NORTHFIELD – With the potential for a buildup of dangerous heat and humidity during the next few days, Atlantic County health officials remind residents and visitors to take precautions to to avoid heat-related illness. A potential heat wave is forecasted for Thursday through Saturday with temperatures reaching the mid 90s Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The Visit Atlantic City “A Salute to Those Who Serve” Airshow returns to the skies above Atlantic City Wednesday, Aug. 16, with a preview day Tuesday, Aug. 15. Sponsored by Visit Atlantic City, formerly Meet AC, the show is celebrating 20 years in Atlantic City with the U.S. Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, July 20 introduced an ordinance revising its existing zoning regulations. Ordinance 10-2023 amends Chapter 175 Land Use in several sections. The Planning Board has 35 days to review the commission’s recommendations and decide if the changes meet the intent Read more…
LINWOOD – Shore Medical Center Auxiliary July 7 held its 41st annual Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health at Mainland Recreation Association, where 105 young swimmers raised more than $11,000 to support Shore Medical Center in Somers Point. Children ages 5-18 swam a grand total of 7,622 laps during the event. Read more…
NORTHFIELD – In a recent unannounced visit by the New Jersey Department of Health, Atlantic County’s Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was found deficiency-free in a review of its COVID-19 infection control practices. “Given all that has occurred during the past three years and the particularly harsh impact the COVID-19 Read more…
Beth Israel congregation of Northfield held its annual summer tradition of Kabbalat Shabbat services on the beach Friday, July 21. Cool ocean breezes and the sounds of seagulls formed the backdrop for the service led by Rabbi Michael L. Feshbach and Cantor Rhoda J. Harrison on the Huntington Avenue beach Read more…
The Longport Board of Commissioners next workshop and regular meeting, scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled Borough of Longport Board of Commissioners meeting will be held 4 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Longport Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Formal Action will be Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – A local resident has asked the Board of Commissioners to address what he calls an unsafe condition where Atlantic Avenue dead-ends in the Point area. Resident Doug Farrell said he is not so much concerned about the unkempt look of the Point area, which Read more…
MARGATE – The 9th annual Jewish Family Service Card Party will be held Thursday, Aug. 24 at Harbor Pines Golf Club to benefit The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. To accommodate more players, the card party will host two game times for groups to gather for bridge, canasta and mahjong. Read more…
TRENTON – The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking recruits for its 24th year of the AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassadors Program which helps protect New Jersey watersheds while creating environmental career opportunities for young people, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced Monday. Applications for the 2023-2024 program are being accepted through Read more…