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ACUA to host virtual, in-person electric vehicle education programs

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and curious residents are invited to attend the Atlantic County Utility Authority’s Electric Vehicle Celebration, which will highlight the climate, clean air, and cost savings benefits provided by electric cars and trucks on Wednesday, Sept. 29. The celebration is part of National Drive Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, ago
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CRDA gives final approval for ShopRite supermarket in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY – At its monthly board meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Board of Directors granted preliminary and final site approval with variances, and preliminary determination of project eligibility to Village Super Market, Inc. for the grocery store development project. The board also established a fund Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, ago
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UPDATE: Wounded Warrior Parade

The Wounded Warrior Parade scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22 is a “GO.” According to an American Legion organizer, the weather will cooperate. Residents are asked to line the parade route on Dorset Avenue in Ventnor and Atlantic Avenue through Ventnor, Margate and Longport to welcome this year’s honoree, U.S. Army Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, ago
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1,044 Police officers start training to reduce use of force

MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County’s 1,044 law enforcement officers Sept. 21 began ICAT (Integrating Communication, Assessment, and Tactics) and ABLE (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) training, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill announced. The ICAT and ABLE training is mandated by the NJ Attorney General’s Office for the implementation of Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, ago
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Longport participates in International Coastal Cleanup Day

LONGPORT – Sustainable Longport, the borough’s green team, participated in The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, Sept. 18, joining thousands of volunteers from around the country and the world to clean up rivers, lakes, streams, bays and oceans. The Atlantic County Utilities Authority helped by supplying volunteers with Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, ago
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Margate Realtors® help distribute 6,390 filled backpacks to students

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, Realtors® and the Trident Group’s Fox & Roach/Trident Charities’ 16th annual “Ready for Learning” backpack challenge donated $115,625 to provide 6,390 filled backpacks to students. Sales associates from the Margate, Northfield, Brigantine, Ocean City, Sea Isle City and Avalon offices contributed to the Read more…

By Nanette LoBiondo Galloway, ago