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Longport approves development of Beach Terrace Park

Right now, it's just a barren strip of land, but in a year...

Ventnor library closes for emergency HVAC repairs

Replacing the HVAC chiller will cost $300,000

Margate approves several new employment contracts and a separation agreement

Jim Galantino gets an additional $10,000 to release claims

Tideline waterfront restaurant opens in Margate after 9 years of legal wrangling

Take an Uber or pilot your boat to Tideline, Margate's newest hot spot

Car crashes into Ventnor’s landmark bike shop

Miraculously, no one was injured.

Summer’s here, and so is the Margate Farmers Market

The market is open 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday mornings through Labor Day.

Ventnor to hold public hearing on bond issues, pile driving and bikes on boardwalk

The meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12

Ventnor commissioners approve Professional Campus redevelopment plan

Next up in the process is a full site plan review by the Planning Board

Longport honors Adams family for five generations of firefighting

The Adamses began their legacy of firefigthting in Longport in 1939

Residents living near the Tequila Bar say their neighborhood is ‘taking a beating’

The Planning Board approved a rooftop lounge at the Tequila Bar

Margate promotes three firefighers

Brian Duffey, Perry Coker and David Funk advanced to leadership positions

Herb Stern Longport Scholarship program grants 19 awards

Longport students receive funds to continue their education

Green team seeks volunteers to help cleanup pollinator garden

Ventnor's pollinator habitat was installed with the help of the Xerces Society

Margate City Police, Fire departments have a busy Memorial Day weekend

Police respond to 2 overturned vehicle accidents, cite parents for not keeping an eye on their kids

177th Fighter Wing to provide flyover during Longport parade

The Downbeach area will have Memorial Day activities in each town, starting at 9 a.m.

David Funk takes the helm of the Ventnor City Beach Patrol

Funk replaces longtime Beach Patrol Chief Stan Bergman

Ventnor greets the holiday weekend with opening of farmers market

The Ventnor City Farmers Market is celebrating its ninth season

Margate Police remind parents about curfew law

Margate's curfew law will be enforced this Memorial Day weekend, police say

Commemorate Memorial Day at events in Ventnor, Margate and Longport

Memorial Day events will be held at 9 a.m. in Ventnor, 10 a.m. in Margate, and 11 a.m. in Longport

It’s not too late to purchase beach tags at discounted prices

But the deadline is quickly approaching...

Ventnor offers diners a taste of the town

Ventnor Beautification held its annual Chef's Night Out Sunday, May 18.

Despite objections, Margate awards 2 contracts to sell ice cream and coffee on the beach

Multiple rounds of bidding produce 2 contracts for ice cream and coffee sales on the beach

Lucy the Elephant is once again tops on America’s vacation travel list

Lucy the Elephant was #1 on USA Today's 2025 Best Roadside Attraction list

Here's a lineup of summer activities in the Downbeach area

There's lots to do this year in Ventnor, Margate and Longport

Margate community supports continuing Scott’s Dock lease

Scott's Dock maintains an iconic presence on Margate's backbay area

Ventnor delays public hearing on proposed redevelopment plan

Ventnor Professional Campus redevelopment plan needs to be 'tweaked' to make it 'exceptional'

Block party offers Ventnor a brilliantly sunny welcome to summer

The Spring Block Party has grown and this year hosted more than 90 vendors

Ventnor Social takes over Santucci’s

Restaurant group takes over Santucci's, plans to maintain a smaller pizza restuarant.

Ventnor swears in new police chief, promotes 2 to captain

Joseph Wootton replaces former Chief Joseph Fussner

Viva il Papa. We have a Pope and he is an American

Chicago born Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost was elected to lead 1.4 billion Catholics

Margate community supports continuing Scott’s Dock lease

Scott's Dock is an iconic business in Margate's back bay area.

Margate takes lead in regional FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant

FEMA funding helps residents raise their homes of the flood zone

Margate residents want to ban the use of backpack leaf blowers

The blower are too noisy and can cause health issues, detractors say.

Margate may soon provide interactive online participation at commission meetings

Residents have repeatedly asked for more online access during public meetings

Margate introduces three bond ordinances totaling nearly $11 million

Margate should push to use Shelter Island as a dredge materials disposal site, Abbott said

Ventnor police chief retires; his replacement to be sworn in May 8

Capt. Joseph Wootton will replace him

Longtime Longport Public Works employee retires

Chris Berenotto worked for the borough for 36 years

Wildfire consumes 8500 acres in Ocean Township

The wildfire is only 10% contained.

Margate presents Washington Avenue streetscape plan

The streetscape connects business districts along Washington Avenue

Tonight’s the night…Mad Mutz gets the chance to reel in a ‘Shark’

Two local entrepreneurs to appear on 'Shark Tank' tonight.

Margate middle schoolers get a birds-eye view of their future

A bright orange Coast Guard helicopter landed on the Tighe School athletic field.

Ventnor adopts municipal budget with 3.19-cent tax rate increase

The average property owner will see a $159 increase this year.

Ventnor continues public hearing on Ventnor Professional Campus redevelopment plan

Planning Board officials suggested changes to the plan before it's adopted

Longport breaks ground on long-awaited Dorothy McGee Park

McGee's daughter Alicia called the groundbreaking "bittersweet"

Fees to increase for Ventnor Pier

Fees will increase to fish on the Ventnor Pier.

Longport to break ground Thursday on Dorothy McGee Park

McGee contributed to Longport even in death

U.S. government defaults on promise made to Save Lucy Committee

DOGE cuts eliminated all Congressional Discretionary Grants.

Margate commissioner says he will file a legal suit to protect his authority

Maury Blumberg said he will sue Collins and Horn to retain authority over his department.

Longport plans Community Day event this summer

Attendance at the ticketed event would be open to Longport residents, their families and friends.

Planning Board to review Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan

The proposal includes commercial mixed-use development along Ventnor Avenue with residential in the rear section.
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