For residents interested in participating in the July 7 primary election, there’s still time to register to vote. “The voter registration deadline for the 2020 primary election is Tuesday, June 16,” stated Maureen Bugdon, Atlantic County Superintendent of Elections and Commissioner of Registration. “We encourage county residents to register. Our Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, June 11 approved a resolution allowing area restaurants to expand their seating capacity to the sidewalks around their properties in compliance with Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order allowing restaurants to provide outdoor dining with limitations starting Monday, June 15. Read more…
A 69-year-old Ventnor man with pre-existing health conditions is the latest fatality due to COVID-19 complications, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. County officials also confirmed 24 additional residents who have tested positive, including 13 males, ages 7-76, and 11 females, ages 18-94. Five of those confirmed Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY After a nearly 3-month coronavirus shutdown, Longport, Ventnor and Margate are prepared to reopen their municipal buildings starting Monday, June 15. Longport Borough Hall will reopen to the public 9 a.m. Monday, June 15 under social distancing protocols. The Board of Commissioners plans to hold its Read more…
Who’s your hero? New Jersey residents have the opportunity to choose the hero they would like to see inducted into the 12th Class of the New Jersey Hall of Fame, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the State of New Jersey. This year’s nominees include several notable South Jerseyans, including Read more…
Atlantic County health officials reported the death of three elderly long-term care residents of Northfield from complications of COVID-19. The three women, ages 85, 92 and 97, all had pre-existing health conditions that put them at higher risk for the disease that has claimed the lives of 173 county residents. Read more…
Atlantic County recently received some much-needed positive news. Its top tier bond ratings have been reaffirmed by the world’s largest credit rating agencies. “For the past few months our lives have been disrupted by the spread of COVID-19, the closing of our schools and businesses, the loss of more than Read more…
It’s a summer like no other as Downbeach area businesses begin to open up and adjust to the new normal and greet seasonal visitors, second homeowners and residents. There’s a spirit of optimism as Ventnor, Margate and Longport rebound from the days of sheltering in place and closing of many institutions and Read more…
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday, June 9 signed executive orders raising limits on outdoor and indoor gatherings and opening pools starting June 22, effectively lifting the stay at home order. “With more of our businesses reopening, we are no longer requiring New Jerseyans to stay at home, but we Read more…
Beginning Monday, June 15, Atlantic County Parks will begin accepting reservations for rental/use of its pavilions at various park locations including Estell Manor, Lake Lenape Parks, Oscar E. McClinton Park and Camp Acagisca. Reservations will be limited to parties of 100 or less as per the current state directives. Reservations Read more…