Children and adults alike will enjoy the opportunity to ride the train with Santa on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Specially decorated PATCO trains will make three trips, leaving the Lindenwold station at 9:10 a.m., 10:40 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. and picking up passengers at all stops along the way. After enjoying their ride with Santa and his elves, complete with seasonal music, Santa’s Sleigh passengers can shop at Christmas Village in Love Park, check out the light show and “Christmas Carol” display at Macy’s or strap on their ice skates at the Rothman Rink at City Hall, among many other family-friendly activities. To travel in style with Santa, be ready to board the Silver Sleigh at special departure times that are in addition to the normal Saturday schedule. Regular fares apply for all customers aged five and older; children four and under ride free. For more information, call (856) 772-6968/6905. Westmont – 9:18 a.m., 10:48 a.m. or 12:18 p.m.; Collingswood – 9:20 a.m., 10:50 a.m. or 12:20 p.m.; Ferry Avenue – 9:22 a.m., 10:52 a.m. or 12:22 p.m.
Pennsauken Estate Sale
This estate sale hosted by Treasure Me Estate Sales, LLC is a two day "Tag Sale" from Friday, November 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. You'll find plenty of Mid-Century Modern and Oriental decor - 120 online photos - as well as, collectibles at this home. You could even drive away in a new car! The full address will be revealed on the Treasure Me website on Friday, November 8th at 6:00 a.m.
River Road and Union Avenue Detours
The Camden County Department of Public Works, has been notified by the Merchantville Pennsauken Water Commission that crews will be replacing a water main on River Road and Union Avenue in Pennsauken beginning Monday, August 12th. During this time, stretches of both River Road and Union Avenue will be closed during work hours. From the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. crews will completely close River Rd. between Lennox Rd. and Union Ave. This project is expected to last several weeks and will require detours for motorists who typically drive through this area as part of their commute. The project is expected to be completed by the end of work hours on Friday, November 13, 2019.
McFarlan's Collingswood to Close
A press release from McFarlan's Market Collingswood tonight announced that owners, Janet Stevens and Pete Burgess, are closing their Collingswood location effective August 15, 2019 and will continue operations at the Merchantville location. The Merchantville location has been in business since May 2010 and the Collingswood location, which underwent a complete remodel, opened last September. Both stores feature specialty groceries including baked goods, butcher, deli, and prepared foods and catering services. The Collingswood location also features a café dining space. Both locations are fully equipped and furnished including refrigeration and cooking equipment. “While we love owning the stores and our employees, customers, suppliers, and both towns, the time has come to search for a new owner,” said Pete Burgess. “We feel an operator with the right concept and experience can make the stores profitable, but we are open to the highest and best use for both sites including possible conversion to restaurants,” added Burgess. Joe Riggs of NAI Mertz is representing the owners in finding potential buyers/operators for both locations and suggested that conversion to dining/restaurant operations would likely be the highest and best use. Interested buyers can contact Joe Riggs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Read the NJ Pen article.
Medicare 101 Class
A Medicare Workshop will take place at the Pennsauken Free Public Library on Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Some topics that will be covered include: when and how to sign up for Medicare; how to use Medicare to pay for Hospital visits, doctor appointments and pay for prescription drugs; the 2020 Prescription Gap; how to get extra assistance paying for prescription drugs in retirement; how Medicare Advantage works; and, which plan is right for you. Please register on Eventbrite for this workshop.
Knights Golf Fundraiser
Hahnemann Hospital Closing
A day after Pennsylvania officials ordered the owner of Hahnemann University Hospital not to take any steps toward closing the Center City facility, the hospital’s emergency department on Friday was not accepting patients with certain serious medical conditions. State and city regulators want Hahnemann to remain open, at least temporarily, but have little leverage to force it to continue operating if the owner, Philadelphia Academic Health System LLC, doesn’t have enough money, medical staff, and supplies to operate safely. The ACGME has been notified that the hospital will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on or about June 28, 2019, with the intention to wind down hospital operations and subsequently close Hahnemann.