TRENTON – New Jersey is among 48 states suing Facebook, Inc. for allegedly violating federal antitrust laws by monopolizing the market for personal social networking services, and by using illegal mergers and other anti-competitive tactics to maintain its monopoly power. The multi-state complaint alleges that Facebook has aggressively maintained “monopoly Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric has requested New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approval to adjust rates by $67 million, starting Jan. 1, 2022. Based on this request, the typical residential customer, using 679 kilowatt hours per month, would see a monthly bill increase of 6.89%, or about $9.23. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – When asked how she felt about being named the Ventnor Middle School’s Teacher of the Year, Spanish teacher Paige Elmer said she was “humbled,” but that “every teacher should be named Teacher of the Year in 2020.” “It’s been an incredible journey for all Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – A minimum of 100 qualified unemployed or dislocated Atlantic County residents will have an opportunity to receive education, training and support services through the Foundation for Success Program sponsored by the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board in cooperation with Atlantic Cape Community College. The program targets residents Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler announced the promotion Dec. 1 of two officers. Sgt. John Legg was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Det. Christen Mulholland was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Legg, age 35, began his career in Courts and Transportation and was promoted Read more…
PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announced today it will completely reimagine its Philadelphia Flower Show to allow for a new, safe experience in a historic Philadelphia park that will provide all of the beauty and horticultural inspiration that guests have experienced for more than 192 years and so much Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The borough will soon begin installing sidewalks in areas where there are none. City officials identified the lack of sidewalks in certain areas as a public safety concern, especially for families carting strollers and children to the beach during summer. On Oct. 21, the Read more…
MARGATE – All are invited and welcomed to attend Margate Community Church’s second annual Live Nativity 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 on the church’s front lawn. This year’s Live Nativity will serve as a special family/children’s service with actors and animals that will be available for petting. “The Christmas Story” will Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton University is continuing to offer naturalization classes via the Zoom online meeting platform. The program is run through the Stockton Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning. Executive Director Merydawilda Colón said while the class cannot meet in person, people are still interested in the classes Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority today transferred ownership of land on Ohio Avenue in Atlantic City to AtlantiCare. The healthcare organization will build a Medical Arts Pavilion on the site. Groundbreaking is anticipated to take place the first quarter of 2021, pending the CRDA board’s vote on the site Read more…