MAYS LANDING – William E. “Will” Reynolds was sworn-in for a five-year term as Atlantic County Prosecutor Tuesday, a day after the NJ Senate unanimously confirmed his appointment as Atlantic County’s top cop. Assignment Judge Michael Blee presided over the ceremony, with Reynold’s 12-year-old sons, George and Robert holding the Read more…
NORTHFIELD – Have you ever had questions about Judaism or Jewish life? Or have your non-Jewish friends, family or neighbors ever expressed any interest in Judaism to you? Beth Israel Reform Congregation of Northfield is offering free Taste of Judaism classes 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday evenings, Sept. 6, 13 and 20, at the Cohen Library at Beth Israel, 2501 Read more…
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson and the Atlantic County Criminal Justice Advisory Board are inviting school officials to attend a presentation and discussion on the use of armed officers and K-9s to enhance school security and protect students and staff from harm. “There are many issues that currently divide our Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Applications for 2023 state arts and history grants are now available through the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, which regranted more than $218,000 to successful local non-profit applicants in 2022 for projects that promote art or history and provide public benefit and accessibility. Read more…
New Jersey Superior Court Judge Michael Blee has issued a decision in favor of Atlantic County in its litigation with the State of New Jersey, according to a release from Atlantic County government. The county has been awarded damages following the court’s previous ruling that the State of New Jersey Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health continues to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations for both adults and children at clinics in Northfield and Hammonton. Pediatric clinics for those 6 months to 18 years of age are available by appointment 1-3 p.m. every Thursday at 201 S. Shore Road in Northfield, Read more…
Atlantic County health officials are working with the state and healthcare providers to help prevent the spread of monkeypox by raising awareness of its symptoms and risks. As of July 27, the New Jersey Department of Health has reported 102 probable or confirmed cases of monkeypox throughout the state, but Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Sustainable Jersey Atlantic-Cape May Regional Hub will hold a mixer 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Reed’s Organic Farm, 5075 Spruce Ave. The free event will focus on helping local green teams with their efforts to tackle Sustainable Jersey food security actions. Some of the Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – Looking for a new pet? Consider adopting a dog or cat from the Atlantic County Animal Shelter during the month of August when adoption fees will be reduced to $25 and waived for senior pets age 7 and older during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion. The Atlantic Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved a $30,000 general operating support grant to the Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton University. The Noyes Museum of Art was created to provide southern New Jersey with “opportunities to learn about, explore, and experience the arts.” With Read more…