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6 ABC Gets Pranked on Ocean City NJ Boardwalk
It's always a risk for a television station to do live news reports from a location. It's impossible to control your surroundings and the people who may be in the background. Live news reports also present a challenge for some people. That is, how can they get "in the shot."
6 Most Haunted Locations in the Hudson Valley, New York
Can you believe that we are into Spooky Season already? It's late August, the weather is getting cooler, and believe it not, while driving on I-84, I'm seeing some trees start to change color. As someone who loves summer, I don't want it to fade away to quickly; however, fall is such an awesome time of year.
AC, Pleasantville Cut Ribbon On Newly Merged Municipal Court
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Area officials marked merger of the City of Atlantic City and the City of Pleasantville municipal courts with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly-formed Atlantic City Joint Municipal Court at the Clayton G. Graham Public Safety Building in Atlantic City on August 21. The...
Budweiser Clydesdales make majestic appearance in Margate
On a sweltering hot Thursday afternoon, thousands lined the streets along Ventnor and Atlantic avenues in Margate to catch a glimpse of the Budweiser Clydesdales, as they made a rare special appearance in the seaside town on Aug. 15. The excitement began shortly before 2 p.m., when three 50-foot tractor trailers, and their precious cargo, arrived along Cedar Grove Avenue. Onlookers caught a rare glimpse of the iconic horses as they were guided out of the trailers and ready to be harnessed, greeted to the amazement and smiles of many.
Atlantic City, NJ Residents Mount Opposition to Housing Authority
The many years-long, underserved residents of the Stanley Holmes Village have had quite enough of the non-performance of the Atlantic City, New Jersey Housing Authority. They are mounting their own offensive attack in the form of a citizens petition. Residents of the Stanley Holmes Village Apartments have been living for...
Mayor’s Message: Aug. 23
Michele and I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers after the loss of my dad. He truly was a gentleman and statesman who dedicated his life to Ocean City. Our Aquatic & Fitness Center pool renovation contractor continues to make good progress. Water-blasting of the pool...
Aug. 25: Margate 4th Annual Duck Derby: A Floating Quack-a-Palooza
MARGATE, NJ — Down the shore, Margate, N.J. is getting their ducks in a row ahead of the 4th Annual Duck Derby: A Floating Quack-a-Palooza on Sunday. Hundreds of locals and visitors will eagerly line the docks at Scott’s Dock where the Margate Business Association (MBA) will dump a load of small rubber ducks in the […]
AC Latino Festival Shares Diversity on Sept. 8
ATLANTIC CITY – The great diversity of music that represents the Hispanic diaspora will be on display at the annual Atlantic City Latino Festival on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Showboat Hotel. The event, put on by the Hispanic Association of Atlantic County, is one of the largest music...
Havertown Native Roy Gillian, Founder of Wonderland Pier, Remembered
Havertown native Roy Gillian and the founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey. One week after it was announced that Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey would be closing after this season, its founder, Havertown native Roy Gillian, has died, writes Amy Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Ocean City Beach Patrol Hall of Fame inducts new members
The Ocean City Beach Patrol celebrated its 126th anniversary at their annual Reunion/Hall of Fame Party on August 10 at the American Legion Post, 4562 West Avenue. This summer OCBP Alumni directors Jack Brooks and Vince Hink inducted the following into the Hall of Fame: Duane Sonneborn (rookie 1960), Marty Gaal (rookie 1991), Sandy Wilson Greenberg (rookie 1997), and Emma Elmer (rookie 2009).
Absecon Lighthouse Awarded Grant for Restoration Project
The Absecon Lighthouse, located in Atlantic City at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey and the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the country. People from all over, visit the lighthouse and ascend the 228 steps to the top, and are afforded a magnificent view....
The story of the Somers-Washington ring shared
While Richard Somers’ historic exploits in Tripoli have been well documented and retold in books, murals and plays, the story of the Somers-Washington ring is not as well known. Richard Somers was born in 1778 at his father’s tavern at Shore and Bethel roads in Somers Point. When he...
Mayor’s Message: Aug. 22
As you probably are aware, on August 14 a fire damaged two local restaurants on Park Road in Sea Isle City’s historic Fish Alley neighborhood. Thanks to a very rapid response by our local Fire Department, the fire was brought under control within an hour – however, both Casa Taco Restaurant and Casino Pizzeria were both badly damaged.
Ocean City School District Ready to Welcome Back Students
The first day of school in Ocean City is on Sept. 3 and school officials say the buildings are ready, the teachers and administration are ready and they are eager to welcome students back for what they expect will be “a wonderful school year.”. “I want to thank everybody,...
Longport Lead Pipes, Lamberti Bulkhead, No ZOOM
On July 17, Longport’s Mayor Russo asked for an update regarding Lamberti’s rotting bulkhead along Amherst Ave. Solicitor Affanato sent a letter to a PO Box and directly to the restaurant, but hasn’t received a response. He said the letter is requiring him to replace the bulkhead.
Longport to auction off historic street signs
LONGPORT – The Borough may soon be auctioning off some of its historic street signs that are being replaced because they no longer comply with street sign regulations of the NJ Department of Transportation. Mayor Nicholas Russo brought one of the historic blue and white street signs to the...
Longport American Legion announces this year's Wounded Warrior Week recipient
LONGPORT – American Legion Post 469 announced that its 13th annual Wounded Warrior Week recipient is U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Roger Hopkins. Wounded Warrior Hopkins and his wife, Betsy, and their two children, Curtis and Colby, along with Hopkins’ service dog, Hoku, will be honored with a weeklong all-expenses-paid vacation in the Longport.
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