Cherry Hill Flower Barn Transplanted To Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor At first glance, it may seem unusual that a business named the Cherry Hill Flower Barn would have a Pennsauken address. But this particular florist has roots that run very deep in the Township.
Woman’s Club Works To Create Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During this month,…
Obituary: Kevin Sochanchak, Pennsauken Resident And Volunteer Firefighter
Kevin Sochanchak, longtime resident and volunteer firefighter, passed away on April 9 after a courageous battle with cancer, of Pennsauken. He was 27. Kevin was the beloved husband of Ashley (nee Wood); loving son of Margaret Sochanchak and the late…
Obituary: Bernadette Bierbach, Longtime School District Employee
Pennsauken resident and long time school district employee Bernadette “Bernie” Bierbach (nee Loomis) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 11 at the age of 56. Bernie was the beloved wife of Carl R. Bierbach Jr.; devoted mother…
Life And Events From 1892 In Pennsauken – Part II
By Robert Fisher-Hughes, AAP Columnist and Amateur Historian The creation of Pensauken Township in 1892 was only one way the world was changing in that era. Looking back on 1892, on the doorstep of the 20th Century, we can see…
The Food Bank Of South Jersey Hosts Fifth Annual “Food Bank Hunger Games” Cooking Competition
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) announced their plans to host their fifth annual Food Bank Hunger Games event to be held on Thursday, April 27 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at their Pennsauken-based headquarters (1501 John Tipton Blvd.)…
Good Neighbors Making Great Communities
By Betsy McBride, Mayor of Pennsauken Township I wanted to share my excitement. Our township, Pennsauken, and our sister Borough, Merchantville, are becoming a destination. Yes, I said a destination. We cannot and should not separate from each other. We…
Saint Matthew’s In Pennsauken Celebrates 150 Years
In 1867, Andrew Johnson was President; trains, boats, and horses were the common means of transportation; and our own Pennsauken Township would not be formed for another 25 years. This was also the time that a small group of Christian-minded…
Pennsauken Police Cracking Down On Distracted Drivers In April
Law enforcement officers from the Pennsauken Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay.” enforcement campaign. Running through April 21, the high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists…