LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 in Commission Chambers at Borough Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to reject bids received for the installation of new playground equipment at the beachfront park on 33rd Avenue. The borough recieved bids Read more…
The Margate Mothers Association will hold its first meeting of the new school year 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at Tomatoes restaurant, 9300 Amherst Ave. Learn about the Margate Mothers Association and the charities and organizations it supports. Light fare and refreshments will be provided. For more information, see Margate Read more…
The Margate Community Church will hold its annual Blessing of the Animals 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 on the lawn on Sumner Avenue. Pastor Vicky Ney will preside over a special service blessing the animals, whether they are furry or feathered friends. Families are encouraged to bring their well-behaved felines, Read more…
The Ventnor Business Association is holding an art contest for the design to be included on T-shirts and sweatshirts sold at the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. Children in grades K-8 (public, private or home schooled) who are Ventnor City residents are eligible to submit their design Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Arc of Atlantic County has announced the I. Rice & Company Presents The Arc of Atlantic County Golf Classic will be held Thursday, Oct. 12 at Galloway National Golf Club. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. in a scramble format. Registration fees Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The Stockton University Board of Trustees elected new officers and approved the naming of the newest Atlantic City residence hall when it met Sept. 20. The new slate of officers includes Chairwoman Nelida Valentin; Co-vice-chairwoman Nancy Davis; Co-vice-chairman Jose Lozano and Secretary Michelle Keates. Valentin, ’86, of Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners Wednesday, Sept. 20 honored several first responders and a private citizen whose quick response saved the life of a man in cardiac arrest. The survivor was there to thank them in person. “It is absolutely amazing what the Police Department, Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority invites electric vehicle owners, supporters, and the EV-curious to participate in its annual Drive Electric Celebration, which is offered over two days this week. ACUA’s events are free to attend and open to the public. Transportation is the number one contributor Read more…
Tropical storm Ophelia continues to wreak havoc in the Downbeach area Sunday with high winds, rain and coastal flooding. Although flooding will be less than Saturday, minor flooding is predicted at high tide. For a complete update see, https://marine.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-74.40194041032423&lat=39.37318012482805 Photographer Steve Jasiecki was out taking pictures and video of the Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – An unconscious swimmer owes his life to the members of the Margate Beach Patrol. “Because of their quick actions, a life was saved,” Margate Fire Chief Dan Adams told the Board of Commissioners Thursday, Sept. 21. The board recognized a dozen lifeguards who make Read more…