Three new mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. The samples were collected earlier this week from Pleasant Avenue in Hammonton, Mill Run Drive in Hammonton and Smith Bowen Road in Galloway. All were confirmed on September 27. West Nile virus was previously confirmed ... Read more
Alleged AC Drug Dealer Arrested
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a drug dealer responsible for distributing narcotics throughout Atlantic County. On September 27, 2023 a search warrant was executed in the 900 block of Lexington Avenue, the result of a three-month investigation into the possession and distribution of narcotics. The target of this investigation was 19 year old Diogenes ... Read more
Port Republic Bridge Reopening
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced that on or about Friday, September 29, the Port Republic Bridge carrying traffic over the Nacote Creek on Old New York Road will reopen to traffic following the county's $12.5 million full replacement of the bridge and roadway improvements to the nearby intersection. The project is substantially complete ... Read more
Egg Harbor Township Trees
According to a news release Egg Harbor Township will receive a $1 million grant to maintain and plant trees, part of $1 billion in grants recently announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, city officials said.The city will use the funds to hire a certified tree expert to maintain street trees, monitor city parks, plant ... Read more