Duck Duck Goose, a kids’ center that offers space for unstructured play time, plans a move to Collingswood in April. Art classes will be still be held at the Merchantville site at 21 S. Centre St. and be run by Eilandarts Center. Eilandarts instructors already had been teaching classes at the playroom through a partnership with Duck Duck Goose. For more information, go to www.duckduckgooseplayroom.com
Just Steaks coming to town
For Pat McConney, 37, it isn’t such a radical change. It’s all about food in the end. His latest idea was to start a cheesesteak shop. In 2004, he and a partner opened the popular Philly Pretzel Factory on Main Street in Moorestown, “a perfect niche” for soft pretzels along the well-traveled main street in the historic town. That same philosophy seems to be driving him again as he serves up "A Philly taste on a Jersey plate". In December, McConney opened Just Steaks in Riverside and plans to open another at the Merchantville Circle by mid-March. http://bit.ly/YHNWPx
Local company sold
Fulton Bank has agreed to sell its Global Exchange Group division to Cambridge Mercantile Group on December 18th. The 27-employee division, based in Merchantville, N.J., provides worldwide payment and funds transfer services to companies, law firms and professionals. Founded in 1994, Global Exchange is a leader in international payment solutions. Despite being profitable, the division is being sold
New shop finds a home at Keepers
Diane of Keepers, is retiring December 29th. Stop in for amazing discounts through December! Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Coming in February is , Decotique a shop carrying on Keeper’s tradition of offering fine vintage clothing with the addition of Victorian, Edwardian, Flapper and Depression Era apparel, accessories and home decor. Owner, Kate Butler is an historian and lecturer, will also be presenting informative and entertaining talks on vintage clothing.
Taste of Sicily on February 28th
Enjoy our late February rustic style appetizer, cauliflower ricotta bruschetta and arrancine caponata. A first course of pappardelle pasta with fried eggplant in a fresh tomato sauce, a second course of veal chop with fennel sausage and rabe and a dessert of biscotti for just $35 per person. price includes soft drinks, coffee and hot tea. This offer cannot be combined with other offers - please call 856-665-8388 to reserve your table early!
Shop Small for a holiday gift basket
The Merchantville Business & Professional Association is holding a Holiday Gift Basket Give-Away. Stop by a local business for your chance to win one of two baskets filled with goodies and gift certificates for dinners, shopping, travel, massages, and more. Get one entry form with every purchase now through the end of December.
Buy local this holiday season!
SHOP SMALL in MERCHANTVILLE at: McFarlan's Market, Wirth Florist, Aunt Charlotte's Candies, Community Sports, Irina's Closet, Tea Kettle Bakery, Millenium Nails, Wellspring Center, K & K Antiques, Fun Kuts 4 Kids, Graham Gallery, Cigar Alley, Cafe BellaVita, The Clip Joint, Bedding & Dinette Outlet, Victoriana East, Blue Monkey Tavern, Castle of Beauty Salon, The Wild Pickle, Casa Bella, Beberian Carpet , duck, duck, goose, Java n Gems, The Fabric Works, Custom Travel, Yellow Rose Tatoo, American Karate , Ronnie McLaughlin Dance Studio, DeMarco Dance Center .... and many more. If you can't decide what to get, pick up a gift certificate!