The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services is currently monitoring the spread of bird flu throughout New Jersey. Currently, no birds in Camden County have tested positive for bird flu and the risk to the public remains low. Between February 14 and February 16, 2026, more than 1,100 dead or sick wild birds were reported to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Most reports involved Canadian geese, with a smaller number involving other species.
Haddon Heights Performing Arts is celebrating 50 years musicals and "still going strong"! This year Haddon Heights High School is presenting Grease - a classic musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, set in a 1959 high school that follows the romance between good girl Sandy Dumbrowski and greaser Danny Zuko as they musically navigate high school life, peer pressure, and love. The songs include rock and roll hits like "Summer Nights" and "Greased Lightnin".
esterday, Merchantville School's 7th grade students who are interested in attending Camden County Technical School had the opportunity to tour the campus and explore all it has to offer. Students learned about the variety of career and technical programs available and gained insight into pathways that connect high school learning to future careers. From technology and engineering to health sciences and the trades, the visit helped students begin thinking about their goals and next steps.
Merchantville's 2026 Maple Project is off and running with many of our 16 volunteers having tapped their sugar maple trees since our workshop event on January 24th and our 15 volunteer boilers ready to take on the syrup-making challenge. The sap is slowly flowing into their red and white buckets and we'll start collecting soon - once the daytime temperatures are above freezing! Right now, it looks like we should have enough sap to start by Wednesday
This Sunday, come out and support one of Merchantville's Farmers Market managers, Diana, and her baked goods company - The Cozy Crumpet - as she partners with Eclipse Brewing for a gluten free pop-up! Eclipse will be rolling out their new gluten free seltzer and Diana will have all her delicious vegan and allergy friendly baked goods! Before Diana realized she needed to eliminate gluten, she absolutely loved Eclipse Brewing. It was a huge part of the reason she
Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a new online portal to show interactions between ICE agents and members of the public in New Jersey to report Federal Misconduct is now live. The site is hosted on the official website of the New Jersey Office of Attorney General and allows individuals to upload videos, photos, and detailed reports about encounters with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel. During an event on Wednesday, Sherrill urged residents to begin using it
Effective Friday, February 13, 2026 a new ruling regarding Passport Acceptance Facilities means that many U.S. citizens who rely on their local, non-profit, library to apply for passports may no longer have that option. According to the American Library Association, public libraries are organized differently across states, with varying percentages being non-profit organizations. Locally, the following places offer U.S. Passport services: Camden County Clerk's Office
New at Ronnie McLauglin's Dance Studio is the Little Echoes Music & Movement Class with Teacher Alexis! Beginning every Thursday morning on February 26th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Alexis will offer music movement experiencein a safe and loving space for curious minded little ones age 18 months to 4 years. You sing. They move. We groove. Registration forms are available in the studio lobby at 198 Church Road, Merchantville, or you can sign up
