Category Archives: Columns
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!
A Cleaner Neighborhood, One Piece Of Litter At A Time
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist
I love to write uplifting stories, tales of altruistic do-gooders, helping hands, compassionate souls with a zest for living. Thanks to my friend, Arlynne Sammons, this column is a combination of all of that – all wrapped up in one person.
The name may not sound familiar to you, but if you live anywhere near Franklin Elementary, you’ll know who I’m talking about immediately. That man’s name is Mr. Sandy Goldstein.
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.
Open House, “Frost On The Pumpkin” This Month At Pennsauken’s Historic Homes
Information Provided By The Pennsauken Historical Society
We hope that all residents were able to come out and enjoy the experience of living history at the Griffith Morgan House and Burrough-Dover House last month! October was history month in Camden County, and there were over 80 events hosted by the Camden County History Alliance.
History is just as plentiful in November at Pennsauken Historical Society! Our first Sunday open house will be held on Nov. 6 at Burrough-Dover House from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The house will be opened for tours and historical conversations. There will also be activities for children that have a harvest theme.
We will be hosting our annual “Frost on the Pumpkin” event on Saturday, Nov. 19, at our Griffith Morgan House. From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., guests will get to experience living history with demonstrations of old-time chores and activities. The house will be open for tours, and historical discussions as well!
A Time for Giving: AFSCME Collecting Toys for St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital
By Rey Rivera, President for AFSMCE Local 2278
The Pennsauken Public Works Department and AFSCME Local 2278 would like to welcome everyone to join us in donating for our yearly toy drive. We will be collecting new unwrapped toys for the boys and girls at St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital. All gifts will be hand delivered by council members of Local 2278 to the St. Christopher’s Pediatric Cancer wing.
