GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Nearly 100 people tuned in to the first Virtual Reading hosted by Murphy Writing at Stockton University in March. Another virtual reading is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, featuring Stockton professor Emari DiGiorgio, Judith Lindbergh and Paul Lisicky. It will be livestreamed via Zoom and also Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 as of this morning, Tuesday, March 31. This brings the countywide total to 31. Of those cases, five residents have now been cleared as “recovered.” Most individuals with mild or moderate symptoms of the virus, such Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY The Atlantic County Division of Public Health Monday morning confirmed five additional COVID-19 cases bringing the total to 30 cases countywide. No further information, other than state counts, was provided. Other counties are providing the public with counts according to town, but Atlantic County is only Read more…
With many businesses forced to close or suspend operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is leaving many individuals and families feeling anxious and uncertain about their future. “This is a tough time for all, but especially for those who may live paycheck to paycheck without the benefit of savings or Read more…
TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy Saturday, March 28 announced that financial institutions will provide mortgage forbearance and financial protections for New Jerseyans facing economic hardship as a result COVID-19. “Millions of hardworking New Jerseyans are suffering financial losses through no fault of their own as a result of the economic downturn brought Read more…
As Bishop of the Diocese of Camden, in light of further restrictions by Governor Murphy and the Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Disciple of the Sacraments, Bishop Dennis Sullivan promulgates the following regarding the liturgies of Palm Sunday and Holy Week throughout the Diocese of Camden Read more…
Atlantic County has reported that four males, ranging in age from 31 to 76 years, have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in Atlantic County to 18 as of Saturday, March 28. One patient is hospitalized while three are recovering at home. The statewide total of Read more…
TRENTON – Many New Jerseyans who receive food assistance through the NJ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) will receive an extra benefit payment on Sunday and their benefits will be higher in April to help address critical food needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SNAP supplemental payments were included in the Read more…
Atlantic County COVID-19 cases rise to 9 The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has announced two additional residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to nine cases countywide. The county’s seventh case was reported earlier today. The most recent cases include two females, one in her Read more…
As a precautionary measure, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center set up a temporary triage tent outside its Satellite Emergency Department in the Health Park in Hammonton. “This is part of our standard plan for how we prepare to care for a possible increase in patients as a result of flu or Read more…