Mother's Day 2021

Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of March or May. It complements similar celebrations honoring family members, such as Father's Day, Siblings Day, and Grandparents Day. The modern holiday began in the United States, at the initiative of Anna Jarvis who organized the first Mother's Day service of worship and celebration at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 15, 1962. It which serves as the International Mother's Day Shrine today.

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.

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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

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