POMONA – South Jersey Forward, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank and advocacy organization, released its report on filling the local news void in South Jersey titled, “The (Sad) State of Local Media in South Jersey and How to Change It.” “By working together—citizens, the private sector, and government—we can chart a Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Celebrated R&B and jazz vocalist Freda Payne will take to the main stage of the Stockton University Performing Arts Center to pay tribute to the “First Lady of Song” Ella Fitzgerald 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Freda Payne, who shot to fame with her No. 1 hit Read more…
MAYS LANDING – To help support the development of environmental, open space and resiliency projects across South Jersey communities, Atlantic City Electric and Sustainable Jersey today announced the 10 recipients of the 2023 Sustainable Communities Grants Program. The one-time grants of up to $5,000 each, totaling $50,000, support nature preservation, Read more…
Derrick Broadaway is keen on the emerging trends that are reshaping the fitness industry. From the rigorous intensity of HIIT workouts to the transformative potential of mindful movement, Derrick Broadaway DDS navigates this dynamic landscape with valuable insight. Below, a discussion of these latest developments poised to redefine how we Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Doug Farrell brought joy to all those who knew him and many of those who didn’t. Farrell, a retired podiatrist who summered in Longport for many years, passed away Friday, Sept. 29 at age 72 after a years-long battle with multiple myeloma. Although his Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The AtlantiCare Board of Trustees announced today that is has appointed Michael J. Charlton as the president and CEO of the AtlantiCare health system. The appointment comes after a thorough selection process conducted by Korn Ferry, a preeminent executive search firm. Charlton has been in the Read more…
Atlantic City Cinefest, also known as the Downbeach Film Festival, will be held at two Downbeach locations Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13-15. Cinefest, which was founded in 2008 as the Downbeach Film Festival by journalist William Sokolic of Brigantine, offers novice and aspiring filmmakers, actors and those interested in a Read more…
Operators of boats less than 26 feet on all New Jersey navigable waterways will be required to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices staring in November. The new regulation requires small boat, rowboat, canoe, kayaks and stand-up paddle board operators and passengers to wear an approved flotation device between Nov. Read more…
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI A Sea Isle City man accused of punching Philadelphia TV personality Bob Kelly in the face during a supposed TikTok stunt pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Monday and intends to seek admission to a pretrial intervention program. Flanked by his parents, Patrick Iannone appeared in Cape Read more…
MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners swore-in a full-time police officer during a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 2. Commissioner of Public Safety Cathy Horn administered the oath of office to Christopher Bradley, son of former longtime firefighter Chris Bradley. Bradley, a lifelong resident of Margate and a graduate of Read more…