Atlantic City public safety agencies share the August 2026 Public Safety Insider newsletter, highlighting events, initiatives, safety reminders and Beach Patrol news.
- Casino Reinvestment Development Authority
Odin Properties has begun a $22.5M historic rehab of Atlantic City’s Schwehm Building into 56 loft apartments with retail, backed by NJEDA State Historic Tax Credits.
- Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City Public Schools welcomed 36 new teachers and other certified staff at a 2026-27 orientation focused on support, mentoring, and district expectations.
- Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape’s EOF and SSS programs give new and returning students free support, resources and orientation events to help them succeed and transfer.
- South Jersey Gas Co
South Jersey Gas shares practical safety tips to help New Jersey customers prepare before, during and after severe summer storms, hurricanes and flooding.
- Stockton University
Stockton marine science students joined a Florida research cruise to study Gulf of Mexico blue holes, gaining hands-on field experience despite rough seas.
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City secured a $19,500 USTA grant to upgrade tennis courts at the All Wars Memorial Building, part of a larger $200,000 renovation project.
Stockton marine science students joined a Florida research cruise to study Gulf of Mexico blue holes, gaining hands-on field experience despite rough seas.
Atlantic City secured a $19,500 USTA grant to upgrade tennis courts at the All Wars Memorial Building, part of a larger $200,000 renovation project.
Army veteran Constance Cotton praises Atlantic Cape’s free Clemente humanities course on war and reconciliation, offered online this fall for U.S. veterans.
Dr. Hollisha B. Bridgers is appointed principal of Sovereign Avenue School, returning to Atlantic City Public Schools with extensive teaching and leadership experience.
Dr. Nycole Lyles-Belton is appointed vice principal of Pennsylvania Avenue School in Atlantic City, bringing decades of special education and leadership experience.
Stockton University is adding new entrepreneurship and hospitality business certificates plus math-economics options and expanded community college transfer pathways.
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Atlantic County is accepting online nominations through Sept. 11, 2026, for residents with disabilities to be honored with the Donald J. Sykes Award on Oct. 27.
- Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape student Jayed Sourov reflects on his transformative summer in Princeton University’s Transfer Scholars Initiative and his goals to expand access to education.
- Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Summer visitors to Atlantic and Cape May Counties can donate surplus non-perishable food and essentials to JFS, helping stock the pantry for local residents in need.
- Volunteers Of America Delaware Valley
Community Resource Center honors program graduates with speeches, brunch and inspiring testimonies about reentry, resilience and starting over after incarceration.
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City’s Division of Economic Development will host a free “Makers & Marketing” workshop for local business owners on August 20, 2026, with networking at 5 p.m.
- Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Jewish Family Service’s 37th annual House Tour drew 600 guests, raised $122,000, and supports The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore’s services for older adults.
- Atlantic City Public Schools
Atlantic City Public Schools launched its weeklong Administrator’s Institute with a focus on leadership, accountability, school history and staff well-being.
- Atlantic County Library System
Update your library email notifications online through your account settings or by contacting staff at any branch for help adjusting your preferences.
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- ACUA - Atlantic County Utilities Authority
ACUA will invest $2.4 million to line 10,000 ft. of Galloway sewer pipe with long-lasting polymer, backed by New Jersey I-Bank funding and loan forgiveness.
- Stockton University
Stockton expands global learning through new university partnerships, virtual exchange, faculty programs and Fulbright awards to bring international perspectives.
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- Atlantic County
Atlantic County Animal Shelter will offer half-price pet adoptions Aug. 28-30 during its Clear the Shelters event, including vaccines, microchip and vet consult.
- Stockton University
Stockton University received a $2.44M Pro-NJ Trust grant to upgrade its Marine Field Station and Coastal Research Center, boosting access, research and resiliency.
- Atlantic City
Atlantic City is launching Great Day University, a series of free financial education programs for residents focused on planning, credit building, and long-term wealth.