MARGATE About 60 senior citizens started their Friday morning visit to the Bloom Pavilion with a card party and cream cheese and bagels, but soon found themselves evacuating the center down a flight of stairs on the exterior of the building. Margate Fire Lt. Anthony Tabasso and a crew of Read more…
MARGATE – The Downbeach Express, Margate bridge and causeway, was temporarily closed today to make emergency repairs to an electric pole, a Downbeach Express representative said. The Egg Harbor Township Police Department issued an advisory on its Facebook page at 11:20 a.m. that the roadway had been closed until further Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – After several years discussing it, the city is ready to move forward on its plan to install a “plaza” or bump-out in front of Historic City Hall at 1 S. Washington Ave. The project will improve traffic safety in front of the Wawa parking Read more…
MARGATE – Firefighters responded to the report of a structure fire 2:35 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 6 at 12 N. Madison Ave. The couple in Apartment No. 2 stated they were operating the clothes dryer before going to bed but were awakened by a blaring smoke detector and heavy smoke in Read more…
MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners honored retired Deputy Fire Chief Scott Winneberger Thursday, Oct. 3 at Historic City Hall. Winneberger retired last month after 28 years as a Margate firefighter. Commissioner John Amodeo read a proclamation commending him for his “exceptional level of dedication and professional excellence.” Winneberger thanked Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate Community Church held the Blessing of the Animals after services Sunday, Oct. 6 in Fellowship Hall. Pastor Victoria Ney started the brief service with a prayer for abused and neglected animals. A short reading from the first chapter of the Bible, Genesis, reminded those gathered with Read more…
MARGATE – The Margate-Longport Municipal Alliance held its annual barbecue Friday, Oct. 4 in the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School athletic field. Hundreds of students, parents and grandparents attended the festive event, which is designed to show that there’s lots of fun to be had without drugs and alcohol. Teacher Read more…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month when women are advised to maintain breast health by getting regular mammograms. The AMI Foundation’s Dr. Jan Astin Mobile Digital Mammography Van, which travels throughout southeastern New Jersey to make breast cancer screening easier and more convenient, will visit five Atlantic County communities during October, Read more…
MARGATE – Now that the summer is over and the focus switches to preparing for the holidays, it’s time for the autumn version of spring cleaning. Margate residents can protect against becoming a victim of identity theft by disposing of important documents safely and effectively. City residents can take important Read more…
MARGATE – Local firefighters seeking greater protection in the performance of their lifesaving duties are testing and evaluating European-styled safety helmets. According to Fire Chief Dan Adams, three Margate firefighters will be using the helmets to see if they are effective enough to purchase for all Margate firefighters. Adams said Read more…