Margate Resident: Punishment Needs to Fit the Crime for Funk
This is an open letter to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office from -Rachel Albanese, #Margate Resident In response to the recent local headline of Ashton Funk, a Margate City firefighter,...
View ArticleBeach Tag Buying Could Go Digital in Margate, Ventnor & Longport
Beachgoers in Margate & Ventnor were thrilled to learn about the potential new way of buying beach tags. Hopefully, we’ll soon be able to pay for beach tags via the Internet. We’ll then pick them...
View ArticleRash of Car Thefts in Margate
A rash of car thefts in Margate this winter has been made worse by residents’ false sense of security, according to the town’s police chief. Twelve vehicles have been stolen this month in Margate...
View ArticleVENTNOR – MARGATE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN
The Cities of Ventnor and Margate are collaborating on a joint plan to improve bicycling and walking conditions in their communities. The plan will include a future bicycle and pedestrian network that...
View ArticleMargate Authorizes Another $100,000 to Fight Dune
Back in 2014, Margate voters OK’d spending $200,000 to fight the dune project. Recently, Margate Commissioners authorized another $100,000 to push back against the state’s dune demand. The New Jersey...
View ArticleMargate Beachstock Summer 2016
The 7th annual Margate Beachstock is a 13-hour, non-stop celebration of summer, scheduled for Saturday, June 25th featuring exciting activities, great food, shopping, and live music. Live Music, Food...
View ArticleDownbeach Deli. A Margate Favorite Since 1982.
Downbeach Deli has been a Margate City staple since 1982. Doors open at 8 a.m., serving up a huge selection of breakfast items, pastries, omelettes, bagels and more.609-823-73108 South Essex...
View ArticleJitneys through Ventnor and Margate for Summer 2016?
A great idea: Having the Atlantic City Jitney service running through Ventnor and Margate too. Plans are once again being considered to boost shopping and restaurant business in this part of Downbeach...
View ArticleVentnor & Margate Want Input to Improve Bike & Pedestrian Safety
Ventnor and Margate want to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. They’re looking for public input. These two Downbeach towns are working on a plan to improve bicycling and walking conditions on the...
View ArticleMargate and Ventnor Real Estate Report with Larry Campbell
Margate Real Estate had a strong first quarter. No kidding, what else is new? Ventnor, on the other hand, lagged just a bit. But keep an eye on Ventnor. This misunderstood town nestled between Atlantic...
View ArticleMargate & Ventnor Beach Badges on Sale Now
Ventnor & Margate 2016 Beach Badges are on sale now. Pre-season prices are available in the finance office of Ventnor City Hall, 6201 Atlantic Avenue. 8:30am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Now thru May 31:...
View ArticleMargate Bridge…aka Downbeach Express Toll Hike. $1.75 per Crossing
Beginning April 18, you’ll have to add another 25 cents to cross the Margate Bridge and Causeway…aka the Downbeach Express. It will now cost $1.75 per crossing. Express Passers will now pay $1.30. It’s...
View ArticleJudge OK with Eminent Domain for Dunes in Margate
The State of NJ can use eminent domain to take land for dune building in Margate. That ruling came done on Monday citing 87 city-owned properties will be taken by the state for a beach-replenishment...
View ArticlePedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Margate & Ventnor
Letter to the editor from Annette Villari of Ventnor >> In regards to “Residents hear options for improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in two shore towns.” With appreciation for James Rutala...
View ArticleAtlantic City Beach Concerts Announced
Live Nation is once again proving how important live music is to the re-invention of Atlantic City. Two big Atlantic City shows were announced: Toby Keith and Florida Georgia Line. These are the first...
View ArticleHow Did Judge Decide Margate Dune Decision? Ventnor Vindicated.
NJ Gov. Christie will finally get to finish his sand dune project along the entire Jersey coast. Judge Mendez ruled on Monday that NJ can seize, via eminent domain, 87 municipally owned parcels in...
View ArticleHelp Wanted. Margate Burger Truck
Help Wanted.MARGATE BURGER JOB APPLICATIONIf interested in employment. please fill out the form below, and email it to: TheMargateBurger@gmail.com Margate Burger Employment Application Download Margate...
View ArticleLongport Considers Farmers Market for Summer 2016
A Farmers Market in Longport this Summer? Maybe 2x per month …..Saturdays from June thru September. The market would be held from 8:30a. til noon. The idea was floated by the group known as Sustainable...
View Article2016 Margate Community Farmers Market Every THURSDAY
The 2016 Margate Community Farmers Market is located at Monroe & Amherst Ave in Margate. Shop & browse the market STARTING THURSDAY, JUNE 16 and every Thursday from 8:30a til noon. Margate...
View ArticleMargate Must Have Input in Dune Building & Drainage
The court has spoken. It looks like the dunes debate has been settled, once and for all. (we think). It’s now time for Margate to cooperate with the State DEP and the Army Corps of Engineers. Margate...
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