By MEDIAWIZE MARGATE – Summer is starting to wind down and the “back to reality” feeling may be setting in. Are you itching to finish up some projects you’ve put on a mental laundry list all summer? Looking to freshen up your home in some way? The professionals at Colmar Read more…
MARGATE – The water slowed to a trickle in some areas today, but after some quick action by the city’s Public Works Department, things were back to normal within a few hours. The city posted a notice on its Facebook page early today that the water towers were out of Read more…
MARGATE – The Police Department held its annual Law Day event Thursday, Aug. 8 in the parking lot at the Margate Public Library. The event gives residents and visitors the opportunity to meet local police and learn more about how they protect citizens on a daily basis. Various vehicles used Read more…
VENTNOR – The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Aug. 8 renewed a shared services agreement with neighboring Margate for the use of the Anne Pancoast Dog Park located at 400. N. Argyle Ave., one block south of the Ventnor border. The board approved a resolution formalizing the one-year agreement, which allows Read more…
The Margate Public Library has announced its programs for August, including two new concerts. All events are free and open to the public. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. – In partnership with the Margate Historical Society, the library presents “Great Storms of South Jersey,” at Historic City Hall, 1 S. Read more…
MARGATE – As the saying goes, close only counts in horseshoes. After taking second place last year, David Williamson and Paul Smith of Absecon beat 24 other teams to win the second annual Drink ‘n’ Shoes horseshoe tournament Saturday, jJuly 27 at the Margate Log Cabin. Second-place winners were team Read more…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – With residents clamoring for a boardwalk on the landward side of the sand dune, the Board of Commissioners is looking to the backbay area to erect a boardwalk promenade in the Amherst Avenue marina district. The commissioners heard a presentation from planners Arthur W. Read more…
MARGATE – Two former Eugene A. Tighe Middle School graduates who are currently students at Holy Spirit High School are giving back to the community by collecting school supplies for those who need them. Ava Grant, a sophomore at HSHS, and her younger brother Gavin, who will be a freshman, Read more…
MARGATE – After months of wrangling with the powers that be, city officials admitted they are frustrated with a lack progress in completing two federally-funded projects in the city. Although one would provide convenience for residents and summer visitors, the other provides much-needed safety for beachgoers. On July 18, Margate Read more…
MARGATE – Twelve-year-old Patrick Grimley of Margate loves playing lacrosse for the Margate Riptides. He also believes in being an advocate for change in the world. Patrick has combined his two loves and will be hosting the second annual #PLAYLAXDAY, a lacrosse round-robin tournament for children, being held starting at Read more…