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…
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY MARGATE – Two city police officers were honored Thursday evening for answering a grandmother’s call for angels. The Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation acknowledging the heroic efforts of Officer Brendan Campbell and Sgt. Christopher Taroncher, who without a second thought for their own safety and Read more…
The Margate Community Church will. Hold a Thanksgiving Interfaith Service of Gratitude and Hop 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20. Keynote speaker will be Atlantic City Councilman Kaleem Shabazz of the Absecon Island Clergy Fellowship. The service includes prayer and music by clergy and choirs from Margate Community Church and other Read more…
MARGATE – The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at Jewish Family Service will offer nine interactive, entertaining and unique programs in November. Plan to participate with friends, family and neighbors and enjoy these virtual and in-person programs. Breakfast Workshop Hosted by UMC and JFS Lynn Kramer Village by the Read more…
By BROOKE FELDMAN MARGATE – Hundreds of revelers enjoyed Halloween thrills with BOO Fest and Trunk-or-Treat “monster-mashed” into one night. The Friday night before Halloween kicked off with BOO Fest at 4 p.m., hosted by the Margate Education Foundation. Children of all ages flooded the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School Read more…
Residents of Margate and Longport are eligible to participate in the annual Free Shredding Day being held 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Margate Public Works garage, 101 N. Benson Ave. Proof of residency is required. The event is a great opportunity to get rid of sensitive Read more…