TRENTON – The Murphy administration is making $11.2 million in financial assistance available to commercial and recreational fishing businesses impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency, Gov. Phil Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today. The funding is available as grants to eligible businesses that Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Experts in the industry will discuss fall tourism and the impact of COVID-19 on the Jersey shore summer 2020 season at the first Jersey Shoreview webinar, hosted by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute for Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Stockton University 8:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Anthony Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – A dozen people spoke at the groundbreaking for the Phase II Residence Hall at Stockton University Atlantic City on Wednesday, and each represented a crucial element in making the project a reality. “I can’t wait to see this take shape,” Gov. Phil Murphy told approximately 150 guests Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The developers of the old Capt. Andy’s Marina site on Amherst Avenue have prevailed in an Superior Court Appellate Division challenge brought by a neighboring restaurant. After hearing from litigants during a Sept. 15 conference call, a New Jersey Appellate Court Oct. 7 upheld Read more…
Ventnor City commissioners last week agreed to allow trick or treating according to Gov. Phil Murphy’s safety guidelines. However, the city will not hold a Trunk or Treat event like it did last year for the first time ever. Trick or treating will be held 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Read more…
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point is implementing new rules amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Recently, our hospital community and others throughout South Jersey have experienced an uptick in COVID-19 cases,” the announcement stated. “Out of extreme caution, and to protect the health of our patients, their families, and our #ShoreHealthcareHeroes, Read more…
By MADDY VITALE Offshore wind developer Orsted is hosting three virtual open houses to give South Jersey information on the proposed Ocean Wind project that would power more than half a million New Jersey homes. The virtual meetings will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. Read more…
TRENTON – State and federal officials today announced $100 million in CARES Act funding to support New Jersey residents and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bulk of the money, $70 million, will be distributed to restaurants, microbusinesses and other small businesses through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Small Business Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The cost of parking permits in Ventnor will increase tenfold under an ordinance introduced Thursday, Oct. 8 by the Board of Commissioners. If approved, the ordinance would raise the cost of two-year parking permits to $20 from the current $2. Payment would be due Read more…
MAYS LANDING – It’s not too late to register for fall classes at Atlantic Cape Community College. The college is offering an eight-week “Late Start” semester on Oct. 26. These classes, including popular courses such as art, business, English, math, psychology and more, will be offered online. There are dozens Read more…