Northbeach resident Rich Gober is seriously concerned about proposed plans for Ventnor Plaza, the shopping center along Wellington Ave. Ventnor Commissioner / Planning Board member Lance Landgraf admits mistakes were made. Neighbors not properly notified. Some ask if a ‘re-notify’ is in order? Within 200 ft radius, only 11 of 33 neighbors were properly notified. …
Margate Commissioners recently awarded 15 municipal employees with new, 3 year contracts complete with annual 3% pay increases. In addition to salaries, most Margate employee contracts include premium healthcare, vacation and sick time, along with the controversial, longevity pay. Margate City Employee Salaries 2023 “Longevity payments are nothing but bonuses that float under the radar,” …
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Ocean City is fed up with rowdy teens. So much so, OC public safety officials want to give police more power to detain young adults who break local law. Will Margate do the same? Ocean City: Gov Murphy took police tools away in his quest for social justice, bail reform and reducing prison population. A …
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Enjoy a cup of coffee from the popular Ventnor fishing pier. In the afternoon, grab a snack. In the evening, head up to the pier for ice cream with the kids. It’s all in the works as Ventnor gets ready to reconfigure it’s 1,000 ft fishing pier. Step #1: A small office / kiosk will …
Here’s a few favorite spots to consider for New Years Eve 2023 in Atlantic City. Ocean Casino Resort. Celebrate start of 2023 at Nola’s Bar & Lounge –one of Atlantic City’s top nightlife destinations. Purchase tickets in advance for $60. Live music by DJ Luap, The Benderz and Crash The Party! Advance tickets are strongly recommended. …
Good news: It’s a Real Estate buyers market in Ventnor, Margate and Longport. Bad news: Buyers still in limited supply. Some home buyers priced out of market after mortgage rates doubled over past two years. Cash buyers waiting patiently on the sidelines. Ventnor Homes for Sale As of DEC 27, 2022: there are 71 homes …
With the worsening teacher shortage in New Jersey, Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill that eliminates state-mandated tests for those who want to teach. The new law removes mandatory testing for prospective teachers. The Education Teacher Performance Assessment is no longer mandatory. NJ EDUCATION DROPS FROM 4th to 16th in NATION Opponents say this …
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After years of neglect, the Ventnor Shopping Plaza on Wellington Ave has a new owner with a plan. Ventnor Plaza now getting a major facelift. Updated Ventnor Plaza will include Indoor Pickleball facility called ‘Pickle Juice’. Developer Mark Greco tells DownbeachBUZZ that as of Dec. 23, 2022, the following have signed leases or Letters of …
No surprise, Hard Rock & Ocean are the top casino hotels in Atlantic City. Not just in gaming revenue, but entertainment, dining, shopping and accommodations as well. Everything first class with these 2 properties. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Ocean Casino Resort are the only AC casinos that won more from in-person gamblers, compared …
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The classic candy shop called Shriver’s has always been part of our annual visits to the Ocean City Boardwalk. Pizza, amusement rides, ice cream, and def Shriver’s. During the winter months, we rely on Shrivers.com. Sweet favorites delivered to our door step. Shrivers is the oldest business on the OC boardwalk. They know their candy. …
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British music icons, Duran Duran, are coming to Atlantic City. One of the biggest shows of the year. Friday, December 30 at Ovation Hall inside Ocean Casino Resort. Duran Duran features Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor. Best known for award winning songs like “Hungry Like the Wolf”, “Girls on Film” …
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School Board President Doug Biagi says City of Ventnor currently pays $3.2 million to the Atlantic City School district for sending 161 Ventnor students to AC High. Fewer students don’t always mean lower costs. In some cases, the cost-per-pupil can actually go up. Ventnor school enrollment in 2013 was 905. As of FALL 2022, Ventnor …
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Ventnor Announces Funky Pickle 2023. Ventnor Commissioners supporting the rapid growth of Downbeach pickleball. Music, Food, Community, and lots of pickleball. Funky Pickle 2023 / Ventnor Music Festival, July 28, 29 & 30, 2023. Expanded to 2 days for Summer 2023. Starts Friday night, then goes all day Saturday. Sunday is the rain date. New …
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