ATLANTIC CITY – The Atlantic County Democratic Committee held its 44th annual convention today at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. More than 330 elected officials, county committee members and activists attended to officially endorse the 2019 Democratic ticket. “Our ticket is made up of everyday Atlantic County residents,” committee Chairman Read more…
VENTNOR – Mildred Sacks has lived in the city for a little more than 10 years, but it was evident Friday, March 22 that she’s made a lot of friends during one of her 10 decades on Earth. The centenarian will celebrate her 100th birthday Monday, March 25, but on Read more…
MARGATE – It’s not something you normally hear from municipal leaders in shore towns, but a Margate official Thursday, March 21 said he hopes it rains Memorial Day weekend. The comment was made following a discussion about how to prevent throngs of young people from gathering on the Decatur Avenue Read more…
LINWOOD – A Margate resident who has contributed so much to the environmental stability of the Downbeach area has been recognized as one of Atlantic County’s most prominent women. Former Sustainable Downbeach Chairwoman Monica Coffey, who lives on the city’s border with Ventnor, was inducted along with five other women Read more…
LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners is seeking public input on possible changes to the borough’s rental ordinance, which could limit the number of days property owners can rent their homes. The borough has been discussing changing the ordinance to limit very-short-term rentals secured through online websites, such as Read more…
TRENTON – Do recent changes in recycling regulations have you confused about what goes in the recycling bin and what goes in the trash can? The NJ Department of Environmental Protection’s recycling app makes it easier than ever for many New Jersey residents. A little more than a year after Read more…
Atlantic County health officials are reminding residents of the importance of protecting their pets with a rabies vaccination after reporting the first confirmed case of rabies in Atlantic County this year in a raccoon found on a property located in the 500-block of Delaware Avenue in Absecon. Animal Control was Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The 17th annual Shirley Mae Run and Michael J. Walk will be held on the Boardwalk in front of the Tropicana Casino and Resort on Saturday, May 11. The race features a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a kid’s fun run. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K run and 2-mile walk both Read more…
MARGATE – Calvin Tesler cares about the people of Margate. “At the end of the day, it’s about the people of Margate,” he said in a telephone interview Thursday, March 21. “If they are unhappy, then we have to do something about it.” Tesler, 34, has lived in Margate full-time Read more…
Northfield Councilwoman Susan M. Korngut announced today her candidacy for Atlantic County executive. “County government has been stuck in ‘cruise control’ for too long,” Korngut said. “We need to make bold moves to improve the lives of our residents.” Korngut, a Democrat, is challenging Republican incumbent Dennis Levinson for the Read more…