MARGATE – Everyone loves to grill hot dogs, hamburgers and juicy steaks outdoors during the summer, but it could turn tragic if simple safety tips are not followed. Margate Fire Chief Dan Adams said most of the fire calls received during the summer months are from grilling flare ups that Read more…
VENTNOR – Shirat Hayam Conservative and Reform congregations will be holding services at the beach park behind the Ventnor library this summer. Devotion by the Ocean includes music, prayer, inspiration and joy on the sand during Kabbalat Shabbat services at 5:30 p.m. Friday evenings. The Conservative congregation will hold services Read more…
ABSECON – Join Together Atlantic County, a countywide substance misuse prevention coalition, will be holding its “In The Know: Substance Use in Atlantic County” conference at Stockton University 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7. Featured speakers and workshops will include: Opening Remarks by Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – SAJ Associates, LLC was turned down for a second time May 25 for its application to turn the one-story Liang’s Imperial East Chinese restaurant, formerly Billy Ho’s place, into a three-story mixed use property with four residential units above three commercial spaces. Although no Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Public Relations Council of Greater Atlantic City held its May meeting at the National Aerospace Research & Technology Park for a behind-the-scenes look at Atlantic County’s burgeoning aviation industry. Guest speakers were Lauren H. Moore, Jr., President of the Atlantic County Economic Alliance, and Howard Kyle, President Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Stockton University will host an event celebrating Black music and commemorating Juneteenth 5 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Atlantic City campus. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The event, “A Pre-Juneteenth Celebration of Black Music,” will feature music selections Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Arc of Atlantic County will host a Pep Rally & Parade of Athletes, to celebrate Area 8 Athletes who have qualified to compete in the 2023 Summer Games of the Special Olympics NJ June 9-11, 2023 at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. The Read more…
DOWNBEACH – About 300 riders donned yellow T-shirts on a beautiful Sunday morning to ride on the boardwalk and through city streets on Absecon Island in honor of one of the founders of LeTour de Downbeach, and to raise money for a worthy cause. LeTour de Downbeach is an annual Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – More than 200 people of all ages gathered May 20 to make a difference in the fight against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Held at the Anthony “Tony” Canale Training Center, the event raised $31,379.45 to help fund groundbreaking cancer research and patient Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The Miss New Jersey Education Foundation will hold its 2023 preliminary and final competitions Thursday through Saturday, June 15-17 in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel. All evening events begin promptly at 8 p.m. Additionally, the Miss New Jersey Teen final competition will be held 1 Read more…