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…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY The Atlantic County Surf Fishing Derby that honors angler Pat Erdman will kick off Sept. 25 at Atlantic County beaches that are legally accessible to anglers. Scott Bonar of Ray Scott’s Dock on Amherst Avenue in Margate is chairing the event with the assistance of longtime Read more…
With hurricane season in full swing and a nor’easter barreling up the East Coast, Atlantic City Electric is reminding customers of the importance of being prepared for severe weather and other emergencies during National Preparedness Month and through the remainder of this hurricane season. To help customers plan and prepare Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MAYS LANDING – They started with very humble beginnings and have moved on with incredible success to open corporate and licensed restaurants serving plant-based cuisine at numerous locations in New Jersey, including a food truck serving the Philadelphia-South Jersey market. Nicole Jacoby started her healthy eating Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – It’s been talked about for a few years, but within a month or two, Ventnor will get its first “parklet” or “streetery” in the South Beach section of the city. The parklet concept was pursued by Commissioner Tim Kriebel who has seen them create Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY The Margate and Ventnor school districts were awarded more than $1.6 million in grants to fund critical school facilities improvements. The NJ Department of Education announced Sept. 7 that 261 NJ school districts would receive nearly $450 million from the state’s Debt Defeasance and Prevention Fund Read more…