Kimberly Schimpf Bailey grew up in Merchantville and is the daughter of former longtime residents, Elaine and John Schimpf. Just two weeks after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, Kim underwent emergency surgery initially thought to be a ruptured appendix. Shortly after, she received the shocking and devastating news that she has stage 4 cancer. At a time when she should have been home resting and snuggling her babies, she received the hardest news of her life.
Senior Services Event
Merchantville's Board of Health is pleases to offer a senior information session on November 5, 2025 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Merchantville Public Library, 130 South Centre Street. The Camden County Library System's full-time social worker, T’Keyah Hose, will provide information to residents in a variety of aspects including senior resources, health care and insurance, mental health and counseling referrals, and much more. Joining her
Pantry Fundraiser
The First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville invites you to join them for an evening of musical trivia and entertainment by The Brenda B Show at The SoundPlex - A Music & Arts Multiplex - 6531 Maple Avenue in Pennsauken to fundraise for their Church Food Pantry on October 25th from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 plus one can of food for people or pets. This is a BYOB event so bring your favorite drinks and enjoy the music. Brenda and Deems
MFD Visits MES Youth
Today was a blazing success as Merchantville School's Pre-K and Kindergarten students had a special visit from members of the Merchantville Fire Department! These 5 and 6 year olds learned all about firefighters, the importance of fire safety fire safety, and even got an up-close look at the fire truck.The first step in fire safety education is helping children understand what fire is and why it can be unsafe. Kids are naturally curious and may play
Support Our Model UN Bake Sale
Come grab a sweet treats, meet our amazing Merchantville students, and help them get to Hershey for the 2026 Model UN Conference! During the Merchantville Porch & Garden Tour on Saturday, August 16th, our Model UN students will be hosting a Bake Sale form 11:00-2:00 in Wellwood Park between West Maple Avenue, Linden Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. The Model UN gives students the chance to explore global issues, diplomacy,
WOW Outreach Event
You’re invited to The WOW Center’s first Community Outreach Day on Wednesday, July 23rd from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Join us for a powerful day of community, connection and fellowship. We are opening our doors and hearts to serve our neighbors and bring joy and hope to families across our region. We’ll have: local vendors; fun-filled activities for the kids; fresh produce boxes (by appointment only); food pantry access (by appointment only); our boutique open for shopping; and, so much more.
July 4, 2025 Events
The Fourth of July weekend includes an action-packed long weekend of fireworks, parades, concerts and festivals to celebrate Independence Day. No matter where you plan to celebrate, there are dozens of July 4th fireworks celebrations happening locally across Camden and Burlington Counties. Some parades include: Haddon Heights Parade on Friday, 7/4. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m., starting on Station and 2nd Aves. It will proceed down Station Ave, turn left onto 10th Ave at the cannons,