The Longport Police Department took part in a community policing initiative, Saturday, Oct. 3, called, “Hearts behind the Badge.” The event was designed to utilize the strengths of each individual officer in an effort to uniquely bond with the community. Ptl. Shaune Slattery, a former standout basketball player at Mainland Read more…
The Longport Historical Society hosted a concert featuring members of the Philadelphia Mummers in the park at the rear of Borough Hall Saturday evening, Aug 3. Several members of the String Band Division of Philadelphia Mummers clubs strummed their banjos as seniors danced the Mummer’s strut. Children twirled and everyone Read more…
LONGPORT – The Longport Police Department has launched a new website packed with information and newly developed services, with the goal of making it easier for the public to obtain information. “The old website no longer met the demands of our community. This site will be much more engaging to Read more…
The Longport Historical Society will host a concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 featuring the Philadelphia Mummers in the park at the rear of Borough Hall, 2305 Atlantic Ave. Several members of the String Band Division of the Philadelphia Mummers will perform. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will Read more…
LONGPORT – Local residents questioned the Board of Commissioners July 24 on a planned ordinance that would authorize a deed of dedication for a perpetual public access easement over street ends leading to the beach. The easement would provide the public with access to the beach in perpetuity over 53 Read more…
LONGPORT – The Board of Commissioners recognized two local youths Wednesday, July 24 for their artistic talents and designing beach tags for the summer 2019 season. Mayor Nicholas Russo presented certificates to Mary Kate Casey and Matthew Sheridan for submitting the winning artwork used on this year’s senior and regular Read more…
LONGPORT – The Longport PBA Local 363 will host its fifth annual Sgt. Charles “Tommy” Adams Memorial Miniature Golf Tournament 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the basketball courts at 35th and Atlantic avenues. Adams was a 21-year veteran Longport police officer and volunteer firefighter who died in a motorcycle Read more…
LONGPORT – Inside the walls of the white clapboard-sided building is enough history to fill eight rooms, all bursting at the seams and each highlighting a certain aspect of the history of the Borough of Longport. Artifacts collected by the dedicated members of the Longport Historical Society are on display Read more…
LONGPORT – In an effort to appease residents who questioned public notification of an ordinance that would provide the State of New Jersey with a perpetual easement over street ends to ensure the public has access to tidal waters, the Board of Commissioners has agreed to take steps to ensure Read more…
LONGPORT – Most people know him as the mayor of tiny Longport Borough, but to his students, he is a top-notch educator in the field of criminal justice. Although he was not selected as the winner, Mayor Nicholas Russo was one of the top educators nominated for University of Phoenix’s Read more…