A year ago, the Atlantic County Economic Alliance and The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce collaborated on an Atlantic County business impact survey. Now it is conducting a follow-up survey to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Brigantine Chamber of Read more…
MAYS LANDING – In accordance with a directive from NJ Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, Atlantic County law enforcement officers this week attended resiliency training, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced in a release. The training sessions were taught by active law enforcement officers of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Read more…
The Margate Community Church, 8900 Ventnor Ave., will host a “Spring Fling” celebration 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 8 on church grounds. The fun includes a petting zoo, pony rides, balloon animals, games and music by Kenny I. Josie Kelly’s Food Truck will offer food and beverages for sale. Mother’s Day flowers Read more…
VENTNOR – For her birthday this year, Ventnor resident Marsha Galespie decided she didn’t want presents, only a cure for pancreatic cancer. A technology novice, Galespie figured out how to set up a fundraiser on her Facebook page. In the days since her birthday on April 11, Galespie has already Read more…
The Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, along with Cape Assist and the Cape May County Healthy Community Coalition, will host a free webinar 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 21 to inform business owners, entrepreneurs and employers about workplace regulations involving legalized recreational marijuana. Cooper Levenson attorneys Amy E. Rudley and Read more…
LONGPORT – Pre-season sales of Longport beach tags will start Monday, April 19. Beach tags can be purchased 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. During the month of May, tags can be purchased at Borough Hall on the weekends as well. Read more…
By MADDY VITALE An industrial park on the ocean, or a way to combat global climate change, were two opposing views of a proposed offshore wind farm planned for the waters 15 miles off the coast of Ocean City. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a federal agency, is Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – In a discussion following introduction of the 2021 municipal budget on April 8, the Board of Commissioners discussed possible revisions to the city’s current tax exemption program, which offers incentives for property owners to rebuild or substantially improve their properties. Commissioner Tim Kriebel said Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – April is National “Pets Are Wonderful” (PAW) Month. In addition to providing love and companionship, research has shown that pets can improve our cardiovascular health, reduce stress, decrease loneliness and depression, and promote social interactions. The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is celebrating the benefits of pet ownership by Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The community is invited to “Light Up the Fight!,” a drive-through luminaria event 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 202 at the Tony Canale Training Center, 5033 English Creek Ave. The event is being organized by Relay for Life of Linwood, a program of the American Cancer Read more…