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Annual Labor Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Held September 2
Labor leaders, public officials and members of the local community will gather in Pennsauken on Friday, Sept. 2, to celebrate workers across our country at the annual AFL-CIO wreath laying ceremony. This annual event has been held for over 120 years at the Peter J. McGuire Memorial, located at Arlington Cemetery, 1620 Cove Rd., Pennsauken, where the labor leader and “Father of Labor Day” is interred. The ceremony begins approximately at 11:15 a.m.
Roadwork To Cause Partial Closure In Pennsauken And Merchantville
PSE&G Electric will be doing utility work on North Centre Street in Pennsauken and Merchantville from Thursday, Aug. 18 through Sept. 9, excluding Labor Day.
Township To Close Boat Ramp For Repairs, Changes
Earlier today, Pennsauken Township posted an online announcement that the boat ramp on Derousse Ave. would be closed for repairs beginning Friday, Aug. 12. This move has been prompted in response to concerns voiced by residents about activity occurring there.
Infiniti Energy Begins Solar Array Construction On Puratos HQ
Infiniti Energy today announced construction has begun on a new solar array at Puratos USA’s corporate headquarters, located in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 2
Pennsauken’s first responders are holding a special event during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 2, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, 3730 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken’s police officers, firefighters, and EMTs are joining forces to present a variety of displays and activities, specialized unit demonstrations, and more.
“National Night Out is all about building and reinforcing the relationship between public safety and the residents we serve,” explained Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. “This year, we expect to provide another great experience for the members of our community.”
According to the National Night Out website, NATW.org, “Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas celebrates on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.”
For more information, visit PennsaukenEvents.com.
Phifer Eighth Graders Promoted To High School Class Of 2026
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On June 16, family and friends gathered to celebrate the new Class of 2026 at the Eighth Grade Promotion Exercises, held at The Liacouras Center at Temple University. Over 370 students processed in among cheers and applause, as they ended one part of their academic careers and prepared to make the next step to high school.
The Class Of 2022 Graduates From Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
At the end of a full, in-person school year that immediately followed the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsauken School District gathered with a significantly large crowd of family and friends to celebrate those students achieving an important milestone in their academic lives: the graduation of the Class of 2022.
Two Men Charged In Pennsauken Shooting
Information provided by Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Following a cooperative investigation, two men have been charged in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 30, 2022 in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Acting Police Chief Phil Olivo.
Pennsauken Native, Firefighter Hopeful Returns Home After Serious Injury
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A Pennsauken native who hopes to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a firefighter, came back to his parents’ home to continue his recovery after a serious spinal injury.
Griffth Morgan Homestead Reopens For First Sunday Events
Information provided by the Pennsauken Historical Society
On Sunday, July 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the historic Griffith Morgan Homestead will reopen after important repair and restoration work, which was funded by a grant provided by the Camden County Open Space Historic Preservation Program. This event will include free tours of the olde house and museum, along with special historic displays and activities. For Independence Day weekend, Griffith Morgan Homestead will focus on the flag with a display of historic flags and their stories.
