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May 2025
May 8, 2025: City of Atlantic City Announces ‘Small Business Month’ Initiatives to Boost Local Economy
May 6, 2025: Mayor Small Announces Plans for This Summer’s Atlantic City BRT Weekend
 
April 2025
April 29, 2025: Mayor Small Reopens Atlantic City’s Iconic Pop Lloyd Stadium as Multipurpose Sports Complex Following Extensive Renovations
April 24, 2025: Temporary Parking Lot Changes Start Today for City Hall Visitors in Atlantic City
April 16, 2025: Mayor Small Announces 6th Straight Tax Decrease for Atlantic City Taxpayers
April 7, 2025: Atlantic City’s First Daddy Daughter Sneaker Ball Celebrates Family & Togetherness
 
March 2025
March 26, 2025: Mayor Small Announces Schedule for Completion of Atlantic Avenue Paving, Other Improvements
March 24, 2025: Atlantic City Aquarium Reopens to the Public with New Look, New Attractions
March 19, 2025: Visit AC Partners with Herb Gillen Airshows to Host the Visit Atlantic City Soar & Shore Festival
March 12, 2025: Atlantic City Anti-Violence Division’s Job Fair Assists More Than 600 Individuals Seeking Employment
March 10, 2025: Mayor Small Announces New Criteria for Third Year of $3M Scholarship Program for Atlantic City Residents
 
February 2025
February 27, 2025: ‘A True Celebration’ as the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns March 8th
February 26, 2025: Atlantic City Announces Appointment of Sean Riggin as Atlantic City Public Safety Director
February 18, 2025: Atlantic City’s ‘Second Bridge’ in Venice Park Reopens Ahead of Schedule After Reconstruction Work
February 11, 2025: City of Atlantic City Officials Ready for Forecasted Snowfall in Region
February 6, 2025: Atlantic City’s “Raising Kings and Queens Program” Celebrates its First Graduates
February 6, 2025: Philadelphia 76ers Honor Atlantic City Recreation Division for Community Work
 
January 2025
January 28, 2025: Yearlong 100th Anniversary Celebration of Atlantic City’s Soldiers Home Begins This Week
January 23, 2025: Mayor Small Shares Bader Field, Atlantic City Aquarium News During ‘Optimistic’ 2025 State of the City Address
January 16, 2025: Atlantic City Launches Small Business Grant Program to Support Local Entrepreneurs
January 5, 2025: City of Atlantic City Government Offices Are Closed Monday (Jan. 6) Due to Expected Snow
January 3, 2025: Atlantic City Officials Announce Preparations Ahead of Expected Snowfall in Region
 
December 2024
December 23, 2024: City of Atlantic City Holiday Trash Collection Schedule, City Hall Hours, Free Events
December 18, 2024: From Public Safety Improvements to Workforce Development, City of Atlantic City Highlights 2024 Efforts During Year-End Review
December 5, 2024: Atlantic City’s Largest & Most Magical Holiday Parade to Date Hits the Boardwalk This Saturday
 
November 2024
November 22, 2024: NJEDA Approves Funding to Activate 2 Vacant Buildings in Atlantic City
November 20, 2024: City of Atlantic City Kicks Off New Work Program That Employs Homeless Individuals
November 12, 2024: Financial Strength, Management Cited as S&P Upgrades Atlantic City’s Debt Rating; Outlook Stays Positive
 
October 2024
October 23, 2024: Atlantic City Housing Authority Details Action Plan Enacted for Fixing Issues at Stanley Holmes Village
October 17, 2024: Mayor Small is Giving Atlantic City Students the Chance to Tour Colleges Across Multiple States for Free
October 9, 2024: 5 Historic Preservation Grant Recommendations Highlight Recent Grant Announcements for Atlantic City
October 1, 2024: City of Atlantic City Teams with Golden Nugget for Mattress and Furniture Giveaway for Residents
 
September 2024
September 30, 2024: Vast Improvements Announced at Historic Gardner’s Basin and Atlantic City Aquarium, Along with New Projects
September 16, 2024: 4 Atlantic City Residents Become First-Time Homeowners Through Mayor Small’s Program
September 10, 2024: In a Historic First in Atlantic City, Mayor Small Announces Every City School is Now Assigned a Police Officer
 
August 2024
August 30, 2024: Atlantic City Reentry Services Celebrates Individuals Who Turned Their Lives Around Through Their Programs
August 21, 2024: Atlantic City, Pleasantville Celebrate Grand Opening of Municipal Court Merging
August 14, 2024: City of Atlantic City Introduces New Events, Brings Back Some Favorites This Month
 
