by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 13, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Health and Fitness, News, Somers Point, South Jersey
By Julia Train The City of Somers Point, as part of its goal to include citizens of all ages and backgrounds, is adding recreational programs for senior citizens. Most of the initiatives being put in place were already once part of the city’s recreation, but were done...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 12, 2024 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, News, Pleasantville, South Jersey
Nearly 85% of all police-initiated interactions with citizens occur during a traffic stop — by far the most common way the public encounters law enforcement. A group of researchers, led by Stockton University professors and students, believe enhancing this method of...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 7, 2024 | Atlantic County, Health and Fitness, News, Somers Point, South Jersey
Shore Medical Center announced today that Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse Kelly Dwyer, RN, BSN, of Egg Harbor City, has been named its June Guardian Angel of the Month for her dedication and commitment to Shore’s patients. The Guardian Angel program was established to...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 6, 2024 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, News, South Jersey
By Marjorie Preston In May 2022, New Jersey enacted a ban on single-use plastic bags. Supporters say the ban is a success. Critics say it’s actually increased plastic consumption. As in most things, it depends on whom you ask. In November 2020, New Jersey Gov. Phil...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 6, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Margate, News, South Jersey
Get ready to pay more to drive over the Margate Bridge. As of June 17, it will cost $2.50 each way to cross. That’s an increase of a quarter for cash customers and 20 cents for those who purchase the Express Pass (not to be confused with E-Z...
by Cindy Fertsch | Jun 6, 2024 | Absecon, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, News, South Jersey
By Julia Train After months of smelling the odor coming from the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) landfill, located on Delilah Rd. in Egg Harbor Township, Absecon residents have had enough. On May 23, Cozen O’Connor filed a civil action in the U.S. District...
