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Scholarship & Enrichment

Thanks to a generous bequeathment from Merchantville residents Walter and Marie J. Carroll, Merchantville students enjoy enrichment activities that may not be offered in other schools. For the 2023-2024 school year, 24 college-aged eligible students were awarded $139,000. A committee of trustees determines eligibility and needs to determine how much each student earns. Residents of Merchantville that attended Merchantville School are eligible for the scholarships.

A Conversation with Carla

Merchantville residents - don't miss this opportunity to meet Superintendent Carla Bittner, from Haddon Heights High School (3HS), our high school receiving district. Merchantville School PTA invites you to join Superintendent Bittner for a one-hour informal chat about HHSD communications as well as any other education related topics of your choice on Wednesday, January 24th, from 9:00-10:00 a.m at The Station Coffee, 10 East Chestnut Avenue in the downtown.

Winter Open House

Join St. Peter School for a Winter Open House on Sunday, January 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn more about our school, and meet some members of our school community. Come see all the incredible things our SPS students are putting into motion. You'll have a tour from one of our Student Ambassadors, as well as meet our Principal, Mrs. O'Callaghan, and some of our incredible faculty and staff. Please register for a tour time using this ticket link. We are looking forward to introducing

St. Pete's Festival

St. Peter School's Annual Festival is right around the corner! Come out and join us for all of the fun and festivities on Friday, June 2nd, and Saturday, June 3rd, from 5:00-10:00 p.m. at St. Peter Church and School, 43 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville. We'll have bands, a magician, rides & games, a beer garden, vendors, food trucks and a face painter. Individual and group/family ticket purchases include free entertainment and rides. Click on these links to purchase entrance tickets or

Latest News

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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