The Atlantic County Firefighters’ Association will hold its 100th Anniversary Parade and Celebration Saturday, Oct. 7 in Egg Harbor City where the association was founded. The event will celebrate the service, dedication and endless contributions of firefighters all across Atlantic County. The association was formed Jan. 17, 1923 under the Read more…
Downbeach ghosts and goblins are getting ready for their big day on Oct. 31. But before then, local towns and organizations will be holding fun and safe special events just for them. The Margate Education Foundation will hold its annual Boo Fest 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the Sigmund Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Clean Communities Program administered by Atlantic County Utilities Authority has announced its 2023 Fall Litter Challenge. The challenge invites groups of Atlantic County residents to clear litter from roads, parks, or other public areas Oct. 1-14. The group that collects the most litter will Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – Support in New Jersey for building wind turbines off the coast has plummeted over the past four years, especially in shore towns, according to a Stockton University Poll released today. More state residents support the wind farms than oppose them, with 50% in favor of New Jersey Read more…
CAPE MAY COURTHOUSE — Atlantic Cape Community College, along with its sponsors the Atlantic Cape Community College Foundation and Cape May County Chamber of Commerce, Sept. 26 hosted best-selling author and business advisor Stedman Graham, CEO of S. Graham Associates, to its first Speaker Series event of the 2023-24 school Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – In honor of a contemporary dance legend, students and alumni of Stockton University’s Dance Company will perform a Pan-African dance tradition on the main stage of the Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. “Umfundalai X Legacy” is an evening celebrating the legacy of Kariamu Read more…
MARGATE – Autumn is a delightful time to enjoy cool breezes and fun programs with Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties. In Oct., JFS will showcase 10 entertaining, informative and thought-provoking programs through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. Positivity Project: Morning Refresh, Thursday, Oct. 5, 10:30 Read more…
SOMERS POINT – For consistently delivering outstanding service and embodying Shore Medical Center’s mission, vision and values, Endoscopy Technician John Ingersoll of Mays Landing has been named its September Employee of the Month. Ingersoll began his career at Shore Medical Center in 1988 as an orderly, and then trained to Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – At the request of the City of Atlantic City’s Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has authorized the Wave Parking Garage, located at the corner of Mississippi and Fairmount Avenues, to provide free parking for all Atlantic City residents and visitors from Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY WASHINGTON, D.C. – FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) starting at 2:20 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be sent directly to consumer cell phones, Read more…