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Pennsauken’s first responders will once again complete to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during an American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 16, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Marco’s at Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Road. Presenting donors will have the opportunity to cast a vote for Pennsauken’s police or fire departments,
Dolly Marshall, a Camden native and historical preservation activist, was selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for a 2024 National Preservation Award, one of the industry’s highest honors. Marshall was described as a "historian and preservationist committed to interpreting hidden African American history through education, community engagement, and partnerships across the State of New Jersey and nationally". She helped to restore Mount Peace Cemetery, a place where African Americans in 1900
Recently, Chef Joe Brown who owned the popular Melange Café on Chapel Avenue in Cherry Hill released a new book “Melange: The Story, The Recipes, The Faith” - filled with about 75 recipes - which dishes on both of his former restaurants, including the highs and lows of business ownership. Over the years, his cafe restaurant was known for its crab cakes, jambalaya, bread pudding, crab cheesecake and his unforgettable pan-smoked tomato bisque and sweet crab soup. He served up Creole-style cuisine with an Italian flare. His recipes have been featured in "Cooking Light" "Culinary Trends," "Ebony," "Black Enterprise" and his appearances include the Food Network, National Geographic Channel and the Discovery Network.
New Jersey residents are invited to a Community Town Hall meeting on Thursday March 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. inside Saint Dominic's Church 8504 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136, to voice their concerns regarding illegal nuisance boom music parties on the Philadelphia side of the Delaware River impacting the quality of life for numerous New Jersey residents. The Philadelphia Police Department, known by many as the PPD, is the nation’s fourth largest police department, with more than 6,500 sworn and 800 civilian
Join the 18th District Masons of Merchantville at the Merchantville Masonic Temple, 6926 Park Avenue in Pennsauken, for a life saving blood drive on Saturday, October 15th. We need YOU to help keep the blood supply stable after Hurricane Ian. Donate an hour of your time to help three (3) patients in need. Be the life saving pint of blood someone needs! There are 20 open appointments. Sign up now and get a $5 e gift card after your donation. Please message me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you need details or would like to chat further about how we can help.