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Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?

Could the Delaware Bay get a new name?

by Julia Train | Jul 17, 2025 | News, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey

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

Repairs planned for stuck Dorset Avenue Bridge; replacement unlikely

by Julia Train | Jul 17, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, News, South Jersey, Ventnor

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

Atlantic City Beach Patrol faces unique challenges amid heat, holiday crowds

by Julia Train | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey

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...
Hover II: Scullville Volunteer Fire Company’s lifesaving tool for South Jersey’s toughest rescues

Hover II: Scullville Volunteer Fire Company’s lifesaving tool for South Jersey’s toughest rescues

by Julia Train | Jul 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, News, South Jersey

In the winding back bays and muddy marshes of South Jersey, traditional rescue boats often fall short. That’s where “Hover II,” a 2005 Neoteric hovercraft operated by the Scullville Volunteer Fire Company, comes into play. Hover II isn’t a new addition to the...
Hope Exists Foundation: Rebuilding lives with compassion and community

Hope Exists Foundation: Rebuilding lives with compassion and community

by Julia Train | Jul 3, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Health, South Jersey

In Linwood, a grassroots nonprofit is transforming the lives of veterans, individuals struggling with homelessness and those battling addiction. The Hope Exists Foundation Inc. has become a vital force in Atlantic and Cape May counties, providing direct outreach,...
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