Tag Archives: Pennsauken
Freshness Abounds At Pennsauken’s Farmer And Food Market
By Rachael Shugars, AAP Columnist
In a world cursed with food deserts and an ever growing presence of fast food chains, we rely on the creativity of some to find ways to keep the food we eat fresh and homemade. As I strolled the aisles at Pennsauken’s first Farmer and Food Market, I found just that. It was a wealth of not just a well made product, but a person standing behind it, knowing they’re offering up something they made and that are proud of.
Thank You For Allowing Me To Serve This Great Community
By Jack Killion, Mayor of Pennsauken Township
Since 2000, I’ve had the distinct privilege of serving the Pennsauken community as a member of Township Committee. In that time, I’ve served as deputy mayor for six years and as mayor for seven years. To be honest, I’m not quite sure where all the time has gone. What I do know is that it is time to make a change.
2019 Polling Places
The New Jersey Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 4. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Freeholders And NJDOT Launch First Highway Project Financed With New Infrastructure Bank Funds
Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. was joined today by local officials and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to announce the beginning of a rehabilitation project on Westfield Ave. (CR610) in Pennsauken. The $2.1 million project was announced in January as the first in New Jersey to receive funding from the newly formed New Jersey Transportation Bank.
Auditions Held For “Disney’s Frozen Junior” May 14-15
EDITOR’S NOTE: Several slots are still available for this week’s auditions. Contact Duke Martz at (856) 665-1000 x151 for more information.
Auditions for the Pennsauken Youth Action Committee’s performance of “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” will be held on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Howard M. Phifer Middle School, 8201 Park Ave., Pennsauken. Adapted for children ages 7 to 14, “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” is based on the popular 2018 Broadway musical and brings the memorable characters and songs from the highly popular animated film onstage.
Lacas Coffee To “Flip The Switch” To Solar
Lacas Coffee, in conjunction with National Energy Partners, present “Flip the Switch” on Tuesday, May 14, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at 7950 National Hwy in Pennsauken. The event will include a happy hour themed picnic to commemorate the launch of Lacas Coffee’s solar energy system, and their commitment to renewable energy.
Pennsauken Residents Honored by Cooper University Health Care
Pennsauken residents Irma Beasley, BSN, RN and Linda Nguyen BSN, RN-BC, were among 22 nurses honored yesterday evening at the 2019 Nursing Excellence Awards hosted by Cooper University Health Care and The Cooper Foundation.
Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance In Identifying Pennsauken Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect
Information Provided By The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office
The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Pennsauken Township Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who attempted to commit an armed robbery at the Gulf Gas Station located at 1200 N. Route 73, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 on January 19, 2019 at approximately 8:54 p.m.
Pennsauken’s Municipal Tax Portion Remains Flat For Seven Years In A Row
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Each year, property taxes – based on the assessed value of a resident’s home – are used in a variety of ways in the community. Broken down into several sections, these taxes are used to pay for county services, school funding, trash and recycling collection, and municipal operations. These last two items are the responsibility of Pennsauken Township’s local government; and the town’s administration and the Township Committee have worked on a continual basis to maintain a fiscally responsible budget.
Early Registration Begins For PYAA Football And Cheer
Those interested in registering their children ages 5-14 for PYAA football or cheerleading can save money with early registration. This special in-person registration is held May 6-10, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Pennsauken’s turf field, 4250 Burwood Ave. During this time, the cost of registration is $150 for new players; $125 for football players that have their jersey from the 2018 season (the jersey must be brought at the time of registering); and $100 for cheerleading.
Regular registration begins June 1. The cost of registration is $175 for new football players; $175 for returning players without a jersey; and $150 for returning players that have their jersey from the 2018 season (the jersey must be brought at the time of registering). The cost for cheerleading is $130.
