Volunteers of America Delaware Valley Adopt A Family
You can Give. Hope. to a family in need this holiday season. Adopt a child or a family through the Volunteers of America Delaware Valley Adopt A Family program, and add to the magic in your community this season. Choose a wish list, and shop for the individual or family. You do not have to […]
South Jersey leaders: These 4 pillars can diversify local economy
A group of South Jersey business and political leaders gathered recently for the Greater Atlantic City Chamber’s Leadership Series: State of the Region event, held at the John F. Scarpa Academic Center on Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus. Read more from NJ Biz.
State of the Region Panel Recap
A sell-out crowd in the John F. Scarpa Academic Center on Stockton University’s Atlantic City campus had the opportunity to capture the thoughts of regional leaders on the local, county, and state levels at the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce’s annual “State of the Region” breakfast on September 19. The panel discussion, moderated by […]
Why Understanding Workplace Personality Boosts Company Culture
• Workplace personalities can be broken down into 4 distinct types: Go-Getters, Loyalists, Career Builders, and Lifers. • Go-Getters are motivated by challenge and opportunity; Employers should provide them with chances to take on challenges and learn new skills. • Loyalists place value on stability and predictability; Employers should focus on providing clear paths for […]
Atlantic City Free Public Library Ghosts (Presentation) Coming to Richmond Branch on Oct. 18
The Atlantic City Free Public Library invites the public to visit its Richmond Branch Library location (4115 Ventnor Avenue) on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. for an evening of education and intrigue about ghosts and hauntings. South Jersey Ghost Research will lead the program. Attendees will watch a video about SJGR and its investigation […]
Atlantic City Free Public Library Programs Planned for American Archives Month
The Atlantic City Free Public Library has scheduled a couple of programs in recognition of October being American Archives Month. The first program — Building Your Family Tree — will be held Friday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. Explore how to start research on your family, from the general to the specific using material within […]
Atlantic City Free Public Library Staff Member Promoted to Assistant Director
The Atlantic City Free Public Library’s Board of Trustees has named staff member Melissa McGeary the library’s new assistant director. The assistant director position had been vacant since 2016, when Robert Rynkiewicz left that role to replace Maureen Sherr Frank as Library Director after she retired. McGeary began her career at the library in 2017 […]
A Shutdown of Federal Government Would Hit NJ Hard
With the possibility growing by the day, a federal government shutdown triggered by political gridlock in Washington could reverberate deeply in New Jersey, affecting everything from food assistance to the economy. Read more from NJ Spotlight News.
Funny Farm: The Little Rescue That Could
Two things combined to make this Pinelands animal sanctuary a global sensation: the pandemic, and a bestselling book. Read more from NJ Lifestyle Magazine.
Casino tax fund generated record $504 million for those in need last year
The city’s casino industry paid more than $504 million in taxes and fees last fiscal year, a record amount that helps fund programs around the state for its most vulnerable residents. Read more from The Press of Atlantic City.