EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Board of Directors of The Arc of Atlantic County has announced that Ashley Simons of Galloway Township has been named chief financial officer, effective April 1. Simons started with The Arc of Atlantic County in 2009 as an accounts payable clerk, and held several other Read more…
The public is invited to vote on the final nominations for the New Jersey Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The public can cast their ballots now through May 31 for nominees in five categories: Arts and Letters, Enterprise, Performing Arts, Public Service. The candidates receiving the most votes in Read more…
MARGATE – The inaugural spring Margate Cornhole League kicked off the season with matches at four locations around the city on a blustery Monday night. Not even an early evening rain shower could dampen the spirits of 42 teams comprised of 84 players vying for the championship at the conclusion Read more…
MAYS LANDING – A scholarship program offered exclusively to Atlantic Cape Community College by Rutgers University Camden has been announced for the coming academic year. The “Rutgers–Camden Scholarship at Atlantic Cape Community College” was established in fall of 2018 and provides merit based financial support for Atlantic Cape graduates of up Read more…
A webinar on flood insurance and FEMA home elevation grants will be held 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 on Zoom. Property owners who are interested in learning how to reduce their flood insurance costs or pursue partial funding to elevate their home are encouraged to attend. The purpose of this webinar Read more…
A 75-year-old Margate man and an 83-year-old Pleasantville woman were the latest fatalities from COVID-19, the Atlantic County Health Department reported on Saturday. There were 38 new cases reported, one of which was in Ventnor. On Monday, the county reported no new deaths, and 43 new cases, in 17 males, ages Read more…
MARGATE – So, you headed out on Saturday, May 1 to enjoy the breezy sunshine and seek treasures along the streets of Margate by the Sea. The Citywide Yardsale was held at homes across the city and bargain seekers found just what they were looking for, whether it be for Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing achievements in protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The demand for public events is strong, but it will still take coordinated marketing, COVID-19 safeguards and good service for businesses and events to have a successful rebound from the pandemic, a panel of experts told more than 40 participants at a webinar April 29. The event, Read more…
Atlantic County is seeking the public’s help in updating its Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan to ensure county programs, services, activities and events are accessible to all individuals. A brief 10-question survey has been developed in cooperation with disability access consultants. It is available on the county website at www.aclink.org/disability and Read more…