Mark your calendars! The Collins Room at The Blue Monkey Tavern invites you this Sunday, May 21st, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Monday, May 22nd, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. to an Open House event. All are welcome! The second floor has undergone a spectacular transformation and we can't wait for you to see it. Whether you have an upcoming event and need a venue or you just want to come check it out, we will be here to show off the progress of the room and answer any questions
Wings on the Circle
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Taylor Wings, a new restaurant at the Merchantville Circle - 177 South Center Street - that owners, Rashaan and Marlene Taylor, promises to offer you an unforgettable eating experience. We invite you to join us for the celebration on Sunday, June 11th from 12:00-5:00 p.m. to be among the first to experience our culinary delights. Our first 30 customers will receive 10% off their order. Sign up here to be the first to know when we go live! We'll be introducing you to our different variety of gourmet food with 17 savory flavors to choose from including both meat and meatless
All-Star Teacher
On May 5th, Borough resident and longtime math teacher, Amy McGinley, was was ushered into her school's auditorium, met by chants of "MVP" and celebrated as the Phillies 2023 All-Star teacher. This honor came thanks to her colleague Dawn Gooden, who wanted to recognize her 35 years in education and do something special ahead of McGinley's retirement in June. “It's beyond anything I could have imagined,” said McGinley, a teacher at Penn Treaty School in Fishtown. “I just love her so much. She's amazing. She definitely deserves this award,” Brown said. “Through the years we've grown and progressed
2023 Art Walk
Come to downtown Merchantville on May 12th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for our annual Art Walk where local businesses team up with artists and display their work for one night. Live Music will take place at several places and you can freely walk around and enjoy all the beautiful spaces in Merchantville. Here are the businesses participating this year in the Merchantville Art Walk 2023: Eilandarts Center/The Station, House of Rowan, Merchantville Medical Wellness Center with Michelle Vacanti and her work, Platinum Abstract Company, Aradia's Treasure,
Selling Merchantville
The American Dream TV Show is a national television show highlighting lifestyle, culture and real estate in cities around the country. Selling South Jersey has been featured this winter and the next episode to air this coming Sunday, May 22nd, will be featuring Merchantville, NJ. Patricia Fiume, a Real Estate Broker Associate at Remax of Cherry Hill, recently hosted a Premier Party at Eclipse Brewery in town - the #1rated brewery on Yelp in the area! They had a huge turnout and a great time
Firefighters Honored
Merchantville celebrated International Firefighter’s Day (IFFD) during a service at St. Peter Church on May 4th. IFFD is celebrated every year on May 4th, a date chosen and linked to the feast day of St Florian - the patron saint of all firefighters. St Florian was the first known commander of one firefighting squad in the Roman Empire. He lost his life, as well as those of his colleagues, for protecting the same humane ideas which firefighters all over the world share even today. Firefighters in most of the European countries celebrate their day on 4th of May as a ‘Day of Fire Service’ as well as St. Florian’s Day.
It's Happening!
Join us at the Market Off Centre on Friday 5/5/23 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. along the Merchantville Mile for our Season Opener of our "First Fridays" Night Market! It’s happening this week so get ready to shop some great local vendors, grab some food and enjoy musical entertainment by DJ Blake. We are welcoming back some of our favorites from last season in addition to meeting and hosting some new small local businesses. Here 's one vendor highlight: Carla from The Piping Bakery will be with us all season long, so be sure to swing by her booth and taste the difference for yourself. Keep her in mind when seeking