Recently a local family, the Latko's, received news that no parent ever wants to hear, that their 3 year old daughter, Stella, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Stella also has Down Syndrome, which increases the chances of getting leukemia and developing complications from treatment. She is currently being treated at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is expected to remain for 4-6 weeks of cancer treatment. As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for these parents and their 3 other children as they juggle schedules so that one of them is always at the hospital with Stella and also home at night with the other kids. A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the family by a relative to help defray the burden of lost wages, medical bills and other ancillary expenses. 

The Voorhees Animal Orphanage is having a hand-picked granny smith apple sale! The orphanage serves twenty-two (22) towns in southern New Jersey, including Merchantville. Please support your community animal shelter, local farmers, and get some delicious apples while you are at it too. Orders must be placed by Monday, 10/21/19, at this address on-line here: http://farmhousefruit.com/fundraising/vao/. Pick-up is on 10/26 /19 at the Voorhees Fire Department between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. They thank you in advance for your support!

If you are looking for a positive mentoring program for girls between the ages of (4) and eighteen (18) that focuses on cultural awareness, educational enrichment, leadership development, and community service, then you have found it. The mentoring program by the Youth Auxillary of Gamma Nu Zeta will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Pennsauken Free Public Library, 5605 North Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken Township, NJ 08110. Prepare your youth to be successful leaders in their schools and communities. Parents are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact, Tasha Ali at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at (609) 975-ZETA (9382). Reserve your space today.

A recent release of survey data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows positive trends for Camden City in key areas including poverty, educational attainment, employment and unemployment. The findings come as part of a new five-year population estimate produced by the Census Bureau using data derived from the American Community Survey (ACS). Incremental improvements in each area signal broad quality of life enhancements for residents throughout the City and echo previous findings from state agencies and other reports. “Change doesn’t happen overnight, but in findings like these we are seeing the very real snowballing effect of progressive policies put into place to better the lives of residents in the City,” said Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. “Our commitment remains on ending the crippling effects of decades-long poverty and economic stagnation in the city, and continuing Camden’s recent renaissance. We have a lot of work still to do, but this data makes clear that we are on the right track and headed in the right direction.”

They are mostly in their 90s and have been getting together faithfully since they met years ago at the Collins Tract Elementary School in Pennsauken, NJ. It was back in Merchantville, Camden County, that these kindergartners - David Taylor, Joe Holman, Lindsay Pratt, Ralph McGee and Peg Tomlinson - first met, when life was about crayons and storybooks, recess and occasional roughhousing, and a lifestyle that is almost like a folk tale against the background of today’s computers, complex world problems, and wonders like cellphones, space travel, and cars that practically drive themselves. To watch them in action and hear them reminisce is to witness what it means to cherish friendships through life. 

Rev your engines! Hot rods, classic bikes, family fun, and football will be hallmarks of Pennsauken Township’s 27th annual Car, Bike, and Craft Show. The show will take place on Sunday, September 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hundreds of classic cars and bikes will be on display along part of the "Maple Mile," starting at Pinsetter Bar and Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave. and extends to Union Avenue. Vendors and crafters will be offering great items for purchase. Also enjoy a Kids Zone with bounce houses, balloon twisting, and face painting. A Big Screen to watch the Birds take on the Lions and plenty of great food and drinks. Rain date for this event is Sunday, 9/29. Register here.