AC Mayor Celebrated by Statewide African-American Chamber of Commerce
The AACCNJ honors individuals throughout the state who have attained a high level of success in politics and other categories.
Mark Tyler
Mark Tyler graduated from Atlantic City High School and went on to Columbia Union College, in Takoma Park, MD, which is now Washington Adventist University. Mark earned a BA degree in Journalism. His
Atlantic City Focus Salutes: Phylicia Rashad
Best known for her role as Clair Huxtable on the late 1980s sitcom, The Cosby Show, Rashad who is the Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University, discussed the importance of believing in omnipresence, tapping into the love that resides in everyone and the importance of
Atlantic City Focus Salutes: Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni spoke before a packed house at the Wilmington Public Library on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to kick off Black History Month during the Voices of Power Series.
AC Wins $200K Grant for Road Safety Improvements
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the funds are part of an $800 million announcement made on Feb. 1, that includes 510 projects across the country ranging from sidewalk and crosswalk improvements to redesigned roads.
State Gives AC $759K to Plant Trees
The NJDEP awarded $24.3 million through the Natural Climate Solutions Grant program on Jan. 18, funding projects across the state.
Mayor Small Shares Big Plans for AC
Mayor Marty Small, Sr. plans to transform the way the city provides tax relief, handles policing, cleanliness and youth and seniors programming. Small also said he wants to see Bader Field become a “multi-industry site” that more than doubles the city’s ratable base.
AC Woman becomes First Female to Lead Public Works Department
Crystal Lewis became the resort’s first female Director of the Department of Public Works on Jan. 5, in a ceremony at the Public Works yard.
AC Woman Collects Blankets for Homeless
Kendall Bunch partnered with the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, secured a corporate donation from Walmart and is asking family, friends and anyone willing to contribute to the A Blanket of Hope drive.
HUD Details Plans to Fight Homelessness
The announcements represent a concerted effort by the President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris administration to address the issue.