U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross at the Peter J. McGuire Memorial in Arlington Cemetary, Pennsauken. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
In Labor Day Celebration, Modern Struggles Echo Historic Challenges
Elected officials are working to make the Pennsauken gravesite of Peter J. McGuire, a father of the labor movement, a National Historic Landmark. They say McGuire's legacy is more important than ever as workers' protections are stripped away and wages stagnate nationally. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading...
Approved by the borough government, the deal passes to the Board of Education for ratification on June 22. It clears the way to build new, shared athletic facilities, creates public access to school playgrounds as neighborhood pocket parks, and establishes a framework for increased recreation opportunities. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…
The borough found no takers for a liquor license at an initial reserve bid of $400,000, but since cutting the price in half, officials say interest is up. Mayor Zach Houck believes alcohol sales will play a part in local redevelopment efforts as the borough cultivates new commercial investment. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…