ATLANTIC CITY – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) joined representatives of the South Jersey Transportation Authority and the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park Monday to announce more than $5.2 million in federal funding for airport projects. An additional $8.1 million was allocated to the Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing for upgrades Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler is advising the public there has been an increasing number of phone scams. The caller will contact a person and identify themselves as a sheriff’s officer or police officer and tell them if they do not pay a certain amount of money Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic Cape Community College is celebrating Black History Month this February with a full slate of events from flag raisings and panel discussions to movie screenings and virtual gatherings at the college’s Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May campuses. The ceremonies will commence 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Jan. 26 joined several other shore communities in calling for a moratorium of offshore wind development until state and federal agencies determine exploration activities are not a contributing factor in the recent deaths of whales. The resolution states the Read more…
VENTNOR – The North Beach Residents Association is hosting a night out 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Ventnor Coffee, 108 N. Dorset Ave. “An Evening of Song” features local performing artists Minnie Kalan and Bob Starner. Kalan is ia mezzo-soprano who tours the tri-state area as a cabaret performer. Read more…
MARGATE – Senior citizens can enjoy 10 interactive, informative and entertaining virtual and in-person programs in February, offered through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. Plan to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in these activities. Village Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The community is invited to lace up their sneakers for a good cause at the 13th annual Seashore Gardens 5K Run & Health Walk and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk planned for Sunday, April 16 on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Organized by Seashore Gardens Foundation, the Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – NJ Sen. Vince Polistina (R-2) has introduced legislation that would reinstate Ventnor’s representative on the Atlantic City Board of Education. Due to declining enrollment numbers, the Atlantic City board has dropped Ventnor’s representative from its ranks. Current state law requires sending districts to have Read more…
MARGATE – Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties hosted a gathering Friday afternoon for Holocaust survivors in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Holocaust survivors who live locally enjoyed lunch, music and painting, and shared stories about their lives and families. “At JFS, we are honored and Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Matthew DeNafo has been selected to lead the Atlantic County Utilities Authority as its new president beginning in April. DeNafo’s appointment was made official following his approval at the Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners meeting Thursday, Jan. 19, and approval of the ACUA’s minutes by Read more…