Ocean City decides against $12.6M purchase of former Crown Bank for new Police HQ
After mulling over the possibility of purchasing a former bank building on Asbury Avenue instead of renovating the department’s current Central Avenue location, Ocean City decided not to move its police headquarters. In a Sept. 30 press release, the city said that...
Misty Meadow becomes Salt and Clover, adds kids activities and events
At first glance, not much has changed at Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy in Upper Township. The sheep still graze in the pastures, the same staff as years prior still milk them twice a day, and the farm store still stocks creamy yogurts and artisan cheeses. But one thing did...
New law requires lessons on Latino, Hispanic history in N.J. schools
New Jersey students will learn Latino and Hispanic history under a bill Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law Tuesday. The law requires the State Board of Education to adopt new social studies learning standards that include sections on Latino and Hispanic history and...
N.J. governor hopefuls split on forcing school districts to merge
Democrat Mikie Sherrill says mandatory mergers may be needed New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidates both want school districts to consolidate as a cost-saving maneuver, but they differ on whether the state should force districts to merge with their neighbors. Rep....
