EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Representatives of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Gaetz Aerospace Institute recently met with Atlantic County schools superintendents and educators to outline a proposal to establish Aviation STEM programs in area high schools. The Atlantic County Economic Alliance and Atlantic County government arranged the meeting as part of their Read more…
VENTNOR – The Christmas holiday starts one day earlier for many Italian-Americans. La Vigilia de Natale, or Christmas Eve vigil to most Italians, starts early in the morning on Dec. 24 with preparations for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Long-gone are the days when Roman Catholics were prohibited from Read more…
Students who work at the Stockton University Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations conducted a campus-wide Angel Tree drive to support nine families being assisted by the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. Donors provided toys, jackets and other requested items, which were delivered to the families to make their Read more…
EGG HARBOR CITY – Restaurant owner Lisa Savage held her 25th annual Single Ladies Luncheon Monday, Dec. 17 for women who have fallen on hard times. Savage, who recently closed her two Ventnor restaurants to concentrate on her newest venture in Egg Harbor City, hosted the event at Leatherheads Pub Read more…
VENTNOR – To be fair to everyone, the city wants local businesses to abide by regulations set forth in the city’s sign ordinance. With new businesses going before the Planning Board to obtain approval for their signage, long-established businesses need to follow the rules as well, commissioners agreed at the Read more…
MARGATE – “Consistency,” “uniqueness,” “savvy,” and “discrete” are some of the words used to describe Soleil Sotheby’s International Realty listings and the agents who sell them. Sunny dispositions are required to work at Sotheby’s Margate real estate franchise. That’s only partially because Soleil, is French for “sun.” Brokers Tamy and Read more…
VENTNOR – The Red Room on Dorset Avenue held its first-ever Holiday Market Sunday, Dec. 16. Restaurant owner Maria Gatta said she organized the market as a way to get people together before the Christmas holiday, and hopefully, start a new tradition. “It’s the first time we’re holding an indoor Read more…
By TIM KELLY MARGATE – A local man was among the journalists recognized by Time Magazine this week for its highest honor, the annual Person of the Year cover story. Paul Gillespie, 48, a Margate native, narrowly escaped with his life during the mass shooting inside the Capital Gazette newsroom Read more…
VENTNOR – Holy Trinity Parish at St. James Church held its annual Live Nativity Friday, Dec. 14 on the grounds of the church. The event shares the true meaning of Christmas, which is the spirit of the Holy Family and the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Ludwig Financial partnered with Operation Warm and Vagabond Kitchen and Tap House to provide brand new winter coats for students in Atlantic City. Fundraising goals were surpassed with a total of $20,000 raised and 1,000 new coats given to students at Texas Avenue Sovereign Avenue school. The Read more…