MARGATE – Hundreds of costumed characters turned out for the first-ever Trunk or Treat event held on Edgemar Circle behind the Sig Rimm Memorial Athletic Complex Friday, Oct. 22. The event was sponsored by the Margate Mothers Association and Margate City Police Department. Det. Erin Borelli organized much of the Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Fifty years ago, as Stockton was welcoming its first class of students, John F. Scarpa was also taking a chance on a new venture, introducing cable TV and later cellphone service to rural South Jersey, where he was born and raised. Both grew steadily and successfully. In Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The much maligned Atlantic Avenue road diet completed over the spring and summer months took top honors in a statewide engineering competition. The road diet, which drew criticism from some residents and visitors, has accomplished what municipal officials hoped for and has rendered the Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Despite labor shortages, supply chain issues and occasionally less than ideal weather, summer 2021 was a success for Jersey Shore businesses and fall and winter also look very promising panelists said during the annual Shoreview held Thursday, Oct. 21 at Stockton University John F. Scarpa Academic Center Read more…
Atlantic Cape Community College will host open houses at its three campuses in November and December for high school students, incoming freshmen, transfer students and adult learners. Participants will meet college faculty, learn about degree and career training programs, and take a campus tour. They will also learn more information Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – On their 2,500-mile journey to overwinter in central Mexico, thousands of Monarch butterflies have selected the southernmost area in Longport Point as a resting place while they wait for ideal flying conditions. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, Longport resident and children’s book author Doug Farrell Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Mayor and Board of Commissioners Wednesday, Oct. 20 honored members of the Longport Beach Patrol who prevailed for an unprecedented fifth consecutive year in the 81st South Jersey Lifeguard Championships held Aug. 13. Mayor Nicholas Russo took the time to read the entire Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Stockton University Foundation’s fourth annual Ospreys Give campaign raised $116,337 for student and university programs. A record 763 donors contributed during the 24-hour event held Oct. 6-7 exceeding the anticipated goal by 38%. The theme of this year’s fundraising event centered around the university’s 50th anniversary Read more…
TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck t has issued updated guidance to New Jersey’s law enforcement leaders to address the introduction of in-person early voting, and to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their ballot in the upcoming election safely and without fear of intimidation. Under a Read more…
VENTNOR – The U.S. Air Force rock band, Full Spectrum, will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at St. James Memorial Hall on S. Newport Avenue. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The concert is free. Full Spectrum is an electrifying, high-energy rock band comprised of active duty airmen stationed at Read more…