Panelists Talk Stereotypes and Images in AC
Moderator Raymond Tyler, who is also the Arts and Entertainment Editor for Atlantic City Focus, led the discussion both in person and live on Facebook.
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
The Weekend Was Made for Fun! (July 7-July 10, 2022)
By Mark Tyler Here's what's happening in and around Atlantic City thisJuly weekend. And we'll even include a few things worthy of a road trip!!! We publish the weekend guide on Wednesday nights to give you enough time to plan for events, but not
AC Students Return from South Africa with Global Perspective
The students, who visited South Africa from June 2-June 18, courtesy of the City of Atlantic City, Atlantic City Youth Services and the “A Leadership Journey” nonprofit youth leadership and travel program, were required to journal every day. And each said they were struck by the amount of love they
Le Diner En Blanc Comes Back to AC
The international outdoor picnic found its way to the resort last year and has already taken hold in the hearts of residents and visitors alike.
AC Students Receive $1M Through Mayor Marty Small Scholarship
The first 50 scholarships of $10,000 each were given to current high school seniors who graduated the next day. Another 50 scholarships, which will also be paid out in $5,000 increments per semester, were awarded to college students who previously graduated from Atlantic City High School and live in
Atlantic City Focus Salutes: Lynn Whitfield
Actress Lynn Whitfield visited the Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, June 8, for “An Evening with Actress Lynn Whitfield” sponsored by Delaware Humanities.
AC launches “Project Clean Community” for 2023
Throughout the summer, Public Works crews will clean a different ward each day and encourage residents to maintain their own neighborhoods.
AC Kiwanis Club Makes New Start
The Atlantic City Kiwanis Club held Charter Night on May 18 at the Claridge Hotel as chapters from around the state joined them to celebrate their recharter.
New City Hall Mural Honors AC’s Past, Present
The City’s first Black Mayor James L. Usry, as well as former mayor, assemblyman and senator Jim Whelan, are both immortalized on the wall. The mural also pays homage to the Miss America Pageant, the Steel Pier and the historic Diving Horse of years long past.