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
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the United States is celebrating its semi-quincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Nationwide festivities feature expanded civic and federal programming, major broadcasted concerts, and historical commemorations. On July 4, 1776, the United States officially declared its independence from the British Empire when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was authored
The US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly message on July 2, 2026 5:45 AM EDT. High temperatures through Saturday will be 95-105°F for most areas (hottest days expected to be today and Friday), then some cooling Sunday through Tuesday. Overnight low temperatures only dropping into the mid 70s to low 80s will offer little to no relief. Daytime heat index values are forecast to be between 100-110°F through Saturday, including area beaches and mountainous areas.
Looking for your new summer spot? Whether it’s date night, catching up with friends, enjoying live music, or just unwinding after work, our outdoor beer garden is the perfect place to spend a summer evening. Cold craft beer, plenty of outdoor seating, and good vibes waiting for you. Plus, we’re dog-friendly on our outdoor patio, so bring your pup along. Come find your favorite this summer - Hard Seltzers! Perfect for summer, their rotating menu features unique, refreshing flavors like
Now that we've got your attention don't miss your final chance to be entered into our $250 Restaurant 1793 Gift Card Giveaway! Every reservation in June receives an entry to win. Already joined us this month? Reserve again before June ends to earn additional entries.This week’s special is stepping into the spotlight: perfectly seared duck breast paired with duck confit ravioli, sweet-carrot purée, caramelized onion, and truffle jus. Rich, refined, and available for a limited time only. Find us
Heading to a concert at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion or the Sunset Jazz Series? Make it a waterfront experience. Transient dockage is available at the Camden County Wiggins Park Marina for boaters looking for a convenient place to dock by calling 856-541-7222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A scenic deep water marina with twelve foot controlling depth at mean low tide, Wiggins Park Marina is strategically located on the Delaware River across from Philadelphia’s historic Penn’s
Do you have a garden overflowing with cucumbers? Join us for a FREE hands-on "Make Your Own Pickles" Class for Camden County residents ages 55+ on Wednesday, July 8th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Camden County Sustainability Building, 508 Lakeland Road in Blackwood. Participants will learn the art of pickling and create their own batch of cucumber pickles to take home. All supplies will be provided, but attendees should bring a kitchen apron. Space is limited to 30
The Borough of Merchantville is currently establishing an eligibility list for future Public Works openings, including potential positions for Public Works Laborers and Supervisors. If you take pride in hard work, enjoy working outdoors, and want to make a visible difference in your community, we want to hear from you. Our Public Works Department plays a critical role in keeping Merchantville running every day by maintaining roads, parks, public buildings, stormwater systems, and Borough
