LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners Oct. 17 honored members of the Longport Beach Patrol for winning the South Jersey Lifeguard Association Championships for the third year in a row and commended a former lifeguard for rescuing two people caught in the surf off the jetty. The beach patrol participated Read more…
LONGPORT – After local residents killed 26 rats in a one-block radius near 30th Avenue, Mayor Nicholas Russo posted a letter on the borough’s website on Oct. 12 informing residents what they should do if they see rats in the neighborhood. Russo said one resident wanted the borough to take Read more…
EGG HARBOR CITY – Hallee Adelman of Longport and her daughter Sage, 14, were the winners of the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council’s statewide Perfect Peach Pie contest for amateur bakers. The Adelmans were also the winners of the Margate Community Farmers Market’s sixth annual contest held in July 19 Read more…
Downbeach communities turned out to honor those who perished in the attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001. Longport American Legion Post 469 held a service at Thomas B. Reed Park. Margate’s service was held at Firehouse No. 1. Ventnor held a joint service with Atlantic City on the Boardwalk Read more…
LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners is considering hiring an administrator or manager, at least on a part-time basis to oversee borough operations, they said at their Sept. 6 work session. Right now, Jenna Kelly performs many jobs outside the scope of being a chief financial officer, Mayor Nicholas Russo Read more…
LONGPORT – While Hurricane Florence churns in the Atlantic Ocean, where water temperatures are hovering 80 degrees, members of the Longport American Legion Post 469 are finalizing plans for Wednesday’s Downbeach welcome parade and the week’s itinerary honoring a wounded veteran and his family. U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Adam Read more…
The Longport Volunteer Fire Company will hold its annual fireworks display Saturday, Aug. 25. Raindate is Sept. 1 The fireworks will launch on the beach at 9 p.m. Saturday night. The weather is predicted to be cool and clear, which makes for an exciting time for spectators of all ages.
LONGPORT – Episcopal priest John Baker spends two weeks each summer ministering at the Church of the Redeemer, a beacon of faith for those who summer in Longport. When church leaders asked him to do a talk on the labyrinth outside the church, he jumped at the opportunity. “The labyrinth Read more…
The faithful flocked to Longport Wednesday, Aug. 15 to pray and celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. Hundreds of parishioners and visitors packed the Church of the Epiphany as Pastor Joseph Ferrara celebrated Mass. Although the church is air conditioned, one woman was overcome Read more…
The Longport Public Library celebrated its one-year anniversary Thursday, July 26 with a ribbon cutting of a new plaque outside Longport Borough Hall, a reception and ice cream social. The event was attended by more than 100 people, who agreed the library is a great addition to the community. Children Read more…