James Patrick Corbett, age 67 years of Pennsauken, passed away on April 15, 2019 at Virtua Hospital in Marlton, New Jersey. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Dorothy (nee Loughlin). Loving brother of Patricia Marie Corbett, Mary Corbett Dymond and her husband John, Thomas Patrick Corbett and his wife Monica and Edward Patrick Corbett.  Dear uncle of Meghan, Patrick, Kathryn, Michelle, Elise, Jack, Maureen and Patrick and great uncle of Rose Dorothy, Ronan and Eilis. Full obituary.

Our environment often seems to be dominated by pavement, and ripe for community greening. That narrow space between the sidewalk and street curb we know as the hellstrip is sometimes planted in grass, filled with weeds or simply bare trampled earth. One of IE Merchantville's small action projects this year is to improve land stewardship on these Borough spaces by encouraging residents to "Herb Your Curb". Join our efforts by creating a native herb habitat in this forgotten space. It will cool ground temperatures, absorb and filter rainwater, support pollinators, and bring a smile to the passersby. It is important to remember that the hellstrip is a public space, even if you own the property, so keep that in mind when planning. IE has a team of gardening experts who can help you with this. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!

Many Merchantville churches have published their events and services for Easter week on their websites and Facebook pages. These services include the Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, 7:00 p.m., Stations of the Cross on Good Friday and several Easter masses at St. Peter Church, the Stations of the Cross at Grace Episcopal Church on Friday at noon, followed by a Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. Trinity United Methodist Church will have an Easter Sunday worship service at 10:45 a.m. and First Presbyterian Church will meet in the sanctuary for a service of Scripture and prayer on Good Friday, April 19th at noon, the Seed of Life will have a worship service beginning at 7:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. High Place Church will have three services on Easter Sunday, in English at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., followed by a Spanish service at 1:30 p.m. to Celebrate the Risen King.

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Pinsetter Bar & Bowl has long embraced area craft beer lovers by providing taps for regional favorites and their first Brewers Bowl will take place today, April 18th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the bowling alley. They've invited 10 craft breweries to send their best bowlers to face off in what it hopes will become an annual event. Participating breweries and the charities they represent include: Double Nickel, Pennsauken: CollaborAid, an in-house non-profit to aid food-insecure families, Tonewood, Oaklyn: Cathedral Kitchen, Devil’s Creek, Collingswood: Autism New Jersey, and Forgotten Boardwalk, Cherry Hill: National Kidney Foundation.

Aunt Charlotte's offers extended shopping hours for all your Easter basket and gift giving needs. They are open from 9:30 a.m to 9:00 p.m. from April 15-19th, then from 9:30 a.m to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20th. You'll find a "Delight In Every Bite" when you choose this delicious candy made daily upstairs in their factory. Stop in for some classic dark or milk chocolate peanut butter eggs, delicious candies, beautiful gifts and lots of cute stuffed bunnies!

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, the President of Camden County College, Mr. Donald A. Borden, and staff will be presenting to Haddon Heights High School juniors and seniors on various collegiate topics. Throughout the year, the High School administration has reached out and met with student leaders and discussed several concerning issues that our upperclassman are facing during this transitional phase of their lives. Mr. Borden and his colleagues will present on the registration process, course selection, time management, the importance of a structured daily living schedule, getting involved, and meeting new individuals. They will take questions, as well, from the students. Garnet Country is excited and proud to have members of our local community college present and to help prepare our students for their next step of their lives.

Notre-Dame cathedral, the iconic symbol of the beauty and history of Paris, was scarred by an extensive fire on Monday evening that caused its delicate spire to collapse, bruised the Parisian skies with smoke and further disheartened a city already back on its heels after weeks of violent protests. By late in the evening, firefighters had stopped the blaze’s progression toward the northern belfry, said Gen. Jean-Claude Gallet, the commander of the Paris firefighters. “We can consider that the two towers of Notre-Dame are saved,” he said, adding that two-thirds of the roof had been “destroyed” by the flames. Notre Dame de Paris held a priceless collection of art and relics including the Crown of Thorns (pictured), obtained from the Byzantine Empire in 1238 and brought to Paris by King Louis IX. The cathedral's Great Organ, which dates back to the 13th century and was restored in the early 1990s, is considered the most famous in the world, with 8,000 pipes.

You gotta get the rustic with Chef Philip Manganaro. At Park Place, we offer you an inviting space where friends & family gather around the table to enjoy an evening of handcrafted foods that are a feast for the palate as well as the eyes, leaving our guests fulfilled. Enjoy the art of bread making. Fresh, rustic Italian bread right out of the oven.

Merchantville School stresses the importance of reading to the students. This week is designated "Read Across Our Community" where our students will participate in a variety of activities to promote reading. Today classes welcomed guest readers and classes took trips to various locations in Merchantville, like Council chambers, to hear from guest readers like Mayor Brennan. Thank you to all the people that took time to promote the most important life long skill that students need in order to succeed - READING. It was a great success and all involved had a great time.