Armed barricade incident in Absecon ends peacefully
ABSECON — A three-hour armed barricade incident at the city’s sports complex ended peacefully Monday after an Egg Harbor Township man surrendered to police. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. Oct. 26, Absecon police were asked to help the Egg Harbor Township Police Department...
From ballpark to retail showcase: Absecon Crossing hits its stride
Business Buzz Carl Wright has hit a grand slam in Absecon. Where a city ballpark once stood near the intersection of the White Horse Pike and New Road, the retail center known as Absecon Crossing has grown into a destination for dining, shopping and automotive...
Absecon Public Schools expand therapy animal program with new on-campus farm
At Absecon Public Schools, a student having a difficult day might step outside the classroom and find something unexpected waiting just a few feet away: two goats and two sheep. The district’s new Therapy Animal Farm is home to Nigerian dwarf goats VanGoat and...
South Jersey remembers 9/11
Friday, September 11, 2026 Absecon 9:30 a.m. Heritage Park, 440 Mill Road Join the Absecon 9/11 Memorial Founders Committee as they honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony will be held behind City Hall. Please bring a lawn chair. Atlantic City 10 a.m. Jackson...
Free Outdoor Concerts
Absecon Concerts in the Park Sunday, August 16, 7 p.m. Heritage Park Bring a chair and blanket and enjoy an evening of rock and pop hits by the Brandon Ireland Band. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Brigantine Summer Concert Series Wednesday,...
