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....
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...
EHT man pleads guilty to narcotics and firearms charges
On Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, Kirk I. Eason, 42, of Egg Harbor Township, pleaded guilty before Superior Court Judge Donna Taylor to second-degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine, second-degree possession with intent to distribute heroin and fentanyl,...
Atlantic County Clerk to process Vote-by-Mail ballots ahead of November election
In response to the current Supreme Court decision, Atlantic County Clerk Joe Giralo will be processing the Vote-by-Mail ballots as per New Jersey State law. Ballots will commence on Sept. 19, 2026 in accordance with State Statue N.J. 19:63-9. “The State is currently...
ACEA report warns of major threats to Atlantic City casino jobs
Up to 8,005 jobs and $1.8 billion in regional economic output could be placed at risk by 2035 without a state strategy to protect South Jersey’s physical gaming and hospitality economy. The Atlantic County Economic Alliance (ACEA) released the Greater Atlantic City...
