Local Artist Transforms AAP Pages Into Vibrant Paintings
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor I’ve often imagined what people do with their old copies of All Around Pennsauken after excitingly reading them cover to cover. Archiving the issues for posterity’s sake aside or depositing them directly into the recycling…
A Cleaner Neighborhood, One Piece Of Litter At A Time
By Judith Kristen, AAP Columnist I love to write uplifting stories, tales of altruistic do-gooders, helping hands, compassionate souls with a zest for living. Thanks to my friend, Arlynne Sammons, this column is a combination of all of that –…
AMVETS Yard And Hoagie Sale On April 15
AMVETS Post 101, 519 June Rd., Delair, is holding a yard and hoagie sale on Saturday, April 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees can choose from American, ham and cheese, tuna, or turkey hoagies for $7 each until…
Annual Pennsauken Shredding Event On April 22
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission is hosting its annual shredding event at the Park Avenue School Campus, 8201 Park Ave., on Saturday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. This paper-only shredding event is solely for Pennsauken and Merchantville residents, not…
Pennsauken Teacher Publishes Children’s Book
Lisa D. Swint has been teaching language arts in the Pennsauken School District for 23 years; and after decades of using her original writing to teach literary devices such as alliteration and onomatopoeia, she recently published her first children’s book,…
Mayor Martinez Recognized For Historic Appointment
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor At the beginning of the Feb. 2 meeting of Pennsauken’s Township Committee meeting, Mayor Vince Martinez was surprised by acknowledgements from representatives at the county, state, and federal level, recognizing the first Hispanic male mayor…
Friends Of The Library Offer Something Special For Your Valentine
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Public Library are hosting two events on Saturday, Feb. 11, where patrons can pick up something special for their Valentines.
Fire Chief Palumbo Retires, Succeeded By Hutton
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Last month, Township Committee announced a change in the leadership of the Pennsauken Township Fire Department. After almost three decades of service to the Pennsauken community, including 12 as fire chief, Joseph V. Palumbo, Sr….
New Mayor, Deputy Mayor Sworn In At Township Committee Reorganization
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor During the Jan. 6 Pennsauken Township Committee reorganization meeting, the governing body’s leadership was selected for 2023. Vince Martinez is the town’s newest mayor; and Patrick Olivo is this year’s deputy mayor. The is the…
Pennsauken Community Center Coming To Westfield Avenue
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor Pennsauken Township Committee and its municipal administration are excited to announce that a brand new community center will be built along Westfield Ave. as part of the town’s Community Recreation Complex. This historic multi-million dollar…