Downbeach

VENTNOR – It wouldn’t have been so cold Sunday afternoon if the wind was not blowing 25-30 miles-per-hour. The 39-degree temperature didn’t stop hundreds of die hard Eagles fans from flocking to the bayfront park at Ski Beach to watch, for the first time ever, an Eagles game on the Read more…

VENTNOR – A detour will be in effect 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 21-23 on Ventnor Avenue, between Lafayette  and Swarthmore avenues, for work related to the ongoing signalization project. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly or seek an Read more…

MARGATE – There was a steady stream of shoppers at the Fall Community Farmers Market held in the veranda at Steve & Cookies By The Bay Sunday morning. The weather outside was nearly frightful, but inside it was warm and inviting. It was the first fall farmers market held since Read more…

MARGATE – After 14 months under wraps, Lucy the Elephant, the city’s beloved pachyderm, will be getting an elephant sized shower 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Lucy plans to shed her plastic wrapped scaffolding to reveal the results of her $2 million makeover, but before contractors leave the site, the Read more…

By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY “It’s all about protecting our firefighters and ensuring they have the proper equipment when it’s needed,” Margate Fire Chief Dan Adams said Thursday morning about Downbeach towns being awarded funding from the American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant program. The state received $10 million from the American Read more…

ATLANTIC CITY – James A. Sarkos was sworn in Thursday morning as chief of The Atlantic City Police Department.  The ceremony was held at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom inside Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.  U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office. Sarkos has led the ACPD since Read more…

By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY VENTNOR – The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is planning a multi-million dollar pump station replacement project and will soon accept bids from contractors. The project was put out to bid earlier this month, but was cancelled due to advertising reasons. The new date to accept bids Read more…

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP— Make your celebration of Chanukah a family affair at Stockton University Performing Arts Center’s main stage 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. “My Yiddishe Chanukah” is a musical and theatrical celebration for the whole family, featuring a young ensemble of performers and accompanied by a hip Klezmer ensemble. Under Read more…

Beginning Nov. 23 through Dec. 14, children who would like to receive a personalized letter from Santa this holiday season may submit their requests in writing to the Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor. Staff will be working closely with Santa and his elves to make sure all letters from Read more…