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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's Gardner’s Basin Lit Up the Shoreline with 2025’s Free Summer Music Series
Atlantic City came alive with music this summer as the 2025 Free Concert Series brought 23 live performances to Kennedy Plaza, Gardner’s Basin, and Chicken Bone Beach—celebrating funk, jazz, soul, and community spirit all season long.
Jun 21, 2025
"Keep It Local" Campaign Boosted Atlantic City’s Small Businesses
The Keep It Local campaign launched by the City of Atlantic City during Small Business Month brought renewed energy to local commerce and encouraged community-wide support. With help from city leaders, small businesses across Atlantic City proudly joined the movement.
Jun 21, 2025
Richmond Avenue School Honors Class of 2025 in Heartfelt Stepping Up Ceremony
Richmond Avenue School proudly celebrated its 8th Grade Stepping Up Ceremony, honoring the Class of 2025 with moving speeches, heartfelt reflections, and academic recognition. The event served as both a tribute to their journey and a launchpad toward a bright future.
Jun 20, 2025
Atlantic City Launches First-Ever Youth Wrestling Team with Help from Atlantic City Police & Athletic League
The Atlantic City Police Athletic League, Police Department, and community leaders came together to unveil a new wrestling mat and launch the city's first coed youth wrestling team—the Atlantic City Lions—providing local youth with a powerful outlet for discipline, strength, and self-worth.
Jun 20, 2025
Hammer & Nails Makes History with Grand Opening on Atlantic City Boardwalk
Mayor Small and the City of Atlantic City proudly celebrated the Grand Opening of Hammer & Nails – Atlantic City, the first-ever luxury men’s grooming shop on the iconic Boardwalk. The event marked a significant moment in the city’s continued support for small businesses and revitalization efforts.
Jun 18, 2025
Atlantic City Invests in the Future: $3 Million Scholarship Program Empowers Residents to Dream Bigger
Mayor Marty Small’s $3 million scholarship initiative is changing lives in Atlantic City. In its third year, the program awarded 113 scholarships, supporting high school grads, college students, trade school enrollees, and advanced degree seekers. It’s a bold investment in local talent and a powerful example of how Atlantic City is building a community where people can live, learn, and thrive.
Jun 18, 2025
Honoring the Stars and Stripes: Atlantic City’s Flag Retirement Ceremony Held at Bader Field
Atlantic City held a Flag Retirement Ceremony at Bader Field to honor old and worn American flags with the dignity and respect they deserve. Residents were also reminded they can continue to drop off flags for proper retirement at the Public Safety Building on Atlantic Avenue.
Jun 17, 2025
Honoring Love and Culture: Mother’s Day Celebration with La Casa Dominicana
The City of Atlantic City Multicultural Services proudly supported La Casa Dominicana’s Mother’s Day Celebration, a heartfelt event that honored the strength and love of mothers through music, food, and community connection.
Jun 17, 2025
Atlantic City Develops Incentive Plan to Boost Atlantic Avenue Small Businesses
The City of Atlantic City announced plans to introduce a business incentive program focused on revitalizing Atlantic Avenue. Full details will be shared soon, but the effort already earned media attention and local support.
Jun 14, 2025
Atlantic City Seniors Enjoyed a Perfect Day of Fishing on the Highroller
The Atlantic City Senior Services team hosted a delightful fishing trip aboard the Highroller, where nearly every senior caught a fish and two brought home fresh Flounder. It was a joyful day filled with laughter, sunshine, and community spirit.
Jun 14, 2025
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