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Sea Isle City Fire Department's newest member is an adorable dalmation puppy

Sea Isle City Fire Department's newest member is an adorable dalmation puppy

  • Logan Monteleone

A three-month-old dalmatian puppy named Rookie is the newest member and mascot of the Sea Isle City Fire Department.

Hot streak sends St. Augustine graduate Josiah Ragsdale to Brewers' Double-A club

Hot streak sends St. Augustine graduate Josiah Ragsdale to Brewers' Double-A club

  • Patrick Mulranen

Josiah Ragsdale is having a strong season in the Milwaukee Brewers' minor league system. He was recently promoted to the Brewers' Double-A affiliate, the Biloxi Shuckers.   

Ex-Eagle Brian Dawkins to speak at Ocean City Tabernacle on Sunday

Ex-Eagle Brian Dawkins to speak at Ocean City Tabernacle on Sunday

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins is scheduled to speak at two Ocean City Tabernacle services Sunday.

GALLERY: Take a look back at Surf Stadium in Atlantic City

GALLERY: Take a look back at Surf Stadium in Atlantic City

    12-year-old Port Republic boy to play futsal in Brazil next month

    12-year-old Port Republic boy to play futsal in Brazil next month

    • Patrick Mulranen

    Abe Riffle earned a spot on the 2014 Boys U.S. Youth International Futsal team, which will play a tournament in Brazil Aug. 6-13 against players from Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.

    Got a vision for your neighborhood? Jumpstart Atlantic City wants to help

    Got a vision for your neighborhood? Jumpstart Atlantic City wants to help

    • Haram Shahid

    Jumpstart Atlantic City, a seven-week program beginning in September, is designed to connect and train aspiring and experienced developers, investors, contractors, entrepreneurs and community leaders who live or work in the city.

    State lawmakers OK lifeline to schools struggling with health care costs

    State lawmakers OK lifeline to schools struggling with health care costs

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    On June 30, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the state Legislature approved a short-term relief bill for school health employee benefits in the final session before summer recess.

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    12-year-old Port Republic boy to play futsal in Brazil next month

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    Hamilton Township police seek missing 35-year-old man

    Hamilton Township police seek missing 35-year-old man

    Hamilton Township police are searching for a 35-year-old man who went missing Monday.

    South Jersey neighbors: Obituaries for July 10

    South Jersey neighbors: Obituaries for July 10

    Read through the obituaries published today in Press of Atlantic City.

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    Unknown verdict bars retrial for man accused of sexually assaulting minor in Atlantic County

    Unknown verdict bars retrial for man accused of sexually assaulting minor in Atlantic County

    A New Jersey man accused of sexually assaulting a minor cannot face a second trial because a partial verdict may have acquitted him the first time he was tried.

    North Wildwood police to host community meeting

    North Wildwood police to host community meeting

    The North Wildwood Police Department will host a community meeting Tuesday focused on resources that are available for crime victims and crime trends.

    South Jersey neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

    South Jersey neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

    Read through the obituaries published today in Press of Atlantic City.

    Lower Township roadwork to result in detours Thursday and Friday

    Lower Township roadwork to result in detours Thursday and Friday

    Motorists will encounter detours Thursday and Friday as Cape May County resurfaces portions of Bayshore and New England roads in Lower Township.

    Mosquito samples from Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point test positive for West Nile virus

    Mosquito samples from Absecon, Linwood and Somers Point test positive for West Nile virus

    Three mosquito pool samples have been confirmed positive for West Nile virus, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health said Tuesday.

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    The Declaration of Independence may have been born closer to home than you think

    The Declaration of Independence may have been born closer to home than you think

    • Haram Shahid

    As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Waterford Township Historical Society spotlights Timothy Matlack, the penman behind the Declaration of Independence, and his local roots.

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    Listen to Sea Isle twins Molly and Maura Quinn talk about what it's like to row together

    Listen to Sea Isle twins Molly and Maura Quinn talk about what it's like to row together

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    Mark Story: Can Will Stein win in Year 1 at Kentucky? These three things could determine that.

    Mark Story: Can Will Stein win in Year 1 at Kentucky? These three things could determine that.

    LEXINGTON, Ky. — The challenge awaiting Will Stein in his first season as Kentucky football coach is steeper than Jellico Mountain. Five Southeastern Conference football teams made the 2025 College Football Playoffs. UK will face three of them — Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas A&M — in 2026. Seven SEC teams won at least 10 games in 2025. Kentucky will play four of them — the three teams mentioned ...

    Listen to Sea Isle twins Molly and Maura Quinn talk about what it's like to row together

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    GALLERY: Abe Riffle heads to Brazil to play futsal

    GALLERY: Abe Riffle heads to Brazil to play futsal

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    Performing arts center marks 50 years with comedy series
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    Stockton University’s Performing Arts Center marks 50 years with a new comedy series and a 2026-27 season of music, dance, theater and community events.

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    Spotlight on Fulbright specialist Lisa Cox
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    Stockton professor Lisa Cox reflects on her Fulbright Specialist work in Romania, teaching Guided Autobiography to foster reflection, empathy and global collaboration.

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    12th annual JFS card party set for August 20
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    Jewish Family Service hosts its 12th Annual Card Party on August 20 at Harbor Pines Golf Club, featuring Mahjong, Canasta, Bridge, lunch and raffle basket tickets.

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    Haines retires after 31 years at Stockton University
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    Stockton University’s Jeff Haines retires after 31 years as coach and administrator, highlighted by a 2001 NCAA men’s soccer title and multiple tournament runs.

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