The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) today issued Executive Directive No. 25-003, allowing anyone six months of age and older to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2025-2026 respiratory illness season. The Department also issued a Standing Order authorizing pharmacists in New Jersey to administer COVID-19 immunizations without a prescription. Together, these actions remove barriers to ensure that all individuals

Looking for some friendly competition? The Merchantville Community Center will host its first Board Game Night on August 27th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your own game or borrow one of ours. Need help with rules? No worries! We'll have a QR code to scan at each game station for any instructions you ned. FREE admission. Fuel your gaming marathon with lots of snacks for purchase for every imaginable craving. Learn a new game or play a favorite!

Joan (LeClare) Ellis loving wife, mother, grandmother and caregiver, passed away peacefully on July 16 at Volante of Hamilton in Robbinsville, NJ.  Born in New York City on July 17, 1939, Joan grew up in Jamesburg, NJ and graduated from St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick. She was the school nurse at Merchantville Elementary School for over 20 years. She is survived by her daughters, Joanna Ellis and Mary Hall (Kristopher); grandchildren Ethan

Every year on September 11th, we remember those who have fallen as a result of the horrific terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. You can watch the commemoration ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks streaming live from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum at 8:40 a.m. until approximately 1:30 p.m. Additionally, a national moment of silence is observed every year to correspond

Calling all garden lovers, bee friends, and bloom chasers…This year’s Merchantville Porch & Garden Tour features more than just private porches and hidden oases - you’ll also get a closer look at a few of the Borough’s beautiful public garden spaces, including the thriving Pollinator Garden! This year’s tour features 6 gorgeous private gardens and 4 inspiring public gardens, each with its own unique charm. From lush backyard escapes

SAVE THE DATE! This year Merchantville's National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 5 form 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Merchantville Community Center. Join the Merchantville Police and Fire Departments for an evening full of free family fun! Kids vs. Officers Dodgeball, DJ, free food, ice cream & giveaways plus live demonstrations and hands on activities for all. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer,