Tag Archives: Pennsauken
Dad Vail Regatta To Be Held On Cooper River
In May 2023, the 84th Annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta will be held on the Cooper River, moving from its typical venue at the Schuylkill River National Racecourse. Cooper River Park in Pennsauken is home to many prestigious rowing events and boasts a world-class, Olympic-distance, 2000-meter narrow and sheltered straightaway.
Pennsauken Fall Clean-Up Day Held October 1
The Pennsauken Environmental Commission and the Township’s Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a fall clean-up day on Saturday, Oct. 1. Held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., volunteers will be split between two locations: the Boat Ramp at Derousse Ave., and the Pennsauken Creek area by the Pennsauken Country Club.
Community Invited To Car And Bike Show, Fall Festival
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
The Pennsauken community is invited to attend two popular public events: the Car and Bike Show, held on Sunday, Sept. 18, and the town’s Fall Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 15.
“In the next few weeks, we have not one, but two public events that are wonderful opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy a great time with our neighbors,” said Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh. “We can’t wait to see everyone there!”
Facebook Live Event With Pennsauken’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor Held September 21
After a successful live stream last May, Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh and Deputy Mayor Nicole Roberts will be hosting a second Facebook Live Q&A session on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7:00 p.m. Available for viewing on Facebook @PennsaukenTwp, the two Committee members will once again provide updates on what’s happening in town, as well as answer questions directly from residents.
Pennsauken To Hold Annual 9/11 Flag Placement Ceremony
Each year, American flags are placed throughout Pennsauken’s 9/11 Memorial, located at the corner of Merchantville Ave. and Rt. 130, across the street from the Township’s Municipal Building and the Pennsauken Free Public Library.
Volunteers are needed to help distribute the flags on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11:45 p.m. and remove them on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 11:45 p.m. Those wishing to participate on either day are asked to arrive by 11:40 p.m.
Pennsauken’s monument was first dedicated on September 11, 2003, as a tribute to the heroes of 9/11 and the dedicated direct responders — police, fire and EMS — who serve every day to protect residents and businesses in the communities where they live. In remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a steel beam from the World Trade Center North Tower was dedicated as a permanent part of the memorial.
Roadwork To Cause Partial Closure In Pennsauken And Merchantville
PSE&G Electric will be doing utility work on North Centre Street in Pennsauken and Merchantville from Thursday, Aug. 18 through Sept. 9, excluding Labor Day.
Lions Club Hold Christmas In July Fundraiser
The Pennsauken Lions Club will hold its first community wide Christmas in July fundraiser at the 45th Street Pub, 2545 Rt. 130, Pennsauken, on Saturday, July 23, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $25 per person and includes roast beef, pasta, Caesar salad, and cash bar. Ten percent of the proceeds collected will be donated to the Pennsauken Angel Tree Program.
For tickets and information about the event, please contact Matt McDevitt at (856) 366-5083. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
Infiniti Energy Begins Solar Array Construction On Puratos HQ
Infiniti Energy today announced construction has begun on a new solar array at Puratos USA’s corporate headquarters, located in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
National Night Out In Pennsauken Held On August 2
Pennsauken’s first responders are holding a special event during National Night Out, Tuesday, Aug. 2, an annual community-building campaign that is designed to make neighborhoods a safer, better place to live.
Held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, 3730 Westfield Ave., Pennsauken’s police officers, firefighters, and EMTs are joining forces to present a variety of displays and activities, specialized unit demonstrations, and more.
“National Night Out is all about building and reinforcing the relationship between public safety and the residents we serve,” explained Pennsauken Police Chief Phil Olivo. “This year, we expect to provide another great experience for the members of our community.”
According to the National Night Out website, NATW.org, “Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas celebrates on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.”
For more information, visit PennsaukenEvents.com.
Phifer Eighth Graders Promoted To High School Class Of 2026
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
On June 16, family and friends gathered to celebrate the new Class of 2026 at the Eighth Grade Promotion Exercises, held at The Liacouras Center at Temple University. Over 370 students processed in among cheers and applause, as they ended one part of their academic careers and prepared to make the next step to high school.
