Break out your Sunday best for the Merchantville Market Off Centre Mutt Strut on Friday, August 12th, from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Pet vendors, costume contest with emcee Carolyn from PEAK Secondhand, pet portraits with Nicole Nurthen Photography and a special visit from a member of the Paw Patrol. from 5pm-9pm! Pet portraits will include a quick 5 minute or less session where you get one image of your choice for digital download, with the option to buy any others. You can book your time slot in advance (link in bio on Nicole’s page). Get those pooches looking their best, grab your bags to shop the fantastic vendors and put on your favorite shoes to strut down the mile with your furry friends! We will also be collecting items for our local animal shelters and will have a collection bin set up at our Info Tent. Any local vendors interested in getting involved, please shoot us an email to receive an application to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan, of the Camden Diocese, announced the following priest personnel changes, effective July 1. Father Timothy E. Byerley was appointed to a second six-year term as Pastor, Saint Peter Parish, Merchantville. Father Edward M. Friel is appointed to a second six-year term as Pastor, Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish, Pennsauken. Father John Fisher, OSFS, from Rector, Parish of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Camden, to Pastor, Our Mother of Consolation Parish, Chestnut Hill, Pa., at the determination of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales. Father Ernest E. Amadi from Parochial Vicar, Catholic Community of Christ Our Light, Cherry Hill, to Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lindenwold.

We are back! Merchantville’s Parks and Playgrounds program will be held again this year at the Merchantville Community Center from June 27th through July 29th. The program will be from 9:00 am until noon. Registration will be available at Borough Hall, cost will be $200 for borough resident, $250 for non-residents, $25 discount for second child. Children must bring their own snacks. Applications are also available here, https://www.merchantvillenj.gov/.../Parks-and-Playgrounds and can be dropped off with payment in Borough Hall, 1 W. Maple Ave, left in the secure drop box outside or mailed. If you have any questions please contact Pat Fields at 856-986-2191.