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Pennsauken's Monthly Newspaper

Year: 2022

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Food Adventures

Foods of Love

by Rachael Shugars, AAP Food Writer February is my birthday. My birthday falls on the biggest “Lovers” holiday of the year. I celebration of this wonderous holiday (Valentine’s Day, not my birthday), I’m going to drop some knowledge for my…

Taste Of Pennsauken/Merchantville Returns May 23

The Taste of Pennsauken/Merchantville is back! Help support the Woman’s Club of Merchantville on Monday, May 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.  Tickets are $20 and attendees will have an opportunity to sample…

Facebook Live Event With Pennsauken’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor Held May 16

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh and Deputy Mayor Nicole Roberts will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A session on Monday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. Available for viewing on Facebook @PennsaukenTwp, the two Committee members will…

Friends of the Library In Books People

John Patane, Former Director Of Pennsauken Library

John Patane, former director of the Pennsauken Free Public Library, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was 78. Patane was the beloved husband of Rosanne, devoted father of Kevin (Rebecca) and Jenny (Eric), and loving grandfather of Christopher…

New Date For Food Distribution At Pennsauken High School

The Pennsauken School District announced that the food distribution regularly scheduled for Saturday, May 7 has been moved to Saturday, May 14. Next weekend’s food distribution will occur at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd., from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

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