MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric, together with its program administrator Sustainable Jersey, have chosen 13 local municipalities to receive $75,000 in funds to support open space and resiliency projects in South Jersey. This funding is provided as part of Atlantic City Electric’s Sustainable Communities Grant program, which provides funding to Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Residents whose homes were damaged when a road construction project went awry on Amherst Avenue have filed a lawsuit in Atlantic County Superior Court and are asking for a jury trial demanding judgement against the city, its engineer and the contractor and any sub-contractors Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – After 18 months of being shut down and only able to perform virtually, the Atlantic City Ballet is back with in person performances in celebration of its 39th season. Performances will be held at The Circus Maximus Theater at Caesars Atlantic City starting with “Dracula” on Oct. Read more…
Atlantic County’s free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics will began Monday, Sept. 27 and will continue through Oct. 19. Residents 18 years and older in need of a COVID-19 vaccination will have a choice of the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine or the two dose Moderna vaccine. Appointments are Read more…
MARGATE – Although it was too windy Sunday to enjoy a tour of the backbay by kayak, this year’s American Legion Wounded Warrior Week recipient U.S. Army Maj. Todd Berrios and his wife Mari were able to have a wetlands tour on a pontoon boat, courtesy of Rachel Scott of Read more…
VENTNOR – On Tuesday, Sept. 28, a detour will be in effect 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weather permitting on Ventnor Avenue at Portland Avenue for underground utility work. Motorists should follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly or seek an alternate route. Police will be on site Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – City officials heard loud and clear residents’ complaints about the suspected poisoning of pets that could be a result of residents putting out rodent control agents or from extermination done when properties are razed, and have decided to do something about it. According to Read more…
MARGATE – Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill has recognized the Margate Police Department with “Random Acts of Copness” for stepping up last month and giving back to children as they headed back to school. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Random Acts of Copness project shines a spotlight on law enforcement Read more…
MAYS LANDING – A 40 year-old Margate man was found guilty Thursday, Sept. 23 on child pornography charges by an Atlantic County jury following two-day trial before Judge Donna Taylor, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced Monday. Robert Ferry was charged on April 19, 2019, following a year long Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Stockton University will move forward to develop partnerships and funding for a Coastal Resiliency Institute and Marine Science Center in Atlantic City. A recently complete feasibility study commissioned by the university recommended locating the institute in Absecon Inlet, specifically the Gardner’s Basin area. The study said the Read more…