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Thursday, 30 June 2022 07:33

Accepting Produce Donations!

Good morning Merchantville peeps! We are accepting excess produce, herb, plant and seed donations from all your gardens for our table at the first Market Off Centre of the season! Please drop off any washed produce or herbs to our tent between 4:00-4:30 so we can support the efforts of the volunteers who this event! If you need a produce donation pick-up, send your address in the comments on our FB page and we’ll run by and grab it! Thanks so much! #supportingfoodsecurity #fosteringgoodhealth #promotingsustainableliving #connectingcommunity
Sunday, 26 June 2022 07:54

MPLL 50/70 Champs

Congrats to Merchantville-Pennsauken Little league 50/70 All-Star team on winning the District 13 Championship! MPLL, who had a bye in the first round, hosted and defeated Pemberton Little League at the Elm Avenue field and will now move on to the Section 4 Tournament which starts July 5, 2022 and is hosted by West Deptford. Come out and support the team in their challenge to go all the way. 50-70 Baseball is designed for the player that has experienced boys major league baseball play and is ready to move to a higher level of competition. 50' pitchers mounds and 70' base paths replace the 46' pitchers mound and 60' base paths of major league baseball. The game now has leads and pickoffs and looks a lot like High School baseball.  Registration for MPLL 50/70 Baseball closes on 08/16/2022 at 05:00 PM. Season Dates: 09/10/2022 to 10/31/2022. MPLL available programs.

Friday, 24 June 2022 15:13

Try Rasta Kitchen

If you're looking for delicious Caribbean cuisine in Merchantville then come to Rasta Kitchen at 618 West Maple Avenue. We serve jerk wings, oxtail, curried shrimp, jerk chicken marsala, and much more! We're located by Wellwood Park and available for carryout or delivery. Chefs Kevin and Errol specialize in home cooked Caribbean, Curry and Asian Fusion cuisines. We also offer vegetarian and vegan options. They enjoy winning reviews like this, "The food was very tasty, my mouth was singing. The homemade drinks had my palate dancing! Would definitely be going back!" and this, The food here is amazing!! The best mac I’ve had from a Caribbean restaurant yet! I had the curry goat, Mac, yams, & rice & peas. Will definitely be going back to try more of the menu options." Check out their menu and order online or call Rasta Kitchen at (856) 356-2522.
Friday, 24 June 2022 14:51

Healthy Reds

Some tips on wine from Dr. Farhin Rahman, ND, practitioner at Merchantville Medical Wellness Center. You’ve probably also heard that the best kind of alcohol is red wine because of its heart-healthy and antioxidant benefits. While drinking 5 oz of red wine daily has anti-aging benefits, you might still want to be careful about the quality of wine you’re consuming. Believe it or not, a huge portion of vineyards use a chemical called glyphosate (Monsanto’s weed killer, Roundup), which is a poisonous and carcinogenic substance linked to diseases like Lymphoma, Alzheimer’s, Autism and Brain Cancer. There have also been high levels of sulfites and heavy metals - like arsenic - found in wine. So here are some helpful guidelines: Avoid wine from California. That’s right! Even organic wines from California- Napa, Sonoma, etc. are contaminated and tested positive for glyphosate. The highest level came back from Cabernet Sauvignon. If possible, avoid all US and French conventional wines, as their wine tested the highest in pesticides. Look for USDA Certified Organic Wine whenever possible. The best wines to drink: Pinot Noir is considered the healthiest red wine you can drink. Pinot grapes have a thin skin, so Pinot Noir has low tannins but high levels of resveratrol. Sagrantino is an antioxidant-rich wine and might contain the most antioxidants of any red wine out there. Merlot has high levels of resveratrol and procyanidin which help to lower cholesterol and promote cardiovascular health. Cabernet Sauvignon helps to stimulate the immune system and cell health and Malbec high levels of antioxidants and has been linked to both heart health and immune health. To find out if you have heavy metals or chemical sensitivities, schedule an appointment with Dr. Far to discuss more! 
Friday, 24 June 2022 14:39

2022 Summer Park Events

See what Summer has to offer in this year's jam packed event guide. The 2022 Park Events Guide is your family’s ticket to an amazing season of fun and entertainment. Celebrate Independence Day at the Camden County Freedom Festival at Wiggins Waterfront Park featuring a performance from the O’Jays or check out the cool sounds of the Sundown Music Series at the McLaughlin Norcross Memorial Dell at Haddon Lake Park. From kayaking to exercise classes, horseback riding and more, this summer’s lineup of events has something fun for everyone. Whether you want to hang out in a lawn chair or stretch out across a yoga mat, we’ll welcome you to the parks this summer. To see this year's guide digitally Click Here.

