Atlantic County votes to amend Solid Waste Management Plan
At the Tuesday, March 3 meeting, the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners voted to amend the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan. The amendment permits both a lateral and vertical expansion of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) landfill at the Howard...
Nor’easter of 2026 drops a snow bomb on the Jersey Shore
By Meteorologist Joe Martucci Just as a generational run of snowcover was starting to go away, a fresh nor’easter piled near historic snow amounts onto our lawns, beaches, cars and streets Feb. 22-23. While nor’easters at the Jersey Shore are feared most for their...
Ventnor’s boardwalk undergoes nearly $11M reconstruction
Ventnor’s boardwalk — a historic 1.7-mile extension of the Atlantic City Boardwalk — is undergoing a $10.9 million reconstruction project. Construction began in November 2025 and covers over 30 streets, spanning from Jackson Avenue in Atlantic City to Cambridge Avenue...
Building trust beyond the badge: The impact of the Police Athletic League
A Conversation with Hector Tavarez By Alanna Stoloff The Police Athletic League is built on the belief that strong relationships and positive mentorship can change lives, and Captain Hector Tavarez embodies that mission through his dedication to local youth. A retired...
$36M EHT referendum would upgrade six schools with no tax rate increase
Egg Harbor Township voters will go to the polls March 10 to decide on a $36 million bond referendum to fund renovations and improvement at six schools – all with no increase in the tax rate. The special election seeks funding for maintenance and upgrades at the Alder...
