MAYS LANDING — Believe in the power to dream, be bold and be imaginative. These words of inspiration resonated in the minds and hearts of the nearly 350 graduates attending Atlantic Cape Community College’s 56th annual Commencement Ceremony May 18 on the Quad at the Mays Landing campus. Atlantic Cape Read more…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-02) has introduced three pieces of legislation to bring awareness to veteran suicide and to ease the burden of costs for veterans’ organizations. The bills are the Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Green Star Veterans Service Act, Green Star Families Act and Veterans’ Telecommunications Protection Act. “Andrew Thomas McCaffrey Read more…
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE – Shore Medical Center will host a Family Fun and Health Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the pavilions near the playground at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. In addition to enjoying a variety of games, prizes and giveaways, guests will Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The 2023 summer season looks bright for the Jersey Shore, despite some continuing challenges presented by inflation, gas prices and ongoing labor shortages, according to a panel of local experts who spoke during the 15th annual Jersey Shorecast held May 10. The annual event is sponsored by Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Detective Captain turned Civil Rights attorney Tim Alexander has announced that he is embarking on a second bid for the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 2 seat currently held by Republican Jeff Van Drew. Over the last several months, the Democrat has engaged with constituents, deepened 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…
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE – On April 23, Sturdy Savings Bank hosted its second annual ‘Run Wild’ 5K Run and 1-mile walk at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. The event once again attracted runners from all over the State of New Jersey and beyond, with more than 400 runners Read more…
By DONALD WITTKOWSKI and MADDY VITALE UPPER TOWNSHIP – First, were the jarring boom, boom, boom sounds as a series of explosions tore through the former B.L. England power plant overlooking the Great Egg Harbor Bay. The ground shook as the shock wave created by the building’s thunderous implosion reverberated for miles Read more…
The Upper Township and Ocean City Offices of Emergency Management announced an implosion of the boiler units at the former B.L. England Generating Station in Beesley’s Point is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 21. The demolition will be conducted under controlled conditions in a restricted area, and there will 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…