9/11 Survivor-Audubon Native to Speak at Commemoration

9/11 Survivor and Audubon native will speak at Camden County College, Blackwood campus today at 12 p.m. Louis Giaccardo went to work on the 87^th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower on the morning of September 11, 2001. When the towers were struck, the Audubon native helped more than 40 people evacuate to safety, just 25 minutes before the towers collapsed. Louis will share his powerful story of resilience and courage at Camden County College’s commemoration of the 25^th anniversary of the attacks.

“We are honored to have Mr. Giaccardo speak at Camden County College,” said Dr. Lovell Pugh-Bassett, President. “We invite everyone to hear his firsthand account of that tragic day, and his inspirational story of survival.”

The event is presented by the Center for Cultural Engagement at Camden County College.

Legion Family to Lead 9/11 Commemoration

Across the nation, The American Legion Family will lead their communities in honoring those lost during the 2001 terrorist attacks and those lost in the ensuing wars.

It’s a moment in America’s history that the American Legion Family continues to remember and ensure that their community never forgets the lives lost that day or the more than 7,000 U.S. servicemembers lost fighting in the global war on terrorism following the attacks. For 24 years, American Legion posts have conducted ceremonies on 9/11 to ensure that their communities don’t forget the lives lost that day or those lost while fighting the global war on terrorism prompted by the attack.

And this year is no different. From New York to California, Wisconsin to Florida and multiple points in between, ceremonies and other events will remember all those on or as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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UGRR Cyclists to Explain Why They Ride

UGRR Nine paused at the Mott House headed to Canada Photo by Renee McKenzie

Members of the Underground Railroad Nine will tell why they ride along the path of the Underground Railroad at the Sept. 10 meeting at 7 p.m. in observance of International Underground Railroad Month.

The free Zoom meeting requires advance registration.

The cyclists visited Lawnside and the Peter Mott House in 2023 on their way to Owen Sound, Canada, in respect to Harriet Tubman for the Emancipation Festival held there annually.

Their mission is to educate about this important history.

Borough of Brooklawn Upcoming Events

Safe Handling, Release, and Identification Workshop

This workshop is mandatory for all new shark and swordfish limited access permit holders and applicants for permit transfers fishing with longline or gillnet gear. Vessel owners and operators with expiring certificates must also receive a new workshop certificate prior to permit renewal.

Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required. To pre-register, please contact Angler Conservation Education at (386) 682-0158.

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Minute-by-Minute: Celebrating the Music of Michael McDonald on Wednesday

Enjoy the Views at the Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park

Kick it with Minute by Minute on Wednesday, September 9th, at 8 PM!Settle in and relax, or jump up and dance during the unmistakable harmonies of the Doobie Brothers to Michael McDonald’s chart-topping solo hits, Minute by Minute delivers an evening packed with the songs fans know by heart. Catch the tribute band live at Wiggins Park, as the Sunset Jazz Series continues with another free concert along the waterfront. Can’t wait to see you there! To learn more, Click Here.

Chefs Unite for Open-Air Dinner Honoring Women in Food

Philadelphia, PA – Les Dames D’Escoffier Philadelphia announces the 2026 Outstanding in Her Field Heritage Dinner on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. This enchanting open-air dinner will be set amid the river banks of the Delaware at the gorgeous grounds of Glen Foerd Mansion, at 5001 Grant Avenue. Over two dozen top chefs, bakers and restaurateurs from around the Greater Philadelphia region will present this one-of-a-kind shared meal that raises money for scholarships for women entering the culinary field. During the feast, guests will raise a glass in honor of this year’s Outstanding in Her Field honorees, including Rose Levy Beranbaum (The Cake Bible), Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer (of the Canal House Station and Studio) and Michele Leff (owner of 12th Street Catering).

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Brauhaus Schmitz Brings Munich to Philly

Philadelphia, PA – Brauhaus Schmitz, located at 718 South Street, will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Munich to the Philadelphia region at two of Pennsylvania’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations. First up, get ready to raise a liter and dance in the street as South Street Oktoberfest returns for its 18th year on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 700 block of South Street. The all-day, all-ages celebration attracts around 10,000 people and features a biergarten for over 1,000 people, live oom-pah music all day, German dancers, the liter lift competition, a dozen German beers, signature Bavarian dishes, face painting, outdoor games, family fun and much more. Two weeks later, they saved the best for last as one of the most authentic celebrations in the United States returns with the 8th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026, with three afternoon and evening sessions.

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14th Annual Roxtoberfest and Rox Fall Fest

Roxborough Development Corporation (RDC) will bring back the 14th Annual Roxtoberfest on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, transforming Ridge Avenue into one of Philadelphia’s biggest and best-loved Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrations. Roxtoberfest has grown from a small neighborhood street festival into one of Philadelphia’s oldest and best-attended Oktoberfests, attracting thousands of neighbors and visitors for a day packed with live entertainment, local food and drink, family-friendly activities, shopping, community fun and plenty of Oktoberfest and fall harvest spirit.

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9/11 First Responders Medal Ceremony & 25th Anniversary Luncheon

Recognizing and Honoring the Sacrifices Made 25 Years Ago

Join the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Camden County Office of Veteran Affairs for the 9/11 and First Responders Medal Ceremony and 25th Anniversary Luncheon on Thursday, September 10th at 12 PM, Cooper River Park, North Park Drive at the Victims of Terrorism Monument. This special medal ceremony will remember 25 years since 9/11 by honoring our veterans and first responders for their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to serving our nation during the recovery efforts and the War on Terror. Lunch provided by Mission BBQ.

This year’s ceremony will honor the below veterans:

Stephen D. Babcock Barrington         Air Force       SGT CCM
Dustin G. Brown Atco Air Force       SMSgt CCM, CCWOT
Mark J. D’Angelo, Jr Clementon Army PFC CCM, CCVM
William C. Kanupke Haddonfield      Air Force A2C CCM, CCVM
Mubdi Muhammad Camden           Navy A03 CCM
Richard C. Middleman Waterford        Air Force A2C             CCM, CCVM
Michael R. Newberg Chesihurst Army PV2             CCM, CCWOT
*George Williams Camden Army PV2 CCM, CCKWSM

RSVP, Click Here. For more information contact Veteran Affairs 856-374-6330.