by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, News, South Jersey
When a family is worried about paying the electric bill, finding emergency housing or putting food on the table, the last thing they want is to spend precious time navigating a complicated phone menu. Atlantic County hopes a new artificial intelligence-powered phone...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 30, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Features, News
As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary on July Fourth, Atlantic County officials remind residents to monitor local forecasts and heed precautions for extreme heat beginning Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4. The National Weather Service has...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 19, 2026 | South Jersey, Atlantic County, Features, Finance
Atlantic County’s strong financial performance and long-term planning have fostered financial stability through various economic cycles, according to Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings, which assigned the county a rating of AA with stable outlook to its 2026 general...
by shorelocalnews | Jun 19, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic County, Food & Beverage, Northfield, South Jersey
Low-income Atlantic County residents 60 years and older may receive a $40 credit to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating local farmers markets at one remaining in-person event. The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services is...
by Julia Train | Jun 18, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, News, Northfield, South Jersey
Atlantic County is moving forward with plans to auction the county-owned Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with two public hearings scheduled this month to provide information about the proposed sale and gather public input. The first hearing was held on...