Egg Harbor Township’s Ray Ellis honored for Black History Month, decades of service to local youth
Egg Harbor Township Deputy Mayor Ray Ellis was honored for Black History Month at the Feb. 17 Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Ellis, who serves on the Egg Harbor Township Committee, was selected to serve as deputy mayor in 2025 and 2026,...
The Jersey Shore’s snowpack just went on a generational run
The snowpack we have had, since the Jan. 25 winter storm through Feb. 14, has been one for the record books. Atlantic City International Airport went 21 days in a row with at least an inch of snow or more on the ground. That’s the fourth longest since records...
Events and Happenings
Multi-day Events ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ Feb. 20-March 1 Gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point Rediscover true joy, innocence and humor of childhood through the eyes of the world’s most beloved underdog. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” brings...
$36M EHT referendum would upgrade six schools with no tax rate increase
Egg Harbor Township voters will go to the polls March 10 to decide on a $36 million bond referendum to fund renovations and improvement at six schools – all with no increase in the tax rate. The special election seeks funding for maintenance and upgrades at the Alder...
Bill would give shore towns option to reduce teen, veteran beach fees
New Jersey lawmakers are weighing a proposal that could make trips to the Jersey Shore more affordable for families with teenagers and for military veterans. The legislation (S1533) would allow — but not require — shore municipalities to create local ordinances...
