Monthly Archives: August 2023
Parking Issues On Public Streets
By Chief Phil Olivo, Pennsauken Township Police Department
Pennsauken is a thriving community, consisting of a diverse group of people coming from a variety of different backgrounds. And while a growing town is a very good thing, it can be difficult to find a place to park. Our department has started to see an increase in issues related to parking on Township streets, some of which I’ll be sharing in this article.
Pennsauken To Hold Annual 9/11 Flag Placement Ceremony
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Each year, American flags are placed throughout Pennsauken’s 9/11 Memorial, located at the corner of Merchantville Ave. and Rt. 130, across the street from the Township’s Municipal Building and the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
“We invite everyone to join us for an annual tradition that is extremely important to our community,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vincent Martinez. “Pennsauken’s flag placement is a moving ceremony, with residents and first responders coming together to remember the terror attacks 22 years ago. Pennsauken will never forget.”
Pennsauken’s Annual Car And Bike Show Returns September 10
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s 31st annual Car and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of classic cars and bikes will be on display along part of the “Maple Mile,” starting at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, the co-sponsor of the event located at 7111 Maple Ave., and extending towards Union Ave.
NJ TRANSIT Issues Service Alert For River LINE
Citing operational challenges, NJ TRANSIT has announced significant changes to the River LINE service schedule. The River LINE stops at the Pennsauken Transit Center on Derousse Ave.
“Due to continued operational challenges, River LINE weekday service will temporarily operate every 30 minutes throughout the service day,” the agency posted in an online statement. “The impact of this temporary adjustment is limited to weekday peak hour frequency, as the River LINE’s regular weekday schedule operates every 30 minutes outside of peak periods. Saturday service will also operate on the Sunday/Holiday schedule.”
GoFundMe Helping Pennsauken Resident After Medical Emergency
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Family and friends are raising funds to help a Pennsauken resident recover after a serious medical emergency.
Vincent Iannuzzi of Pennsauken suffered a massive stroke while driving to work along Maple Ave. on July 27. The sudden loss of consciousness resulted in Iannuzzi crashing his vehicle, resulting in other serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries. He is currently at the Trauma Center at Cooper University Hospital, where he is receiving intensive medical care.
Millions Of Peaches… Or At Least A Few Hundred
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
The Chinese believed the peach tree to possess more vitality, because their blossoms appear before leaves sprout; with other trees, it’s commonly the other way around. With the dawn of August comes a month for peaches. There are more than 300 varieties of them. In 2015 at the Palisade Peach Festival in Jupiter Farms, Fla., the largest peach grown came in weighing over one pound!
An Important Message For Phifer Families
By Sandra Allen, Principal, Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Starting this September, we will be making Howard M. Phifer Middle School a phone-free space to improve teaching and learning using a system called Yondr. Yondr has been implemented in over 2,000 schools across 16 countries to facilitate an engaged learning environment.
Murphy, Scutari Share Thoughts On Passing Of Lieutenant Governor
By Frank Sinatra
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, as well as Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari, shared their thoughts yesterday on the passing of Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, who was admitted to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on July 31 for treatment of a long standing illness and passed away on Aug. 1.
First Responders Sharing The Importance Of Service To Community
By Vince Martinez, Mayor of Pennsauken
Last month, Pennsauken’s first responders held both a Junior Police Academy and a Junior Fire Academy. Each summer, young people receive an up close look at the roles of these dedicated men and women in a fun and educational environment. Both academies are extremely well attended, and our police officers, firefighters, and EMTs do an amazing job. We can’t thank them enough for what they do to make these programs possible.
