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Mini-golf greens regrowing as inexpensive family fun
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 12:19 am
Stephanie Bennett had wanted to open her own business for years, but she didn’t know what sort of business. And then she saw green — or rather, a lack of green.
ACIT graduates praised as 'amazing' by co-valedictorians
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 11:40 pm
MAYS LANDING - The 130 graduates of the Class of 2013 at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology were a unique group that saw a unique valedictory speech - a dual speech given by dual valedictorians.
Preliminary FEMA flood maps for New Jersey reduce high-risk zones
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 12:04 am
New preliminary flood maps for Atlantic, Ocean and two northern New Jersey counties drastically reduce the high-risk zones that would have required many homes to be built on piling.
Absegami ceremony cut short by storm - but it's official, they all graduated
Monday, June 17, 2013 9:49 am
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — One year after a hail storm sent students and guests scattering, the 2013 Absegami High School graduation ceremony was cut short Friday by another storm only a few minutes into commencement exercises.
Council ready for political shakeups in Northfield
Monday, June 17, 2013 12:01 am
Republicans and Democrats in Northfield are preparing for the shakeup on City Council after Republican Council President Lisa Brown's resignation later this month.
Sands out of hourglass turn beach into life
Monday, June 17, 2013 12:01 am
Sand sculpting began on the beaches of Atlantic City, back in the days when passersby on the Boardwalk would toss pennies at hard-working sculptors in derby hats.
Asian population up 6% in 2 years, Census shows
Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:01 am
New population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau today show that the largest substantial growth, both locally and nationally, was among Asians.
Open Longport bridge lane to be costly during repairs
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:01 am
Keeping one lane of the Longport bridge open during reconstruction work will add a substantial amount to the final price tag, county officials said Tuesday.
Beth El congregation rejects merger in Downbeach
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:01 am
A proposed merger between two Downbeach synagogues is now called off after one of the congregations voted against the move.
Margate officials dispel idea of school closing
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 12:01 am
MARGATE - The mayor and schools superintendent stressed Tuesday there is no plan to close the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School.
Summer parking battles set to heat up in South Jersey in shore towns
Monday, June 10, 2013 12:10 am
When it comes to the annual, dog-eat-dog competition that is summer street parking in shore towns, residents are asking: Where do you draw the line?
Ventnor school site gets homes plan
Monday, June 10, 2013 12:01 am
VENTNOR - Holy Trinity Parish is requesting to turn the site of the former St. James School into single-family homes.
Northfield Planning Board approves proposal for miniature golf course on Tilton Road
Friday, June 7, 2013 11:11 pm
Minature golf is returning to Northfield after the Planning Board gave final approval at its Thursday meeting.
Pauls defeats incumbent McDevitt, Coursey defeats Fields in Atlantic County Freeholder primaries
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:08 pm
In the two contested freeholder primaries in Atlantic County, the party-backed candidates had different outcomes.
Ernest Coursey wins Democratic primary for 1st District Atlantic County Freeholder race
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 10:05 pm
Democratic Party-backed 1st District candidate Pamela Fields was defeated by challenger Ernest Coursey.
Northfield's New Republicans victorious in city council primary
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 9:07 pm
The New Republicans are victorious again in Northfield — this time with the backing of the city and county party.
Incumbents challenged in Northfield Republican primary
Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:01 am
Challengers have become the establishment in Northfield, where New Republicans Jim O'Neill and John Dunn gained the endorsement of the city's party committee against incumbent Republican Councilmen Tim Carew and Tom Polistina in Tuesday's primary.
Two Atlantic County Democrats seek freeholder nomination
Friday, May 31, 2013 6:00 pm
A former Atlantic City councilman is challenging the executive director of Main Street Atlantic City in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Atlantic County 1st District freeholder.
Five injured in two-car crash in Middle Township
Friday, May 31, 2013 1:58 pm
Five people including a pedestrian were injured in a two-car crash in Middle Township Thursday afternoon, police said.
Driver killed in one-vehicle crash in Maurice River
Friday, May 31, 2013 12:10 pm
A Kline Construction employee was killed in a one-vehicle crash Friday morning in Maurice River Township, State Police said.
Mold Awareness seminars to be held in Atlantic County
Friday, May 31, 2013 9:10 am
Free Mold Awareness and General Safety Procedures classes will be available at three locations in June to help residents dealing with clean-up issues following of Hurricane Sandy.
Last day to buy pre-season beach tags in many towns
Friday, May 31, 2013 8:28 am
Today is the last day to buy beach tags at cheaper, pre-season rates in many shore towns.
Atlantic County Freeholder battle has candidates trumpeting their conservative credentials
Friday, May 31, 2013 1:27 am
A primary battle between incumbent Atlantic County at-large Freeholder Joe McDevitt and county party-backed challenger Will Pauls has led to accusations from both sides over which candidate is the true conservative.
Connecticut man wins $2.6 million at Borgata penny slots
Thursday, May 30, 2013 4:14 pm
One spin was all one lucky slots player needed Wednesday after he won more than $2.6 million at the Borgata.
Trophy shop has long history working on crown for Miss America
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:15 am
Gowns, swimsuits, dresses — all important pieces of the story of Miss America. But all pale before the crown.
Atlantic County Veterans Memorial service also dedicates Squires Pavilion
Friday, May 24, 2013 7:01 pm
ESTELL MANOR - For the first time since the cemetery opened in 1985, rain fell on the Veterans Memorial service at the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery.
