Monthly Archives: November 2023

Holiday Season In Pennsauken Begins With Parade, Family Events

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor

Pennsauken Township is ready to kick off the most festive time of the year. Residents can look forward to Pennsauken’s Holiday Parade, several community events, and the town’s annual initiative to help those in need during the holidays.

Pennsauken Veteran Highlighted On PBS

Longtime Delair resident Edward Hill is one of four World War II veterans featured in the premier episode of “Here’s The Story” on PBS.

The documentary takes viewers on a journey across the state of New Jersey, where the “Here’s The Story” met with these remarkable individuals. Their stories not only shed light on the harrowing experiences of war, but also offer a window into their upbringing, shaping the lens through which they experienced one of the most pivotal periods in history.

Philadelphia Man Arrested For Robbing Bank And Crashing Into Police Vehicles In Pennsauken

Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office

A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged for crashing a U-Haul van into several police vehicles while attempting to flee from a bank robbery in Pennsauken yesterday, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo.

Stephen Mucha Passes Away At 102

Longtime Pennsauken resident Stephen Mucha passed away on October 18, 2023, at the amazing age of 102. Often seen at the Pennsauken Municipal Pool performing with his wife, Carol Ann Copper, the veteran and devoted family man left an indelible mark on his community.

New Jersey General Election On November 7

By Pam Forman, Township Clerk

The 2023 New Jersey General Election will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Those Pennsauken residents voting by mail can also deposit their ballots into the dropbox located at the side of the Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. Vote by mail ballots must be deposited by 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7.

For those voting by mail, ballots must be postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 7 and received by Camden County’s Board of Election on or before six days after Election Day. In addition to using the U.S. Mail, voters can also place their competed ballots in the drop box located in the Township’s municipal complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., by 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Below is a list of polling locations for the upcoming election. Residents who have voted by mail in the past and wish to cast their votes in person at a polling place must do so via a provisional ballot.

Should residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk’s Office at (856) 665-1000 x122 or x124.

Polling Location

Street Address

District #s

Temple Lutheran Church 5600 North Rt. 130 1, 11, & 24
Pennsauken Free Public Library 5605 North Rt. 130 2, 7, 12, &15
Faith Independent Bible Church 7651 Rogers Ave. 3 & 23
Martin Luther Christian School 4106 Terrace Ave. 4 & 16
Pennsauken Municipal Court 2400 Bethel Ave. 5
Pennsauken Senior Towers 8001 Maple Ave. 6
Homestead Youth Center 4771 Willow Ave. 8 & 10
St. Mathews United Methodist Church 1665 Derousse Ave. 9 & 14
Pennsauken United Methodist Church 3451 Pennsylvania Ave. 13, 17, & 18
Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission 6751 Westfield Ave. 19
Stonegate at Saint Stephen’s 5101 Stonegate Dr. 20 & 21
Cooper River Plaza 2400 McClellan Dr. 22

Himalayan Salt Cave And Café Offers Holistic Wellness

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor

After the passing of both her brother and mother, Krystal Vargas was looking for a more holistic outlet to deal with her depression. The Pennsauken resident turned to meditation, which turned out to be a life-changing decision. Now a certified Reiki master and meditation guide, Vargas went from offering classes out her yard and garage during the pandemic, to opening the Himalayan Salt Cave and Café by BeYoutifully Balanced on Haddonfield Rd. in Pennsauken.

Introducing A New Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

By Joe Scavuzzo, Director Of Pennsauken Public Works

This article marks the beginning of a new and improved leaf pile collection operation at Public Works. In response to resident requests for a curbside leaf pile collection schedule and sign posting, the Township has created a program that is currently advertised on the Township’s website and social media accounts; the Public Works Facebook page; and this article.

Call Me Crispy Offers Fresh To Order Chicken, Fries

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor

For several years, the Ahmad family successfully ran Express Shish Kabob on Haddonfield Rd., offering fresh fire grilled and authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. And while business was good, brothers Ahmad and Mohammed wanted to try something different.

Pennsauken’s Fall Festival On November 4

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor

Heavy rainfall in October caused Township officials to move Pennsauken’s annual Fall Festival to Saturday, Nov. 4, with a new rain date of Sunday, Nov. 5.

“We had a lot of rain last month, particularly on the weekends. For the safety of staff and participants, we’ve moved our Fall Festival to the first Saturday in November,” said Pennsauken Mayor Vince Martinez. “We certainly hope that Mother Nature is more cooperative, and we get a sunny, seasonable day for this great community event.”

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