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🌱 Where Pennsauken locals can celebrate National Taco Day with style
Be sure to catch 1st Annual Labor of Love Gala on the Pennsauken Patch calendar

Greetings Pennsauken! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Pennsauken locals can celebrate National Taco Day with style
Also on today's calendar: 1st Annual Labor of Love Gala and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Find the best tacos in South Jersey for your meal (pressofatlanticcity.com) — If you're craving tacos close to home, Tortilla Press Cantina in Pennsauken is spotlighted among South Jersey's standout taco spots, just in time for National Taco Day on October 6. The roundup also points you to other creative Mexican and Tex-Mex options across the region.
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📸 Around Pennsauken
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pennsauken
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★ Featured events ★
- 1st Annual Labor of Love Gala →
The Eden Garden Banquet Hall, 1444 NJ-73, Pennsauken
5:00 pm
Sunday December 13
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Other local events
- 8-Week Salsa Session | Beginner & Intermediate Classes →
Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 North Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken
6:00 pm - Planning Board →
Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 2400 Merchantville Avenue, Pennsauken
6:30 pm - 8-Week Bachata Classes | Level One & Performance →
Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 North Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken
6:00 pm - Zoning Board of Adjustment →
Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 2400 Merchantville Avenue, Pennsauken
6:30 pm - Friday Latin Night with Big George Dennis →
Atrium Dance Studio, 4721 North Crescent Boulevard, Pennsauken
8:00 pm - Township Committee →
Pennsauken Township Municipal Building, 2400 Merchantville Avenue, Pennsauken
6:00 pm - McCoy's Stop the Hunger: 3rd Annual 4K Walk/Run →
Jack Curtis Stadium, 5300 North Park Drive, Pennsauken
9:00 am - Breast Cancer Walk →
Cooper River Park, N Park Dr, Pennsauken
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Sunday October 18
📣 Pennsauken Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Free Entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Museum
Independence National Park, Between 3rd and 4th Streets and Chestnut and Market Streets., Camden
9:00 am - Afternoon Storytime + Open Play →
Haddonfield Public Library, 60 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield
1:00 pm - Halloween Themed Treat with Sugar Plum Studio →
Haddonfield Public Library, 60 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield
3:45 pm - Major League Collective →
Collingswood Grand Ballroom, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood
4:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Pennsauken. Apply here.
- Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Maple Shade. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pennsauken here.
🗞 Nearby News
Camden
- See where to get free flu shots for kids in Camden, S Jersey locations (thedailyjournal.com)
- Daily Digs: Orioles Plans Revamp of Camden Left-Field Upper Deck at Camden, MLS' 'Office as a Stadium' Headquarters, and More! (athleticbusiness.com)
- 🍽️ The Jersey diner challenge (inquirer.com)
Collingswood
- Haddon Township Police: Mount Ephraim Ave. Crash Leads to Ar... (theretrospect.com)
Haddonfield
- Recycling Truck Catches Fire Along Highway Near Pitman: Officials (patch.com)
Ok Pennsauken! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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