With the surge of COVID-19 due to the highly transmissible Delta variant, health officials believe it will be increasingly important to get an annual flu shot to help reduce the risk of two respiratory outbreaks circulating simultaneously. COVID-19 and flu are both highly contagious respiratory illnesses that may produce severe Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Atlantic County Clean Communities Program, administered by Atlantic County Utilities Authority, has announced the winners of the “Summer Litter Challenge” are Moving Forward Absecon, first place; Ford Beautification Project, second Place; and C&R Appliance of Galloway, third place. The contest challenged teams to pick up Read more…
MARGATE – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Margate Business Association’s Fall Funfest By The Bay brings fresh and exciting family friendly and adult venues for 2021. Being held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26, thousands of visitors will enjoy mor than 100 booths, activities, live music, beer gardens and more. Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – “Before, After: Reflections on the Armenian Genocide” will be on display in the Stockton University Art Gallery through Oct. 17. Stationed in the upper art gallery, this installation includes artwork by 10 artists: John Avakian, Silvina Der-Meguerditchian, Vahagn Ghukasyan, Diana Markosian, Talin Megherian, Marsha Nouritza Odabashian, Ara Read more…
MAYS LANDING — Atlantic Cape Community College’s high-end and affordable, student-run restaurant Careme’s reopened for lunch on Sept. 13. Dinner service will begin on Nov. 3. Often touted by loyal customers as the “best kept secret in Atlantic County,” Careme’s will be open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate Public Library has announced its lineup of free fall concerts being held at the Library Park, 8100 Atlantic Ave. Seating will be available under a tent, but participants can welcome spread out onto the lawn as well. The concerts will be held rain or shine. If Read more…
ATLANTIC CITY -On Friday, September 10, the AtlantiCare community ceremoniously marked the completion of the steel structure for the new AtlantiCare Medical Arts Pavilion. The $38.3 million, three-story, 69,700-square-foot facility is located on the very same block in which the healthcare system established its roots as Atlantic City Hospital in Read more…
For the fourth consecutive time, the New Jersey Public Employees Occupation Safety and Health Program has found no proof of workplace hazards in response to a complaint filed on July 26. “Once again, the state has closed the case with no finding of wrongdoing, fully exonerating the county,” Atlantic County Read more…
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP – The treatment of Asian-Americans will be the topic of the annual Constitution Day lecture at Stockton University at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 via Zoom. The featured speaker is legal scholar and author Lorraine K. Bannai, professor emeritus at Seattle University School of Law and director emeritus Read more…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Atlantic County and the Atlantic County Utilities Authority partner to provide free informational garden meetings to the public. The meetings provide timely, relevant information for home gardeners of all levels of experience. The next meeting, which will be held 6 p.m. Read more…