After a one week rain delay the 2012 Car Show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 21st in downtown Merchantville, NJ. Registration is from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the show entrance on Alexander Avenue and the event runs from 3:00-9:00 p.m. The Car Show features family fun including a rock-wall, moon-bounce, hula hoop & limbo contest and petting zoo. Additional events include a borough wide patriotic decorated home contest and an open house at Grace Episcopal Church featuring the Cherry Valley Model Railroad. There will be a Live Elvis Show, 9 DJs and live bands! Enjoy fantastic estaurants, shops and an open air food court.
Firemen injured in Merchantville blaze
Two firefighters were injured fighting a fully-involved house fire in Merchantville at late Monday night. The fire was first reported about 10:15 p.m. in a single-family home in the 100 block of East Maple Avenue. Fire crews reported heavy fire and thick smoke billowing from the two-story house when they arrived. Reports said one firefighter suffered a head injury and injuries to the other were non-life-threatening. Both were taken to Cooper University Hospital. Video
McFarlan’s Market
Peter Burgess and Janet Stevens, life-long “Philly Fruit” customers, grew up in Merchantville and Pennsauken. Pete and Janet purchased the store in 2009 and the former Philly Fruit was completely renovated and renamed McFarlan's Market in honor of William McFarlan, who owned a Meat Market at the site in the 1800s. Today, the whole staff at McFarlan's Market takes pride in offering our customers the finest of prime butchered meats & poultry,
SCUCS ends Senior Lunch Program
On May 30, 2012 Mayor North received notice from Stephen Considine, CEO of Senior Citizens United Community Services, that they are closing the Merchantville Nutrition Site at the Community Center effective June 29, 2012. This site has provided meals and socialization
Save the Dates
Café BellaVita will be hosting two different events in July and we want you to save the dates to experience Carlo’s talented cooking. Thursday July 19 features a Pork Dinner where Carlo will be serving a full picnic roast for parties of 4 and more. Round up the family and friends and make it a date at your local Italian Bistro. This event is by reservation only. And, on Thursday, July 26 our monthly Taste of Sicily. Seafood is a big influence in Sicily which is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. This Taste of Sicily Carlo wants to bring the Mediterranean to Merchantville and will be serving all seafood dishes including bronzino.
Show Your Patriotic Pride
Get out Your Red, White & Blue for the 2012 Merchantville Car and Bike Show. Celebrate along with our Magnificent Merchantville Veteran Ceremony. It’s all about the Colors this year! Decorate the exterior of your home in Merchantville and be one of the top three residences to win prizes and awards.
Desserts on the menu
At the next Farmers Market on July 7th Desiree's Desserts will feature the following sweets - Blueberry, Peach and Lemon Fruit Pies, Gluten-free desserts, Carrot, Lemon and Vanilla with Berry Filling Mini Cupcakes, Agave Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies, Blueberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Buns and Peach Cream Cheese Breakfast Buns.