Lifeguards recognized as New Jersey first responders after years of advocacy
For generations, New Jersey’s open-water lifeguards have been the first to sprint toward danger. Whether diving into pounding surf to rescue a struggling swimmer, treating a cardiac emergency on the beach or coordinating with police and EMS during a crisis,...
Lake Lenape Dam project earns national rehabilitation award
The rehabilitation of the historic Lake Lenape Dam in Mays Landing received the 2026 National Dam Rehabilitation Award from the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), recognizing the project for its innovative design, funding strategy and improvements to...
Ocean City 2050 plans lawsuit over Wonderland rehabilitation designation
Advocacy group Ocean City 2050 plans to challenge the city’s decision to designate the former Wonderland property as an area in need of rehabilitation, arguing the move bypasses the traditional planning process, weakens the city’s negotiating position and...
Atlantic County embraces AI to help residents find assistance faster
When a family is worried about paying the electric bill, finding emergency housing or putting food on the table, the last thing they want is to spend precious time navigating a complicated phone menu. Atlantic County hopes a new artificial intelligence-powered phone...
Sherrill signs three bills to lower NJ electricity costs
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a trio of bills meant to lower electricity costs and blunt the impact data centers have on them Tuesday. The bills would create a separate rate-setting process specific to data centers, eliminate a bump to return on equity New Jersey’s...
