Tag Archives: Pennsauken
The Class Of 2022 Graduates From Pennsauken High School
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
At the end of a full, in-person school year that immediately followed the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsauken School District gathered with a significantly large crowd of family and friends to celebrate those students achieving an important milestone in their academic lives: the graduation of the Class of 2022.
Two Men Charged In Pennsauken Shooting
Information provided by Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
Following a cooperative investigation, two men have been charged in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 30, 2022 in Pennsauken, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Pennsauken Acting Police Chief Phil Olivo.
Pennsauken Native, Firefighter Hopeful Returns Home After Serious Injury
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
A Pennsauken native who hopes to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a firefighter, came back to his parents’ home to continue his recovery after a serious spinal injury.
Griffth Morgan Homestead Reopens For First Sunday Events
Information provided by the Pennsauken Historical Society
On Sunday, July 3, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the historic Griffith Morgan Homestead will reopen after important repair and restoration work, which was funded by a grant provided by the Camden County Open Space Historic Preservation Program. This event will include free tours of the olde house and museum, along with special historic displays and activities. For Independence Day weekend, Griffith Morgan Homestead will focus on the flag with a display of historic flags and their stories.
Road Work To Cause Road Closure In Camden/Pennsauken
New Jersey American Water will be milling and paving South 36th Street in Camden and Pennsauken beginning Monday, June 27 through Thursday June 30. There will be a full road closure of South 36th Street between Federal Street and Westfield Avenue.
Public Safety Update From Pennsauken Police
Today, the Pennsauken Township Police Department conducted a mock crash presentation at the Camden County Technical School, Pennsauken Campus. This presentation is done to educate students on the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. It has come to our attention that someone has posted pictures of this presentation on social media and misrepresented that there was an incident at CCTS. Any indication that this was a real incident at CCTS involving the Pennsauken Township Police Department are false.
Mayors Rafeh, Brennan To Speak At PMAC Event
Pennsauken Mayor Jessica Rafeh and Merchantville Mayor Ted Brennan will be the guest speakers at the upcoming networking luncheon of the Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber of Commerce, held on Wednesday, June 8, noon, at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd.
Each year, the mayors of Pennsauken and Merchantville address local businesses and share updates on the economic development initiatives in their communities.
The cost is $30 per person. PMAC members can R.S.V.P. by contacting Nancy Ellis at (856) 438-0833 or pmac1team@gmail.com.
GoodWorks Holds Open House On June 3
GoodWorks Building Contractors, located at 6928 Westfield Ave. in Pennsauken, is holding a grand opening/open house on Friday, June 3, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Attendees can view the new office space, speak with owner and Pennsauken resident Alan Bibelheimer, and win giveaways from Township businesses.
For more information, call (856) 229-1240.
Local Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies
Several wreath laying ceremonies in observance of those members of the military who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces will be held throughout Memorial Day Weekend in both Pennsauken and Merchantville. The public is encouraged to attend these events.
Pennsauken Police Investigate Shooting
The Pennsauken Police shared via social media that detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday evening.
“On May 12, at 8:01 p.m., Pennsauken Police responded to the 2100 block of Merchantville Ave. for the report of gunshots fired. Upon arrival on scene, it was determined that multiple gunshots were fired and a residence was struck by the gunfire,” stated the police department in an online statement.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made. This incident is currently under investigation by the Pennsauken Township Police Department.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call the Pennsauken Police Department at (856) 488-0080 x 2015, tips@pennsaukenpolice.org or Detective Michael DiCamillo at (856) 488-0080 x 2403, mdicamillo@pennsaukenpolice.org.
