Representatives Van Drew, Gillen introduce bill to strengthen coastal protection nationwide
Congressman Van Drew, along with Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY), introduced H.R. 7459, the Coastal Trust Fund Act, which would create a reliable, long-term funding source for coastal protection projects nationwide. “My bipartisan Coastal Trust Fund Act sets...
ADF to Atlantic Cape Community College: Restore student group funding to religious clubs
Christian Club barred from receiving generally available funds, while Atlantic Cape’s Pride Club allowed to participate Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) sent a letter Monday to Atlantic Cape Community College informing the school that its policy of barring religious...
Fire displaces students at Arthur Rann Elementary; district implements temporary relocation plan
A fire at Arthur Rann Elementary School left 670 students and 109 staff members displaced after the building was damaged early Monday, Jan. 26. After a week of uncertainty, students and staff are now dispersed at schools throughout Galloway Township’s PK-8 public...
Historic deed revives questions about former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier’s future
As debate continues over the future of the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier property, a recently resurfaced 19th-century deed has drawn attention to longstanding restrictions tied to the iconic Boardwalk site. Local historians, however, caution that the document may...
Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian announces re-election campaign
Mayor Jay Gillian announced Sunday that he will seek re-election in the May 12 municipal election, pledging continued steady leadership, fiscal responsibility and a clear vision for the city’s future. “This city is built on values that do not change — family, safety,...
