Much to the dismay of frozen treat lovers, Cabana Water Ice Company at 19 South Centre Street appears to have abruptly closed their doors last week. A local teen who worked there got their regular weekly schedule, then shortly after received a text messages saying that was their last night open. Cabana  originally opened its doors in 2011 and reopened on April 13, 2019. Renovations appeared to be underway as late as last week. Anyone with gift certificates should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Danny Bradford - listed as the branch manager - to see if they will be honored at other shops.

Aunt Charlotte's offers extended shopping hours for all your Easter basket and gift giving needs. They are open from 9:30 a.m to 9:00 p.m. from April 15-19th, then from 9:30 a.m to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20th. You'll find a "Delight In Every Bite" when you choose this delicious candy made daily upstairs in their factory. Stop in for some classic dark or milk chocolate peanut butter eggs, delicious candies, beautiful gifts and lots of cute stuffed bunnies!

The Nimble Needle is a brick and mortar and online needlework shop located at 45 S. Centre Street. Opened in 1976, Karen Milano is the third owner. She offers needlepoint kits like Minerva Roman goddess of wisdom for $164. Who doesn’t need more smarts? Explore the shop and see what new items Karen has received. If you want something special, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. will order it for you. Shop hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and Thursdays until 7:00 p.m.

The Station Coffee and Eilandarts Center is tucked inside Merchantville's old train station, hence the name. Owners Nicole and Matt have created an atmosphere where you will find a coffee shop that makes all its food in house and has a gift shop with pieces from many local artisans/small business owners. Combined that with an art center that host a gallery of artist on the regular, as well as classes, lessons, and specialty dinners. If you haven't been by yet take time to check it out. There is something for everyone there.

Ryan's Retail is working hard to showcase local entrepreneurs and help them build clientele to establish their business. We love them but we don't want to keep them. Our hope is that they quickly outgrow our weekly and pop-up space to establish their own locations. If you have dreams of owning a business but don't know where to start, this may be the place for you! Come support our business incubator by shopping and supporting local upstarts or giving your own dreams a try. Here are the merchants we have popping in this Saturday at 22 North Centre, Merchantville from 10a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McFarlan's Market, opened in 2010 by Janet Stevens and Pete Burgess, has friendly service and superior quality of meats. Their meats are butchered there and are so fresh, you can absolutely taste the difference. Renovated and well stocked, it's a cozy and convenient alternative to long grocery lines at the local box supermarket. Shop local!