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...
Summer Lovin’ Free Adoptions at Atlantic County Animal Shelter
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
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...
