As the federal government shutdown continues and a halt and/or reduction to payments to SNAP recipients looms, many people will be scrambling to find food to get through November and perhaps longer. This interruption will affect roughly 14% of Camden County’s population, as well as our residents and neighbors, marking the first break in SNAP service in over six decades. As part of Camden County, Merchantville is partnering with the Food Bank of South

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At 8:30 p.m. on Halloween Night at the Witch's House on the corner of Park Avenue and Centre Street, Mayor Brennan was pleased to proclaim the 2025 Haunts of Monsterville Winners. The Best Overall Theme went to "Pirates" at 72 Volan Street; the Best DIY Haunt was awarded to "Durantula-Phillies" at 25 East Walnut Avenue - Phillies; the Best Overall Effects was captured by "Whispering Pines" at 3 East Cedar Avenue; the Best Traditional Display

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Tickets are still available for the Merchantville Monster Mash on Friday, October 24, 2025! The biggest party in town returns, with costumes, dancing and all the creepy good vibes you've been waiting for. This year's mash will be held at the Merchantville Community Center and tickets go on sale September 1st. Come get spooky and have a frightfully good time filled with fun, food, music, spirited cocktails & mocktails, costume contests and more in Monsterville this October.

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The 4th Annual Mystery & Magic in Monsterville Metaphysical Street Fair will take place downtown on Saturday, October 18th, from 10:00-4:00. We will have vendors of Metaphysical and  New Age items and quality handmade products and services like tarot readers, intuitive artists, Reiki, healers, Aura Camera, psychics, palm reading, astrologers, and vendors peddling all things metaphysical and handmade including crystals, jewelry,

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On Friday, October 31st, Monsterville will cap off a month of Halloween events with a fun afternoon and evening of safe Trick-or-Treating. Businesses are inviting kids - donned in their costumes - to venture downtown after the MES Halloween Parade at 3:00 p.m. to start filling those goodie bags! Downtown businesses will be waiting to hand out treats. Let's take a minute to prep for Monsterville's main event and talk trick or treating safety

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Chief Rich Grassia recently announced that Merchantville's Police Department will be participating in this October's DEA TakeBack Day on October 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. when residents and neighbors are encouraged to stop by and turn in unneeded medication for safe disposal. So, clean out your medicine cabinets and help prevent drug misuse before it starts. MPD Officers will be conveniently located at a tent in front

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Just in case you missed this Shop Merchantville announcement last week, the Haunted Walking Tour is back for 2025. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the eerie streets of Monsterville on Saturday, October 25th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Our guided walking tour will take you to the most haunted spots in town, where you'll hear chilling tales of ghostly encounters and local legends that will send shivers down your spine. Are you brave

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