by shorelocalnews | Feb 20, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
As state officials investigate a suspected H5N1 bird flu outbreak with the discovery of more than 1,000 dead or dying geese across the state, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health reminds residents to avoid unprotected contact with sick or infected birds and...
by shorelocalnews | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey
Two-thirds of New Jersey voters think immigration enforcement efforts in this country have gone too far and 59% said ICE’s deportation tactics are making communities less safe, according to a Stockton University poll released today. When it comes to the scope of...
by Julia Train | Feb 19, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, South Jersey
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,...
by James FitzPatrick | Feb 19, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Features, News, South Jersey
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...
by Julia Train | Feb 19, 2026 | Top Stories, Atlantic County, Business, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
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...
by shorelocalnews | Feb 18, 2026 | News, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
The NAACP NJ State Conference joins the NAACP Atlantic City Chapter, the Fellowship of Churches, the National Action Network and the Interfaith Action Movement in calling for the immediate resignation of Atlantic County Prosecutor Williams Reynolds. In the...
