A Winter Weather Message has been issued by the National Weather Service from Mount Holly, NJ. The advisory is in effect fro 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14th. Snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches over portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania followed

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The Merchantville Fire Department is proud to be a drop-off location again this year for the Toys for Tots program, a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve, which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. It was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. Drop off hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: 22 East Park Avenue, Merchantville. Please bring your new,

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It's time! Who will take home the Golden Broom this year? Merchantville's 2025 Haunts of Monsterville Decorating Contest is now OPEN for all contestants! And, we're shaking things up with a whole new line up of categories to choose from: Best Overall Theme, Best DIY Display, Best Overall Effects; Best Traditional Display and, Best Business Display. Registration for this contest closes on Monday, October 13th, so hurry to enter!

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On Sunday, November 2nd, the Merchantville Fire Department was assisted by Pennsauken Fire Department Engine Company 113, Tower Ladder 11, and Battalion 11, Westmont Fire Company, Maple Shade Fire Department and Mount Laurel Fire Department on an all hands dwelling fire that started in the attic at the Grace Church parsonage, 9 East Maple Avenue. Pennsauken Engine 113 operated as the first due engine company to help successfully

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Looking for an indoor space to host your gathering this season? The Merchantville Community Center has a few remaining openings in both our Ballroom Level and Lower Level for early 2026. Ballroom Level Capacity: 140 guests with seating - for up to 128 - and is currently available on these dates in 2026: all Fridays in January, Sunday, January 25th; all Fridays in February, Saturday, February 14th and 28th and Sunday, February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd;

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Merchantville Zombie Run 2025 takes place on Saturday, October 25th at 10:00 a.m. Race our 5K or 1 Mile Walk/Run through historic Monsterville wearing your favorite costume. Chip timing, text messaging within seconds of finishing and an HD finish line video! Shirt size and availability through Saturday October 13th.  Shirts for those registering after 10/16 will be on an as-available race day morning. Awards top 3 overall male and female,

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Save the Date! Monsterville School's 8th Grade Haunted House returns to town on Friday, October 17, 2024 and Saturday, October 18th 7:00-10:00 p.m. on the MES blacktop. The theme this year is "Fairytales" and our 8th Graders and their parents are meeting tonight to plan and build the Annual Monsterville Elementary School Haunted House. Get ready to bring your family, friends and neighbors to this great evening event that

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