On Saturday, February 1st, Merchantville's Maple Project held it's initial workshop and Sugar Maple tapping event. Over 65 adults and kids attended the session lead by Lindsey brown and Debbie Sommers fro The Stockton University Maple Project. The Stockton Maple Project continuously offers educational workshops to members of our local community and to educators in P-12 schools that incorporate science, sustainability, and reciprocity - a Native American and ecological concept focused on returning resources
Join us in congratulating Maureen Finnegan on her well deserved retirement! Mrs. Finnegan was hired by Mayor Patrick Brennan and has served as Court Administrator for the borough for 28 years. Maureen and her husband Paul raised their three daughters -Erin, Colleen and Molly - in town while managing her full-time municipal responsibilities. Maureen will be remembered by the co-workers as always having a smile on her face, stories to tell and twinkle of mischief in her Irish eyes! Thank you for your
Join us at the Community Center on Saturday, February 1st, for a Maple Syrup Workshop & Adopt A Tree Tapping Event. Learn from Stockton Maple Project lead, Lindsey Brown, how to identify and tap a maple tree, how to store sap before boiling it into a syrup and how to bottle your syrup. Volunteer to help Merchantville become a hub for maple sap in South Jersey. Incredible Edible Merchantville is partnering with Stockton University to nurture environmental stewardship and become a hub
The Pennsauken-Merchantville Area Chamber Of Commerce - PMAC Network - welcomes anyone interested to have lunch and hear of all the great things happening in Merchantville and Pennsauken from Mayor Ted brennan and Mayor Nicole Roberts. Mayor Brennan is expected to speak about working to help create opportunities and events for local businesses in both towns and the surrounding area. PMAC works as a "team" to help grow and sustain local businesses and better serve our communities.
Think unique for Valentine's Day! Downtown Retro inside Merchantville Antiques is showcasing an eclectic assortment of vintage Valentine decor and vintage Valentines. Whether you’re getting ready for the season of love or just need a way to add some holiday cheer to your space during the winter season - a touch of pink and red with Valentine’s Day decor is a fun way to brighten your day! Show your love by adding a fun and funky pop of vintage-inspired decor. Located at 27 N. Centre Street in Merchantville NJ.
Join us for a day of gardening connections and celebrations. On Saturday, January 25th at 10 a.m., the Camden County Certified Gardeners and the Camden County Office of Sustainability will host a free networking event for garden leaders and enthusiasts. Connect, share best practices, and discuss key issues facing community gardens. Later that day, celebrate National Seed Swap Day at 12 noon! Exchange seeds, explore new varieties, and learn about the Camden County Seed Saving Library.
On Wednesday, January 15th, the Board of Commissioners honored 14 Camden County residents for their selfless contributions to improving their community at the 2025 Camden County Freedom Medal Ceremony. The award, created by the Camden County Board of Commissioners in 2001, is presented to civic leaders who demonstrate ideals and actions that reflect the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Among the recipients was longtime Merchantville resident, Jim Madden. Madden has dedicated his heart and soul
On Thursday, January 16th, the Girls Garnets from Haddon Heights High School won their fifth basketball game in a row and improved to 9-3 overall - extending their winning streak - and 6-1 in the Colonial Conference Liberty Division, a game behind first-place Haddon Township. Emma Harris buried four 3-pointers and scored a game-high 18 points to lead Haddon Heights past Haddonfield 39-33 in Haddonfield. Many MES Knights have become high school Garnets and participate