Pennsauken’s Annual Car And Bike Show Returns September 10
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken’s 31st annual Car and Bike Show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of classic cars and bikes will be on display along part of the “Maple Mile,” starting at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, the co-sponsor of the event located at 7111 Maple Ave., and extending towards Union Ave.
NJ TRANSIT Issues Service Alert For River LINE
Citing operational challenges, NJ TRANSIT has announced significant changes to the River LINE service schedule. The River LINE stops at the Pennsauken Transit Center on Derousse Ave.
“Due to continued operational challenges, River LINE weekday service will temporarily operate every 30 minutes throughout the service day,” the agency posted in an online statement. “The impact of this temporary adjustment is limited to weekday peak hour frequency, as the River LINE’s regular weekday schedule operates every 30 minutes outside of peak periods. Saturday service will also operate on the Sunday/Holiday schedule.”
GoFundMe Helping Pennsauken Resident After Medical Emergency
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Family and friends are raising funds to help a Pennsauken resident recover after a serious medical emergency.
Vincent Iannuzzi of Pennsauken suffered a massive stroke while driving to work along Maple Ave. on July 27. The sudden loss of consciousness resulted in Iannuzzi crashing his vehicle, resulting in other serious injuries requiring multiple surgeries. He is currently at the Trauma Center at Cooper University Hospital, where he is receiving intensive medical care.
Millions Of Peaches… Or At Least A Few Hundred
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
The Chinese believed the peach tree to possess more vitality, because their blossoms appear before leaves sprout; with other trees, it’s commonly the other way around. With the dawn of August comes a month for peaches. There are more than 300 varieties of them. In 2015 at the Palisade Peach Festival in Jupiter Farms, Fla., the largest peach grown came in weighing over one pound!
An Important Message For Phifer Families
By Sandra Allen, Principal, Howard M. Phifer Middle School
Starting this September, we will be making Howard M. Phifer Middle School a phone-free space to improve teaching and learning using a system called Yondr. Yondr has been implemented in over 2,000 schools across 16 countries to facilitate an engaged learning environment.
Murphy, Scutari Share Thoughts On Passing Of Lieutenant Governor
By Frank Sinatra
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, as well as Acting Governor Nicholas Scutari, shared their thoughts yesterday on the passing of Sheila Y. Oliver, Lieutenant Governor of the State of New Jersey, who was admitted to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on July 31 for treatment of a long standing illness and passed away on Aug. 1.
First Responders Sharing The Importance Of Service To Community
By Vince Martinez, Mayor of Pennsauken
Last month, Pennsauken’s first responders held both a Junior Police Academy and a Junior Fire Academy. Each summer, young people receive an up close look at the roles of these dedicated men and women in a fun and educational environment. Both academies are extremely well attended, and our police officers, firefighters, and EMTs do an amazing job. We can’t thank them enough for what they do to make these programs possible.
CCPO Major Crimes Unit Investigates Shooting of Man in Pennsauken
Information provided by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Pennsauken Police Department are investigating the shooting of a Pennsauken man on Friday morning, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo.
On Friday, July 28, 2023, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the CCPO Major Crimes Unit and the Pennsauken Police Department responded to the shooting of a 29-year-old man at the 2000 block of 39th Street in Pennsauken, N.J. The victim who was suffering from gunshot wounds was subsequently transported to Cooper University Hospital by EMS, and he is currently in stable condition.
This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact CCPO Major Crimes Unit Detective Jason Roland at (856) 225-5125 and Pennsauken Police Detective Mark Bristow at (856) 488-0080 ext.2420. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.
Pennsauken Township Holds First Seminar On Scams Targeting Seniors
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
As part of their ongoing commitment to public safety, Pennsauken Township Committee has begun reaching out to senior citizens about how to avoid scams that are specifically targeting their community. During a special presentation at Stonegate II at Saint Stephen’s, Township Committeeman Marco DiBattista was joined by representatives from the Pennsauken Township Police Department, Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Notice Of Public Hearing On August 17
Pennsauken Township will be conducting a public hearing for the proposed Chestnut Ave. Rails to Trails Project between 36th St. and Euclid Ave. during the Township Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 17, 6:00 p.m. at the second floor of the Township Municipal Building, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd.
This hearing is being held to offer residents and interested parties the opportunity to comment and ask questions related to the project, which will be funded by a NJDOT grant. If you cannot attend in person, viewing the meeting is available through a YouTube live stream. Questions and comments can be shared via the chat option and will be addressed during the hearing. This live stream can be located at YouTube.com/PennsaukenTelevision.
Questions prior to the hearing can be directed to Elwood Martz at (856) 665-1000 x104 or emailed to emartz@pennsauken.gov.
