988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Starting July 16, New Jerseyans will be able to use the new, three-digit number 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 988 will be available for call, text, or chat on July 16 for those experiencing a mental health-related or suicidal crisis, or those looking to help a loved one through a crisis. The […]
Next-gen jobs: South Jersey educators discuss emerging majors, programs
Dr. Barbara Gaba, President, Atlantic Cape Community College- At our Mays Landing campus, we have established two new career and technical programs in cybersecurity and esports. These programs are aligned with New Jersey’s Technology & Innovation Collaborative and are identified as fields with excellent growth potential in the region. Our cybersecurity program falls under our […]
Prosecutor’s Office, lawmakers tackling ‘quality-of-life crimes’ in Atlantic City
The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said it has had enough of letting crime persistently harm Atlantic City’s quality of life. The Prosecutor’s Office will begin using “new policies and procedures” to help thwart rising crime rates in the city, Atlantic County Prosecutor William Reynolds said on a video posted to Facebook on Wednesday afternoon. Low-level […]
A tale of 2 cities
When delegates to this year’s NAACP convention descend on Atlantic City this week, they will enter a realm of glitz and staged glamour that generates billions in gaming and sports betting dollars. With their high-end restaurants anchored by celebrity chefs, star entertainers, luxurious spas and sprawling gaming floors, the city’s nine casino hotels are a […]
The BA.5 variant is spreading, and your COVID immunity might be gone because of it
It’s the most infectious strain yet, coming even as many people have written off the pandemic. BA.5, now the dominant coronavirus subvariant in New Jersey and the U.S., has shown resistance to COVID-19 vaccines, making experts nervous. Worse, prior immunity doesn’t seem to be the shield it once was as protection from recent infection appears […]