Pleasantville - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Pleasantville native’s back-to-school giveaway hands out thousands of shoes and backpacks

by Madison Russ | Sep 4, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Pleasantville, South Jersey

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

by shorelocalnews | Aug 26, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Pleasantville, South Jersey

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...

Summer Lovin’ Free Adoptions at Atlantic County Animal Shelter

by shorelocalnews | Jun 28, 2025 | Pleasantville, Atlantic County, Features, Pets, South Jersey

The Atlantic County Animal Shelter has announced free adoptions of dogs and cats available for immediate adoption and ready to go home the same day beginning Saturday, July 5 through Saturday, July 12. The normal adoption fees of $110 for dogs and $85 for cats will be...

‘Waived Fee Weekends’ During May at Atlantic County Animal Shelter

by Julia Train | Apr 24, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Pets, Pleasantville, South Jersey

The Atlantic County Animal Shelter has announced “Waived Fee Weekends” during May. The $110 adoption fee for dogs weighing more than 25 pounds will be waived each Saturday and Sunday, May 3 through May 31. All pets adopted from the shelter receive mandatory...

Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Pleasantville, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg It was a Friday afternoon and the boxing gym at the Pleasantville Rec Center was packed. Young fighters smacked the heavy bags beneath pictures of late trainer Mike Hall, former Pleasantville middleweight Kevin “Killer” Watts and other members of the...

Pleasantville doctor celebrates 40 years in practice

by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 24, 2024 | Atlantic County, Features, Pleasantville

By Ava Holly On Thursday, Oct. 17, visitors to Dr. Thomas Miller’s office on Main Street in Pleasantville celebrated the 40th anniversary of his practice. There was food, music, camaraderie and fun. The office underwent a transformation for the day, similar to his own...