By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – In an effort to be “transparent” and as a courtesy to residents, Zoning Officer Roger McLarnon advised the Planning Board and the public Thursday, June 25 that the Board of Commissioners is considering revisiting a controversial boutique hotel overlay zone that was deemed a Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Atlantic City Airshow due to public health risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. While COVID-19 cases continue to decline in New Jersey, other states are experiencing increases. Using last year’s theme, “A Salute Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – A nice fully-masked crowd turned out to see the Board of Commissioners cut the ribbon on the new Ventnor Pier House Friday, June 26. The three-year project came to fruition in time for residents and visitors to enjoy the improved amenity when they visit Read more…
Hello! This is the Downbeach fishing report. This report will give you the where, when and how of fishing our local waters. We hope this information will help you catch the big one! Suggested bait and tackle in this report can be obtained at any of the local fishing shops. Read more…
On Friday, June 26, Atlantic County public health officials confirmed the deaths of a 59-year-old Atlantic City man and a 66-year-old Pleasantville man from complications of COVID-19, both of whom had underlying health conditions that put them at higher risk. County officials also reported 32 positives among 20 males, ages Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – They had to do it. The Planning Board Thursday, June 25 approved a preliminary and final site plan for Island Aqua Park Margate in the Amherst Avenue marina district. The aqua park, which required no variances, is considered a “by right” application and therefore Read more…
While several areas of the country are experiencing spikes in COVID-19 cases, Atlantic County health officials reported no new deaths for the third day this week and only 12 new positives among five men, ages 21-72 and seven women, ages 18-68. Today’s positives were found as follows: two each in Read more…
NORTHFIELD – Loved ones of residents at Atlantic County’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may now make appointments to visit with their loved ones in a secure outdoor setting on the grounds of the property in Northfield. “No facilities in New Jersey have been harder hit by this pandemic than Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The fourth annual ’48 Blocks Atlantic City’ celebration, originally scheduled for this weekend, will instead be a virtual event Aug. 7-9. 48 Blocks Atlantic City is a 48-hour celebration of the arts and culture that encompasses the city’s 48 blocks. Joyce Hagen, executive director of the Arts Read more…
MAYS LANDING – As part of its ongoing support for customers and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic City Electric has announced it will donate $50,000 to support local South Jersey students seeking careers in energy or related fields. Atlantic City Electric’s Community Scholars Program will provide financial assistance to Read more…