American Legion Meetings On March 9
F.W. Grigg Post 68 American Legion will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 9, 7:00 p.m., at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s…
Why I Love Scouting
By J.T. Miller Editor’s Note: Young Mr. Miller is a Life Scout with Troop 70 and is a Pennsauken resident. He’s working on his Communications Merit Badge and submitted an article for the paper. We’re happy to share his submission….
Pennsauken Historical Society Celebrates Welsh Heritage Day
Amser hir, na gweld! This is how the Welsh greet one another, “long time, no see!” For the seventh year, Pennsauken Historical Society will be hosting Welsh Heritage Day at its Griffith Morgan Homestead. This event celebrating the culture and…
Pennsauken Teacher Publishes Children’s Book
Lisa D. Swint has been teaching language arts in the Pennsauken School District for 23 years; and after decades of using her original writing to teach literary devices such as alliteration and onomatopoeia, she recently published her first children’s book,…
Registration For Youth Sports Programs Closing Soon
The deadline for spring registration for the Merchantville Pennsauken Little League, 2023 baseball and softball spring season, is Sunday, Feb. 26 at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to register, visit MerchantvilleLittleLeague.org. Certain programs have limited spaces or a waitlist….
Pennsauken Sewerage Authority Honors Late Commissioner
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor On Jan. 11, the Pennsauken Sewerage Authority Commissioners, employees, as well as family and friends, gathered together as they dedicated their conference room in honor of the late James J. Pennestri, a longtime Pennsauken resident…
Important Repairs Made On River Road Intersection
Last week, the Camden County Department of Public Works milled and repaved a section of road at the intersection of River Road and Derousse Avenue in Pennsauken after learning the area was in immediate need of repair.
Mayor Martinez Recognized For Historic Appointment
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor At the beginning of the Feb. 2 meeting of Pennsauken’s Township Committee meeting, Mayor Vince Martinez was surprised by acknowledgements from representatives at the county, state, and federal level, recognizing the first Hispanic male mayor…
Friends Of The Library Offer Something Special For Your Valentine
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are hosting two events on Saturday, Feb. 11, where patrons can pick up something special for their Valentines.
Congressman Norcross Announces $970,000 In Federal Funding For Food Bank Of South Jersey
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Last month, Congressman Donald Norcross was on hand at the Food Bank of South Jersey to announce almost $1 million in federal funding has been secured for the largest hunger relief organization in the region….