ATLANTIC CITY – The Boys and Girls Club of Atlantic City recently announced that Stephanie Koch of Margate has been named chief executive officer, effective Feb. 3. She will replace Michelle Carrera. “Stephanie Koch is a proven executive level leader experienced in developing innovative programming, expansion strategies, and strong partnerships Read more…
VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners held its annual reorganization meeting Thursday, Jan. 9. Atlantic County Freeholder John Risley and Surrogate James Curcio attended the meeting to wish the city well in the new year and offer support on issues involving Atlantic County government services. In addition to approving a Read more…
VENTNOR – The St. Leonard’s Association is inviting residents of the St. Leonard’s Tract historic neighborhood to attend its first-ever winter Coffee Klatch to be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Ventnor Coffee, 108 N. Dorset Ave. Sip, mingle and enjoy old friends and new friends. A barista will Read more…
MAYS LANDING – The daughter and granddaughter of two homicide victims has been sentenced for the July 8, 2019, killings, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced. This afternoon, Heather Barbera, 43, of Ventnor City was sentenced before Presiding Judge Bernard DeLury to New Jersey state prison with an aggregate sentence Read more…
Ventnor Senior Transportation Services is seeking volunteer drivers to help senior citizens obtain rides to medical medical appointments and shopping. “Right now, we have two drivers and they sometimes have to double up and work more than one day,” volunteer coordinator Linda Kaplan said. “If we don’t have a driver, Read more…
VENTNOR – Fresh off a feature story in regional television news, Water Dog Smoke House partner Steve Marchel received Planning Board approvals Wednesday, Jan. 8 for additional outdoor seating at the casual dining restaurant located on the corner of Ventnor and Fredricksburg avenue. The restaurant also received an after-the-fact variance Read more…
Feed the Dream Atlantic County will recognize Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday this year by holding a food drive beginning Friday, Jan.17 through Friday, Jan. 31 to “Feed the Dream to Fight Hunger.” “We wanted to celebrate the spirit of Dr. King by giving back to the community. And Read more…
VINELAND – Legendary broadcast journalist Lesley Stahl will deliver the keynote address at a one-day conference, “Working Together For Working Families: The Whole Family Approach” presented by the Pascale Sykes Foundation Thursday, Feb. 13 at Rowan College of South Jersey’s Luciano Center. Doctors Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic Cape Community College’s Alumni Association Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for the 2020 President’s Distinguished Alumni Award through Friday, Jan.31. The award recognizes Atlantic Cape graduates who have distinguished themselves through professional, personal, public or community-based accomplishments. Established in 2010, the President’s Distinguished Alumni Award has Read more…
VENTNOR – The Atlantic County Library System/ Ventnor, 6500 Atlantic Ave. announced its programs for the remainder of January. LOCAL AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR EXHIBIT Local author/illustrator exhibit from through Feb. 1 during regular branch hours. All ages are welcome to see the work of local artist/illustrator Stephanie Segal Miller on display. Each Read more…