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Same Person Keeps Dumping Dogs at Atlantic County Animal Shelter
The Atlantic County Humane Society has a problem - and, being animal lovers, we'd like to help them solve the problem. According to the Humane Society, the same person keeps dumping dogs at the Atlantic County Animal Shelter after hours. That, in case you didn't know, is a big no-no.
Atlantic City, NJ Overrides Mayor’s Veto – Stores Will Be Open Later
Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small experienced a rare occurrence, as City Council Overrode his veto. Some stores in high crime sections of Atlantic City had their hours of operation shortened versus others that could stay open later. This was done a select basis by city edict and it...
Atlantic City, NJ, Church Where Crime Boss Married to be Torn Down
A once undisputed “Boss” of Atlantic City and Atlantic County, New Jersey was married in an iconic church that is now set to be torn down in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, who was the crime boss and former Sheriff of Atlantic County was married in the First Presbyterian Church of Atlantic City.
Monty Dahm, Owner of Atlantic City, NJ Tun Tavern Forced to Litigate
Monty Dahm is an honorable man and a United States Marine. Remember, you’re never a former Marine. Once a Marine … Always a Marine. You can tell that that the last thing that Monty Dahm wants to do is to be forced to litigate the issue of his decades-long trademark of The Tun Tavern.
Egg Harbor City, NJ, Getting New Pub at Historic Roesch Hotel
Get ready for a new spot coming to Egg Harbor City at the historic Roesch Hotel building on St. Louis Avenue. A new pub, The Inn on St. Louis Kitchen & Craft, will bring a brand new neighborhood tavern to EHC and will be located at 446 St. Louis Ave. While they did not announce an opening date, they did say they hope to be ready to open by the end of the summer.
Galloway to Host First Pickleball Tourney
Galloway is on a roll with all kinds of great community activities. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the township. Events are happening throughout the summer and right through the end of the year. There are a series of music events, food truck events, crafts, and more. On August...
NJ's Lucy the Elephant announced she's running for president at her 143rd birthday party
A beloved Jersey Shore landmark is celebrating a big birthday. Margate's very own "Lucy the Elephant" turns 143 years old today. The organizers behind her birthday party on Saturday said that visitors enjoyed birthday cake, snow cones and popcorn. The celebration also included skeeball, a money-catching machine and huge slides.
Night in Venice Turns Ocean City into “Margaritaville”
Night in Venice brought out thousands of spectators Saturday to watch the procession of decorated boats along the Ocean City bayfront and enjoy views from decorated bayfront homes. And if you weren’t a “Parrot Head” before the night began, it was hard to resist loving the boaters who enthusiastically participated...
Here’s When Spirit Halloween’s 2024 Season Starts in Egg Harbor Twp., NJ
Spirit Halloween has announced when it will reopen its flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey for the 2024 Spooky Season!. If you dreaded the end of spooky season last year and only just bear to suffer spring and summer until the next one arrives, Spirit Halloween’s giving you something to look forward to.
PODCAST: Margate Residents Demand Live Zoom Video of City Meetings
Listen to podcast: Margate Solicitor John Scott Abbott and Mayor Michael Collins faced angry residents on July 18, asking why Margate blocks live video feeds (ZOOM) of important municipal meetings. Abbott and Collins blame a recent alleged, ‘Zoom-bombing’ during a commission meeting. ‘Zoom-Bombing’ is disruptive intrusion by Internet...
Lucy the Elephant is way ahead in the polls
MARGATE – Ask anybody about how Lucy the Elephant would do in the 2024 Presidential Election and they will all tell you she’s number one. Lucy celebrated her 143rd birthday Saturday, July 20 with hundreds of family and friends, announcing she is running for president. Voters filled out ballots putting a check mark next to the name of their choice for president.
New Jersey kitten is rescued from waste compactor just in the nick of time
A kitten from New Jersey may be short one or two of her nine lives after she was rescued from a waste compactor just in the nick of time. Burlington County Regional Recycling Program employee Mark Motta was having a normal day at work on July 8 when he went to check the hydraulics of his truck.
Mayor’s Message: July 19
Night in Venice returns for its 69th year Saturday night in Ocean City, and the weather forecast looks good. I want to make sure everybody has a great time at this celebration of our beautiful bay side. But I also want to make sure everybody stays safe. As always, the...
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