City of Atlantic City and local students plant trees together to celebrate Arbor Day
In recognition of Arbor Day, the City of Atlantic City, in partnership with the Atlantic City Shade Tree Committee, was joined by students from Pennsylvania Avenue School in grades 3 through 6 for a hands-on tree planting event that highlighted the importance of...
Sensory-friendly care marks progress in autism support
From the editor As April draws to an end and we move forward into May, our focus turns to Mother’s Day. But I find myself still thinking about April — Autism Awareness Month. This week, I attended the PR Council of Greater Atlantic City luncheon, which focused on...
Amazon revises plan for Atlantic City Race Course site, shifts to single-story facility
Amazon has recently revised its plans for converting the shuttered Atlantic City Race Course into a fulfillment center. Shifting away from a multi-level building, it was redesigned as a one-floor, “lower” design that utilizes more of the former racetrack site, which...
Tiny terrapins on the move: How we can help protect them
Diamondback terrapin hatchlings are emerging from beneath the sand and soil, making their way toward nearby marshes, tidal creeks and back bays. Barely larger than a quarter, these tiny turtles face steep odds from the moment they surface. Roads, storm drains, curbs,...
Why a snowy winter is not enough to cure New Jersey’s drought
It’s unanimous according to the state and federal agencies in charge of keeping track of drought conditions. Since November, New Jersey has been in drought, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. Then, on April 14, the Jersey Shore was put into...
