The Atlantic County Division of Public Health is seeking input from the community through a brief 10-question online survey to help prioritize recommendations to address the opioid epidemic and its impact on county residents. The survey deadline has been extended through March 8. Participants can access the survey at www.aclink.org The opioid epidemic has caused … Read more
In Galloway Township, Stockton University will host a panel on cannabis tourism in Atlantic City at 1 p.m. March 7.The free online webinar, called “Destination Cannabis: Spotlight on Atlantic City,” will discuss legal recreational cannabis and its development as a tourism amenity. The session will be led by Rob Mejia, an author and teaching specialist … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City a former corrections officer who refused to break up two fights at Bayside State Prison nearly five years ago admitted to depriving the inmates of their civil rights, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said Monday.Joshua Hand, 34, of Millville, pleaded guilty in federal court before U.S. District Court Judge … Read more
More than 3,000 pounds of expired or unwanted medications were collected in Atlantic County in 2023, a local nonprofit says.The initiative was led by Join Together Atlantic County, a substance misuse prevention coalition, in partnership with local law enforcement and government agencies.In Atlantic County, there are drop boxes for unused medications at 17 law enforcement … Read more
Longport Police are looking to identify two people who stole a Mercedes early Saturday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the suspects broke into a residence in the 3300 block of Atlantic Avenue between 3 and 4:15 a.m. and took the keys for the vehicle while inside. Investigators say at least two people … Read more
Atlantic County was recently awarded a $1.18 million grant from the state’s Boardwalk Preservation Fund that will be used for repairs and improvements to Brigantine’s Promenade. The Promenade was constructed in 1995 to protect the north end of Brigantine from severe weather damage and to provide residents and visitors with scenic recreational opportunities. Atlantic County … Read more
Atlantic County was recently awarded a $1.18 million grant from the state’s Boardwalk Preservation Fund that will be used for repairs and improvements to Brigantine’s Promenade. The Promenade was constructed in 1995 to protect the north end of Brigantine from severe weather damage and to provide residents and visitors with scenic recreational opportunities. Atlantic County … Read more
Stone Harbor’s Chief Financial Officer James Craft said the borough would probably see a 1-cent increase in the local purpose tax rate in 2024. According to the Cape May County Herald, Craft said he expected the budget would be ready for introduction at the March 19 Borough Council meeting. He explained that a full public … Read more
Renovations to Pop Lloyd Stadium are set to begin in April. According to the Press of Atlantic City, officials announced in November 2022 that the stadium would get a $4 million makeover with funds from the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress in 2021. The renovated stadium will feature … Read more
In Atlantic City renovations to the City Hall courtyard are set to begin next month, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Sunday.The courtyard will be renamed after late Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver. City officials announced in October that the project would honor Oliver, who died in August at 71. “This has been in the works for … Read more