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Ventnor plants trees to beautify two business districts

The tree planting project will beautify the city along with improving the environment

Atlantic County shares feasibility study on countywide 911 call center and dispatch

Feasibility study revives county's decade-long effort to improve public safety

State asks EPA to monitor microplastics in drinking water

Margate's Construction Contaminant Coalition addresses plastic contamnation at the local level

Shop Small Weekend draws Margate shoppers to the avenue

The MBA hosted its annual Shop Small Weekend event with fun for all ages

Margate engineer holds Washington Avenue streetscape pre-construction meeting for residents

20 Residents attended the public meeting to learn how they will be impacted

Multicultural Fair takes VECC students on a trip around the world

78 Middle schoolers shared culture, customs and culinary delights

Longport to begin Point Park project, Dec. 1

Point Park is the second park to be added in Longport this year

Margate's Fall Farmers Market features new items, more vendors

The Fall Farmers Market a prelude to Thanksgiving at the shore

Margate Citizen Advisory Committee member presents results of informal survey

A public meeting will be held 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 to discuss the Washington Avenue streetscape project

Longport plans to raise utility rates, beach fees

Rate increases start in the New Year

Planners approve Ventnor Professional Campus development

The front portion of the historic property will be maintained, with 33 new housing units in back

Margate joins class action lawsuit for PFAS in drinking water

A 'false positive' report indicates Margate's tap water is safe to drink, officials say

Ventnor to hold site plan review meeting for Ventnor Professional Campus redevelopment

Residents expressed concerns about parking in the neighborhood

Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ will have you running in circles this year

Run, walk or waddle on Thanksgiving morning

UPDATE: Unofficial numbers show Guardian, Rowan win 2nd Legislative District race

Democrat unseats Republican incumbent Claire Swift for split representation in Atlantic County.

Residents continue to voice support for Margate CFO

Residents offer support for CFO amid efforts to oust her from the job

Veterans Day event honors two of Longport’s own

The program honored Legionnaires John Stroebele and Ken Ross

35 Volunteers clean up Jewish cemetery as a sacred mitzvah

Beth Israel Cemetery on the Black Horse Pike needed a major sprucing up

Margate dedicates banners to decorated veterans

The program will continue to honor non-decorated veterans

Margate to honor decorated veterans at Sunday ceremony

Banners honoring veterans to grace bayfront promenade

Ventnor Middle School students learn how to perform CPR

School district plans to train all 8th graders and staff

Downbeach towns plan Veterans Day ceremonies

Honoring veterans, past and present

Fire renders Margate home uninhabitable

No injuries reported

Ventnor schedules special Planning Board meeting for old school revitalization project

Board also approves three new townhouses in North Beach area

Ventnor to make changes to lifeguard pension plan

Revisions to the existing plan are currently under review

8 Block section of Ventnor boardwalk to be closed during construction

Boardwalk will be off-limits during the first phase of reconstruction

Ventnor Elementary School awarded Blue Ribbon status

The award recognizes the school as one of the best in the state.

Ventnor's Halloween festivities brighten a spectacular Sunday afternoon

Hundreds of Halloween revelers turned out in droves for wholesome family fun

Margate provides reimbursement for homes connected to Ventnor water system

Recap of the Oct. 23 Ventnor Board of Commissioners meeting

Notable Passing: John A. Stroebele, Longport

The Legionnaire maintained a constant presence at veterans events

Margate awards construction contract for Washington Avenue streetscape

The $3.8 million project will connect the Central and Waterfront business districts

Local synagogues to clean up Beth Israel Cemetery

The cemetery needs cleaning after unhoused individuals left a mess behind

Margate's Halloween Mansion gets spookier every year

Not to be missed this holiday season

Atlantic County orders Longport to conduct revaluation

Police chief set to retire; beach tag fees to increase next year

Atlantic County honors Donald J. Sykes Award winners

Seven individuals were recognized for their achievements despite physical obstacles

Former Margate mayor calls for city administrator to be fired

Residents defend CFO Lisa McLaughlin, call for Pat Moran to be fired

2 New hires bring Margate Fire Department to full staff

The department will now be able to provide better service to the residents of Margate, chief said

Ventnor addresses abatements, boardwalk reconstruction and redevelopment

City approves redevelopment agreement for Ventnor Professional Campus

Lucy the Elephant starts a new fall tradition - Trunktoberfest

Organizers hope to make Trunktoberfest an annual tradition

Longport commissioners agree to maintain lifeguard pensions

The pension system for seasonal jobs was in jeopardy

Longport Commission revises November meeting date

The meeting will be held a day earlier

Margate responds to battery fire during coastal storm

Proper handling of lithium batteries is theme for Fire Prevention Week

Downbeach drying out, but coastal flooding advisory continues

Ocean 'kisses' the toe of the dunes

Margate moves to ‘remove’ chief financial officer

Charges will be filed with the NJ Department of Community Affairs

Katz JCC to host Spin-a-thon for injured spin instructor

Spin for Steve to help the Bouchard family

Margate firefighters train on house to be demolished

Firefighters used forceable entry, hose lines, and cut holes in the roof

Longport lifeguards seek support for maintaining pensions

NJ Comptroller said lifeguard pensions should be eliminated

Downbeach towns to participate in semi-annual Beach Sweep, Oct. 18

Volunteers are needed to clean up the beaches.

High pressure gas leak forces evacuation of Margate home

Contractors using a backhoe struck a high-pressure gas line

Ventnor to extend tax abatement program, rehabilitate Surrey Avenue water tower

The abatement program has resulted in increased ratables that stabilize taxes
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