July 2024
July 23, 2024: Mayor Small Announces 10 More Scholarships Will Be Awarded to Atlantic City Residents
July 22, 2024: City of Atlantic City Announces First-Time Homebuyer Lottery Program for Residents
July 16, 2024: Atlantic City Employs More Than 300 Local Youth for Summer Work Program
July 15, 2024: Atlantic City’s Baltic Avenue Canal Being Rebuilt to Meet Needs of the Future
July 11, 2024: Firefighters Dispatch 5-Alarm Atlantic City Building Fire on S. Georgia Avenue
July 1, 2024: City of Atlantic City Fully Implements Boardwalk Improvement Group to Address Homelessness Among Other Concerns
 
June 2024
June 18, 2024: Mayor Small Announces Winners of Next $1M of His $3M Scholarship Program for Atlantic City Residents
June 17, 2024: Atlantic City Breaks Ground on Pop Lloyd Stadium Renovation Project, Turning Field into a Multipurpose Sports Complex
June 5, 2024: June Events in Atlantic City Includes Firsts Like Great Pride Day & Youthchella This Saturday
June 3, 2024: Atlantic City Department of Public Works Launches Clean Communities Program for 3rd Straight Summer
 
May 2024
May 29, 2024: 6 Atlantic City Public Works Employees Complete Electrician Apprenticeship Program
May 17, 2024: Atlantic City Fire Department Graduates 11 Recruits
May 16, 2024: Atlantic City Department of Public Works Installs Storm Drain Grates in Areas Prone to Flooding
May 6, 2024: 30 Atlantic City First Responders Attend 76ers Game 6 Playoff Game in Philadelphia As Guests of Organization
May 1, 2024: Mayor Small Announces Criteria for Next $1M of His $3M Scholarship Program for Atlantic City Residents
 
April 2024
April 9, 2024: Moody’s Upgrades Atlantic City’s Issuer Rating, Outlook Stays ‘Positive’
April 5, 2024: Temporary Changes for City Hall Visitors as Atlantic City Courtyard Construction Project Begins April 8th
April 3, 2024: Atlantic City to Host April 10th Public Information Center on 2024 Safety Study, Road Projects
 
March 2024
March 27, 2024: Mayor Small’s 2024 Proposed Atlantic City Budget Includes Massive Tax Decrease
March 22, 2024: 25 Atlantic City Residents Among 33 Atlantic County Fire Academy Recruit Class of 2024
March 19, 2024: Highly Touted Residential Development Project in Atlantic City’s Southeast Inlet Section Expected to be Completed this Summer
March 15, 2024: Atlantic City Residents Earn Energy Career Opportunity Following Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Graduation
March 12, 2024: Mayor Small Announces Plans for 26M in Atlantic City Boardwalk Repair
March 11, 2024: ACPD Hires 30 Police Officers, 2 SLEO III, and Promotes One to Sergeant
March 7, 2024: The Festival Only Jersey Can Handle Is Back! NORTH TO SHORE June 2024
March 6, 2024: Construction Begins on City Hall Courtyard Enhancement in Atlantic City, Renamed in Honor of Late Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver
March 4, 2024: The ACPD Welcomes Three New K9 Teams
 
February 2024
February 22, 2024: NJDOT Construction on Route 30- Anticipated Dates Are February 26 to March 1
February 15, 2024: ‘Bigger and Better’ Atlantic City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Returns March 9th
February 14, 2024: Atlantic City Fire Department Promotes 2 to Battalion Chief, 8 to Captain
February 6, 2024: Atlantic City to Host February 13th Public Information Center on 2024 Road Projects
February 4, 2024: Major Projects, Clean & Safe Initiatives Highlight Mayor Small’s Atlantic City 2024 ‘State of the City’ Address
February 2, 2024: Atlantic City Aquarium to Reopen July 1, 2024
 
January 2024
January 25, 2024: Atlantic City CitiStat Meetings to be Held Once a Month Moving Forward
January 23, 2024: Mayor Small to Announce Atlantic City Aquarium Reopening Date During State of the City
January 13, 2024: Hundreds Come Together to Walk the Streets, Calling for Peace in Atlantic City
January 10, 2024: City of Atlantic City Addresses Recent Uptick in Violent Crimes, Urges Community to Join Fight to Stop It
January 7, 2024: City of Atlantic City Boil Water Advisory Lifted
January 6, 2024: City and ACMUA Officials Provide Update on Atlantic City Boil Water Advisory
January 5, 2024: Boil Water Advisory Issued in City of Atlantic City
January 2, 2024: Atlantic City, Pleasantville Municipal Courts Merge Commences January 1st
 
