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New Executive Order Requires Outdoor Mask Wearing When Social Distancing Isn’t Practicable
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Today, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that he will be signing an executive order mandating that face coverings are now required in outdoor public spaces when social distancing in not possible.
Community’s Help Needed In Stopping Illegal Fireworks
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
While fireworks are normally associated with the Fourth of July, there are some people taking their use to the extreme. For weeks now, communities throughout South Jersey are experiencing the excessive use of fireworks late into the evening. They’re coming from all over: Philly, Camden, Palmyra, Merchantville, and right here in Pennsauken. Not only are they disturbing the peace, their use is promoting dangerous behavior in our neighborhoods.
New Jersey Primary Held July 7
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the 2020 New Jersey Primary Election has been moved to Tuesday, July 7.
Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Registered voters, affiliated with a political party, who are voting by mail must have their ballot POSTMARKED by July 7.
Below is a list of polling locations for the July 7 Primary Election. Please note that many locations have changed/combined. Significant steps will be taken to ensure social distancing and a safe voting process for participants.
Should residents have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk’s Office at (856) 665-1000 x122 or x124.
| Polling Location | Street Address | District #s |
| Working In The Faith Outreach Ministries | 550 49th St. |
1, 15 & 24 |
| Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission | 6751 Westfield Ave. | 2 & 19 |
| Pennsauken United Methodist Church | 3451 Pennsylvania Ave. | 3, 13, 17, 18 & 23 |
| Martin Luther Christian School | 4106 Terrace Ave. | 4 & 16 |
| Pennsauken Municipal Court | 2400 Bethel Ave. | 5 |
| Pennsauken Senior Towers | 8001 Maple Ave. | 6 |
| Pennsauken Free Public Library | 5605 N. Rt. 130 | 7 |
| Homestead Youth Center | 4771 Willow Ave. | 8 & 10 |
| St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church | 1665 Derousse Ave. | 9 & 14 |
| Temple Lutheran Church | 5600 N. Rt. 130 | 11 |
| Macaro’s Catering | 6225 Westfield Ave. | 12 |
| Circle of Hope Church | 3800 Marlton Pike | 20 |
| Stonegate Apartments | 5105 Stonegate Dr. | 21 |
| Cooper River Plaza | 2400 McClellan Dr. | 22 |
Pennsauken Takes Stand Against Racism With March And Vigil
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In the wake of the senseless death of George Floyd, the Pennsauken community came together to take a stand against racism. On June 10, hundreds gathered in the parking lot of the World Harvest Christian Center for the ‘Sauken In Solidarity/Black Lives Matter march and vigil. The event was organized by four students from Pennsauken High School, Aigner Settles, Ciara Carver, Keturah Jones, and Angela Nguyen, as well as residents Jenny Bello and Jazmin Bello-Andeliz, who reached out to both the Township’s administration and the Pennsauken Police Department, in order to facilitate a peaceful protest.
Mosquito Spraying Begins In Pennsauken
Early Friday morning, the Mosquito Control Commission will be in the community spraying and surveilling areas throughout Camden County, including several streets in Pennsauken. During the summer and fall months, the commission schedules on an as-needed basis based upon the results of their surveillance efforts and input from the public.
High School Students Discuss Race Issues With Pennsauken Police
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
In the wake of the senseless death of George Floyd, members of the Pennsauken Township Police Department sat down with student-athletes from Pennsauken High School.
Betsy Ross Bridge/Route 130 Ramp Closures Monday As Repair Project Advances In Pennsauken
Signed detours will be in place for one month
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced that the ramp from the Betsy Ross Bridge/Route 90 eastbound to Route 130 will be closed and detoured for approximately one month as a concrete repair project advances in Pennsauken.
Miguelina’s Bakery Opens In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
There hasn’t been a bakery in Pennsauken for quite some time, with residents clamoring to get one back in town. The wait is over.
Miguelina’s Bakery, located at 4928 Westfield Ave., opened its doors to the public last month. Originally further down the road in Camden, owner Miguelina Charistidis made the decision to move to Pennsauken.
Township Committee, Police Respond To Death Of George Floyd
In a post to social media, Township Committee and the Pennsauken Police Department respond to the death of George Floyd. Click on the link below to view the video.
Governor Murphy Announces Start Date For Stage II Of Recovery
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Earlier this afternoon, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that Stage II of the state’s recovery will begin in two weeks time, due to adherence of social distancing guidelines and the “Stay at Home” Executive Order.
