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Ventnor School Enrollment Plummets, Cost Per Pupil Up.
School Board President Doug Biagi says City of Ventnor currently pays $3.2 million to the Atlantic City School district for sending 161 Ventnor students to AC High. Fewer students don’t always mean...
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Shrivers Online & OC Boardwalk: Salt Water Taffy, Candy & Fudge.
The classic candy shop called Shriver’s has always been part of our annual visits to the Ocean City Boardwalk. Pizza, amusement rides, ice cream, and def Shriver’s. During the winter months, we rely on...
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Duran Duran Coming to Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
British music icons, Duran Duran, are coming to Atlantic City. One of the biggest shows of the year. Friday, December 30 at Ovation Hall inside Ocean Casino Resort. Duran Duran features Simon Le Bon,...
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Hard Rock & Ocean Casinos: Atlantic City Gaming Revenue Champs.
No surprise, Hard Rock & Ocean are the top casino hotels in Atlantic City. Not just in gaming revenue, but entertainment, dining, shopping and accommodations as well. Everything first class with...
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Upgraded Ventnor Plaza To Feature Indoor Pickleball, Burger King, Starbucks,...
The Ventnor Shopping Plaza on Wellington Ave has a new owner and it’s finally getting a major facelift. A critical project for this gateway into the Downbeach towns of Ventnor and Margate. Developer...
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NJ Gov Murphy: No Need for Testing Would-Be Teachers
With the worsening teacher shortage in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill that eliminates state-mandated tests for those who want to teach. The new law removes mandatory testing for...
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Downbeach Real Estate Market Trends
Good news: It’s a Real Estate buyers market in Ventnor, Margate and Longport. Bad news: Buyers still in limited supply. Some home buyers priced out of market after mortgage rates doubled over past two...
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Where’s The Party? NYE Atlantic City 2023
Here’s a few favorite spots to consider for New Years Eve 2023 in Atlantic City. Ocean Casino Resort. Celebrate start of 2023 at Nola’s Bar & Lounge –one of Atlantic City’s top nightlife...
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Ventnor Fishing Pier and Band Shell Upgrades
Enjoy a cup of coffee from the popular Ventnor fishing pier. In the afternoon, grab a snack. In the evening, head up to the pier for ice cream with the kids. It’s all in the works as Ventnor gets ready...
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Will Ocean City and Margate Get Tough on Teen Crime?
Ocean City is fed up with rowdy teens. So much so, OC public safety officials want to give police more power to detain young adults who break local law. Will Margate do the same? Ocean City: Gov Murphy...
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Margate Employee Salary Chart, Controversial Longevity Pay Still Popular.
Margate Commissioners recently awarded 15 municipal employees with new, 3 year contracts complete with annual 3% pay increases. In addition to salaries, most Margate employee contracts include premium...
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Rich Gober’s Take on Ventnor Plaza Development
Northbeach resident Rich Gober is seriously concerned about proposed plans for Ventnor Plaza, the shopping center along Wellington Ave. Ventnor Commissioner / Planning Board member Lance Landgraf...
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More Upgrades for Margate’s Lucy The Elephant Park
Margate Commissioners have approved initial plans to demolish the current Lucy the Elephant gift shop building. A new, 2 story structure would be built in its place at a much higher flood elevation,...
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Public Recommendation for Ventnor Plaza Challenges
Residents waking up to non-compliant, some say sloppy work by Ventnor’s Planning Board. Lawfully required notifications were not sent out in regards to Ventnor Plaza development plans. Only 11 of 33...
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Beach Block Ventnor Rental Summer 2023
Sweet. Get ready for Downbeach Summer 2023. Only a few months away. Really. Consider this Ventnor beach block beauty. Bright. Sunny. Big. 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bath. 104 S Avolyn. Ventnor, NJ. Short, 5-10...
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Landgraf & Ventnor Planning Board Ignore Local Ordinance for Plaza Plan
We can assume Commissioner Lance Landgraf knows Planning and Zoning law in Ventnor. We can also assume Landgraf gets excellent advice from Planning Board Solicitor (Atty) Leo Manos. He’s the best....
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Judge Taps Brakes on Murphy Gun Laws
Parts of New Jersey’s newly implemented gun control law were blocked Monday by a federal judge who said barring people from carrying firearms in certain places could lead to “considerable...
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Did Wind Turbine Research Kill Six Whales?
Six endangered, dead whales washed up on Atlantic City and other NJ beaches in the last 33 days. Could this be related to offshore wind turbine, pre-construction activity? Boat strike? Net...
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Exciting Ventnor Plaza Plan Overshadowed by Sloppy City Hall Communication
Virtually 100% of Ventnor is thrilled with plans proposed for a refreshed, Ventnor shopping plaza on Wellington Ave. On the flip side, virtually 100% of Ventnor not happy with poor communication skills...
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NJ Towns Could See More Restaurant Liquor Licenses
NJ Governor Phil Murphy wants to increase the number of available restaurant liquor licenses in the state. Objective: Overhaul NJ state’s Prohibition-era liquor license system for restaurants....
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