GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton University unveiled a portrait of President Harvey Kesselman at a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday. Kesselman announced in July his intent to retire as president at the end of the academic year in June 2023. “For more than 50 years, Stockton has been Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate Business Association’s Fall Funfest by the Bay is known for its highly touted crafters, artisans, music, food and family activities, but when the sun sets Saturday, Sept. 24, it’s time for the adults to come out and play. Billed as a “definitely not for kids” soiree, Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Commissioner of Public Safety Dan Lawler Wednesday, Sept. 21 administered the oath of office for two members of the Longport Police Department during the Board of Commissioners workshop meeting. The department promoted Officer Quinton Wright to the rank of sergeant and hired Jonathan A. Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Residents of Seashore Gardens Living Center enjoyed a barbecue lunch on the Gardens patio in honor of National Assisted Living Week. The annual observance celebrates the individuals who reside in assisted living facilities nationwide, and helps educate the public about this distinctive aspect of longterm care.
Programs include online Lunch & Learn and in-person vehicle showcase EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority invites electric vehicle owners, supporters, and the EV-curious to participate in its annual Drive Electric Celebration, which is being offered Tuesday and Wednesay, Sept. 27-28 in a hybrid format. The events Read more…
John A. Macoviak is a retired heart transplant surgeon and specialist in cardiothoracic surgery over the years while living in Rochester Minnesota, Washington DC, Palo Alto, California, and Boston, Massachusetts. Medical technology has advanced at an incredible rate over the past decade, and this is especially true for heart transplants. Read more…
MARGATE – A fast moving fire displaced a dog sitter and her two small dogs in Margate early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported, and one of the dogs is being called a hero. The Margate City Fire Department led by Capt. Brad Eissler of the Second Platoon was dispatched Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office welcomed the addition of six new assistant prosecutors who will fill various assignments within the organization. The new assistant prosecutors were sworn in Sept. 19 the by the Hon. Bernard E. Delury Jr. in front of family, friends and their new colleagues. Assistant Prosecutor Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY The Downbeach communities of Ventnor, Margate and Longport welcomed this year’s recipient of American Legion Post 469’s Wounded Warrior Week honor. Each year, the post contacts the branches of America’s military to find a worthy recipient who has demonstrated resiliency despite suffering devastating injuries in service Read more…
MAYS LANDING — Atlantic Cape Community College recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees. Longport Borough Clerk Monica Kyle and President of Pivot Strategies, LLC Flora Castillo joined the board this summer, as well as new Alumni Trustee Julia Train of Mays Landing. “We are so thrilled Read more…