• Gov. Chris Christie shakes hands with Isabella Guzman, 9, of Ventnor in front of her home Friday, May 17 as her father Miguel looks on.

    Three-day project includes Discovery Communications and Atlantic County Habitat for Humanity 

    VENTNOR – Gov. Chris Christie toured the progress of a three-day rebuilding effort here Friday, May 17 with TLC’s “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro and 125 volunteers from Discovery Communications…

  • One of the founding members of the Doors, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, died this week at the age of 74 on Monday, May 20. Manzarek's influential work on the keys was equally responsible for the band's signature sound as Jim Morrison's  explosive voice.

  • GatewayThere was a time when some of the top stars from Broadway and Hollywood visited the Ocean City-Somers Point area on a regular basis to perform some of the finest plays and musicals ever created. Film stars Veronica Lake, John Barrymore Jr., Margaret Hamilton (the wicked witch from “The Wizard of Oz”), Joyce Randolph (from Jackie Gleason’s “The Honeymooners”), George Jessel and Edward Everett Horton were all there. Patrons could enjoy them in shows…

  • Submitted/Chad Juros of Egg Harbor Township

    EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – Egg Harbor Township resident Chad Juros was diagnosed with leukemia in 1991 at age 3. Four years later, he relapsed and spent 17 months in the cancer ward, during which time his father, Dr. Donald Juros, kept his spirits up by teaching him magic tricks.

  • Ms New Jersey Senior America contestants will compete for the title June 4 at Harrah's

    ATLANTIC CITY—Now that Miss America has returned home pageants are once again in the news. Next week lovely ladies will grace the stage at Harrah’s Casino and Spa in the Concert Venue for the Ms New Jersey Senior America Pageant slated for 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The contestants come to the pageant with life experience and a lot of energy.

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Art camps scheduled at Noyes Museum

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Last Updated on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 01:30 pm Written by Steve Prisament Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:36 am

A counselor works with art campers at Noyes Museum. A counselor works with art campers at Noyes Museum.

GALLOWAY – The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College has scheduled art camps for youngsters ages 6-12.

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Worried about Wawa traffic

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 09:22 am Written by Jim Stapleton Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:20 am

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To the editor:

The Wawa on Pitney and Jimmie Leeds Road is well on its way to opening its gas station across from the ShopRite Supermarket.

There is already traffic congestion on Pitney Road with cars entering and leaving Wawa and ShopRite. In addition, I have been told that Bank of America will be reinstalling an ATM machine in the location (the original ATM was removed quite some time ago from the Wawa).

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President’s actions support abortion

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 09:22 am Written by Bob Ford Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:05 am

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To the editor:

It was recently reported that the Obama administration has appealed a federal judge’s order that lifts all age limits on who can buy morning after birth control pills without prescription.  The president does not want to allow girls younger that 17 to be able to buy the pill.

The president has long supported abortion. He and his administration have not only lobbied for government financed abortion, but also late-term abortion.

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A Garraty get together

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Last Updated on Monday, May 20, 2013 03:12 pm Written by Steve Prisament Monday, May 20, 2013 03:05 pm

Galloway Township resident Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul T. Garraty visits his great uncle Tom Garraty, an Army veteran of WWII.  Galloway Township resident Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul T. Garraty visits his great uncle Tom Garraty, an Army veteran of WWII.

In advance of Memorial Day, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul T. Garraty of Galloway visited his great uncle Tom Garraty, an Army veteran of WWII, at his current residence in the Hammonton Center for Rehabilitation in Hammonton.

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No primary races in Galloway, Port Republic

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Last Updated on Monday, May 20, 2013 02:55 pm Written by Steve Prisament Monday, May 20, 2013 02:52 pm

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There are no contested races in Galloway or Port Republic in the Tuesday, June 4 primary election.

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Noyes Museum to celebrate founder’s art

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Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 01:38 pm Written by Steve Prisament Saturday, May 18, 2013 01:37 am

An example of Fred W. Noyes’ later work. An example of Fred W. Noyes’ later work.

GALLOWAY – The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College is observing its 30th anniversary with an exhibition, “Celebrating Fred W. Noyes,” on view Friday, May 24-Sunday, Sept. 22.  The exhibition, a tribute to the museum, features vibrantly colored abstract work that he created later in life. 

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Green Tip of the Week: lose parabens and phthalates

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Last Updated on Saturday, May 18, 2013 05:28 pm Written by MEGAN FORNUTO Saturday, May 18, 2013 01:35 am

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Chemical exposure is ubiquitous in our culture. You probably already purchase products that are BPA-free.

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Bishop Beef and Beer

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Last Updated on Saturday, May 18, 2013 05:36 pm Written by STAFF Friday, May 17, 2013 04:35 pm

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Help 14-year-old Francesca Bishop raise money for a trip to Ireland to compete in an Irish dance competition she earned her way into.

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