Is the rumor true!? Yes it is. Park Place Cafe & Restaurant will be closing for a month after tomorrow night's dinner service. We will open our doors again on Thursday, September 14th, and continue to strive to offer great hospitality and only the finest ingredients sourced from around the world. We are so thankful to all the people that we have met and have come to know over the past seven months and are grateful for all the support we have been given.

The Station Coffee is located in the old Merchantville train station and shares The Station with the Eilandarts Center and Kidz Photoshootzz. The old train tracks have been converted into a lovely walking and biking path that stretches the entire length of Merchantville. The Station Coffee offers a seasonal menu and strives to have a minimal environmental footprint. Cuisine includes brunch, creperies and vegetarian. Serves breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks.

Laura Dishong is a New Jersey-based harpist, vocalist, and song writer. Come see her perform her original songs at the Eilandarts Center on July 7th at 7 p.m. Laura also teaches music at the Mary E. Roberts Elementary School in Moorestown, NJ.  As a harpist, she's available for hire for all kinds of events and also has a band at the ready who will be happy to play as well. Whether it's harp music, or any other kind, please support live music in your community! http://www.lauradishong.com

Rita Marie's Eatery put Merchantville on the map as one of NJ.com's best pizzaria's last week. South Jersey won the first N.J.'s best bar showdown and moves onto the best pizzeria competition? Start voting now for Rita Marie's! You can vote once each day. Here's the link.

Park Place Cafe & Restaurant will reduce their hours for the summer to plan ahead for big changes this fall. Starting Monday, 6/26, their business hours are: Monday-Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: Dinner 5:00-10:00; Friday: Cafe opens at 8:00, Lunch 11:30-1:30, Dinner 5:-11:00. Saturday: Brunch 9:00 - 1:30, Dinner from 5:00-11:00; and, Sunday: Brunch 9:00 - 1:30. Call 856-662-2200 for reservations any day of the week. Walk-ins are always welcome!