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Tony Boloney’s and Mad Mutz Laboratory Honored with Innovation Award in Atlantic City
Tony Boloney’s Atlantic City and Mad Mutz Laboratory were honored with the Innovation Award during the city’s Keep It Local campaign. Mayor Marty Small Sr. recognized the businesses for their creativity, entrepreneurship, and global impact, celebrating how their mozzarella creations transformed a local eatery into an international brand.
Aug 22, 2025
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Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s Op-Ed in NY Daily News Puts Atlantic City’s Lessons on the National Stage
In the New York Daily News op-ed, Mayor Marty Small Sr. draws on more than four decades of Atlantic City’s experience with gaming to send New York a clear message: if casinos are coming, they must be built to serve the people who live there, not just the developers. Reflecting on both the promises and pitfalls of Atlantic City’s own history, Mayor Small urges New York to pair gaming with long-term investments in housing, infrastructure, small businesses, and community programs — the kind of strategies that have fueled Atlantic City’s recent resurgence.
Aug 18, 2025
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Atlantic City Hosts First Black Business Expo to Celebrate Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
Atlantic City will host its first-ever Black Business Expo on Tuesday, August 26, at the All Wars Memorial Building, celebrating entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, and the city’s rich legacy of Black-owned businesses. The free event features a vendor marketplace, live radio broadcast, panel discussions, and the launch of a $500,000 Micro-Business Grant Program for minority, women, and veteran-owned startups.
Aug 12, 2025
Atlantic City Secures Additional $750K for Fire Station 2 Interior Preservation
The City of Atlantic City has secured an additional $750,000 African American Civil Rights Grant to preserve the interior of the 103-year-old Fire Station 2, just as exterior restoration nears completion. This funding builds on previous efforts to protect and restore the historic site’s structural integrity and cultural significance.
Aug 7, 2025
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Atlantic City Beach Patrol Shines at Home in Lifeguard Classic
The Atlantic City Beach Patrol Race Team earned a strong third-place tie during the Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic, held right on their home turf at Albany Avenue Beach. With standout performances across multiple events, ACBP once again demonstrated excellence, teamwork, and pride in representing their city.
Jul 27, 2025
Gilchrist Restaurant Honored with Resiliency Award by the City of Atlantic City
The City of Atlantic City has recognized Gilchrist Restaurant with the Resiliency Award for its decades-long service to the community, honoring the restaurant’s role in preserving tradition, creating jobs, and offering a welcoming space for residents and visitors alike.
Jul 25, 2025
Atlantic City Hosts Successful First-Ever Community Care Family Fun Day
The City of Atlantic City hosted its first Community Care Family Fun Day, bringing together residents for a vibrant day focused on health, wellness, and fun. The event was a major success, blending education and entertainment to support a stronger, healthier community.
Jul 25, 2025
Atlantic City Recognizes Pancho’s for Two Decades of Community Impact
The City of Atlantic City honored Pancho’s Mexican Taqueria with the Ducktown AC Community Impact Award for its 20 years of service and cultural influence in the Ducktown neighborhood. Through the Keep It Local campaign, the city recognized Pancho’s lasting role in strengthening community ties and supporting local pride.
Jul 25, 2025
Atlantic City Police Department Welcomes 15 New Officers After Graduation
Fifteen new officers from the Atlantic City Police Department graduated from the Atlantic County Police Training Center and are now assigned to the Operations Division. The graduation ceremony for Class #30 took place at the Atlantic City Convention Center on July 24, 2025.
Jul 25, 2025
Texas Avenue School Renovation Marks Bold Step With Renovations
Texas Avenue School underwent major renovations, including bold new paintwork, modern locker upgrades, and a turf playground installation. The improvements marked a new era for the historic building, aligning with the district’s larger mission to modernize school facilities across Atlantic City.
Jul 24, 2025
Atlantic City Seniors Enjoyed VIP Fun and Seafood at Showboat Day Adventure
Atlantic City Senior Services spent an extraordinary day at the Showboat, complete with an All-You-Can-Eat seafood buffet, arcade fun, and exclusive access to the Paradise Adult Swim lounge and VIP cabanas. Thanks to Assistant Director Frank Taylor, the seniors enjoyed an A++ adventure they won't soon forget.
Jul 24, 2025
Great Day Summer Camp Kids Took Over Steel Pier with Smiles and Sweet Treats
The Great Day Summer Camp kids spent a thrilling and joy-filled day at the historic Steel Pier, enjoying rides, sweet treats, and memories that will last a lifetime. It was a shining moment of summer fun brought to life by Atlantic City Youth Services and AC Rec.
Jul 24, 2025
Community Comes First: Atlantic City Celebrated Connection and Care at Brown’s Park
The City of Atlantic City hosted its vibrant Community Care Day at Brown’s Park, bringing residents together for a day of resources, entertainment, and neighborhood unity. The event celebrated pride in Atlantic City through community engagement and family-friendly fun.
Jul 23, 2025
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Strengthening the Shoreline: Atlantic City Begins $8.5M Chelsea Bulkhead Project to Advance Storm Resiliency
The City of Atlantic City has begun construction on an $8.5 million Bulkhead Replacement Project in the Chelsea neighborhood, continuing its mission to improve storm resiliency. The project, funded through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, is a key component of a broader strategy to protect vulnerable communities from future flooding.
Jul 23, 2025
Chelsea Economic Development Corporation’s First Farmshare Pick-Up Brought Freshness and Community Together
The first Farmshare pick-up hosted by Chelsea EDC in partnership with @cropsnonprofit welcomed community members with baskets full of farm fresh produce. It marked a promising start to a program that supports both local farms and healthy living.
Jul 22, 2025
Atlantic City Seniors Take Rehoboth Beach by Storm
The Atlantic City Senior Services team took seniors out of the state and into a day of adventure, ferry rides, and outlet shopping in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. With high spirits and blue skies, it was a getaway filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Jul 22, 2025
Atlantic City in Bloom: A Garden Tour to Remember
Atlantic City residents enjoyed a peaceful stroll through some of the city's most beautiful and hidden gardens, thanks to a recent Garden Tour led by the Planning & Development Department and the Green Coalition. From Fisherman's Park to Ducktown Garden, this event celebrated the city's growing green spaces and the community spirit behind them.
Jul 21, 2025
A Creative and Adventurous Week 3 at Great Day Summer Camp
Week 3 of Great Day Summer Camp was packed with creativity, learning, and unforgettable moments — from planting succulents to witnessing the Atlantic City Airshow. Campers explored nature, art, and adventure in a week that truly lived up to its name.
Jul 19, 2025
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