Philadelphia Magazine offers a field guide to searching for, identifying, and foraging wild foods in and around Philly. According to Danny Childs, “Foraging conjures this image of hacking through the bush and finding the forbidden fruit,” Childs says. “But I forage in my back yard. I forage in parking lots. I forage on the running trail in my hometown in Merchantville.” If you look, he says, you’ll find everything from mulberries to honeysuckle

Rosemarie “Pidge” DiMatteo passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on April 29, 2026 at the age of 65. Pidge is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Nick. She was born to the late Ben and Rosemarie Gillespie and predeceased by her beloved son, Nicholas R. DiMatteo. She was the proud mother of Steven (Ashley), Stacey (Anthony) Tartaglia and six grandchildren. Pidge worked at Merchantville School

Merchantville's Historical Society invites residents of all ages to attend History Night on May 4th from 6:00-9:00 pm. at the Merchantville Fire Department, 22 East Park Avenue. Hear about the history of our fire department from various speakers. See historic documents, apparatus, equipment, as well as our 1916 Model T Ford fire engine that highlights the history of the Niagara Fire Company that has served our community

We are excited to announce Art Walk 2026 hosted by Eilandarts Center and Merchantville ART WALK! On Friday, May 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., businesses throughout Merchantville will open their doors to showcase incredible local artists and their work. Join us for an evening of creativity, community, and inspiration as you explore unique art displays in vibrant spaces around town. It’s a wonderful opportunity

The Merchantville Wellness Center, an Alternative & Holistic Health Service located at 5 West Chestnut Avenue, is hosting and Open House on Wednesday, May 6th, starting at 6:00 p.m. Meet their practitioners and discover the Future of Medicine. Learn about: Naturopathic, Functional, and Holistic Medicine, Integrative Nutrition and Psychiatry, Natural Hormone Therapy, Acupuncture, Thermography, Manual Lymphatic Drainage,

We're are just a few weeks away from the start of the 2026 Merchantville Market Off Centre season - returning to the Merchantville Mile on Friday, May 15th from 5:00-8:00 p.m.! The "Market Off Centre" Volunteer Team is working hard to provide another wonderful season together, bringing you a monthly variety of fresh produce, hand crafted items, baked goods and welcoming back some of your favorites

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