I Don’t Force It — I Live It: How Discipline Becomes a Lasting Wellness Lifestyle
Angela C. Richardson reflects on how discipline evolves into freedom, confidence, and a lifestyle built to last.
Mental Health Crisis Deepens in America as Anxiety, Depression and Financial Stress Surge in 2026
5 mental health trends for 2026: Closing the gap to access and care - A new 2026 mental health report reveals rising anxiety, depression, workplace burnout and financial stress across the U.S., while millions still struggle to access affordable care.
Bridging the Divide Brings Lawmakers, Law Enforcement and Community Activists to One Table
Community members, elected officials and advocacy leaders gathered in Galloway Township for a bipartisan public forum focused on state policy issues, public safety and civic dialogue ahead of New Jersey’s 2027 budget discussions.
Atlantic City High School Senior Aryiane Hill Named 2026 New Jersey Youth of the Year
ATLANTIC CITY – Atlantic City High School senior Aryiane Hill won the Boys & Girls Club of New Jersey State Youth of the Year award on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Montclair State University. Hill, who has been a member of the Atlantic City Boys & Girls Club for the past
Atlantic City High School Stars Jaylen Day and Ky’Ree Barksdale Selected for 2026 North-South All-Star Football Classic
Atlantic City High School standouts Jaylen Day and Ky’Ree Barksdale will represent South Jersey in the 2026 North vs. South All-Star Football Classic after outstanding careers with the Vikings football program.
Heart of Surfing Creates a Safe Space for Special Needs Families in New Jersey
Founded in honor of their late son, Cindy and Bob Fertsch’s Heart of Surfing provides free adaptive surfing, skating and sensory-friendly activities for autism and special needs families throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties.
Are microschools a solution to falling public school enrollment?
Rachel Fradette for The Hechinger Report Seventh grader Taitym Lynch plans most of her school day herself, mapping out a schedule each morning on her school laptop. She typically starts with math when her brain is sharpest, logging into an online platform her school uses for math lessons. Next she
THIS THIRD WEEK OF MAY IS FILLED WITH TRADITIONS, IMAGINATION AND FRESH AIR
Atlantic City Fashion Week and Martin Lawrence are in AC. The annual East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention is in Philadelphia (free for the whole family.) And the 151st running of the Preakness is in Baltimore. Atlantic City Focus brings you the best of the Boardwalk and beyond!
Atlantic City Students, Teacher Honored at MBCA Spring Scholarship Luncheon
Six Atlantic City Public Schools students received scholarships and Sovereign Avenue School teacher Darchele Todd earned the Outstanding Teacher Award during the Atlantic City Metropolitan Business & Citizens Association’s annual luncheon.
Body Awareness and Alignment: Your Body Speaks — Are You Listening?
Angela C. Richardson explores how listening to your body’s signals—from hunger and energy to recovery and rest—can help build a healthier, more balanced wellness lifestyle.
5 Ways to Sleep Better When Anxiety Takes Hold
Experts from Northwell Health share practical techniques to calm the mind, relax the body, and create healthier bedtime habits for more restful sleep during stressful times.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Hosts Regional Leaders to Expand US-HART CARES Cybersecurity Workforce Training
Atlantic City, Margate, Ventnor and Longport leaders joined US-HART CARES and Atlantic County officials to discuss expanding cybersecurity workforce training programs that create pathways to high-paying tech careers in South Jersey.
Atlantic City Council Set to Introduce, Likely Adopt 2026 Budget With State-Mandated Tax Increase
Mayor Marty Small Sr. says Atlantic City originally proposed a tax decrease before the state required municipalities receiving transitional aid to raise taxes by two percent.
Bangladeshi American Afsana Anjum Receives “Business and Community Partnership” Award in New Jersey
Tahsin Construction CEO recognized for leadership in lead remediation, safe housing initiatives, and community development efforts across South Jersey and Atlantic County.
নিউ জার্সিতে আফসানা আনজুমের “ব্যবসা ও কমিউনিটি পার্টনারশিপ” পুরস্কার লাভ
বাংলা ট্যাগলাইন: নিউ জার্সিতে বাংলাদেশি আমেরিকান আফসানা আনজুমের আন্তর্জাতিক স্বীকৃতি — নিরাপদ আবাসন, সিসামুক্ত বাড়ি ও কমিউনিটি উন্নয়নে বিশেষ অবদানের জন্য সম্মাননা অর্জন।
10 ChatGPT examples that show its capabilities and limitations in 2026
Maria Carpena for WebFX ChatGPT can do a lot more than answer trivia questions. Marketers, writers, and business owners use it every day to draft content, brainstorm ideas, write emails, and automate repetitive tasks. But not every use case delivers the same value, and the gap between a good prompt
Near this city's new green spaces, a dramatic reduction in crime
Peter Yeung for Reasons to be Cheerful Linda Lloyd has lived in West Philadelphia her whole life. The 67-year-old, a retired municipal employee, has always taken pride in her community and tried to keep her neighborhood in good shape. But it hasn’t always been an easy task. “Before, it
Khan Academy’s founder says AI tutoring revolution hasn't come for education, yet
Matt Barnum for Chalkbeat Three years ago, as Khan Academy founder Sal Khan rolled out an AI-powered tutoring chatbot, he predicted a revolution in learning. So far, the revolution hasn’t happened, he acknowledged. “For a lot of students, it was a non-event,” Khan told Chalkbeat about his eponymous chatbot,