The Merchantville Observer is an independent newspaper serving the residents of Merchantville. It is published monthly, distributed to households in the Borough and available in stores of advertisers. It is operated by General Manager: Edward H. Bohn III; Editors: Jeff Bonfield and Gail Meister; Distribution Managers: Jim and Jane Moore; and, Advertising Manager: Wally Hussong. Monthly .pdf versions are available on their FB page. Persons interested in helping with this publication and businesses interested in advertising in it may contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or PO Box 1516, Merchantville, NJ 08109.

NJ Pen wants you to tell them about the people, places, and members of your community that make it what it is, and they’ll share those stories with their readers. They're asking their readers to help identify the people and places on which they should shine a light to tell those stories better. The categories include: The Local Hero, The Small Business That Changed My Life, The Most Welcoming Space, The Outstanding Public Employee or The Teacher Who Made a Difference. Eligible nominees will hail from the towns in their coverage area: Audubon, Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Oaklyn, and Pennsauken. Submit your entries here.

The interactive PSE& G Outage Map showed that fewer than 5 customers had reported they were affected by the storms that blew through the borough a fer hours ago. The outages were first reported around 5:18 a.m. and electricity is expected to be restored by 10:30 a.m. The reports are from the east side of town on Franklin Avenue and west side on Springfield.

The backstop at Wellwood Park has been repaired after being damaged by a fallen tree several months ago. Take advantage of this family-friendly field space to enjoy a pick up game of baseball or softball in the park. We look forward to seeing Merchantville Little League return to the park for games and practices - as they did in the '80's and '90's.

From June to October, on the First Friday of each month, Merchantville will run a Night Market with fun for the whole family including food trucks, vendors, live music, movies and more in the downtown along Chestnut and Centre streets. Many local food businesses and retail shops will be open late and word on the street is that Merchantville will be celebrating their 148th Birthday during opening night with a bounce house, some activities for kids. Woot, woot! Any local organizations/nonprofits that want to participate with an activity or just be there with a booth, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Get up-to-date info about the vendors joining us for the kick-off of our first Night Markets on Friday, June 7th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. on our Facebook page. Movies will be hosted by the Merchantville Task Force behind Eclipse Brewing - show time for "The Goonies" begins at 7:15 p.m. 

Shop for you and your Easter basket, too. Stop by our huge multi-family sale on Saturday, April 20th, featuring household goods and decor, art/craft supplies, vintage books, tools, and clothing PLUS baked goods and Easter basket chocolates. All proceeds benefit the homeless pets at AWANJ the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, NJ.