Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents Day. The modern holiday began in the United States, at the initiative of Anna Jarvis who organized the first Mother's Day service of worship and celebration at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 15, 1962. It which serves as the International Mother's Day Shrine today.

Meet Jeremiah, Pip, Melisa, and Justin - a real estate team that lives and breathes South Jersey. They recently finished a sales video highlighting many of Merchantville’s businesses for one of our most impressive historic residences, 5 East Chestnut Avenue, in the historic Cattell Tract District. Combining Montana grit, British charm and Jersey passion, this lively team's diversity is what makes JFKLiving service special. In 2017, founder Jeremiah Kobelka recognized that the modern day real estate consumer relies on technology now more than ever and developed a unique digital strategy. Subsequently they were recognized as Zillow’s Top 1% Agents in the US. The JFKLiving Team is brokered by Keller Williams-Cherry Hill. Enjoy the video!

Boston University earned a pair of this week’s Patriot League Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving awards when the League office announced winners on Tuesday. Lehigh and Loyola Maryland both received one award. Greyhounds’ junior Jonathan Brooks earned Patriot League Male Swimmer of the Week, while Lehigh senior Ann Foley, from Merchantville, was named female swimmer of the week. Ann notched four wins on the day - two individual and two relays - as the senior was key to the Mountain Hawks' win over Rider, 84-38. She took first in the 100 freestyle (54.31) and the 200 free with a time of 1:57.53. and was a member of the winning 4x50 relay (1:39.95) and 4x100 relay (3:40.91). 
 

Recently The Collingswood Patch asked readers in more than 1,000 communities to share what their moms mean to them in "Love Letters To Mom". Almost 200 people responded, paying tribute not just to moms but sometimes to grandmas, sisters and daughters who deserve recognition for Mother's Day on May 9, 2021. Sherri Boardley from Merchantville penned a Happy Mother's Day to Martha Boardley giving thanks for showing her what motherhood is all about and raising strong independent women.

Aroma Indian Bistro was started in 2017 and is dedicated in providing an upscale experience with impeccable food at an affordable price. They offer the most exquisite and authentic Indian cuisine in South Jersey. The menu encompasses the very best of North Indian Curries, Tandoor Specials, South Indian curries and includes vegetarian, meat, seafood, gluten-free, and vegan options. To complete your dining experience, they carry traditional Indian drinks and desserts. All pandemic health and safety requirements are followed. Located at 43 S.Centre Street. Call 856-320-4501 to Dine-In or Take Out. Reservations through opentable.com.

Like many states, Delaware state senators unanimously passed the CROWN Act in January. The legislation includes braids, locks, twists and other hairstyles or hair textures historically associated with race in anti-discrimination laws within Delaware code. The change means that employers can be held accountable if they harass or discriminate against someone for their hair. New Jersey lawmakers passed its CROWN Act legislation in 2019. In that state, a high school wrestler was forced to cut his dreadlocks at a match. Shaquierra Brown, 25, of Merchantville, NJ, said its passage in her state in 2019 was liberating. “For me, it just meant I could be more myself without having to fear what other people might be thinking, and whether or not I could potentially not be able to get a job, or if someone was able to say negative things about my hair, I might have to manipulate it or change it to fit the societal norms.