My parents’ lives changed overnight when a fire tore through their home of 26 years, on Woodlawn Avenue in Merchantville, burning half the residence and leaving the rest in total chaos. The rooms that weren’t destroyed are now covered in smoke and water damage, making it nearly impossible for them to return to any sense of normalcy. On top of the physical loss, they are still in shock and trying to cope with the emotional aftermath of such a traumatic event. One of the hardest parts
Standing Against Hatred
10th Annual Vets Walk
Please join us on Saturday, June 27th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for our 10th Annual Veteran Suicide/PTSD Awareness Walk at the Merchantville Rails-to-Trails Bike/Walking Path, sponsored by the Merchantville F.W. Grigg American Legion Post #68. We will meet on the path behind Eclipse Brewery at Gilmore & Park Avenues in Merchantville. This family friendly 1.5 mile walk along serves to bring awareness to suicide and ptsd preventio
WOW Run/Walk Cooper River
Every Mile Empowers: WOW/LFC 6K Walk/Run Fundraiser Event. Join us for a morning of community, fitness, and giving back at The WOW Center/Life Focus Center 6K Walk/Run! Together, we’re empowering others through love, faith, and community - one step at a time. This event is on Saturday, September 19, 2026 and starts at 9:00 a.m. at Cooper River Park - Jack Curtis Stadium & Track. T-shirts will be provided to all pre-registered participants
The Power Of Nurses
Merchantville Online is proud to celebrate National Nurses Week 2026, recognizing the invaluable contributions nurses make in healthcare and our lives while addressing the real-life challenges they face every day. This year, as the American Nurses Association celebrates their 130th Anniversary as America celebrates its 250th, we are honored to play a key role in elevating nurse voices, stories, awareness, engagement and local celebrations in coordination with
Fundraising For MES Student
Paul "PJ" Donia is a curious and energetic 7-year-old boy in first grade at Merchantville School. On April 22 he had surgery to remove the tumor and unfortunately, pathology showed that he has an Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. He and his family are gearing up to manage and support his chemotherapy and radiation schedule over the next 6 months. As Paul begins his treatment
To Moms
Merchantville Online wishes all moms a Happy Mother's Day! Where would we be without you! Mother's Day, a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day, Siblings Day,