Greening In February: Adding Plants To Brighten Indoor Spaces
By Betsy McBride On Behalf Of The Pennsauken Environmental Commission We all know how long the short month of February can be. It is dark, cold, and unpredictable. We spend many days and nights indoors. We get grouchy, sick, or…
Goodwill Hosts Annual Bridal Sale Extravaganza
The running of the brides continues in 2015! Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia will host its seventh annual Valentine’s Bridal Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 14 at its Pennsauken Retail Store, 5461 Rt. 70, from 9 a.m….
Celebrating The Welsh Heritage Of Pennsauken’s Griffith Morgan
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian It is often observed that America, settled by immigrants, is a nation composed of many nations. Even in its earliest days, this may have been truer of the colony of New Jersey…
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, What Do Flower Colors Mean To You?
By Kathleen Harvey, Owner, Plant Artistry, LLC Valentine’s Day is approaching, and many people send flowers to their loved ones. Gazing upon a beautiful, brightly colored flower arrangement can evoke strong emotion. But what emotion does the flower giver intend…
A Home That Is Patiently Waiting For One Special Owner
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist First of all, Happy Valentine’s Day! Originally my column was going to be about a lady by the name of Esther A. Howland, known as, “The Mother of the American Valentine.” Then, as I’ve been…
Cold Temperatures Lead To Thoughts Of Adventure
By Bob Wagner, AAP Columnist The recent cold snap has me trapped inside, huddled near the warm radiator, bored out of my mind with bad TV shows. Over 1,200 channels and it’s getting worse every year. I’m rereading old columns…
Pennsauken’s Nunez Works To Support Caregivers
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor During our younger years, our parents take care of us. They put food on the table, provide a roof over our heads, and make countless sacrifices on our behalf. But many times, as we get…
Local Students Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. With Service Project
On Jan. 16, students at Martin Luther Christian School in Pennsauken participated in a school-wide service project in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students and faculty worked together to make cookies and flower arrangements for the neighboring citizens…
Workshops And Artists And Fun, Oh My!
There’s a lot to be said for traditions. We look forward to them because they’re comfortable year after year. But when we add a little pizzazz here and there without changing the basics everyone knows and looks forward to, those…
Woman’s Club Hosting Trip To Get Some “Respect”
The Women’s Club of Merchantville is hosting a trip to see the play “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” at the Penn’s Landing Playhouse on Wednesday, May 13. An international hit musical, “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women” is a…