SOMERS POINT – Children with autism and other sensory needs will now have a more sensory-friendly experience when they go to Shore Medical Center’s Pediatric Care Center. The new program developed in partnership with the Atlantic County Special Services School District will officially launch with a ribbon-cutting 11 a.m. on Read more…
TRENTON– Gov. Phil Murphy today Friday announced the expansion of eligibility for more frontline essential workers and high-risk groups in New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Eligible groups include individuals ages 55-64, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, higher education educators and staff, and communications and utility infrastructure workers among others. “Our administration has Read more…
On Friday, the Atlantic County COVID-19 Vaccination Megasite announced that it will host a three-day mass scheduling event to book 31,000 first-dose appointments. Online scheduling will open the following days and times: Tuesday, March 30 at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 1 at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at 9 a.m. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of School Estimate met remotely Thursday, March 26 and voted to approve the school district’s 2021-2022 school budget as presented. The budget holds the line on tax increases and preserves all educational programs. The $13.3 million operating budget includes a $10,498,077 tax Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton University has begun a new scholarship program for students entering its graduate programs. Beginning this fall, scholarships of up to $2,500 are available to new, incoming graduate students. The funds are awarded through the Stockton Foundation. Associate Director of Graduate Admissions Tara Williams said the new Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Board of Education Wednesday, March 24 held a public hearing on its $23 million 2021-2022 school year budget, which includes a $16.7 million tax levy that will reduce the school tax rate by 4 cents. Business Administrator Terri Nowotny presented the budget which Read more…
New Jersey residents 65 and older who have been unable to get a COVID-19 vaccine should have an easier time now that appointments are being reserved for them at designated Walmarts and Sam’s Clubs. In Atlantic County, this includes three Walmart locations – Egg Harbor Township, Hammonton and Mays Landing Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Gilda’s Club South Jersey will hold its seventh annual “Sip. Savor. Support.” event 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at The Mile Stretch Beer Garden at Vagabond Kitchen & Tab House, West End and Trenton avenues in Atlantic City. The event includes a gourmet buffet and open bar Read more…
VENTNOR – Due to rainy weather on Wednesday, paving on Wellington Avenue where the Atlantic County Utilities Authority repaired a broken force main, was delayed until Thursday, March 25. The paving company has completed all base paving along with temporary curbing and sidewalks. They are now completing paving of the Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – A 100-year-old World War II veteran and his wife of nearly 75 years received their second COVID-19 vaccines at the Atlantic City Convention Center Tuesday, March 16. Bernie and Doris Leibowitz, who were residents of Ventnor before they moved into the Seashore Gardens Living Center in Galloway Read more…