Welcome to tepid vax summer
Entering our third pandemic summer, it’s easy to get frustrated with the vaccines. They aren’t as effective against variants and subvariants that keep taunting us. They aren’t preventing ongoing transmission of infection — and reinfection. They didn’t restore our pre-pandemic normal (partly because too many people refused a vaccine, often for ideological reasons). And we […]
Budget’s pandemic recovery is setting records
New Jersey needed seven years to make up deep revenue losses sustained during the Great Recession, when everything from school aid to public-worker pension funding was slashed to keep the budget in balance. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also brought on an economic downturn and budget shortfall in early 2020, New Jersey’s fiscal recovery […]
DEP spells out new permitting standards for ‘overburdened communities’
For the first time, state environmental regulators would be required when making permitting decisions to consider the cumulative impact of new facilities such as power plants on pollution levels in already overburdened communities. That requirement is spelled out in a new rule proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection to protect communities that already have […]
ACUA to hold hazardous waste drop-off day June 4
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at its Environmental Park at 6700 Delilah Road. Accepted items include insecticides, fertilizer, paint thinners, furniture polish, weed killers, pool chemicals, rat poison, rechargeable batteries, car and boat batteries, auto care products, gasoline, rust remover […]
Remote work takes poaching to another level in smaller US cities
The widespread adoption of remote work across the U.S. has left local employers learning to compete with out-of-state companies offering big-city salaries. The magnitude of the change over the last two years is staggering. In January 2020, fewer than 3% of applications for U.S. job postings on LinkedIn were for remote work. Now, small and […]
Our view: A.C. recreation focus diversifying Bader facilities
Atlantic City seems to be about the last shore municipality to join the pickleball craze. The city is creating its first and only pickleball courts, opening for play this summer at Bader Field. Resort residents are known for their love of basketball, with plenty of leagues, strong school teams and a long history of hosting […]
Senate approves legislation that would help create transportation link from Atlantic City airport to resort
The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would help pave the way for a long-anticipated transportation system from Atlantic City International Airport to the resort’s casinos and Tourism District. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, would ease restraints on how the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority can spend money, Polistina’s office said in […]
Atlantic City officials urge residents to sign up for new emergency alert system
Atlantic City has a new emergency alert system to inform the public about severe weather, police actions and more, but needs the help of residents and business owners to maximize its reach, officials said Wednesday. “The system is very robust. You will receive alerts through email, text messages and phone calls,” said fire Chief and […]
New Jersey American Water installing new mains in three local towns
New Jersey American Water will install about 1,870 feet of new water main in Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville and Upper Township starting this week, the company said Wednesday. The company will install new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets: • Helen Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, from Eagon Avenue to Gray Avenue • Chalfonte […]
HERO Campaign sponsors new vehicles for Ventnor, Linwood police
Two new police vehicles decorated by the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign will be seen this summer by drivers, reminding them not to drive drunk. Ventnor and Linwood will each receive one of the vehicles introduced Thursday on the Ventnor Boardwalk. HERO vehicles from seven other South Jersey police departments were also on hand for […]