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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.
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.
Make your reservations now for our first Farm to Fork dinner of the year on Tuesday, June 4th. The dinner features Chef Mark Smith of The Tortilla Press and Tortilla Press Cantina. Proceeds benefit the Camden Children's Garden.The Camden Children's Garden is operated by the Camden City Garden Club. Our Mission inspires and educates people of all ages by providing opportunities to improve their quality of life, health and community through horticulture. Reservations are required. $75/person. Call The Tortilla Press catering at 856-979-3333 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
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.
Pennsauken’s second annual Nature Enthusiast Day will be held on Saturday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m. to noon, at Tippin’s Pond, 421 Cove Rd. Sponsored by Pennsauken Township’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Pennsauken’s Nature Enthusiasts, the event, open to children ages 7-13, is an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors through a variety of fun activities including a nature-focused scavenger hunt; fishing contest (participants must bring their own fishing pole and bait); nature chalk art contest; and bird house decorating. Attendees are asked to dress appropriately for being outside in the woods. The event is free, but pre-registration is required, as there are only 40 spots available for participants. For additional information, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (856) 665-1000 x151.
