Local officials want state lawmakers to act on flash mob bills before summer
By Sophie Nieto-Munoz Lawmakers looking to crack down on crowds of unruly teens gathering in beach towns have advanced a pair of bills that would require police to be trained in handling “flash mobs” and create new criminal charges for people who incite public brawls....
Magnesium: Our body’s unsung hero
By Robin Stoloff Health & Wellness Imagine your body as a bustling business, with countless processes and functions happening at once to keep everything running smoothly. Now, picture magnesium as the dedicated, super-organized project manager behind the scenes,...
A “giant” comeback to the AC region
Views from the Shore By Brian Cahill As many of you may know, long-time industry veteran Gary Musich was recently named President and CEO of Visit Atlantic City, the official tourism organization for the Atlantic City region. I first met Gary when he was an executive...
Nonprofit empowers women and girls through service, creativity and advocacy
By Julia Train On Saturday, Feb. 22, the meeting room in the Atlantic County Library System’s Mays Landing Branch was filled with girls and young women eager to learn “all about hair.” “You girls are the future leaders. You can make change happen,” Valerie Hopkins,...
