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Vaccines Don't Cause Autism

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025 the CDC website made several false claims about a connection between vaccines and autism, echoing rhetoric from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a lengthy history of disparaging vaccines and linking them to autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its website to contradict the long-settled scientific conclusion that vaccines do not cause autism, shocking career scientists,

Breast Cancer Research

Each year, more than 2.3 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer, including over 370,000 in the United States alone. Despite decades of progress, far too many women are still diagnosed after the disease has already taken hold, including many with no family history or known risk factors. A revolutionary new platform is poised to change that. The FDA has granted De Novo authorization to Clairity Breast, the first-ever

Mayors Wellness Health Fair

Join us on Saturday, November 8th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m at Ryan's Retail for Merchantville's 2025 Health Fair. As a of the NJ Mayors Wellness Campaign's designee as an Up and Coming Healthy Town, Mayor Brennan, encourages all residents to participate in this community health initiative event. There will be demonstrations on: Chair Massage; Relaxation/Healthy Care Techniques; and, Healthy Habits. Local providers will offer Health/Wellness Coaching;

July 28th Blood Drive

Help save a life! There's a critical need for blood donors right now and currently an emergency need for Type O blood. The Red Cross will reward you by sending you a Fandango Movie Ticket by email - a value of up to $15 ticket price and fees - when you donate blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma between July 15-31 *terms apply*. Merchantville is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, July 28, from 2:00-7:00 p.m.

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Valentine Night Party

Shop Where Your Heart Is! Several of your downtown shops - Aradia's Treasures, Heartfelt Creations, Flowers Your Way, Brotherly Love Creations and The Hunter Gallery will gather at Nicole Nurthen Photography, 2 East Maple Avenue in Merchantville for an entertaining evening on Friday, February 6th. Bring your friends, family and significant others to this event. Save by getting your spot early. Prices listed are per person but you can just walk in/watch for free unless we sell out with advance tickets. This event will run from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Restaurant 1793 Eyes Spring Opening

According to South Jersey's Food Scene Merchantville is poised for an exciting addition with the upcoming opening of Restaurant 1793, a contemporary American tasting-menu restaurant set to debut this spring at the former Park Place Cafe, 7 E. Park Ave. The intimate new concept, led by Chris Bennett, chef de cuisine at Collingswood’s highly regarded June BYOB, promises a refined yet approachable fine-dining experience offering six courses with a seasonal focus. In addition to its tasting menu format,

Art Reception Planned

Eilanarts Center invites you to join them on January 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for the art reception of their current show "The Shape of Color". This show features local artists including center owner, Nicole Eiland, and others: Beth Fisher, Alison Judah, Kerry Mentzer, Nathan Rutkowski and Leeannwyn Stoner. This show runs from December 20th through February 28th. The Station also welcomes you to join them for an authentic Swiss cuisine Fondue Pop-Up Dinner.

Robertitos Bids Farewell

On January 3, 2026, Robertitos Cuisine, on the Merchantville Circle, announced that they would be moving to a larger location and thanked our community for their loyal support. His letter reads as follows: "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. For the past 5 incredible years, our Merchantville, NJ location has been filled with love, loyalty, and unforgettable moments because of YOU, our friends. Your support has meant everything to us

Calvary Celebrates 132nd

Calvary Baptist Church, located at 14 Spruce Street in Merchantville will celebrate their 132nd Anniversary with a "Fellowship Day" on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Festivities will start at 11:00 a.m. with a service by The Rev. Dr. Anthony C. Talton and the Congregation from Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of Haddonfield, NJ followed by words from Dr. Darryl Jones, Sr. and the Congregation of the 2nd Baptist Church from Bristol, PA. Dinner will be served between services

Wishing Happiness & Health

As we all step into 2026, people everywhere look forward to fresh beginnings, new hopes, and brighter opportunities. Merchantville Online wishes that 2026 will bring peace, success, happiness, health, and endless smiles to everyone. Some of our wonderful restaurants and pubs will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day to help you ring in 2026. The Blue Monkey Tavern will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve and

Book Your 2026 Event Today!

Looking for an indoor space to host your gathering this season? The Merchantville Community Center has a few remaining openings in both our Ballroom Level and Lower Level for early 2026. Ballroom Level Capacity: 140 guests with seating - for up to 128 - and is currently available on these dates in 2026: all Fridays in January, Sunday, January 25th; all Fridays in February, Saturday, February 14th and 28th and Sunday, February 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd;

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