News Staff Atlantic County is seeking nominations of outstanding residents with disabilities who have attained significant personal achievement and have made a difference in the lives of others. A reception will be held on October 21 during Disabilities Awareness Month to present each honoree with the Donald J. Sykes Award named in memory of the former chairman … Read more
An investigation into the cause of a Friday evening fire at the shuttered New Jersey Avenue School is ongoing, said Andrew Kramer, spokesman for the city.According to the Press of Atlantic City crews were called to New Jersey and Arctic avenues about 6:05 p.m. Friday for the blaze, which reached three alarms. The building was … Read more
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is accused of abusing his teenage daughter, said he would “absolutely not” take a plea deal that would require him to forfeit public office.Mayor Small, 51, and his wife, schools Superintendent La’Quetta Small, 48, appeared before Judge Bernard DeLury Monday morning for pretrial conferences.The couple are each charged … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken over the city’s housing authority after determining the local agency cannot overcome the many issues that have plagued it over the years.Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Geoff Dorsey, the ousted chairman of the authority’s board, said he … Read more
Applications for the 2026 state arts and history grants are now available through the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, which regranted more than $223,000 to successful local non-profit applicants in 2025 for programs and projects that promote art or history and provide public benefit and accessibility. To help organizations develop and enhance … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken over the city’s housing authority after determining the local agency cannot overcome the many issues that have plagued it over the years. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, and Geoff Dorsey, the chairman of the authority’s board, did … Read more
The state’s plea offers to Atlantic City’s first couple include jail time for the superintendent but probation for her husband. According to BreakingAC.com, Mayor Marty Small and Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small are accused of abusing their teenage daughter. Dr. Small was offered five years flat. That means there would be no mandatory time before she … Read more
North Wildwood has reached out to Congressman Jeff Van Drew to help mediate a threat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to terminate its island-wide dune and beach replenishment project because of local opposition.North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello penned a letter, dated July 30, asking Van Drew for his help in rescuing the dune … Read more
Detours are scheduled for Shore Road in Somers Point and Pitney Road in Galloway Township, Atlantic County officials said.According to the Press of Atlantic City from today to Friday, a detour will be in place on Shore Road between Pierson and Ocean avenues from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for work by a private developer.On … Read more
Dennis Levinson, the Atlantic County executive, called Ernest Coursey Sr. an extraordinary man and an incredibly hard worker Saturday.At the New Shiloh Baptist Church and Community Life Center, hundreds gathered with many forced to stand or sit in a separate room in the back of the chapel, to honor and remember the life of a … Read more