MARGATE – It was perfect weather for the first day of the Margate Business Association’s two-day Fall Funfest by the Bay held along the Amherst Avenue Marina District, Saturday, Sept. 24. Thousands of people crowded the avenue to browse handmade crafts and fine art, enjoy tastings of some of the Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – About two years ago, resident Mary Nugent asked the borough to erect a “first responder service” flag at Thomas B. Reed Park to express gratitude and appreciation for the work first responders do for the community. Before Labor Day, the borough erected 20 of Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Henry Ackerman only recently realized the extent of his parents’ experiences in Europe during and after the Holocaust. “She really didn’t want to talk about anything,” said the second generation survivor from Vineland about his mother, Eve. Now a new project by Stockton University’s Sara & Sam Schoffer Read more…
MARGATE – Steve & Cookie’s By the Bay will be holding its 25th anniversary Dog Show at the restaurant during the Fall Funfest by the Bay, Sunday, Sept. 25. The dog show, held in the parking lot at the restaurant located at Amherst and Monroe avenues, brings out hundreds of Read more…
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…
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…