December 2023
December 27, 2023: Atlantic City Fire Department Promotes 1 to Battalion Chief, 11 to Captain
December 22, 2023: Mayor Small Issues Statement After Superior Court Rules Against Restraining Atlantic Avenue Road Diet
December 22, 2023: City of Atlantic City Gives Away 500 Turkeys and Food Boxes, 500 Hot Meals to Seniors, 200 Items in Coat Drive
December 21, 2023: City of Atlantic City Receives Grant for 19 Electric Vehicles, Awarded Largest Transit Village Grant in New Jersey
December 20, 2023: City of Atlantic City Unveils Brand New Passenger Buses for Youth and Seniors with Unique Design Featuring Resident Images
December 19, 2023: 2023 Atlantic City State of the City Yearend Review
December 14, 2023: Atlantic City Police Department Treats 250 Children to Shopping Spree
December 13, 2023: Street Paving, Traffic Light Synchronization Now Underway Along Atlantic City’s Atlantic Avenue
December 11, 2023: ACFD, Red Cross Install Smoke Alarms in Atlantic City Homes
December 5, 2023: Holiday Happenings at City Hall this Month include Bazaar, Food Box Giveaway, Coat Drive
 
November 2023
November 28, 2023: Mayor Small Closing City Hall at 10AM Today, November 28, Due to Lack of Heat in Building
November 22, 2023: City of Atlantic City Distributes More than 900 Thanksgiving Meals to Residents
November 21, 2023: City of Atlantic City Government Buildings to Close at 1230pm Wednesday, November 22nd for Rest of Week for Thanksgiving
November 15, 2023: Atlantic City Fire Department Quickly Dispatches 2-Alarm Fire on Atlantic City Boardwalk Outside Resorts
November 15, 2023: Governor Murphy Commits Over $5.5M to strengthen Food Access in Atlantic City
November 14, 2023: Crews Cleaning Up After Pipe Bursts at City Hall
November 13, 2023: Atlantic City Wins $3.75M COPS Hiring Grant to Fund 30 New Officers
November 2, 2023: Installation Begins in 5M Citywide Camera System Project Aimed at Improving Public Safety in Atlantic City Neighborhoods
 
October 2023
October 25, 2023: City of Atlantic City Forms Boardwalk Improvement Group, Hires Outreach Team to Address Homelessness, Quality of Life Issues
October 3, 2023: City of Atlantic City Dedicates City Hall Courtyard Project to the Late Sheila Oliver
October 2, 2023: Mayor Small Issues Statement After Man Was Found Inside a City Hall Office Monday Morning
 
September 2023
September 28, 2023: Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Cohort 2 Begins
September 27, 2023: City of Atlantic City Holds Successful, First-of-its-Kind Business Seminar
September 26, 2023: City of Atlantic City Prepares for Addtional Flooding During Tuesday Evening Rush
September 22, 2023: City of Atlantic City Ready for Weekend Storm
September 7, 2023: All City of Atlantic City Government Buildings Will Be Closed Friday 9/29
September 1, 2023: Mayor Small Joins Local Elected Officials in Opposition of Using ACY as Migrant Shelter, Issues Statement
 
August 2023
August 30, 2023: Construction Begins on Venice Park's 'Second Bridge'
August 28, 2023: TRAFFIC ADVISORY for Sunday, September 10, 2023
August 15, 2023: Bart Blatstein Gives Atlantic City Youth Free Morning at Island Waterpark
August 10, 2023: Mayor Small Presents First $1M of Historic Scholarship to Selected Atlantic City Residents
August 7, 2023: Air Space Restrictions during Practice/Air Show Days
August 1, 2023: Mayor Small Issues Statement on the Passing of Lieutenant Governor Oliver
 
July 2023
July 11, 2023: City of Atlantic City Statement on Discovery of Lead Dust at 2 Fire Stations
 
June 2023
June 21, 2023: Traffic Signal Synchronization Along Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City Closer to Becoming Reality
June 20, 2023: Recipients of Historic ‘Mayor Marty Small, Sr. Scholarship’ for Atlantic City Residents Selected
June 16, 2023: Atlantic City Announced as New Jersey’s 35th Transit Village
June 5, 2023: Atlantic City Department of Public Works’ Citywide Community Cleanup Initiative Returns for 2023
 
