Raising Kings and Queens Program Celebrates First Graduates
The 10-week program provided participants, ages 14-18, with mentorship, etiquette training, and hands-on projects designed to prepare them for future success.
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Sean Riggin Appointed as AC Public Safety Director
Riggin brings over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, emergency management, and community engagement. His career began as a Civil Affairs soldier under the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, where he gained crisis management experience in Sarajevo during the Balkan conflict.
GALLERY: Atlantic City Boat Show 2025
Annually held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, the show attracts boating enthusiasts from across the region.
Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America's forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies today
By Jazmin Goodwin for Atlantic City Focus//In the early 1900s, the Greenwood District flourished with over 100 Black-owned businesses, from restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals.
NJ Assembly Democrats Condemn House Passage of Budget Resolution, Urge U.S. Senate to Reject It
Given the size and scope of the desired cuts, policy experts believe these reductions are aimed at cutting two critical safety net programs—Medicaid and SNAP—which keep families afloat.
Atlantic City Business Roundtable Breakfast Kicks Off Day of Gubernatorial Candidate Appearances
The Atlantic City Business Roundtable Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Resorts Casino Hotel.
AC's Venice Park Celebrates Early Completion of Ohio Avenue Bridge Reconstruction
Built in 1969, the “Second Bridge” was replaced in stages, allowing a single alternating lane of traffic to remain open with temporary signals, ensuring continuous access.
Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Expand Housing Opportunities
Under the bill, municipalities would become eligible for preferences in certain state aid if they direct their local planning boards to review and update zoning rules to allow for more residential development.
“John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey” Clears Assembly.
Local Government Committee Reynolds-Jackson, Wimberly, Sumter, and Conaway bill aims to ensure that all New Jerseyans have equal access to the voting process.