In the spring of 2012, Friends of L'Arche New Jersey's first home will open in Merchantville, NJ. Four adults with disabilities and four assistants will live in the home as a family, placing priority in relationships of mutuality and trust. St. Joe's Alumni are invited to participate in Global Community Day 2012 helping to landscape the front yard and break ground on a community vegetable garden in their backyard. Contact Megan Herron at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Classic Towns photo contest
A gun shop in Merchantville raises questions
Cut Your Clutter - Shred It!
On Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Merchantville and Pennsauken residents are invited to the Pennsauken Environmental Commission's annual resident-only shredding event at the Pennsauken Municipal Building and Library Complex, 2400 Merchantville Ave. This paper-only shredding event is solely for residents, not businesses and those who attend must bring an I.D. Items for shredding should be placed
You're Invited to Sunday Tea at L'Arche!
Flash Flooding July 6th
On July 6th, much of our area experienced massive rainfall and flash flooding. Street and municipal drainage pumps usually cannot handle severe flash flooding. Because flash floods dump massive amounts of water in a very short time, they rapidly overwhelm the physical capacity of storm sewers and pumps, turning roads into rivers. Municipal pumps have a maximum flow rate (e.g., removing a half-inch of water per hour). Flash floods often exceed this capacity in minutes. Storm
Golf Director Wanted
The Township of Pennsauken has announced an employment opportunity for a Director of Golf. Under direction, this person is responsible for daily management of the golf course and its facilities; directs the operations which are consistent with an overall management program that requires sufficient revenue generation; does other related duties as required. This position offers an excellent benefit package, including a defined benefit pension plan