May 2023
May 31, 2023: City of Atlantic City Sending 5 Students on Free Culturally-Focused Trip to South Africa
May 25, 2023: ACPD Committed to Reducing Speeding Motorists and Other Traffic Violations
May 22, 2023: Mayor Small to Represent Atlantic City at National Convening of Black Mayors in Philadelphia
May 12, 2023: Atlantic City Awarded 2 Food Security Planning Grants From NJEDA
May 10, 2023: Mayor Small Announces Unprecedented Scholarship Program for Atlantic City Residents
May 9, 2023: Philadelphia Eagles’ Star Fletcher Cox Honored for Donating Narcotics K-9 to Atlantic City Police
May 3, 2023: Mayor Small Unveils New Mural on 7th Floor of City Hall, Painted by Atlantic City Resident
 
April 2023
April 28, 2023: City of Atlantic City Will Not Be Issuing Final Permit for Bamboozle Festival
April 26, 2023: Atlantic City Skate Zone to Remain Ice Skating Facility
April 19, 2023: Mayor Small Signs First License for Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Sales in Atlantic City
April 18, 2023: Mayor Small Announces Another Tax Decrease in Atlantic City
April 6, 2023: Mayor Small Partners with My Sneaker Palace to Deliver Easter Baskets to Atlantic City School Children
April 5, 2023: AC Rec Announces Free Football Camp at ACHS, Run by NFL’S Abdullah Anderson, an Atlantic City Native
 
March 2023
March 29, 2023: Security Issues Spark Change in Atlantic City Municipal Court Virtual Login Process
March 23, 2023: Mayor Small Signs Memorandum of Understanding for Bader Field Development
March 17, 2023: Atlantic City Municipal Court Will Be Closed on Friday, March 24th
March 13, 2023: Atlantic City Kicks Off New Jersey’s First Ever North to Shore Festival in June
March 6, 2023: City of Atlantic City, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Announce Free Credit Repair Program for City Residents
 
February 2023
February 21, 2023: Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Parade to Return Sunday, March 12th
February 20, 2023: Mayor Small Receives Politics Award from African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey
February 9, 2023: City of Atlantic City Buildings Will Have 2 Hour Delayed Opening Monday
February 7, 2023: Atlantic City Fire Department Adds 4th New Apparatus in Last 4 Years, With More to Come
February 3, 2023: Atlantic City Awarded $200,000 Grant for Road Safety Program
February 2, 2023: 26 Atlantic City Residents Become First Graduates of Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Bolstering South Jersey’s Future Energy Workforce
 
January 2023
January 26, 2023: Atlantic City Adding Signage to Dog Waste Stations to Urge Residents to Utilize Them
January 19, 2023: Atlantic City Awarded $759K Grant for Tree Planting Along Atlantic Avenue
January 13, 2023: Mayor Small Promises a Noticeable Atlantic City Transformation in 2023 During His ‘State of the City’ Address
January 5, 2023: Crystal Lewis Becomes Atlantic City’s First Female Director of Public Works
December 2022

December 28, 2022: Small Administration Meets Most Goals Set Forth in 2022 Atlantic City State of the City Address
December 15, 2022: Mayor Small Releases Results of Stanley Holmes Village Inspection; Data Sent to Atlantic City Housing Authority
December 6, 2022: Mayor Small Announces City Will Inspect All Units at Stanley Holmes Village
December 2, 2022: City of Atlantic City Winter Wonderland Parade Moved to Saturday 12/10 Due to Forecasted Inclement Weather
November 2022

November 17, 2022: James A. Sarkos Sworn In as Chief of Police
November 10, 2022: AC Mayor Marty Small Announces $430K for Completion of Bernie Friedenberg WWII Memorial
November 1, 2022: Mayor Small Reopens First Bridge in Venice Park
October 2022

October 29, 2022: Mayor Small Statement on Superstorm Sandy 10-Year Anniversary
October 27, 2022: Small Administration Calls on HUD to Fix ‘Deplorable and Horrific’ Conditions
October 5, 2022: DCA Announces Partnership with City of Atlantic City, Atlantic City Police Department, and Stockton University to Advance Clean and Safe Initiatives
October 5, 2022: ACPD Becomes Members of NCMEC's Missing Kids Readiness Program
October 3, 2022: Atlantic City Prepares for Flooding During Hurricane Ian Remnants
September 2022

