VENTNOR – The Ventnor City Democratic Club invites the public to meet three Freeholder-at-large candidates at its next meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in the Ventnor City Community Room, 6500 Atlantic Ave. The three Democratic candidates are incumbent Caren Fitzpatrick and challengers Celeste Fernandez and Nick Polito. The public Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Pleasantville High School senior Ernest Howard knew he was looking at a taped video of Holocaust survivor Edward Mosberg, 94, of Parsippany. But when Mosberg, shown sitting comfortably in an armchair, answered his question about what food was served in the Mauthausen Concentration Camp, Howard admits he Read more…
The Atlantic County government’s “Feed the Dream to Fight Hunger” food drive held at government offices throughout the county Jan. 17-31 to honor the memory and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. garnered 1,600 pounds of food and toiletry items that were donated to the Community Food Bank Read more…
With the coldest morning of the year approaching this weekend, Atlantic County has issued a Code Blue alert effective 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 through the morning hours of Monday, Feb. 17. A Code Blue alert is required to be issued within 24-48 hours of weather conditions when temperatures will Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Stockton University senior Julie Coker of Union Beach, Monmouth County has the best autograph from Justin Bieber – his signature on the bottom of a giant $100,000 check, which he presented to her live on MTV Feb. 7 to honor her work on mental health awareness. “I’m Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Hundreds of temporary jobs are available this spring and summer with the Complete Count: U.S. Census 2020. Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced a job fair will be held noon-3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in C-Building, Room C-3 at Atlantic Cape Community College Mays Landing Campus, 5100 Black Read more…
The Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame has announced six new members who will be honored at its annual induction ceremony being held 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Atlantic City Country Club, 1 Leo Fraser Drive in Northfield. Recipients are: Automne Bennett, co-founder of Princess, Inc., a program that Read more…
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center has expanded its temporary visitor restrictions due to an increase in the number of its patients who have tested positive for flu. As of Friday, Feb. 7, visitors under the age of 14 may not visit any area of the hospital’s Mainland or Atlantic City campuses Read more…
Once every decade, a census of the entire U.S. population is conducted. But the Census is much more than a head count. It shows us how our communities have changed and helps determine where to build new schools, hospitals and businesses; how federal funding is distributed; and how congressional seats Read more…
PLEASANTVILLE – While you may know that February is American Heart Month, you may not be aware that owning a dog may help improve your heart health. According to reports from the Harvard Medical School, several studies have shown that dog owners have lower blood pressure than non-owners, likely due Read more…