Submitted by STEVE JASIECKI MARGATE – In this photo taken shortly after sunset Wednesday, Dec. 11 shows Venus positioned close to Saturn. When two celestial bodies come close together, it is known as a conjunction. Physically they are not close together; they just appear to be near each other from Read more…
MARGATE – Like the Three Wise Men, they came bearing gifts. Carrying bags of toys and stuffed animals, hundreds of children and their families made their way to Sigmund Rimm Athletic Complex on Jerome Avenue Friday, Dec. 6 for the fifth annual “Stuff the Police Cruiser” toy drive and holiday Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – After nearly two months of holiday celebrations, many who enjoy the turkey, cookies and holiday treats go on a diet after the New Year. In Margate, officials are planning their own “diet” of sorts, which could make traveling on Atlantic Avenue during the busy Read more…
MARGATE – The city opened the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 30 with a citywide shopping extravaganza, rack sales and a new twist on an old favorite – a holiday parade on the avenue. The Margate Business Association held its annual Shop Local, Shop Small complete with a community parade from Read more…
It’s time to get your metabolism revved up for mom’s Thanksgiving Day culinary treats. When it’s time to put the turkey into the oven, it’s also time to lace up your running shoes. Margate will be holding its 2019 “Huffin for the Stuffin” 5K/1-Mile Run, Walk or Waddle 9:30 a.m. Read more…
MARGATE – Luscious food offerings were available Sunday, Nov. 24 at the Margate Community Farmers Market Thanksgiving edition. The market was held indoors at Steve & Cookies By The Bay. Hundreds of shoppers attended the market to buy the freshest and some unusual ingredients to serve at Thanksgiving dinner. Others Read more…
MARGATE – Moms and dads got a break Thursday, Nov. 21 from the usual “What’s for dinner?” chants coming from the peanut gallery. The Eugene A. Tighe Middle School held its 28th annual Spaghetti Dinner in the cafeteria, which was packed with families enjoying food and friendship. The delicious smell Read more…
MARGATE – Firefighters responded at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 to the report of a chimney fire at 3 S. Nassau Ave. According to a release from Margate City Fire Chief Dan Adams, family members started seeing and smelling smoke in their home after they attempted to start a fire Read more…
MARGATE – “We will, we will squash you!” That’s the mantra being sung this week as local home cooks get ready for the biggest cooking day of the year. Yes, with still vivid memories of climbing the sand dune to make it to the water’s edge where the sun doesn’t Read more…
Submitted by STEVE JASIECKI MARGATE – Residents of Margate and Longport braved blustery winds Saturday, Nov. 16 to safely dispose of their unwanted and outdated personal documents. Normal access to city’s Public Works yard had to be rerouted while the water tower is being prepared for its scheduled paint job. Read more…