By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Education Wednesday Nov. 15 accepted the retirement of Superintendent Audrey Becker, effective July 1, 2024. “I’ll be 55 this year and I’m in a place now where I want to focus on my family and other things,” Becker said. “I feel Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – City officials have said they are pleased with the improved safety offered by the Atlantic Avenue road diet, which was completed in 2021. Although it was much maligned by some motorists and residents before and while the work was being done, the New Jersey Read more…
MARGATE – The city will hold its annual Toy Drive 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 at the the Sigmund Rimm Recreation Complex. Although Margate hosts the event, police departments and benevolent associations in Ventnor and Longport also participate in the event by collecting new unwrapped toys for distribution through the Read more…
Margate and Longport have teamed up for the annual free Shredding Day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Public Works yard 101 N. Benson Ave. in Margate. Shredding Day is open to Margate and Longport residents with proof of residency. All shredded paper will be recycled. For Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – The Board of Commissioners Nov. 2 unanimously approved a resolution in support of its application to the NJ Boardwalk Preservation Fund grant program, which is designed to make critical investments in boardwalk infrastructure and improve tourism across the state. If approved, the grant will Read more…
The Margate Education Foundation will hold its annual drive-through Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 to raise money for school clubs and programs. The dinner includes single and family style meals, including a family bundle that serves six people. Meal options include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and bread and Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Lucy the Elephant is putting out the welcome mat in eight locations around the city that will “enhance the beauty of Margate.” Margate Recreation Director Andrew Miles Nov. 2 presented the Board of Commissioners with several large welcome signs that will be installed at Read more…
MARGATE — The city’s business and restaurant districts will celebrate Shop Small Business Weekend Friday through Sunday, Nov. 24-26 with great sales, discounts, a parade, and two contests for shoppers. A holiday parade on Saturday features an America Sign Language Santa, an Elf and Unicorn arriving on a Margate Beach Patrol Read more…
By MADDY VITALE The Ocean City Surf Team has done it – they won the NSSA State Championship, beating out rival surf team, Manasquan. On Sunday, Oct. 29, the surf team, led by coach Nate Garza, competed in Atlantic City against other high schools from Cape May all the way Read more…
MARGATE – To combat food insecurity in the region, ACME Markets Foundation charitable program has awarded Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties a $5,000 Nourishing Neighbors Nutrition Security grant. The funding aims to connect qualified individuals with the existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women Infants Read more…