Come out to our first ever Happy Hour Fundraiser to benefit the Merchantville Business and Professional Association (aka Shop Merchantville). Eclipse Brewing has generously offered to donate a portion of the proceeds from every beer purchased on Monday, May 16 back to our Local Group. What is MBPA/Shop Merchantville? We are your local Downtown Shop and Business Owners that volunteer our time and energy. We are raising funds to improve your Downtown Merchantville experience – from free events, to cleaning and landscaping, as well as marketing our wonderful downtown. Many of our town events are organized, run and advertised by our hard working Business Owners (Art Walk, Mystical May, Toy Fair…). We want to support these small business owners as best we can! Eclipse has opened its doors and taps to us, so be sure to stop by and SHOP MERCHANTVILLE! 

Get involved and help Merchantville GROW! Are you looking for new ways to lend a hand in the community? Merchantville is home to dozens of volunteer organizations from the Task Force, to the Green Team, the Scouts, Incredible Edible, the Women’s Club and many more. Run “job fair” style, the Round Up lets you explore different groups at your own pace, ask questions and learn about all there is to be a part of in Merchantville. The Borough is gathering all these fantastic organizations under one roof for a volunteer roundup. Come out to learn more, ask questions and maybe find a new way to be active in Merchantville. This family-friendly event includes activities for the kids, Eclipse brews for the adults and snacks for all. Come on out, hang with your neighbors and get involved. The Volunteer Roundup will take place on March 23, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave. This event is FREE and open to all.

Clements Family Christmas trees shared a heads up yesterday. They will have no trees this year. Bob Clements is sorry to report they will not be selling Christmas trees on Cove Road at Inglesby Funeral Home during the 2021 season. "Sadly, we just can’t get enough of the quality trees we’ve always offered, so for only the 2nd time ever, our lights won’t be on. We’ll do our best to be back next year. Deepest thanks to our wonderful customers; for making us part of your holiday traditions. You’ve been like family and we'll miss you. Thanks also to the management at Inglesby for your friendship and kindness. Best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2022." For more than 30 years the Clements family has been at Cove and Wyndham Roads with very fresh and beautiful Eastern PA Douglas and Fraser Firs. They will be missed!

It's going to be a delicious spring in Downtown Merchantville! Two new restaurants will be opening in our the downtown next month. Chef Omega Ellis will bring Omega’s to the McFarlan's Market space, at the corner of Park and N. Centre Streets in the borough. Before becoming the specialty chef at McFarlan's, Omega honed her skills as the store/deli manager at Costa's Market and Corinne’s Place, one of six restaurants in the country to receive the prestigious "America's Classics" award this year from the James Beard Foundation. The Shake Seafood, a fast-casual cajun seafood chain with two Philadelphia locations, will open in the former Merchantville Diner space. Thanks to the Courier-Post in listing Omega's, at 27 S. Centre, and The Shake Seafood, at 24 S. Centre Street, on its up-and-coming restaurant list. 

On Friday,  January 31st, the Borough of Merchantville thanked Sgt. Greg Miller for twenty-six years of dedicated service protecting our community. The occasion was celebrated by municipal officials, members of the police force and his family. Mayor Brennan presented Sargent Miller with a commemorative plaque and all shared their best wishes as he moves on to a well deserved retirement. Visit @Merchantvillenj on Instagram for more pictures from Sgt. Miller’s Last Call.

This was one of several videos celebrating the 95th Year of FW Grigg Post 68 American Legion in Merchantville NJ featuring interviews with their veterans hosted by Philadelphia, PA reporter and writer John J Ruppert. Today's veteran Is Mr. Bob Scullin, 89, a retired Marine, World War II Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient. Bob proudly served two enlistments in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II on the island of Iwo Jima and Korean War. This was recorded, produced, edited and by John J Ruppert, 2014.