State releases details of "Operation Swill" that targeted Marmora restaurant
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:51 pm
Seizures of liquor bottles at 29 bars and restaurants in New Jersey on Wednesday were intended to protect customers from a dishonest way to increase profits, state Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa said Thursday.
"Unlocking of the Ocean" kicks off the summer season in Atlantic City
Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:28 am
In case anybody was wondering, the ocean is now officially open after this morning’s “Unlocking of the Ocean” ceremony in Atlantic City.
New population estimates from Census Bureau show South Jersey's population holding steady
Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:01 am
New population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that growth in South Jersey has generally come to a halt since 2010, with most towns in Cape May County seeing a drop.
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Somers Point City Council candidate charged with obstruction of justice
Monday, May 20, 2013 7:04 pm
SOMERS POINT — A candidate for City Council was arrested last week on an obstruction of justice charge after a car crash, city police said.
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Tilton Road still months away from being repaved
Monday, May 20, 2013 1:14 pm
The long-awaited paving work on Tilton Road in Northfield will start later than expected, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson said Monday — though he did give a completion date of within three months.
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Margaritaville draws rave reviews at soft opening in Atlantic City
Monday, May 20, 2013 12:15 am
Call it Parrot Deco. As Resorts Casino Hotel transitions from its 1920s-era theme to the host of the Atlantic City branch of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville empire, the styles may not fit together exactly.
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St. Augustine Prep graduates 'exit as men to serve,' salutatorian says
Monday, May 20, 2013 12:15 am
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP — The 173 members of St. Augustine Prep’s Class of 2013 received their diplomas Sunday, joined by several members of the Class of 1963 — the school's first graduating class.
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Group plans cleanup on Route 30 in Absecon and Atlantic City
Friday, May 17, 2013 12:01 am
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is partnering with several agencies to help clean up one of the gateways to the shore before Memorial Day.
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Ventnor hopes for state grants to lessen tax increase in budget
Friday, May 17, 2013 12:01 am
Ventnor is holding off on adopting its 2013 budget until it receives word from the state on grants.
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Northfield approves 2013 budget
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:14 pm
NORTHFIELD — City Council approved its 2013 municipal budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The vote was 6-0, with Council President Lisa Brown absent.
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Northfield to probe Tilton Road sewer project
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:14 pm
Northfield City Council agreed to create an ad hoc committee Tuesday to investigate how and when a sewer removal project on Tilton Road was approved.
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Northfield to probe Tilton Road sewer project
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:14 pm
Northfield City Council agreed to create an ad hoc committee Tuesday to investigate how and when a sewer removal project on Tilton Road was approved.
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Northfield approves municipal budget
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:56 pm
NORTHFIELD — City Council approved its 2013 municipal budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The vote was 6-0, with Council President Lisa Brown absent.
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Atlantic County consumers vulnerable after suspensions of Weights and Measures superintendent
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:06 pm
Atlantic County shoppers may not be able to trust that the jewelry, food and gasoline they recently bought is actually the amount they think they paid for.
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Northfield councilman O'Neill seeks answers on sewer project
Monday, May 13, 2013 11:05 pm
An expenditure of about $215,000 for sewer work does not appear to have been specifically approved by City Council, Northfield Councilman Jim O'Neill said - and he wants to know when it was approved and who approved it.
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St. Leonard's Tract in Ventnor proud of its unique history
Monday, May 13, 2013 12:20 am
VENTNOR — Drive south down Ventnor Avenue from Atlantic City, and before too long the brick and concrete streetscape of apartments and businesses opens to a wide boulevard of expansive lawns and palatial homes.
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Proposal would give veterans work in Atlantic County
Monday, May 13, 2013 12:01 am
Atlantic County could become one of the first counties in the state to set aside a portion of its contracts for veterans if a new proposal is approved.
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Landmark Brigantine businesses rebuilt, reopened for summer business
Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:01 am
Pictures told the tale of Brigantine's Laguna Grill in the days after Hurricane Sandy.
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Ventnor Heights flood areas now dry, ready for summer visitors
Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:01 am
Hurricane Sandy's floodwaters may have flung a walk-in refrigerator against her building, but Annette's Restaurant owner Cheryl Venezia had her place operating again in little time.
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Margate rebuilt, even adding new businesses after Sandy
Sunday, May 12, 2013 12:01 am
Long-established businesses are up and running along a strip of Ventnor Avenue in Margate once lined with cardboard-covered windows on stripped-down storefronts. And there are some new ones as well.
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Linwood approves $12.5 million budget
Thursday, May 9, 2013 11:17 pm
Linwood City Council approved a 2013 budget that will increase municipal tax bills by about 6 percent.
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177th flying missions off coast, but jets may not have been source of booms
Thursday, May 9, 2013 1:53 pm
Despite night flight training off the coast, a spokesman for the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard said he could not confirm the unit's planes were the cause of the booms heard by many South Jersey residents Wednesday night.
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Atlantic City native Buzby retiring as Navy rear admiral
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 7:46 pm
Atlantic City native Mark Buzby, a rear admiral and commander of Military Sealift Command, is retiring from the U.S. Navy after more than 30 years in the service.
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Little League to rework lease, contract with Margate
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:59 am
Margate Little League’s president said the group will rework its lease and contract with the city for its batting cage after questions were raised about compliance with state Green Acres regulations.
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