EGG HARBOR TOWNSNHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is one of 16 New Jersey entities that will receive a grant to install electric vehicle charging stations in tourist destinations across the state. ACUA will receive $100,000 to install two dual-port direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations at the foot of Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – About one-third of New Jersey adults have used marijuana or other cannabis products since recreational weed was legalized in the state a year ago, with most users happy to patronize a legal-weed dispensary, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. The poll of 660 adult New Read more…
MAYS LANDING – Atlantic City Electric is powering local communities in ways that go beyond reliable energy service though environmental stewardship and resiliency grants for South Jersey municipalities. The company’s Sustainable Communities Grant Program, which is facilitated by Sustainable Jersey, has provided $275,000 in grants to fund sustainability projects across South Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – With climate change at the forfront of everyone’s mind, more than 10,000 visitors attended the Atlantic County Utilities Authority’s 31st annual Earth Day Festival held at the Environmental Park on Delilah Road. The festival featured more than 100 local vendors, numerous environmental workshops, hayrides to the county Read more…
ABSECON – Join Together Atlantic County, a countywide substance misuse prevention coalition, is distributing “Drinking Under 21? Save a Life” information cards to local prom affiliated businesses. The purpose of this project is to prevent underage drinking in Atlantic County high school students before, during and after prom. The businesses Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – When Alexa Moore joined Sigma Delta Tau, she was surprised it was the only sorority on campus that relied on an external car service for social events transportation. That was the first thing she changed once the junior from Toms River was elected this year to the Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Beth El Synagogue will be holding a community celebration May 31 to honor retiring Stockton University President Dr. Harvey Kesselman at the shul located at 500 N. Jerome Ave. In addition to testimonials honoring Kessleman, Stockton University Professor of Music Dr. Beverly Vaughn will Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority invites the community to join its 31st annual Earth Day Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the Environmental Park, 6700 Delilah Road. ACUA’s festival is the largest and longest running Earth Day Festival in South Jersey. The Read more…
VENTNOR – Atlantic County will showcase the creative abilities of county residents ages 60 and older at its 44th annual Senior Citizens Art Show. The juried show will be exhibited May 22 through June 15 at the Atlantic County Library, 6500 Atlantic Ave. Professional and non-professional artists will compete in Read more…
MAYS LANDING – The 70-member South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble will present a unique musical experience, “Timeless Impressions: Musical Footprints in the Sands of Time,” 7 p.m. Monday, April 24 at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology, 5080 Atlantic Ave. Musical selections will include the exciting “Lawrence of Arabia,” featuring Read more…