Longport Public Library is making changes to adhere to the COVID-19 recommendations, including adapting existing services and offering new programs. Libraries are part of Stage 2 of Gov. Phil Murphy’s “The Road Back” plan. The library anticipates the reopening date announcement to be made soon. NEW: Longport Library will be Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – A film produced by the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University has received seven awards from the 41st annual Telly Awards Judging Council. The film, “There Were Good People…Doing Extraordinary Deeds: Leo Ullman’s Story,” tells the life story of Leo Ullman and his family who Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – City engineer Ed Dennis Jr. Thursday, June 4 provided the Board of Commissioners and the public with an update on public projects completed over the last year and highlighted projects to come. Dennis said the city received state grants to help offset the cost Read more…
MARGATE – Mayor Michael Becker penned a letter June 5 greeting residents and visitors, welcoming them to enjoy a safe summer in Margate. In addition to asking residents to safely distance, wear masks indoors and be tolerant of others’ differences, he encouraged them to enjoy the beach, shopping district and Read more…
TRENTON – Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal on Friday announced in a release that the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control this week issued charges seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of four New Jersey bars and two craft breweries for violating COVID-19 emergency orders prohibiting on-premises consumption of food and/or Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – During a public hearing Wednesday, June 3, a resident questioned the Board of Commissioners on revisions to the borough’s salary ordinance, stating the borough needs “more transparency.” Up for a vote and adoption was Ordinance 2020-04, approving an amendment to the borough’s temporary employee Read more…
In addition to coronavirus testing being conducted by Atlantic County government in Northfield, the following test sites are available: Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Merle Pavilion 932 South Main St., Pleasantville Free walk-up testing for COVID-19 and antibody testing with or without symptoms. Every Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Read more…
Atlantic County health officials today confirmed the deaths of three women from complications of COVID-19. They include a 59-year-old Absecon resident, a 50-year-old Atlantic City resident, and a 72-year-old Galloway Township resident, all of whom had underlying health conditions. Officials also reported 21 more positive tests among eight males, ages Read more…
CAMDEN – An Atlantic County man has been arrested on charges that he participated in a riot in Atlantic City on May 31, following a day of otherwise peaceful protests, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today. Carlos A. Matchett, 30, of Atlantic City was arrested June 3, by special agents Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY Following Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 150, the New Jersey Department of Health has issued protocols for food and beverage dining in outdoor areas. In moving to Phase 2 reopening after the COVID-19 restrictions he previously put in place, Murphy said restaurants could provide outdoor dining Read more…