A massive fire has erupted at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Southwest Philadelphia shaking nearby homes and sending thick smoke into the air. Homes as far away as South Jersey were rocked by a series of explosions as the blaze, which erupted shortly after 4 a.m., burned. Some residents in Philadelphia said the explosions knocked art off their walls. The fire is contained on the property off Passyunk Avenue of the refinery, fire officials said shortly before 6 a.m. Authorities have not yet said if any workers were injured or not. The site is the PES refinery at 3100 W. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia Fire Department is asking residents and businesses east of the fire location in South Philadelphia to shelter-in-place until further notice.

 
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Mary Hilbert, female chef on the food truck, Mary’s Mobile Diner - a fixture at many Merchantville events - will will be feeding the Good Morning America staff breakfast and lunch options Wednesday , Thursday and Friday. This Jersey diner on wheels serves fresh made to order breakfast, lunch and dinner options for meat lovers and vegetarians. Mary focuses on homemade food made with fresh ingredients at a reasonable price point. Most items are $7 or $8 making it a very good value. She doesn’t skimp on the portions either. “I’m a mobile diner, there should be leftovers,” she says. To contact her for your event call (856) 840-3660.

The members Pennsauken Fire Department are mourning the loss today of Deputy Chief Jack Weiss, 90, of the East Pennsauken Volunteer Fire Association, No.1. He was a patriarch, ambassador, teacher, and member the Greatest Generation. Deputy Chief Weiss was immensely loved by his family, friends and decades of members of the Pennsauken Fire Department. As the finest example of what it means to be one of us, Deputy Chief Weiss maintained a constant presence among our members at meetings, drills and on the fireground throughout his 64 years of service to the Township of Pennsauken. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Welcome to Cherry Hill Restaurant Week 2019. Mayor Chuck Cahn and the members of Township Council are pleased to once again present one of Cherry Hill's premier events, featuring seven days of incredible deals at some of Cherry Hill's finest eateries. From August 10 to 16, 2019, guests will enjoy specially selected, 3-course dinner menus for either $25, $35 or $40 per person. Several restaurants will also offer a 2-course lunch menu for $15 or $20. Follow this event on Facebook.

Cooper River is the perfect setting for dragon boat racing, drawing praise from athletes and international experts for its sheltered, minimal current, race course. It will host South Jersey's Premier Dragon Boat Festival on July 27th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Athletes Village is located on Park Boulevard approximately 1 mile south of the Cooper River Boat House. Marshaling takes place at the docks, located near Park Boulevard and E. Cuthbert Boulevard, Cherry Hill.Located within newly renovated Cooper River Park, the Cooper River has hosted numerous major state and national rowing events, including the IRAs, NCAAs, and the SRAA regattas, in addition to many local high school, college and masters regattas. 

Jack Killion's column in "All Around Pennsauken" announced that he will retire from his position as the coordinator of buildings and grounds with the Pennsauken School District and Township Committee, where he presides as mayor, on July 1st. He thanked residence for allowing him to serve for almost 20 years. He noted that Pennsauken will continue to be his home and looks forward to seeing what the next chapter of his life brings.

Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. joined local Pennsauken officials, Betsy McBride and Jack Killion, and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to announce the beginning of a rehabilitation project on Westfield Avenue from Tinsman Avenue to Rt. 130 in Pennsauken.. The $2.1 million project is the first in New Jersey to receive funding from the newly formed Transportation Bank. Loans aid local governments by offering significantly reduced interest rates and minimizing the principle that is used to calculate that interest. 

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