🌱 See which Pennsauken scholar-athlete just earned statewide NJSIAA honors.
Pennsauken, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Pennsauken! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Pennsauken scholar-athlete just earned statewide NJSIAA honors.
- How the year-long Pennsauken Creek bridge closure could change your commute
Also on today's calendar: New Jersey Renaissance Faire and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 97, low: 57.
- Thursday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NJSIAA honors scholar-athletes from Class of 2026 (burlingtoncountytimes.com) — Pennsauken is proudly represented as student-athlete Sydney McCurry is honored among NJSIAA’s 2026 scholar-athletes, with awards recognizing academic and athletic excellence. The statewide luncheon in Edison celebrated 385 South Jersey and New Jersey seniors, including McCurry and peers from nearby schools like Camden County Tech-Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, and Cinnaminson. 
• Year-Long Construction, Detours Beginning In Burlington County: See Where (patch.com) — Drivers near Pennsauken should plan for a year-long closure of the Forklanding Bridge over Pennsauken Creek, which is being completely reconstructed due to structural deficiencies. Traffic is detoured via Lenola Road, Route 130, and Route 73, with local access allowed only up to the closure points.
📸 Around Pennsauken
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Upcoming Events in
Pennsauken
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★ Featured events ★
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New Jersey Renaissance Faire →
1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Springfield
10:00 am
Saturday May 23
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Other local events
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Zoning Board of Adjustment →
Pennsauken Township, NJ Calendar, 2400 Merchantville Avenue, Pennsauken
6:30 pm -
Township Committee →
Pennsauken Township, NJ Calendar, 2400 Merchantville Avenue, Pennsauken
6:00 pm -
Ready to finally learn salsa from the very beginning? 💃🔥 — Atrium Dance Studio →
Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 N Crescent Blvd, Pennsauken
6:00 pm -
Tell All Your Friends!: Emo & More LIVE! Unplugged - Double NIckel →
Double Nickel Brewing Company, 1585 NJ-73, Pennsauken
6:00 pm -
Tonewood 10 Island Jam 2026 →
Cooper River Park, N Park Dr, Pennsauken
12:00 pm -
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong →
Cooper River Park, N Park Dr, Pennsauken
1:30 pm
Wednesday May 20
Thursday May 21
Saturday June 6
📣 Pennsauken Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Resin Pen Blank Casting and Turning →
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Moorestown, 1165 Nixon Dr, Moorestown
9:30 am -
Afternoon Storytime →
Haddonfield Public Library, 60 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield
1:00 pm -
Young at Heart
Audubon Free Public Library Audubon Senior Center, 247 Oakland Ave
1:00 pm -
Resume Basics →
Maple Shade Library, 200 Stiles Ave, Maple Shade
2:30 pm -
Volleyball: Boys JV (Rescheduled from 04-16-26) vs. Rancocas Valley Regional (Home)
Cherry Hill East High School DiBart Gym 1 Cherry Hill East High School DiBart Gym 1
5:15 pm -
Volleyball: Boys Freshman (Rescheduled from 04-16-26) vs. Rancocas Valley Regional (Home)
Cherry Hill East High School DiBart Gym 2 Cherry Hill East High School DiBart Gym 2
5:15 pm
Tuesday May 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Veolia UK posted a job opening for HGV Driver Loader in Camden. Apply here.
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Administrative Assistant - Camden School Nutrition in Camden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pennsauken here.
🗞 Nearby News
Camden
- Camden County student designs NJ Transit bus wrap for 250th (audacy.com)
- Who Are Best of Class in Camden Schools? Here's Camden County's Selections (tapinto.net)
- Camden County teacher arrested on sexual assault charges (wpst.com)
Cinnaminson
- Party DJ Arrested After Bust Of Major Drug Ring In South Jersey (patch.com)
- Year-Long Construction, Detours Beginning In Burlington County: See Where (patch.com)
Moorestown
- Nominate An 'Outstanding Woman' In Burlington County: Here's How (patch.com)
Ok Pennsauken! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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