Ventnor Plaza is proof that retail centers can thrive
Business Buzz To say that Ventnor Plaza has been a successful turnaround is an understatement. When I was president of the Atlantic County Mainland Chamber of Commerce, we used to give out awards to people that made renovations similar to what local resident Mark...
N.J. education officials support phone bans in schools
New Jersey school districts should move to limit students’ ability to use cellphones and other devices with internet access during instruction and other parts of the school day to limit classroom distractions, the state Department of Education says in a new report....
The Excursion House, Ocean City’s first amusement park
A Look Back at Ocean City All the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker...
Beacon Animal Rescue pups Tito and Flash looking for a forever home
Beacon Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Upper Township, has been dedicated to saving the lives of cats and dogs since 2003. The organization works to rescue, care for and place animals in loving homes while also supporting pet owners with resources and education....
