ATLANTIC CITY – Atlantic County officials believe a lightning strike during a July 21 storm took out the air conditioning chiller at the county office building in Atlantic City. “The electrical panels were fried, rendering the air conditioning system useless,” Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said. “As a result we Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY Downbeach towns are reporting a marked increase in the sale of beach tags over the last two years. In one municipality, the chief financial officer ran out of tags and had to purchase more. Margate Chief Financial Officer Lisa McLaughlin July 15 told the Board of Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – The 2nd Annual Jim Whelan Open Water Festival, featuring the 55th annual Around The Island® Swim, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 1 in the ocean and bay surrounding Absecon Island. The event being hosted by Green Whales, Inc., honors the late NJ Sen. Jim Whelan, who Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Due to ongoing air conditioning issues at the County Office Building, 1333 Atlantic Ave., the building will remain closed through Wednesday, July 28. All other county facilities are operating as usual. SNAP recipients who have questions about EBT cards may call 609-345-6700, ext. 2353, for assistance and Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Atlantic Cape Community College and Stockton University July 27 signed an agreement that will make it possible for students to earn an undergraduate degree and a master of business administration in five years. The 2+3 program would allow students to earn their associate degree in two years Read more…
To showcase the outstanding talent of the people of New Jersey and their contributions to the world, Gov. Phil Murphy today announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority is renaming nine service areas on the Garden State Parkway after iconic New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees in the arts, entertainment and sports. Nine service areas will Read more…
SOMERS POINT – More than 100 swimmers raised more than $10,000 during the 39th annual Carole Schiavo Kids Swim for Health held at Mainland Recreation Association pool in Linwood July 13. Members of the Auxiliary of Shore Medical Center took their places on the pool deck to count the number Read more…
VENTNOR – Sustainable Downbeach volunteers will be holding a second Solar System Planetary Walk 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 on the Ventnor City boardwalk. The walk starts “under the sun” on the boardwalk between between New Haven and Newport avenues. Sustainable Downbeach member Steve Jasiecki and NASA Solar System Ambassador Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY – Starting in the Fall, the Atlantic City Ballet will be offering free dance classes to children who live in Atlantic City and are enrolled in an Atlantic City public schools. With a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the ballet’s Everyday Dance Initiative will Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, July 22 approved a memorandum of agreement with Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 97 to execute a new four year collective bargaining agreement ending Dec. 31, 2024. The old contract expired Dec. 31, 2020. The city and PBA began negotiations Read more…