News Staff The Ventnor Elementary School has been named a New Jersey Blue Ribbon School for Closing the Achievement Gap, a prestigious recognition aligned to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue-Ribbon Schools Program. According to BreakingAC.com, the award celebrates schools that demonstrate steady, measurable progress in narrowing academic disparities among student subgroups.
Nearly 32,000 low-income Atlantic County adults and children may not receive their monthly funds for groceries through the New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (NJ SNAP) as a result of the federal government shutdown, according to County Executive Dennis Levinson. Levinson noted that the Atlantic County Department of Family & Community Development began sharing this … Read more
An Atlantic City woman accused of fatally beating her girlfriend was a victim of the real abusers, her attorney claims. Ceani Barnes, 22, is charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of Christina Burdette. The 35-year-old mother was found unresponsive Oct. 10, inside 2127 Sheridan Ave. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Defense attorney … Read more
Frank Stone, president of Lazarus House Ministries, had somber news for members of the Greater Wildwoods Chamber of Commerce at its recent luncheon: Business is booming.Normally, that would be a great message to give at a chamber of commerce gathering, but Lazarus House operates as an emergency food pantry in the heart of Wildwood. Stone … Read more
Hundreds of volunteers turned out on a sunny Saturday to participate in Stockton University’s fourth annual Community Day Cleanup and Party in the Park.Volunteers spent the morning picking up trash at several locations through the city’s six wards, including the Chelsea neighborhood where the university’s city campus is located.
Atlantic County’s Division of Public Health has completed its latest community health improvement plan, outlining key priorities to improve residents’ well-being through 2028.Division Director Kara Janson presented the plan to county commissioners Tuesday, highlighting the results of a two-year collaboration involving 30 partner agencies across health care, education, social services and faith-based organizations.The community health … Read more
The sidewalk that provides safe access for pedestrians and bicyclists across the Route 52 Causeway bridge between Ocean City and Somers Point will be closed down beginning Monday for a repair project. According to BreakingAC.com, New Jersey Department of Transportation construction crews will replace the existing sidewalk with a new one. The work is expected … Read more
A student had to be airlifted from Absegami High School on Friday. According to BreakingAC.com, a “health incident” involving a student took place around 12:20 p.m., according to a message sent from the school. EMS was called and it was determined that a helicopter would be appropriate to expedite his transport. The helicopter picked up … Read more
Seven outstanding individuals were recognized at the 36th annual Donald J. Sykes Award program held this week at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township. BreakingAC.com reports the event is organized by the Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services and the Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board to celebrate Disabilities Awareness Month and honor individuals … Read more
The city on Tuesday unveiled signs renaming an Arctic Avenue block in the heart of Midtown after business owners and philanthropists Rita and Anthony Mack.City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance Sept. 17 to rename a one-block stretch near Tanger Outlets The Walk “Rita and Anthony Mack Avenue.”