Category Archives: Columns
Celebrating National Infrastructure Month, Beginning Leaf Collection Season
By Joe Scavuzzo, Director of Pennsauken Public Works
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness and reaffirm the commitment to keep our country’s critical infrastructure safe and strong. We often overlook critical systems until they fail, immediately impacting our lives. Utilities, like water, electric, and sewer, are the first that come to mind, but also include roads and communication. With all things being tied to the internet, there is a host of effort put in place to keep the digital security of these systems intact.
Saying Goodbye To A Very Lucky And Loving Cat
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
I’m sitting in my office, dead silence in this part of my apartment, except for the tapping of the keys on my computer. My thoughts are all over the place, but thanks to editing and the backspace tab, I hope to eventually make this month’s column worth the reading for you.
For the first time in my entire life, I now come home each day to an emptiness that I’m not so sure I’ll ever get used to.
Revolutionary Soldiers’ Game Day At Historic Burrough-Dover House
While soldiers marched out to fight for or against American independence from 1775 to 1783, they spent more time waiting for their next duty or resting afterwards than they did in battle. While waiting, they drilled, they did chores, and they played.
Visit historic Burrough-Dover House off Haddonfield Rd. in Pennsauken on Sunday, Aug. 4, from noon to 4:00 p.m. to find out about the recreations of soldiers of the American Revolution. Re-enactors of a number of troops of the Revolution will demonstrate the games and amusements that went from camp to battlefield and from colony to state. With no AI, no internet, and no electricity, these pastimes amused and relieved when relief was most needed: from shut-the-box to the captain’s mistress. From cards to chess to farkle to lawn games, you can also be a player, 18th century style!
A Very Sweet Dog Is Available For Adoption
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
His name is Bruno.
This precious boy was surrendered to Pennsauken Animal Hospital and placed into the loving care of “Dr. Rippie’s Helping Paws,” located within the same building.
Bruno, approximately two and a half years old, and all of 42 pounds, arrived in critical condition, and was in immediate need of surgery to remove a foreign body from his intestines. Surgery took several hours, but thanks to an excellent medical team, along with the personal “will” of this darling boy, Bruno came through surgery with flying colors.
Naturally, his recovery took some time, but every day he showed progress, and he stabilized nicely. And, along with it, Bruno demonstrated a happy, loving, and kind disposition.
Almost four months have passed since Bruno’s surgery, and he has shown no red flags whatsoever. He gets along extremely well with all humans: young and old and everywhere in-between.
The surgery and recovery briefly took this young dog away from his “A” game, but he’s more than ready, willing, and able to become a wonderfully lovable and devoted companion to a new family who will give him the happily ever after that he so truly deserves.
If you are interested in adopting Bruno, please contact Dr. Rippie’s Helping Paws at (856) 663-4450 or apply at Pennsaukenvet.com/helping-paws.
“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.” – Anonymous
Focusing On Three Hundred And Sixty-Five “Unbirthdays”
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Put away the party hats, leave the streamers at home, and pop the balloons. I’m officially skipping my birthday this year.
I turn 50 this month. FIFTY! And I am not a happy camper. Generally, 50 of something is pretty good. Fifty bucks? Great! Fifty baby sea otters? Totes adorbs. But 50 birthdays? KILL IT! KILL IT WITH FIRE!
Welsh Heritage Day At Griffith Morgan Homestead On March 3
Pennsauken Historical Society opens its new year of history with the annual celebration of the Morgan family homeland of Wales at Griffith Morgan Homestead with music, food, and fun for the whole family.
Wingstop Opens In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Along Rt. 130 in Pennsauken is the location of the newest Wingstop restaurant. First announced in 2020, the popular wing chain opened its doors Jan. 6, at 6602 South Crescent Blvd., adjacent to AFC Urgent Care.
Founded in 1994 in Garland, TX, Wingstop has grown to over 2,000 restaurants across the globe. The Pennsauken location is the latest addition of the franchise to South Jersey, with approximately 10 stores throughout the state.
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.
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!
