Monthly Archives: September 2021
Pennsauken School Bus Involved In Accident
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
During the afternoon of Sept. 15, a bus from the Pennsauken School District was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
According to information provided by the Pennsauken Township Police Department, the collision occurred just before 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the corner of East Springfield Ave. and River Rd. The bus, which was in the process of dropping off students, had the stop sign engaged with red lights flashing during the crash.
Eighth Annual Merchantvillle Music Festival Held September 25
The eighth annual Merchantville Music Festival goes live on Saturday, Sept. 25, in the triangular parking area bordered by E. Park Ave, E. Chestnut Ave. and Eclipse Brewery. Music starts at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.
In 2020, the Music Fest team of local residents, Jon Hoffmann, Charlene Thellmann, and Matt Sutin, produced and live-streamed the festival since a live festival was not possible. The festival featured over 15 solo performers and bands who submitted pre-recorded material for the event. It also incorporated interviews with local businesses as a way to help promote local businesses during the pandemic. Five of the bands that participated in last year’s virtual fest are back and LIVE!
Car And Bike Show, Harvest Festival Return To Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Two popular fall events are making their return to the Township: Pennsauken’s Car and Bike Show, held on Sunday, Sept. 19, and the Pennsauken Harvest Festival, held on Saturday, Oct. 16.
“Both our Car and Bike Show and Harvest Festival are great ways for families to get outdoors and celebrate what makes our community special,” said Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “We’re excited that we’re able to hold these events again, and we invite our neighbors to join us.”
Township Surveying Residents On Website Redesign
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township will be revamping its website in order to help better serve the community. To do the best job possible, they want to hear from residents.
“We’ve put together an online survey to poll residents about the Township’s website,” explained Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “This is your opportunity to tell us what you like, what you want to see changed, and what we are missing.”
A link to survey can be found on the front page of Pennsauken’s website: twp.pennsauken.nj.us. The survey contains only a handful of questions and will only take a few minutes to complete. The deadline to respond is Friday, Oct. 1.
For questions about the survey, please email pnews@twp.pennsauken.nj.us.
Special Fundraiser Benefits Family During Tragic Loss
A special fundraiser sponsored by the Merchantville PTA is being held at Amy’s Omelette House in Cherry Hill. Twenty percent of orders will go to help the family of Alijah Floyd-Brown, the nine-year-old Merchantville resident who lost his battle with glioma cancer last month.
Special Ceremonies Commemorate Twentieth Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pa. Pennsauken will commemorate this solemn occasion with two special events.
“For those who remember that day 20 years ago, they will never forget those terrible events,” said Pennsauken Mayor Marco DiBattista. “Since then, our community has come together every September to honor those who lost their lives during the attack, as well as to recognize those courageous first responders who keep us safe on a daily basis.”
