Monthly Archives: May 2022
GoodWorks Holds Open House On June 3
GoodWorks Building Contractors, located at 6928 Westfield Ave. in Pennsauken, is holding a grand opening/open house on Friday, June 3, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Attendees can view the new office space, speak with owner and Pennsauken resident Alan Bibelheimer, and win giveaways from Township businesses.
For more information, call (856) 229-1240.
Male Juvenile Arrested, Charged In Pennsauken Shooting
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
A male juvenile was arrested yesterday and charged with Attempted Murder and weapons related charges in connection to the shooting of an 18-year-old man, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Acting Chief Phil Olivo.
Local Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies
Several wreath laying ceremonies in observance of those members of the military who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces will be held throughout Memorial Day Weekend in both Pennsauken and Merchantville. The public is encouraged to attend these events.
Senior Citizen Appreciation Day Held June 9
Pennsauken Township is celebrating our great senior citizens with a special, FREE event!
Senior Appreciation Day will be held on Thursday, June 9, from noon to 4:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken Pool, 6100 River Rd. Both Pennsauken’s police officers and firefighters will be grilling for the event, and members of Township Committee will be serving food to guests. Pennsauken seniors age 62 and over will enjoy a variety of fun activities, including games and musical entertainment. Plus, the pool will be open, so attendees are encouraged to bring their bathing suits!
Registration is required by Monday, June 6. To R.S.V.P., contact Juan Vazquez at (856) 665-1000 x151, jvzquez@pennsauken.gov; or Amy Schmalbach at (856) 665-1000 x152, aschmalbach@pennsauken.gov.
Pennsauken Police Investigate Shooting
The Pennsauken Police shared via social media that detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening.
“On May 12, at 8:01 p.m., Pennsauken Police responded to the 2100 block of Merchantville Ave. for the report of gunshots fired. Upon arrival on scene, it was determined that multiple gunshots were fired and a residence was struck by the gunfire,” stated the police department in an online statement.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made. This incident is currently under investigation by the Pennsauken Township Police Department.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call the Pennsauken Police Department at (856) 488-0080 x 2015, tips@pennsaukenpolice.org or Detective Michael DiCamillo at (856) 488-0080 x 2403, mdicamillo@pennsaukenpolice.org.
Thirtieth Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Kicks Off In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Food Bank of South Jersey was host to this year’s kickoff of the 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Representatives from FBSJ, the United States Postal Service, and the National Association of Letter Carriers were on hand to drum up support for this special event, held each year on the second Saturday in May.
“Thirty years ago, the National Association of Letter Carriers started a food drive to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ and feed those in need; 1.8 billion pounds of food later, the drive is still going strong and is now the largest, one-day food drive in the country, helping food banks like ours across the nation and to feed those facing food insecurity,” said Lavinia Awosanya, chief development officer for FBSJ. “For us here at the Food Bank of South Jersey, this drive has been incredible. It helps us to get through the hard summer months.”
“In our region, one out of seven adults are food insecure. One in five children face hunger every single day. That is unacceptable,” added Fred C. Wasiak, FBSJ president and CEO. “Hunger is real, And that is why this food drive is so crucial.”
“COVID has wrecked havoc on food banks,” said Brian Thompson, business agent for the National Association of Letter Carriers. “I’m actually excited, just like all the other carriers and branch managers, to help the food banks get back in stock.”
This year’s Stamp Out Hunger drive will take place on Saturday, May 14. Residents can participate by setting a bag of non-perishable food items next to their mailboxes or on their porches for their local letter carrier to pick up and deliver to a local hunger-relief organization, like Pennsauken’s Food Bank of South Jersey. In 2019, the last time Stamp Out Hunger was held in person, more than 184,000 pounds of food was collected for FBSJ to distribute to residents in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties.
“The impact of food donations is immediately seen by us, when families come and receive food on a weekly basis,” said Pastor Georgia Dennis of Love Reach Ministries International in Camden, the Food Bank of South Jersey’s largest partner agency, serving over 10,000 people a month. “The obvious look of despair on their faces when they come in begins to diminish and eventually disappears, when they see that they access to food, right where they are.”
Suggested non-perishable food items include canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, rice and cereal. Those with questions about the drive in their area should ask their letter carrier, contact their local post office, or go to nalc.org/food-drive, facebook.com/StampOutHunger or twitter.com/StampOutHunger.
Sherman Avenue Roadway Improvements Begin May 16
On Monday, May 16, Camden County is beginning roadway improvements along Sherman Ave.
Running along Sherman from River Rd. to the railroad crossing, the scope of the project includes asphalt roadway milling and paving; installation of new stormwater inlets and piping to improve drainage; improvements to handicap ramps; traffic striping, signs, and raised pavement markers; and installation of concrete curbing, as well as the replacement of in-kind driveway aprons, as needed.
La Mangonada Snack Bar
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
I love those food places that I discover by accident. I wouldn’t say it happens often as I’m normally someone who likes to look at the menu and have an idea on what I what to order once I arrive somewhere. But in those rare moments I find a food gem it’s a pleasant thrill. I had visited the Rite Aid on Westfield Avenue recently and as I was coming out; I noticed an incredibly colorful place called La Mangonada Snack Bar at 4926 Westfield Avenue owned and operated by Mrs. Miranda and her family.
The Bodega 856
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
The Bodega 856 is located at 5051 Westfield Avenue in Pennsauken. This convenience store pays homage to all things a good old fashioned corner store should consist of. There are snacks and candy galore, a limitless selection of drink options, and a kitchen that offers up a staggeringly delicious selection of food.
Just Like Nona Used to Make
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer
In February, and one day shy of National Pizza Day, I visited the newly opened Nona’s Pizzeria located in the Meadowbrook Plaza on Union Avenue right in Pennsauken (3018 Union Ave.). I was thrilled that another food place popped up after the previous business there closed. My mom has mentioned this place a few times and I finally made my way there.
I decided to order a few things for pickup and the person on the other end was quick and courteous. I was feeding 2 small children, myself, and my mom. I ordered Mozzarella sticks, Garlic Knots, Meatball Parmesan sandwich, and a Grilled Chicken Caesar salad. The order was ready in about 20-25 minutes which was perfect for me to get out of work, make a quick stop somewhere and then grab the food. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center and Nona’s is right on the end which makes their location even easier to find.
