Police Chief John Nettleton.
Obituary: Doris C. Carpenter
Doris C. Carpenter, PhD, DAPA, nee Cowerd, a 30-year Pennsauken resident, was born on January 28, 1954 and was called home by her heavenly Father on January 2, 2021.
Committee Members Sworn In, Mayor and Deputy Mayor Selected At Reorganization Meeting
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Township Committee held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Pennsauken Country Club. In keeping with state social distancing directives, local attendance was limited to 60 people, including Township elected officials, the acting administrator, acting clerk, deputy clerk, attorney, videographer, and the general public. The meeting was also streamed live using Zoom conferencing software. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act” and publicized online through the Township’s website and social media channels.
The agenda of the reorganization meeting included the swearing in of a new mayor, deputy mayor, and committee members, as well as appointments to various professional positions.
Pennsauken Township Committee Members Sworn In For A Three-Year Term: Tim Killion and Vincent Martinez
Pennsauken Township Mayor For 2021: Marco DiBattista
Pennsauken Township Deputy Mayor For 2021: Jessica Rafeh
Deadline to Apply for the Senior Freeze Property Tax Reimbursement Extended Again
Eligible Applicants Now Have Until February 1, 2021 to Apply for Relief
State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced that New Jersey property owners who are eligible for the Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement program will have an additional month to apply for the relief program, with the application deadline now being extended until February 1, 2021.
Pennsauken Township Holds Reorganization Meeting On January 5
The Pennsauken Township Committee will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Notice of this meeting was advertised in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act.”
