Brigantine, Ventnor push back against proposed beach tag ban
Two Atlantic County shore towns, Brigantine and Ventnor, have recently voiced a strong opposition to proposed state legislation that would eliminate municipalities from requiring beach tags for beach access below the mean high tide line. Officials from both towns warn...
Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?
At the end of June, Sen. Michael Testa (R-1) proposed changing the name of the Delaware Bay to the Bay of New Jersey. Testa, a supporter of President Donald Trump’s policies, and inspired by the president’s move to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of...
Repairs planned for stuck Dorset Avenue Bridge; replacement unlikely
After failing in May, the Dorset Avenue Bridge, which connects Ventnor Heights to Absecon Island, has been closed to boat traffic for the summer. Currently, the bridge is stuck in the down position due to a faulty system, allowing vehicular traffic to pass but...
Atlantic City Beach Patrol faces unique challenges amid heat, holiday crowds
Now in his 11th year as chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, Steve Downey leads a team of lifeguards tasked with protecting one of the busiest and most challenging stretches of coastline on the Jersey Shore. The city attracts a diverse mix of visitors, many of...
