By MADDY VITALE Ocean City is the place to be to ring in the new year with “First Night 2023.” The annual tradition in its 30th year, offers an array of family friendly entertainment and activities in an alcohol-free environment for a bargain price. Live bands, a ventriloquist, ice-skating, amusement Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY After reflecting on what happened during 2022, Downbeach towns have lots to look forward to in 2023. Longport Mayor Nicholas Russo has formed a committee to plan and organize the borough’s 125th anniversary celebration. The committee is planning two events commemorating the incorporation of the borough Read more…
BRIGANTINE – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center announced that the nonprofit organization’s long-time founding Executive Director Bob Schoelkopf has retired. Bob’s decision to retire will bring to a close a remarkable 53-year career of working with marine mammals. “Bob’s tireless efforts to protect, defend, treat, release and learn from every Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY As the New Year quickly approaches, it’s time to reflect on the past year, and the viral stories our readers found to be worthy of liking, sharing, and commenting on our social media pages. Here’s a brief recap of the most read stories for each month Read more…
LONGPORT – Asplundh’s orange trucks will be traveling the borough to trim trees under utility lines. According to borough officials, Asplundh tree experts will be performing tree pruning and removal around Atlantic City Electric power lines over the next several months. The work should take two to three months to Read more…
The Ventnor City New Year’s Eve Midnight Polar Plunge, will be broadcast live on TV during the FOX News Channel’s New Year’s Eve Special. The coverage will begin 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31 at Nucky’s Speakeasy. The event will be covered by Meteorologist Nick Kosir who will host approximately one Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – After 15 months of tedious work plagued by supply chain issues, funding shortages and a harsh winter, Lucy the Elephant is ready to accept visitors for the next 50 years or more. Hundreds of members of Lucy’s fan club flocked to Josephine Harron Park Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY With all the funding for infrastructure and resiliency projects coming from federal and state governments, Downbeach towns want to be ready when manna drops from the heavens. Two Downbeach communities have increased contracts to secure grant funding in 2023. James M. Rutala of Rutala Associates of Read more…
VENTNOR – Senior citizens were treated to a special holiday luncheon last week at the Ventnor Community Building, which was decorated for the holiday season. The event featured great food, music and dancing. Band members included Rick DiBruno on drums, Sharon Kruck on bass guitar, Anthony Rappe, lead guitar and vocals and Read more…
MAYS LANDING – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. A team of assessors will be on-site Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Prosecutor’s Office policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. “Verification by Read more…