By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY A day after Gov. Phil Murphy said graduations could be held under certain conditions, superintendents in the Ventnor City and Margate public schools said they would hold graduation ceremonies for their eighth graders. Margate Superintendent Thomas Baruffi said the district is still in the planning stages Read more…
In an effort to educate the public what to do in the event of a severe weather event, the U.S. Coast Guard has offered recorded video statements and readiness tips ahead of the second named storm of the season, Bertha, which made landfall in Charleston, South Carolina on Wednesday. Hurricane Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – In a partnership between state and local governments, casino industry, Local 54, Community Food Bank of New Jersey and the AFL-CIO, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authori will hold a second food giveaway 10 a.m. Thursday, May 28 at Bader Field. Food will be available on a first come-first Read more…
John Reed of Egg Harbor Township, center, speaks about his uncle, John A. Kuzmann, the namesake of Longport American Legion Post 469. By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – On a normal Memorial Day, all three Downbeach communities hold memorial services and parades to honor those who died in Read more…
MARGATE – Although the coronavirus pandemic has prevented the city from holding its normal Memorial Day parade and service honoring those who died fighting American wars, members of the Margate City Fire Department were not to be deterred. “We put this together this week without publicizing it,” Fire Chief Dan Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Nobody, but nobody’s gonna rain on Johnny’s parade. While birthday drive-bys have become commonplace these days of COVID-19, Little Johnny Amodeo, 5 years old, decided he wanted to BE the parade. On Saturday morning, May 23, after a pouring down rain, the skies cleared Read more…
Margate awards beach vending license; Longport still seeking vendor By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The city has given its beachgoers something to look forward to starting Memorial Day weekend. The city awarded a contract earlier this month to a new ice cream vendor who will have the exclusive right Read more…
LONGPORT – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Mile, sponsored annually by the Longport Volunteer Fire Department, is going vitural. The event, held each year on July 4, usually attracts about 1,000 people running the mile-long course. Entry fees raise money for the volunteer fire department. The department also Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY As similar as they are, the Downbeach towns of Ventnor, Margate and Longport are unique in the amenities they offer beachgoers. Their approach to Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order allowing Jersey Shore beaches to open Memorial Day weekend are just as unique. Ventnor has a boardwalk Read more…
TRENTON – As part of the state’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging the public to wear face coverings when visiting the state’s open spaces. “Mask Up!” reminds residents and visitors to bring masks to New Jersey State Parks, beaches, Read more…