Category Archives: Community
Saint Matthew’s In Pennsauken Celebrates 150 Years
In 1867, Andrew Johnson was President; trains, boats, and horses were the common means of transportation; and our own Pennsauken Township would not be formed for another 25 years.
This was also the time that a small group of Christian-minded people recognized a need in the community of Morrisville for a church; through their perseverance, Saint Matthew’s Methodist Church evolved in October of the same year.
Pennsauken Police Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers In April
Law enforcement officers from the Pennsauken Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay.” enforcement campaign.
Running through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending text messages while driving.
Woman’s Club Taste Of Pennsauken Returns April 24
The Woman’s Club of Merchantville Evening Membership Department will once again be sponsoring their “Taste of Pennsauken” event on Monday, April 24, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. The cost per person is $20; attendees will be able to taste dishes from a variety of restaurants in Pennsauken and the surrounding area. Money raised from the event will go to support the nonprofit Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey; provide scholarships for local students; and assist several local charities. For tickets, or to participate as a table sponsor or restaurant, contact Jan at (609) 410-4650 or e-mail janwh@aol.com.
Pennsauken Lions Hold Pancake Breakfast On April 9
A springtime tradition sponsored annually by the Pennsauken Lions Club, the Ned Davis Memorial Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, April 9, at Macaro’s Deli and Catering, located at 6225 Westfield Ave. in Pennsauken. The all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will now include made-to-order omelets and will be served from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Pennsauken’s Easter Egg Hunt 2017 Held On April 8
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex, located at Powell and Collins avenues.
On The Job, March 2017
Click on this image for more information about local companies looking to hire! Featured are positions from:
- Bayada Home Health Care
- Edison Retail Solutions
- Simmons Foods
- John’s Landscaping
- Safety Bus
Team Pennsauken Rides In Police Unity Tour
A group of local police officers are joining together to honor the memories of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.
Last year, Lt. John Nettleton and Sgt. Phil Olivo of the Pennsauken Police Department rode their bicycles in Chapter II of the Police Unity Tour in remembrance of fallen Pennsauken Township police officers. Members of both the Pennsauken and Merchantville Police Departments will be participating in this year’s tour, held on May 10.
Team Pennsauken is made up of members of the Pennsauken and Merchantville Police Departments who will be riding bicycles with the Police Unity Tour Chapter II. The three-day Police Unity Tour will begin in South Jersey on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Tour will visit some of the towns where officers have fallen in the line of duty before departing New Jersey en route to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. The officers will bicycle close to 300 miles during the tour.
Pennsauken Native Fights For His Life After Car Crash
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken native Mike Niessen grew up in the Delair section of town and is a member of Pennsauken High School’s graduating class of 1993. He just celebrated his 42 birthday in the ICU, where he’s currently fighting for his life.
On March 10, Niessen was involved in a deadly, six-car accident that took the life of his longtime partner and fiancée, Danielle Allen, whom he planned to marry next month. According to his brother-in-law Chris DePietropolo, family and friends are unsure what Mike knows regarding the accident.
March 23 Fundraiser Benefits Pennsauken Native
An event later this month is raising funds for a Pennsauken native battling through serious illness.
REACH Event On March 18 Gives Parents, Students And Teachers An Opportunity To Learn And Create
By Francine Eisenmann, REACH Coordinator
Regional Enrichment Activities for Children with High Abilities (REACH) began a number of years ago to give parents, students, and teachers throughout our state the opportunity to get together to network, learn, and create.
A half-day of stimulating, creative, hands on activities, workshops, related vendor interactions, and comraderie among parents, students, and teachers, attending a REACH event is beneficial for all who attend. It gives families and educators a local venue, to gain insight into gifted education, as well as having fun.
The next REACH event will be held on Saturday, March 18 at Pennsauken High School, 800 Hylton Rd, Pennsauken, N.J. Doors open for registration at 8:30 a.m. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. through noon.
