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Atlantic City Collects Sneakers for Nov. 20 Giveaway; Donations Close Nov. 16

Atlantic City's Recreation division wants your sneakers. New pairs and gently used pairs both count, and the city will take them through Nov. 16 for a giveaway on Friday, Nov. 20. Officials hope residents will help make the holidays brighter for local families, according to the City of Atlantic City....

Atlantic City, NJ · 20h
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Ocean City Happenings: ’Tis the holiday season

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to get in the spirit of the holidays at the sixth annual Winterfest By The Sea Holiday Shopping Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Ocean City Civic Center. The event includes festive local craft and...

Ocean City, NJ · 2d
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Mayor Gillian says there’s hope for Wonderland carousel

OCEAN CITY — There is hope to save Wonderland Pier amusement park’s century-old carousel that provided memories for generations of families who live in and visit America’s Greatest Family Resort. Two weeks after City Councilman Tony Polcini and Mayor Jay Gillian told the public it was time...

Ocean City, NJ · 23h
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New Jersey cracks down on eyesores on the Jersey Shore

The city plans to conduct inspections of vacant buildings and fix up or demolish them as necessary, just in time for Atlantic City’s growing developments. NBC4’s Ted Greenberg reports from Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Atlantic City, NJ · 1d
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Somers Point resident Lisa Bender new county clerk

SOMERS POINT — “It’s a leadership position and I am a leader,” city resident Lisa Bender said of her victory over incumbent county clerk Joe Giralo on Nov. 3. The small-business owner and sustainability consultant said she feels the two most important aspects of the role are communication and accessibility.

Somers Point, NJ · 1d

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OCHS Drama Guild presents ‘Silenced on Barbour Street’

OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City High School Drama Guild is set to present “Silenced on Barbour Street,” a drama framed around the circus fire of 1944 in Hartford, Conn. On July 6, 1944, a fire roared across the top of the 48-foot-high tent during the matinee performance of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, claiming the lives of 144 spectators.

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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Atlantic City Holiday Entertainment 2026 Schedule: Star-Studded

The Atlantic City, New Jersey Holiday entertainment season for 2026 is voluminous. We have put as much of it together here at a glance — for you to choose from as follows:

Atlantic City, NJ · 3d

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Free horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa visits and Christmas parade coming to Ocean City

Free horse-drawn carriage rides will return to downtown Ocean City this holiday season, joining Santa visits, Christmas shopping events and the city's annual parade. The rides begin Saturday, Nov. 21, from noon to 3 p.m. and will return Nov. 27-29 before continuing on weekends in December. Families can also look forward to Santa posing for photos in a lifeguard boat, an early-morning pajama shopping event along Asbury Avenue and holiday concerts at the Music Pier.

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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New capital plan emphasizes Sea Isle City’s flood-mitigation strategy

Sea Isle City unveiled a $38.6 million capital plan Tuesday dominated by road construction and pumping stations as part of a long-term strategy to protect the low-lying island from chronic flooding. Generally speaking, the five-year plan will serve as a blueprint for an array of construction projects, upgrades to the...

Sea Isle City, NJ · 1d

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2026 League List (Courtesy of Garden State Strategy)

All roads lead to Atlantic City when the New Jersey League of Municipalities convenes. If you're headed to the conference, check out the list of receptions and events during the days and evenings compiled by Sarah Seaboldt with Garden State Strategy. Be sure to drop in at the InsiderNJ Power...

Atlantic City, NJ · 2d

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State to highlight economic benefits of cannabis businesses

The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will highlight the economic benefits of the state’s growing cannabis industry during the New Jersey League of Municipalities Annual Conference in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The session will focus on opportunities for municipalities to generate tax revenue by allowing cannabis businesses...

New Jersey · 17h

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Ocean City Primary School hosting annual “Pastries for Patriots” on Friday

Ocean City Primary School is sweet on veterans. The school will host its annual Pastries for Patriots at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the cafeteria. The event was conceived a few years ago by OCPS guidance counselor and U.S. Army veteran Joel Dougan. The goal of the event is...

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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A different type of classroom: Cape May County student experiences great outdoors of Alaska

Julianna Romano was prepared for chilly temperatures, snow-capped mountains and rocky beaches when she headed to Alaska to study the coastal ecosystem of the rugged state known as “The Last Frontier.”. However, she was astonished to find herself in the middle of a rainforest. “Not many people would expect...

Cape May County, NJ · 2d

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NJ schools increase security after incidents involving neighbor

Parents in Burlington County are raising concerns after a series of incidents involving a man who lives next to a school campus prompted two straight days of shelter-in-place measures. Southampton Township School District officials said their campus was placed under a shelter-in-place for a second day on Wednesday, Nov. 11...

Burlington County, NJ · 12h

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Local veterans honored at Burlington County medal ceremony

Local veterans were recognized for their service at a Burlington County ceremony. The county commissioners hosted the annual Burlington County Military Service Medal Ceremony on Nov. 6. Thirty-seven veterans from various military eras received medals, including six of those award posthumously to the families of deceased veterans. Related news: Urban Meyer, Gregory Gadson to speak at Millville veterans luncheon “Burlington County is proud to recognize all who answered the call and served in the defense of our nation,” Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, said in a press release. “These medals are one way for our county to thank our veterans for all they have done and sacrificed.” One of the recipients was Corporal Phillip Frederick Jr., 96, of Willingboro, an Army veteran of the Korean War. Frederick served on the front lines in a predominately Black unit that saw heavy combat during several critical parts of the war. The county said Frederick previously earned the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal for his bravery. The event was attended by veterans, families and county commissioners, as well as Assemblywoman Andrea Katz, Assemblyman Balvir Singh and State Senator Troy Singleton. Thank you

Burlington County, NJ · 1d

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Incumbents easily re-elected to Ocean City school board

OCEAN CITY – The three incumbent Ocean City Board of Education members handily won re-election Nov. 3 to new three-year terms in office. By wide margins, voters re-elected Michael Allegretto, Jocelyn Palaganas and Corey Niemiec, who are finishing their three-year terms. They ran on the same ticket. Allegretto had...

Ocean City, NJ · 1d

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EPA proposes natural-breakdown plan for perchlorate at Newfield Superfund site

NEWFIELD, N.J. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed relying on natural processes, along with long-term monitoring and restrictions on new wells, to address perchlorate contamination in groundwater at the Shieldalloy Corp. Superfund site in Newfield, Gloucester County. The contamination also affects groundwater in neighboring Vineland, the agency...

Newfield, NJ · 1d

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SS United States being sunk to become the world's largest artificial reef

Philadelphia, PA · 12h

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A novel approach to combatting gentrification is working in Kensington

In 2023, J.C. Zerbe, community advocate and acclaimed muralist, welcomed an unusual offer: a spiffy, brand-new space for below-market rent. The offer came from the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). Most landlords buy buildings to hold onto them, but KCT buys properties to give them away — rehabbing them and transferring them to community ownership.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d