Somers Points Concerts on the Beach named the Best Outdoor Concert Series in America
Nearly 100 years into its legacy of live musical entertainment, Somers Points Concerts on the Beach has been nationally recognized as the Best Outdoor Concert Series in America by USA Today. In an overwhelming display of regional pride and love for the unique and magical concert series, the people of the Northeast have given their […]
Bayfest aweigh! Somers Point’s Bayfest one of the largest single-day events in the state
Like a certain summertime boat parade hosted by its neighbor across the Route 52 causeway, Bayfest is undeniably among the events that have become synonymous with life in and around South Jersey. Taking place in a roughly eight- to 10-block section of Bay Avenue, Bayfest began as an Earth Day celebration around the same time […]
April “Get to Know Your Customers Day” featuring Hayday Coffee.
At Hayday Coffee in Atlantic City, the staff gets to know each customer one cup of coffee at a time. “Get to Know Your Customers Day” is observed annually on the third Thursday of each quarter. The date reminds businesses to reach out to patrons and get to know them better. Hayday Coffee General Manager Maddy […]
Students lead summit at Atlantic Cape to focus on mental wellness
The Coalition for a Safe Community hosted its annual teen summit at Atlantic Cape Community College on Friday to tackle one of the seminal issues facing young people today — mental wellness. Students from high schools across Atlantic County met with different organizations and service providers to discuss the kinds of stress teenagers face and […]
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Jhené Aiko, Jazmine Sullivan to perform in Atlantic City during North to Shore Festival
R&B singers Jazmine Sullivan and Jhené Aiko were added to New Jersey’s North to Shore Festival lineup and will perform June 10 at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. Ebony Riley and Queen Naija will accompany Sullivan and Aiko. The show starts at 8 p.m., the festival said Tuesday. Tickets for the singers’ show will go on […]
Atlantic City Arts Foundation seeks artists for Orange Loop mural project
The Atlantic City Arts Foundation seeks artists for a large mural project in the city’s Orange Loop. The Cardinal restaurant, slated to open this year on New York Avenue in the commercial district, has partnered with the Arts Foundation to dress up the space with a mural that will be visible from the Boardwalk and […]
$15 million recreation center part of Bader Field deal
Mayor Marty Small Sr. signed a memorandum of understanding with DEEM Enterprises to create a $3 billion housing and retail development on Bader Field, with a 2.4-mile auto racetrack for residents’ use, during an event Thursday morning at the former airport site. Small called it an “historic day” for the city, and one he and […]
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Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic city offering rowing, swimming lessons this summer
The Boys & Girls Club is launching a free rowing program this summer to expose young athletes to the sport. The program will revolve around swimming and rowing skills, the club said in a news release on Monday. “We live on an island and are surrounded by recreational aquatic activities,” said Club Chief Strategy Officer […]