Miss New Jersey Competition returns to Ocean City, bringing back boardwalk parade tradition
After eight years, the Miss New Jersey Competition is returning to Ocean City in June. Marking its first time back in the shore town since 2018, the annual competition will take place at the Ocean City Music Pier. Preliminary rounds are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday...
Pleasantville awarded $1.5M grant for pedestrian bridge
The City of Pleasantville was awarded a $1.5 million grant for a planned pedestrian bridge over the Atlantic City Expressway, crediting U.S. Sen. Cory Booker for his advocacy. “I’m speechless with this because to get the amount that we got, we were very, very...
South Jersey residents see rising electric bills as Atlantic City Electric cites cold weather, market pressures
Residents across South Jersey say their electric bills have surged in recent months, while utility officials point to colder weather, rising demand and national energy market pressures as the driving forces behind higher costs. Earlier this month, Atlantic City...
Three candidates compete in Ocean City mayoral election
Voters will have three choices in the Ocean City mayoral election after incumbent Jay Gillian drew two challengers seeking to lead the city. Gillian, who has served as mayor since 2010, is seeking his fifth four-year term. He will face Keith Hartzell, a Second Ward...
