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HUD approves $1.8 billion recovery plan for New Jersey

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Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 02, 2013 05:30 pm

Gov. Chris Christie and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announce HUD’s approval of New Jersey’s disaster recovery plan during a press conference April 29. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)

On Monday, April 29, six months after Sandy hit New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced HUD’s approval of the state’s plan to distribute almost $2 billion to victims of Superstorm Sandy.

County report: 6 months after Sandy

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Written by Linda Gilmore Thursday, May 02, 2013 05:15 pm

Atlantic County

Disaster assistance to New Jersey survivors of Hurricane Sandy by the numbers, as of April 22:

Brigantine City Council introduces 3.4-cent tax rate increase

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Written by Michael Feely Thursday, May 02, 2013 05:04 pm

Brigantine

After hours of discussion in which City Council debated the merits of three budget scenarios presented by the city’s auditors, council chose a budget that has the most impact on city taxpayers, with a 3.4-cent increase.

Eye Health Tip of the Week - Raising the bar for athlete patients

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Written by Dr. Emerson Tracy Tuesday, April 30, 2013 09:00 am

Eye Health

The incidence of refractive error and visual symptoms in athletes participating at Junior Olympic Games is similar to the general population (about 20 percent), dispelling the idea that athletes have a lower prevalence of refractive error and vision problems.

The Gold and Silver Mine - Precious metals drop in price, cont.

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Written by Douglas Keefe Monday, April 29, 2013 12:00 pm

Coins

I’d like to continue last week’s discussion about the state of gold and silver prices by letting my readers know what has transpired this past week.

School retirees luncheon meeting May 15

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Last Updated on Friday, April 26, 2013 01:18 pm Written by Bunny McGee Monday, April 29, 2013 09:00 am

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The South Jersey Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) will hold its May luncheon meeting at noon Wednesday, May 15 at The Crab Trap Restaurant in Somers Point.