Category Archives: Community
Remembering Dr. Earl Rippie, Jr., Owner Of Pennsauken Animal Hospital
Dr. Earl H. Rippie, Jr., 74, owner and director of the Pennsauken Animal Hospital, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2016. A staple of the community since he opened his practice in Pennsauken 45 years ago, Dr. Rippie was known for his warm, engaging personality.
Pennsauken Holds First-Ever Food Truck Event
Pennsauken’s Bite Night is the Township’s first-ever food truck event. Scheduled for both Thursday, Aug. 18 and Thursday, Sept. 15, the event, which runs from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Complex, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd., will feature a variety of mobile food purveyors.
Over a dozen food trucks are slated to attend both Bite Nights, including Bro Ritos, Cooper River Lunch and Munch, and Beast of the Street.
Food trucks interested in participating can contact Adrian Casey at (856) 665-1000 x161.
PYACT Peformance Of “Elf The Musical, Jr.” July 22-24
The Pennsauken Youth Action Committee performance of “Elf The Musical Jr” will be held July 22-24 at the Pennsauken Intermediate School in the air-conditioned auditorium/music room.
Phase One Of Tackling Abandoned And Vacant Properties Almost Complete
By Tracey Howarth, Pennsauken Township Abandoned/Vacant Property Initiative
To start, I wanted to say thank you to our residents that took the time to call and reach out with information, ideas and concerns. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback and great information from you all. It’s refreshing and exciting to see so many people willing to help and share their ideas.
Christmas In July Luau Supports Angel Tree Program
The Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas in July Luau on Thursday, July 28, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home, 2426 Cove Rd. For a $20 donation, participants will enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment.
Proceeds from the luau benefits Pennsauken’s Angel Tree program, which collects new, unwrapped toys for families in need. Last year, over 30 Pennsauken families were helped during the holidays thanks to donations to the Angel Tree.
Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. to Nancy Ellis at (856) 438-0833 or pmac1team@gmail.com by July 21.
Pennsauken Police Unveil Safe Exchange Zone
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken Police Department recently created a Safe Exchange Zone for use by members of the community.
Alumni Plan To Create Veterans Monument At Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Several members of Pennsauken High School’s alumni are raising funds to create a monument on the school’s grounds to honor both alumni and residents who have served their country in the Armed Forces.
Open House Of Historic Home Held On July 3
The Historic Burrough-Dover House, 9201 Burrough-Dover Ln., will hold an open house on Sunday, July 3 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The 305-year-old home will be open for tours. Admission and parking is free. For more information on this and other events, visit the Pennsauken Historical Society’s Facebook page.
PYAA Soccer Holds Player Registration
PYAA Soccer is holding its only in-person registration on Saturday, June 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the PYAA Fieldhouse, located at Marian and Elm avenues. You can download the registration from by clicking here.
Summer Open Play
Beginning on Tuesday, July 5, and running every Tuesday in July from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., players from 7‐13 years old will be separated into teams and play scrimmage soccer against each other. Instructions and guidance will be given throughout the night. Scrimmages are open to Merchantville and Pennsauken residents only. Forms must be received by July 5. To download the form, click here.
Philadelphia Union Day In Pennsauken
The Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer Club and PYAA Soccer Club have rescheduled their Union Day Event to Sunday, July 10.
The Philadelphia Union Day is open to children in the South Jersey area. The day will include inflatables and fun games, as well as a free youth soccer clinic for any interested child ages six to 13. There are two time slots available: 3:00-4:30 p.m. and 5:00-6:30 p.m.
All players must be registered, so please fill out the form – located at http://www.philadelphiaunion.com/fans/union-day-pennsauken – for each participating child. Please note that any participating child must bring their own soccer equipment and soccer ball to the clinic.
In addition to filling out this registration form, you will need to sign a waiver upon arrival at the clinic. All waivers must be signed by the parent or guardian, age 18 or older, of the registered child. Please print out and complete the waiver and bring to the clinic.
Pennsauken Native Raising Funds With T-Shirt
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken native Kimberly McDermott has started a “Sauken” themed fundraising campaign to help support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
