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A Milestone At Macaro’s: 25 Years In Business
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
To many, they’re known simply as “Mr. and Mrs. Macaro.” And that’s just fine for Jon and Sharon Rush, who have owned Macaro’s Deli and Catering for the past 25 years. It means that the rich tradition generated from a small deli that opened close to 60 years ago on Westfield Ave. – one they’ve helped to perpetuate and grow – is just as fresh today as the ingredients on one of their hoagies.
My Little Sweet Tea Parties Now Open In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The goal of the newly opened My Little Sweet Tea Parties in Pennsauken is to give little girls the best birthday ever, while giving parents a break from the stress of putting together a party at home.
Longtime Pennsauken resident Sue McCleery has lived in the Chadwick section of town for over 12 years. And while she’s a trained paralegal and has worked as a realtor, her real knack is putting together one-of-a-kind events for a child’s special day.
Pennsauken Business Helps Children Achieve Academic Success
What started out as way for two parents to fight the summer “brain drain” for their children has turned into a business that’s educated hundreds of eager young minds throughout South Jersey.
MPWC Guest Speakers At PMAC Luncheon On April 13
Mike Saraceni and Sean Fitzgerald of the Merchantville-Pennsauken Water Commission (MPWC) will be the guest speakers at the upcoming networking luncheon sponsored by the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce (P.M.A.C.) on Wednesday, April 13 at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Saraceni, who serves the MPWC as chief operating officer, and Fitzgerald, a water quality technician for the water utility, will highlight the organization’s efforts to maintain quality of life of local residents and businesses while protecting water as a valuable resource. In light of the water crisis in Flint, Mich., Saraceni and Fitzgerald intend to answer questions about water quality.
Cost for the networking luncheon is just $20 per person. Attendees are asked to RSVP by Monday, April 11 by calling (856) 438-0833 or e-mailing PMAC1team@gmail.com.
Maa’s Furniture Store Opens On Westfield
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Pennsauken Mayor John Kneib and members of the Township’s Economic Development Department were on hand for the official ribbon cutting of Maa’s Furniture, located on 5921 Westfield Ave. The store, which opened in early February of this year, offers a wide variety of furniture and bedding.
United Way, The Work Group Unveil Innovative Job Skills Training Venture
Pennsauken Mayor John Kneib (far right) was on hand for the ribbon cutting for Thrift Works, an innovative job skills training initiative. Also pictured are Mike Moynihan, Jim Cawley, Steve Rosen, Karina Ramos, and Lori Godorov. Photo credit: Kristen Weber.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and The Work Group, along with partners including the Campbell Soup Company, Holman Automotive Group, Investors Bank, Roma Bank, Fulton Bank and the Jewish Community Fund, recently unveiled Thrift Works, an innovative job skills training initiative. The retail venture, located at 3700 Marlton Pike in Pennsauken, will serve as a training center to equip students of The Work Group with valuable, real-life job training and experience – empowering them to build the foundation for lifelong financial stability – while providing an affordable shopping opportunity to the local community.
Local Business Holds Coat Donation Drive
No one should have to go without such a basic necessity as a coat. That’s why $1.99 Any Garment Cleaners, located at 5287 Marlton Pike West in the Point Shopping Center in Pennsauken, is collecting gently used coats to distribute directly to local children and adults.
Simply bring a gently used coat to $1.99 Any Garment Cleaners and the Pennsauken business will clean the coat and donate it to One Warm Coat, a community service effort assisting in the collection of clean, reusable coats and jackets for donation to local individuals free of charge. Since its inception in 1992, more than 400,000 coats have been provided to those in need at no cost.
“We are thrilled that so many people across the country have received coats to help them stay warm,” says Lois Pavlow, founder of One Warm Coat. “It’s such a simple and easy way to show you care for people in need.”
For additional information or directions to $1,99 Any Garment Cleaners, visit WeMeanAnyGarment.com.
Pennsauken Business Creating “Generosity-Based Networking” Mobile App
A mobile application currently in development is hoping to help professionals grow their business through a unique approach to networking.
Any Garment Cleaners Offers Discounts To Veterans
During the month of November, current and past military members who present their military ID to Any Garment Cleaners will have any clothing item dry cleaned and pressed for just 99 cents. There is no limit on the number of pieces and visits.
“This is just a small gesture we can offer the brave men and women whose commitment and sacrifice provide the many freedoms we enjoy today,” says Kevin Curran, general manager, Any Garment Cleaners.
After November’s promotion, current and past servicemen and women who present their military ID will receive 15 percent off the price of their dry cleaning order.
Any Garment Cleaners has four locations, including their store in the Point Shopping Center in Pennsauken at the intersection of Routes 38 and 70.
For more information, visit www.wemeananygarment.com.
Pennsauken Car Show A Roaring Success
Special Submission By Joe Cooney, JoeCooneyBiz.com
The 23rd Annual Pennsauken Car, Bike and Craft Show varoomed into town Sept. 20 with almost 200 classic cars and a few dozen souped-up-to-the-max motorcycles.
A gorgeous late-summer day greeted the 2,000-plus crowd that attended the event, as did the aroma of barbecued burgers and dogs, various kids activities, and a small group of Mummers who strutted their way down Maple Ave.
