Atlantic Cape Receives $75,000 Grant from Metallica Scholars Initiative to Support Aviation Program
Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of 15 nationwide recipients to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $75,000 grant aimed at enhancing the College’s Air Traffic Control and...
Local fighter enjoys BKFC debut
Jeff Lentz’s proclivity for punching led him to a unique and fast-growing sport Saturday night. The 36-year-old Mays Landing resident earned a first-round TKO victory as part of the Bare Knuckling Fighting Championship (BKFC)’s first-ever card in New Jersey. Lentz, a...
Sunshine Park: Mays Landing’s nudist retreat once drew national attention
Ninety-two years ago, Mays Landing made news in The New York Times with the opening of Sunshine Park. Located on a riverfront tract on Mays Landing–Somers Point Road, it became a weekend getaway for as many as 750 practicing nudist families. Men, women and children...
ACIT Seniors Rocket into Future Careers Through Work-Based Learning Program
Three seniors from the Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT) participated in the Work-Based Learning Program, securing job offers while still attending high school. These examples showcase how ACIT prepares students for leadership, innovation, and career...
Alexandra Ramirez Returns to College for Associate Degree and Helps Lead Buccaneers Women’s Cross-Country Team
After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 2024, Alexandra Ramirez found her career options severely limited and it began to leave her with a feeling of emptiness within. It was at that point in time, after several...