Friday, 24 June 2022 14:33

County Health Hub Hours

Make your appointment today to protect yourself, family and friends. Get out there and take your shot and get boosted. The Camden County Health Hub is located at Camden County College, Blackwood Campus, 200 College Dr, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Click Here to learn more. Beginning the week of June 27th, the Health Hub will have new hours. Hub Hours - Appointments Required: Tuesday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. COVID Vaccinations only; Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m. COVID Vaccinations only. Testing will no longer be available on site but test kits will be available for residents to pick up and test at their leisure. In addition to the modified hours, the Health Hub will now administer the Pfizer vaccine to children six months to four years old and the Moderna vaccine to children six months to five years old, after the Food and Drug Administration recently authorized the use in this age group. Read More. To find additional vaccine sites near you Click Here.

Friday, 24 June 2022 14:27

County Town Hall 7/11

U.S. Congressmen Donald Norcross, Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli, Jr., Assemblyman Bill Spearman and Lawnside Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow invite you to RSVP and submit questions for the next in-person town hall meeting at the Wayne Bryant Community Center, 323 E Charleston Avenue, Lawnside. Join us for an evening with your elected officials from federal, state, and local levels to discuss topics that are important to you. A service fair and light refreshments will be served. Vaccine and booster shots will also be available. All in-person Town Halls will be live-streamed. Click Here to RSVP and to submit a question for all upcoming town halls. The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting on July 21st at 6:00 p.m. You can watch the live video here. The Camden County Board of Commissioners Caucus Meeting will be held on July 19th at 12:00 p.m. You can watch the live video here. To see the meeting agenda, Click Here.

Thursday, 23 June 2022 13:24

Get Your Fudgy Wudgys

“C’mon, Getcha' fudgie wudgies here!" Merchantville's 8th Grade class had the best surprise at their Graduation party on Tuesday night. A surprise visit by the Fudgy Wudgy Man (aka Mayor Ted Brennan). The booming voice announcing the surprise arrival, the iconic cart filled with delicious ice cream treats and the authentic attire. From Sea Isle City all the way to Wildwood Crest buying ice cream from the “Fudgy Wudgy Man” has always been a tradition that brings joy to the families of the Jersey Shore.  When your kids or the kid inside you sees the Fudgy Wudgy flag a couple blocks away, or hears the echoes of “Get your Choco Taco” or “Take your tongue for a sleigh ride”, you know your day is about to get better. The transformation from Mayor to Fudgy Wudgy Man was a big hit and we thank the Mayor for his time!
Tuesday, 21 June 2022 13:06

Bordi Delivers for HHHS

Just one glimpse at the spin of her breaking pitches or hearing the whizzing sound of her heater, it’s easy to see why Merchantville resident and Haddon Heights HS freshman, Sophia Bordi, is so successful in the pitching circle. But to know the true meaning of her dominance is to watch a steady line of opposing hitters go to the plate with a plan, only to return to the dugout three strikes later, wondering what went wrong. That scenario played out 307 times this year as Bordi put together one of the best seasons by a freshman in South Jersey history, pitching the Haddon Heights High School team to conference, sectional, state and Tournament of Champions titles this spring. During states the freshman blasted three home runs and struck out 15 batters en route to a shutout during the Haddon Heights High School’s softball team’s 8-0 championship-clincher. An all-around player and teammate!

Sunday, 01 May 2022 12:55

Covid-19 in NJ

On Wednesday, officials reported a total 2,464,207 cases of COVID-19 since March 4, 2020, when the first case was identified in the state. These include infections lab-confirmed by a PCR test and those considered likely as a result of antigen testing. That represents an increase of 3,552, which is 24% higher than Tuesday. The COVID-19 infection rate in New Jersey is 27 per 100 residents. The number of deaths attributed to the virus increased by 17, bringing the total number to 33,966. Deaths are not always reported as confirmed on the same day in which they occur. About 9% of deaths were not lab-confirmed but are deemed likely due to COVID-19. The state’s COVID-19 death rate is 3.7 per 1,000 people, with about 2% of all known cases in New Jerseyans having resulted in death. Track COVID-19 in New Jersey: Maps, graphics and regular updates.