A proposal to build 55 new housing units along West Jersey Avenue is scheduled to go before the Egg Harbor Township Planning Board Monday, adding another project to a continuing discussion over residential growth in the township. The application calls for 24 single-family homes and 31 duplexes along West Jersey Avenue. The proposal comes as township officials are already confronting questions about how continued residential development could affect schools, municipal services, traffic and infrastructure. In a previous interview featured by South Jersey NewsBeat, Egg Harbor Township Committeeman Patrick Ireland pointed to development as one of the significant issues facing the community.
Black Business Expo Returning To AC
Atlantic City will bring back its Black Business Expo next week, offering local entrepreneurs and business owners an opportunity to network, promote their businesses and hear from industry leaders.The free event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the All Wars Memorial Building, 1510 Adriatic Ave. SouthJerseyNewsbeat.com reports organized by the City of Atlantic City's Division of Economic Development, the expo is designed to showcase Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship while connecting business owners with residents, organizations and other members of the local business community.The event will include vendor exhibits, panel discussions and live radio interviews. A pop-up museum exhibit highlighting Black history and culture will also be featured.
AC Hires Crossing Guards For New School Year
Atlantic City is gearing up for the new school year with roughly 60 crossing guards officially sworn in to protect local students. Mayor Marty Small Senior and public safety officials welcomed the mix of new and returning guards during a ceremony on Friday, August 14th. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com repots stationed at key intersections and school zones throughout the city, the guards will help ensure children travel to and from class safely every day. Public Safety Director Sean Riggin praised the group's commitment, emphasizing that their daily presence offers vital peace of mind to the entire community.
Hamilton Township Hits Brakes On Data Centers
As communities across the region wrestle with the rapid expansion of massive data centers needed to power artificial intelligence and other technology, Hamilton Township is hitting the brakes. SouthJerseyNewsBeat.com reports Hamilton Township Committeewoman Dr. Thelma Witherspoon says the township has imposed a moratorium on data-center development while officials study whether — and under what conditions — the facilities should be permitted. Witherspoon acknowledged the opposition township officials have heard from residents.
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