MARGATE – The Longport Police Department May 16 received a report that a resident on 36th Avenue had discovered bullet holes in their fence. The caller further reported that after viewing their home surveillance footage, they found that it was their elderly neighbor who had shot holes into the fence. Read more…
VENTNOR – In the shadow of the towering new Beach Patrol Headquarters being built on the boardwalk at Suffolk Avenue, officials gathered to cut the ribbon to open the beach bathing season. The building cast a long shadow as the brilliant blue sky emerged from the clouds after rain on Read more…
MARGATE – Lucy the Elephant, the city’s iconic pachyderm, is ready for her big reveal just in time for Memorial Day weekend. Tours of the inside of the National Historic Landmark resumed Friday, May 27, following eight months of renovations. The six-story high elephant statue closed in September 2021 after Read more…
TRENTON – NJ Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that as of Memorial Day weekend, entry to all New Jersey state parks, forests and recreation areas will be free of charge this summer. Presented in the FY 2023 budget proposal, the one-year state parks fee holiday is one of several fee Read more…
By MADDY VITALE Davarjaye “D.J.” Daniel does not let cancer stop him from his mission. The 10-year-old Texan, who is battling brain and spinal cancer, has had 11 brain surgeries. Yet he has achieved major goals in his short life and continues to do so in hopes that he could Read more…
VENTNOR – It’s the unofficial start of summer, but it was the real deal at the Ventnor City Farmers Market Friday morning. More than 1,000 shoppers turned out to purchase Jersey Fresh cold crops, baked goods, handcrafted food and craft items and clothing. It wasn’t much of a beach day, Read more…
The Ventnor City Board of Education will hold a special meeting at noon Friday, June 3 via telecommunications. The purpose of the meeting is to approve health insurance plans, classroom furniture, approve new hires/staff contracts, and other business that may arise. Members of the public will be able to attend Read more…
VENTNOR – The Mayor and Board of Commissioners Thursday, approved resolutions providing two police officers with promotions to higher ranks and hiring a new firefighter. Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Kriebel administered the oaths of office to the three public safety officers who were surrounded by family members. The Police Read more…
VENTNOR – The 2020 Kenny Wayland Memorial Run is back this year after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus. Ventnor City firefighters will host the annual scholarship fundraiser 9 a.m. Sunday, May 29. The event includes a 5K, 10K and fun run on the boardwalk. The run honors firefighter Read more…
Heidi Schave is the Education Director at the USS Hornet Museum in Alameda California. In the following article Heidi Schave discusses considerations and the career path for people looking to work for major museums. Some of the most fascinating experiences of a young person’s life begin with a trip to Read more…