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Downbeach drying out after Erin floods streets

Major flooding in all three Downbeach communities; 50 rescued in Margate

Atlantic County Democrats fill Coursey’s seat on County Commission

Democratic candidate in November election to fill Coursey's seat until end of year

Longport commends officer, bystanders who helped extinguish food truck fire

Fire could have been a lot worse without their selfless actions

Flooding closes roads, high tides higher than expected, Atlantic City mayor tells CNN

Winds of 45 miles per hour are expected as Hurricane Erin churns things up hundreds of miles off the coast

St. James Church celebrates 100 years ministering to Downbeach community

The celebration will be held Friday, Aug. 22 starting at 2:30 p.m.

Hurricane Erin forces Margate Police to postpone Law Day event

The event has been rescheduled for next week

All 120 acres at Ventnor West to replace .3-acres of beachfront parkland

The land swap would eliminate a longstanding dispute with Green Acres

Even surfers being asked to sit this one out

Swimming prohibited in all three Downbeach towns as Erin churns

Ventnor investigates business façade improvement program

The program could include tax abatements for facade improvements

Erin’s churning offshore. Are you storm ready?

Be prepared in the event of a storm emergency

Margate firefighter touts team approach to lifesaving effort on Atlantic City beach

Local firefighter/EMT on team that saved life of fellow-first responder

Longport faithful attend annual Blessing of the Sea

The annual tradition welcomes parishioners and visitors to bless the sea

Margate administrator files tort claim notice against Commissioner Maury Blumberg

City administrator files claim against commissioner

‘Free Joyce’ sand sculpture commemorates World Elephant Day

Sand sculpture commemmorates Aug. 12 as World Elephant Day

Margate commissioners address zoning, personnel lawsuits

Actions address a zoning lawsuit and a potential lawsuit filed by a city employee

Ventnor lifeguards, bystanders rescue man from ocean

Beach Patrol Chief cautions beachgoers to refrain from swimming afterhours

Hundreds enjoy Ventnor’s annual National Night Out

National Night Out promotes safe communities

Atlantic County Commissioner Ernest Coursey has died

The lifelong Atlantic City resident announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election due to health concerns.

2025 Atlantic County 4-H Fair theme features kindness toward others

Atlantic County 4-H Fair will be held Friday & Saturday, Aug. 8-9

Longport honors hometown veterans with banner program

John A. Kuzmann and Thomas B. Reed are among the first to be honored

Talented Atlantic County senior citizens win awards for their creative arts

The artists' reception closed out a monthlong exhibition at Atlantic Cape

Democrat candidates want greater transparency over Dorset Avenue bridge repairs

Candidates say they want more accountability from Atlantic County government

District 2 Legislative team to address e-bike safety

Should a license be reqired to ride an e-bike?

Downbeach towns address under-funded lifeguard pensions

Lifeguard pension deficits total more than $34 million, state comptroller said

Longport American Legion announces this year’s Wounded Warrior Week recipient

The former Green Beret and his family will arrive in Longport on Sept. 16

Big wheels keep on turning at Margate’s Touch-a-Truck event

The annual event is a draw for kids of all ages

Washington Avenue business owner concerned about road reconfiguration

The streetscape beautification project is designed to enhance safety for all users

Longport resident’s teen dance proposal now in ‘limbo’

Borough engineer to design Longport Point park project

Ventnor residents propose pocket park overlooking inland waterway

Board approves $2.25 million in capital ordinances

Ventnor’s annual art sale showcases local talent

Ocean Breeze feature creations of local artists and makers

Ventnor library to reopen on Monday

It's the second library branch to close due to HVAC repairs

ACUA cuts the ribbon on Downbeach's newly refurbished wastewater pump station

Critical infrastructure viewed through a child's eyes

Longport resident wants to see teens dancing the night away

Is a dance party possible on the tennis courts?

Longport to install dune protection signs on the beach

Do you know how important the dunes are to Absecon Island?

Longport cuts the ribbon on Dorothy McGee Park

The first of 3 new parks being built in Longport

Longport honors Beach Tag Contest winners

The borough hold the contest each year

Margate releases revised schematics for Washington Avenue streetscape project

The new plan reconfigures the bike lane

Ventnor adopts Fair Share affordable housing plan

Ventnor develops a plan to fill its affordable housing requirements

Grand Opening of Dottie McGee Park scheduled for July 3

The passive park is located on 22nd Avenue in Longport

Ventnor cuts the ribbon on the newly built bandshell at Memorial Park

Ventnor Beautification Committee donates $100,000 toward the cost of building the bandshell

The Planet’s Biggest Beach Party goes off without a hitch

The MBA's daylong party, Beachstock delights throngs of visitors

Children delight at annual Margate City Fire Department Open House

The annual open house provides family fun and education about how to protect against fires

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
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