TRENTON – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board has approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The package of initiatives includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest loan program for Read more…
FOLSOM – South Jersey Industries has announced that it is committing $100,000 to support COVID-19 pandemic response efforts across the state. “We recognize the extraordinary needs facing our medical and first responder communities as a result of this global pandemic,” President and CEO Mike Renna said. “We are proud to Read more…
The Atlantic County Division of Public Health has confirmed the county’s first COVID-19 related fatality in an Egg Harbor Township man in his late 50s. “The patient had a history of underlying health conditions that put him at greater risk for complications from the coronavirus,” stated Public Health Officer Patricia Read more…
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…