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,...
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...
The Underground Railroad and Cape May: Insights from the Harriet Tubman Museum
The southernmost point of New Jersey is known for the charming Victorian shore town Cape May. Most visitors go down to enjoy the gingerbread architecture, the Cape May diamonds on the beach, trolley tours, or horse-drawn carriages that go up and down the streets,...
