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March 2, 2026

Ventnor introduces school bond, affordable housing ordinances
Fulfills the city's requirement for 60 affordable housing units
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February 27, 2026

Two former mayors spar over Green Acres diversion
No winners in Kreischer v. Landgraf Round 1
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February 23, 2026

Downbeach towns dig out after more than a foot of snow
Roads are being cleared; police, fire, DPW crews ready to respond
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February 22, 2026

Downbeach towns issue storm advisories
Stay off the roads, move vehicles to higher ground, be ready for flooding
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February 20, 2026

Downbeach towns designate August as Veterans Appreciation Month
Longport and Margate have passed resolutions of support
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February 19, 2026

Board of Commissioners revise meeting schedule
The meetings for March and April have been changed
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February 19, 2026

Ray Burgan sworn-in as 8th chief of Longport Police Department
A room filled with colleagues, friends and family members witnessed his swearing-in
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February 14, 2026

Ventnor firefighters release kitty from captivity
Buttercup went missing for five days before she returned to her owners
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February 13, 2026

Ventnor commissioners frustrated about misinformation from ‘keyboard warriors’
Read commissioners' full statments and FAQs
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February 11, 2026

Longport holds 20th annual Valentine’s Day luncheon
86 Longport senior citizens enjoyed annual love-fest
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February 11, 2026

Longport, Ventnor to hold meetings on lead service line replacements
The meetings will explain the why, where and how long of the projects
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February 9, 2026

Burst pipe results in early dismissal at Tighe School
Margate Fire Dept. reports 18 residential burst pipes over the weekend
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February 6, 2026

Margate to bond $4.2 million for 3 school construction projects
The bond will have little impact on taxpayers, officials said
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February 5, 2026

Area first responders practice ice rescues under dire conditions
First responders warn public to stay off the ice
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February 2, 2026

Scott’s Dock brings dogs to the district
Enjoy hot dogs and soft drinks next to Scott's Dock this summer
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January 30, 2026

Longport announces retiring Police Chief Frank Culmone’s successor
Lt. Ray Burgan was sworn in Thursday
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January 28, 2026

Ordinance to codify pension program for Ventnor lifeguards
A salary ordinance sets lifeguard salaries through 2028
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January 27, 2026

Tequila Bar owners promise to make improvements to reduce noise
Owners willing to meet with residents
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January 26, 2026

Margate to revise water billing cycle
There are no changes to the water and sewer rates
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January 22, 2026

Notable Passing: Ventnor Police announce passing of K-9 Axel
K-9 Axel was an award-winning member of the city's K-9 Unit
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January 21, 2026

UPDATE: Longport works on deal to open Post Office at Borough Hall
The new Post Office would be located at the rear entrance to Borough Hall
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January 21, 2026

New state eBike law will help keep Ventnor boardwalk safe, mayor says
New state law requires licensing of eBikes
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January 20, 2026

Longport reorganizes, provides flood insurance update
Residents can now pay their bills electronically
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January 16, 2026

Longport honors retiring Police Chief Frank Culmone
Culmone retires Jan. 30 after 25 years of service to the borough
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January 15, 2026

Ventnor reorganizes, discusses parking around redevelopment project
Commissioners hear from public about potential traffic impact at Ventnor Professional Campus redevelopment project
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January 14, 2026

Margate Commission holds information session on issuing bonds
City informs public about procedures for financing capital improvement projects
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January 14, 2026

Margate Commission hold information session on issuing bonds
City informs public about procedures for financing capital improvement projects
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January 12, 2026

Margate residents continue complaints about Sunrise Tequila Bar
Owners hope new windows will deaden the sound
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January 9, 2026

Gas leak forces evacuation of several blocks in Margate business district
Students at the city schools were kept indoors due to fumes spreading throughout the city.
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January 9, 2026

Margate honors retiring Court Administrator
Maureen Larkin worked in the Margate courts for 36 years.
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January 8, 2026

Lucy the Elephant interpretive center one of the most anticipated projects in Margate this year
Second in a series of articles about what to expect in Downbeach during 2026
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January 7, 2026

Ventnor has a lot of improvements on its plate this year
First in a series of stories about what Downbeach towns have in store for 2026
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December 30, 2025

Downbeach.com year in review
Restaurant openings, parking issues and controversies abound
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December 29, 2025

New Year’s Day promises to be chilly enough for a polar bear
Check off an item on your bucket list on New Year's Day.
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December 23, 2025

Ventnor awarded $960,000 for Dorset Avenue streetscape project
The project will soon enter the design phase
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December 21, 2025

Margate swears in new court administrator
Deanna Krupp replaces Maureen Larkin
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December 20, 2025

Longport holds first-ever wedding in Dorothy McGee Park
Joann McGuire and Henry Desselaers tied the knot on Friday
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December 18, 2025

Margate issues phishing scam alert involving Planning and Zoning applications
Scammers are sending fraudulent invoices to planning and zoning applicants
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December 17, 2025

MBA awards Joe Tozzi Award of Distinction to its creator
MBA President Ed Berger is this year's recipient
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December 13, 2025

Winter Wonderland event ensures holidays are bright for good little boys and girls
The annual event collects toys for the Atlantic County Toys for Kids program
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December 13, 2025

Longport welcomes the holiday season at Borough Hall
The event delighted children, parents and Santa
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December 12, 2025

It's going to snow this weekend
Time to buy some bread and milk.
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December 12, 2025

Margate holds public meeting to share details about $10.5 million DPW building
The meeting, advertised on social media, was sparsely attended
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December 11, 2025

Collaboration between Stockton, Reed's Farm continues
Cookie Till's mission at A Meaningful Purpose @ Reed's Farm gets a boost from Stockton communication students
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December 9, 2025

Margate introduces two bonds totaling $16.4 million
The bonds include the cost of a new Public Works building
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December 9, 2025

City to hold public meeting on new Public Works building
The city will share information about the $11 million project
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December 8, 2025

Margate makes a case for funding $11 million Public Works building
The building will replace 3 buildings at the site of the city's Public Works yard
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December 7, 2025

Ventnor Holiday Art Show features local artists exploring new phases in life
20 Artists display and sell their work in the library building atrium
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December 6, 2025

VIDEO: Ventnor City Twilight Holiday Parade
Ventnor's holiday day parade keeps growing every year
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December 6, 2025

Ventnor lights holiday tree
The city has held the tree lighting for about a decade
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