LONGPORT – The Herb Stern Longport Scholarship Fund announced up to $20,000 is available for college scholarships in 2021. Students living in Longport who will graduate high school in 2021 or who are currently attending college or who, at any age, plan to attend college in 2021, are eligible to Read more…
LONGPORT – What do coffee, tea and mushrooms have in common? They are all delicious and good for you. You can learn all about the history, culture and health benefits of various foods and drinks during the Longport Public Library’s 2021 Lecture Series being offered virtually. The series features five Read more…
LONGPORT – The borough is offering young artists an opportunity to show their work to thousands of beachgoers next summer. It’s time for the borough’s annual Beach Badge Design Contest. Two winning entries will be selected to be featured on Longport’s 2021 seasonal beach tags. The contest is open to Longport children Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Nicholas Russo, Ed.D., Daniel Lawler and James P. Leeds Sr. were sworn-in to their fourth four-year term on the Longport Board of Commissioners during a ceremony held at Borough Hall noon Friday, Jan. 1. Members of American Legion Post 469 of Longport presented the Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONGPORT – Former Atlantic County Clerk Michael James Garvin, who died Dec. 28 at age 80, is being remembered as a great Irishman and one of the “most decent” men in politics. On New Year’s Eve, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said Garvin was not only Read more…
LONGPORT – Former Atlantic County Clerk Michael James Garvin died peacefully Dec. 28 in Philadelphia at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Garvin (nee Lynch), his children Brian (Alexis) Garvin and Brigid Garvin; grandchildren, Paige Garvin, Rory Garvin, and Liam Garvin; siblings, Teresa (Hugh) Read more…
LONGPORT – Mayor Nicholas Russo, who will be sworn into a fourth term on the Longport Board of Commissioners on Jan. 1, 2021, along with Commissioners Dan Lawler and Jim Leeds, said he has an “optimistic” view of what’s to come. He shares this thoughts about the lessons learned from Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY LONPGORT – Turning Amherst Avenue into a one-way street to improve safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians sounds like a great idea for Margate’s marina district. But officials and residents of Longport are concerned it will force more traffic into the borough. After meeting with city Read more…
LONGPORT – A Longport Public Library staff member recently tested positive for COVID-19. However, precautions have been taken the the library remains open. According to an announcement from library staff, all cleaning and health protocols have been completed, and the library will be open and ready to serve patrons on Monday, Read more…
A 75-year-old Longport man with pre-existing health conditions died Friday from COVID-19. His death was the 12th fatality this week in Atlantic County. Seven deaths were reported on Thursday and four on Wednesday. The Atlantic County Health Department also reported 137 new positives in 65 males, ages 4 months to Read more…