TRENTON – The NJ Clean Communities Council has been working closely with the state to educate the public and businesses through its BagUpNJ campaign. “With the statewide bag ban quickly arriving on May 4, we are urging all New Jersey shoppers to get in the routine of bringing their own Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The borough is making it easier for commuters to catch the 505. The Board of Commissioners March 16 introduced an ordinance eliminating NJ Transit bus stops at four locations along Ventnor Avenue. Although it sounds like that might cause an inconvenience to commuters, the Read more…
ESTELL MANOR – Atlantic County will join in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Arbor Day Foundation and the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day by offering free tree seedling bundles to the first 200 residents 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 29, while supplies last, at the Warren E. Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Physicians Group announced that U.S. Air Force veteran Alexandra Buford, DO, has joined its Primary Care division. Dr. Buford, board certified in family health with additional training in allergy and aerospace medicine, will begin treating patients Tuesday, April 5 at SPG, 401 Bethel Road in Somers Read more…
NORTHFIELD – A raccoon collected from Forrest Drive in Northfield has tested positive for rabies becoming the fifth case of rabies in Atlantic County this year, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. The homeowners discovered their two pet dogs attacking a raccoon that had entered the yard. Read more…
It’s been said that knowledge drives innovation, innovation drives productivity, and productivity drives growth. At the Welty Building Company, an innovative culture, and the novel ideas of a creative construction expert about how to address and improve building techniques are not only improving productivity but also driving bottom-line growth. Phil Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The story of Stockton University is now displayed on a wall of the Campus Center in a 30- by 16-foot mural composed of nearly 1,000 photos showing the history of the university over its first 50 years. The 50th anniversary exhibit, titled “50th in Flight,” was dedicated Thursday, Read more…
SOMERS POINT – Shore Medical Center, 100 Medical Center Way, has announced that its veterans support group, Vet 2 Vet Café, will now be held in-person off the main lobby at Shore Medical Center’s Center for Family Caregivers beginning April 6. Vet 2 Vet Café, which began virtually in January, Read more…
MARGATE – The city’s Department of Public Works will be flushing fire hydrants 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, April 4-8. Residents could experience water discoloration during this time. The department advises residents to run their cold water for 30 minutes or until the water runs clear. Should Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY ATLANTIC CITY – The 39th annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala, held Thursday at Harrah’s Resort, raised a record amount of funding to support scholarships for Academy of Culinary Arts students at the sold-out event. Atlantic Cape Foundation President James Rutala said the event raised $240,775 for Read more…