Margate secures $2M FEMA grant as flooding remains a persistent threat
Margate is moving forward with another major flood-mitigation project after securing $2 million in federal funding to improve drainage around Minnie Creek, a low-lying back-bay area where heavy rain and high tides can combine to overwhelm the city’s stormwater system....
48 Blocks Festival returns to celebrate Atlantic City’s creative spirit
Atlantic City’s 48 Blocks Festival returns Sept. 19 with live music, artist demonstrations, public art, food and community programming spread across Fisherman’s Park and Uptown Park. Presented by the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, the free, all-day festival will bring...
Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match, find me a find, catch me a catch
Business Buzz As the old song says, “Another Saturday night and I ain’t got nobody.” For many singles throughout South Jersey, that familiar line may describe the frustration of trying to find companionship, friendship or lasting love. Dina Johnson, owner of Serenity...
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...
Ocean City invests millions as flooding becomes a growing challenge
In Ocean City, flooding has long been part of life on a low-lying barrier island. A coastal storm, a period of heavy rain or even an unusually high tide can leave water pooling on streets and creeping into some of the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. But as sea...
