After years of open-mic nights and co-producing a successful series of regular comedy events called Side Ponytail, Carolyn Busa landed back home in South Jersey when the pandemic abruptly shut down the scene in 2020. She opened Peak Secondhand at Centre Street and Maple Avenue in Merchantville early in June as a showcase for her earthy personality, vintage clothes and her own drawings. Busa and her dad looked at a number of locations in Philadelphia before finding the space on busy Centre Street - seen by Mayor Ted Brennan as "an attractive option for people who are investing in themselves like Carolyn" - A longtime fan of shopping for used clothing and accessories, Busa was inspired to get into the business by Frugal Thrift and Vintage in Collingswood and recently caught the eye of writer, Kevin Riordan, from The Inquirer. PEAK is open Tuesday-Friday from 12-6; Saturday 12-7 and Sunday 12-5.

Ok everyone this Tea Party will be epic! Cub & Co, Camilla's Closet and Tea Party Occasions present High Tea for Mommy and Me, a socially distanced event for your health and safety. Come dressed in your best outfit - we'll have hats and accessories for the kids and flowers for mom. This event is on Saturday, May 8th and offers two seatings: 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $50/two I also would like to thank Cat’s Creations Bakery and the rest of Merchantville's awesome businesses for taking the time and catering for us. I’m so excited and I can’t wait to see those who are able to come out and support us, we worked very hard on this. Please RSVP with your information, choice of seating and a $25 deposit to PayPal. For more information contact: Kim@This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Borough Business Spotlight is on Merchantville's Antiques and Salvage this month, owned by Michael and Jaclyn Ricci. He, a mechanic by trade and antiques lover, she, a promoter of downtown businesses and the the Green Team. Michael's family has deep roots in Merchantville - over 100 years. He carries vintage electronics, salvaged pieces, furniture, kitchen housewares, vintage and antique lamps, replacement pieces, chandeliers, desk, floor, pendant, and ceiling lighting. And, as a bonus, he can repair any broken lighting. Often a destination shop for day trippers from as far away as Massachusetts the store also has a loyal base of residents and neighbors. Stop in for a visit: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday 1:00-7:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. and, Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.