TRENTON – Assembly members Paul Moriarty (D-4), Carol Murphy (D-7) and Angela McKnight (D-31) have sponsored a resolution introduced in June that calls on the Division of Travel and Tourism to establish the “Anthony Bourdain Food Trail,” highlighting 10 of Bourdain’s New Jersey favorite eateries, including three in Atlantic City. Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Drawings made by refugee children in the war-torn Darfur region of Sudan are now part of a collection preserved by Stockton University for use by schools throughout South Jersey. In 2004, Cherry Hill pediatrician Dr. Jerry Ehrlich traveled to the Darfur section of Sudan to treat refugee children Read more…
VENTNOR – What better way to spend Presidents Day weekend than taking a dip in the ocean and taste-testing some spicy chili. The Ventnor Business Association held its first Presidential Polar Plunge Saturday, Feb. 16, along with a pancake breakfast and a chili cook-off. Police and firefighters cooked up some Read more…
VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Feb. 18 approved a $3.5 million bond ordinance appropriating funds to rebuild Fire Station No. 2 on Wellington Avenue in the Ventnor Heights section. There were no members of the public in attendance to speak for or against it during the public hearing. Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Stockton University today announced that U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D-2nd) will be the keynote speaker at Stockton University’s Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony being held at noon, Friday, May 10 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. “We are honored that Congressman Van Drew has agreed to be our Commencement Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Seashore Gardens Living Center held its annual board meeting Jan. 20, installing a slate of officers and board members, and recognizing staff and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their roles of enriching elder lives. SGLC President and CEO Martin H. Klein presided over the Read more…
MARGATE – Students at the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School rolled out the red carpet for their classmates on Valentine’s Day. It was the 10th annual Formal Day held at the school on Thursday, Feb. 14. Students wore their best outfits, including satin and sequins for the girls and suits Read more…
ABSECON – Middle school students in Atlantic County are invited to create a public service announcement as a message to parents about the dangers of underage drinking and providing alcohol to those under the age of 21. Join Together Atlantic County, a countywide substance misuse prevention coalition is sponsoring the Read more…
MARGATE – Lifeguards in Margate will be getting a 1.5-percent increase in their daily rates of pay over the next four years in a new contract the Board of Commissioners approved on Feb. 7. The contract includes 1.5 percent daily rate increases each year starting 2019 and ending 2022. A Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Enjoy an evening of unique culinary tastings and decadent desserts from more than 23 acclaimed chefs and restaurants, complemented by an assortment of fine spirits, live entertainment, auctions and more at the fifth annual Captain’s Table event 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 during the Progressive Insurance Atlantic Read more…