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
Camden County health officials say they typically see a spike in ticks during the spring, but usually not until May. This year, however, they are already seeing more people seeking medical care after finding ticks on themselves."We are seeing them spiking a little earlier this year than in previous years across both the overall burden of disease and through ER visits," said Caryelle Vilaubi, director of the Camden County
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
Got stuff to donate? Turn it into support for our kids and the MPLL league! It's Easy. Clean out a closet, fill a bag, and drop it off. We're accepting donations every Saturday from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. from now through May 22nd at our fields - 3501 Elm Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ. Accepted Items: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Textiles & Linens, Small Household Goods and Books & Media. Please BAG clothing, etc. in standard 13-gallon
2026-2027 Pre-Registration for Pre-K (half day program) and Kindergarten (full day program) can now be submitted. Please use this process to register your student into the Merchantville School District. The online registration has the ability for you to submit your documents electronically. After you submit your pre-registration online, you will receive an email with links to upload your documents. Pre-K students must be 4
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
The Merchantville Department of Public Works would like to remind all residents that this time of year typically brings an increase in yard clean-up activities. As a result, the volume of yard waste collection is significantly higher than usual, which may lead to delays in our normal pickup schedule. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as our crews work diligently to manage the increased workload.
We are excited to announce that the volunteer staff of the Shade Tree Commission and Green Team have partnered to plant 44 native trees on Borough of Merchantville curb strips and public spaces. You might have seen our team working hard since late fall in areas where we've lost tree cover - due to age and stressors related to climate - drought, disease, pests & extreme heat. We are 100% committed to planting
