Pleasantville’s Toure granted eighth season of eligibility
Eight is enough for Pleasantville High School graduate Mohamed Toure. The standout linebacker for the University of Miami has gained national attention after announcing that he will be playing again for the Hurricanes next season. It will be his eighth season of...
New Jersey Schools Development Authority Announces Start of Design-Build Contract for Elementary School in Pleasantville
The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) announced a $55,765,000 design-build contract award to Ernest Bock & Sons, Inc. to design and construct a new elementary school in Pleasantville. The new school will be built on the site of the former Decatur...
Pleasantville entrepreneur builds the nation’s largest African American-owned bike retailer, gives back to community
Nearly a decade ago, in October 2015, James Bussey turned a simple love of bicycles into what would become the largest African American–owned bicycle retail chain in the country. Freedom City Bike Club, headquartered in Pleasantville, began “humbly,” as Bussey said....
Pleasantville native’s back-to-school giveaway hands out thousands of shoes and backpacks
Family Tides It was a drive down the Garden State Parkway that became a pivotal moment for Darryl Glover, setting him on a course toward giving back to his community and changing lives in the process. A sneaker historian, expert and longtime collector, Glover...
Mosquito Ground Spray Scheduled for August 28 in Pleasantville
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control has scheduled a mosquito ground spray application for portions of Pleasantville as part of the county’s ongoing efforts to control adult mosquitoes and reduce the spread of mosquito-borne illness. The ground spray...