September 21, 2022: 22 Atlantic City First Responders Honored
September 15, 2022: ‘Positive Outlook’ as Moody’s Investors Service Upgrades Atlantic City’s Rating
September 7, 2022: Atlantic City Residents to be Offered Career Opportunities in Energy Through New Workforce Development Program
August 2022

August 29, 2022: Governor Murphy Highlights Direct State Investments into Atlantic City
August 25, 2022: Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. Raises Over $611,000 for City Youth Groups, Presents Checks to Beneficiaries of His Inaugural Gala Fundraiser
August 16, 2022: Air Space Restrictions during Practice/Air Show Days
August 12, 2022: Atlantic City Works to Improve Safety in Schools, Along Atlantic Ave
August 9, 2022: Atlantic City’s Soldier’s Home to Close 8/14 Until Further Notice for Repair Work
July 2022

July 26. 2022: Governor Murphy Announces James Sarkos as Acting Chief of the Atlantic City Police Department
July 20, 2022: Phase I of Atlantic Avenue ‘Road Diet’ Now Underway
July 14, 2022: Mayor Small, City Officials Welcome the NAACP National Convention to Atlantic City
July 7, 2023: AC Free Summer Concerts Return July 16th
June 2022

June 27, 2022: Mayor Small Backs Atlantic City Casino Hotel Workers
May 2022

May 26, 2022: Atlantic City Announces Millions of Dollars in Grant Funding for Boardwalk Reconstruction, Road Improvements, Other Projects
May 20, 2022: Atlantic City Announces Road Paving Dates
May 19. 2022: National Park Service Awards $500,00 to Preserve Atlantic City Firehouse
May 3, 2022: Statements on Fish Heads Restaurant Relocation

April 2022

April 20, 2022: Small Administration Extends Deadline to Submit for Assistance Payments to Atlantic City Resident Property Owners to June 30th
April 5, 2022: Atlantic City Free Public Library Selected to Participate in Statewide Digital Literacy Certification Program for Adult Residents
 

January  2022
January 27, 2022: Small Administration to Provide Update on Winter Storm Preparations in Atlantic City
January 14, 2022: Mayor Small Activates Cold Blue Alert, Urges Residents to Be Vigilant for Neighbors in Need of Shelter
January 10, 2022: Mayor Small Activates Code Blue Alert, Urges Residents to Be Vigilant for Neighbors in Need of Shelter
January 4, 2022: Funeral Arrangements for Atlantic City Firefighter Anthony Carfagno Scheduled for Saturday, January 8
January 3, 2022: Small Administration Provides Update on Winter Storm Response, Announces Closure of City Government Offices Jan 4
January 2, 2022: Small Administration Announces Closure of City Government Offices January 3 Due to Inclement Weather
December 2021
December 30, 2021: City of Atlantic City to Host Hybrid Swearing-In Ceremony for Mayor Marty Small, Sr., Atlantic City Councilmembers Saturday, January 1
December 22, 2021: Atlantic City Fire Department Line of Duty Death Announcement – Firefighter Anthony Carfagno
December 22, 2021: Mayor Small Activates Cold Blue Alert, Urges Residents to Be Vigilant for Neighbors in Need of Shelter
December 9, 2021: Small Administration, Steel Pier, PC Event Services to Host “Warming Hearts and Warming Tummies” Grab & Go Meal Distribution December 14
December 8, 2021: Mayor Small Activates Cold Blue Alert, Urges Residents to Be Vigilant for Neighbors in Need of Shelter
December 1, 2021: Small Administration Announces Timeline, Detour Information for Replacement of First Venice Park Bridge

November 2021

November 29, 2021: Mayor Small to Address the Casino PILOT, Announce City’s Position on Bill
November 29, 2021: Mayor Small Activates Cold Blue Alert, Urges Residents to Be Vigilant for Neighbors in Need of Shelter
November 23, 2021: Mayor Small Activates Cold Blue Alert, Urges Residents to Be Vigilant for Neighbors in Need of Shelter
November 15, 2021: Small Administration to Distribute Hot Meals and Holiday Food Boxes to Residents in Need November 22 and 24
November 10, 2021: Atlantic City Cannabis Commission, Cannabis & Hemp Research Initiative at Stockton University to Host Cannabis Aid Event November 14
November 10, 2021: Small Administration Officials to Address Plans for Alternative High School


October 2021
October 20, 2021: Statement on LGBTQ+ History Month
October 19, 2021: Mayor Small Encourages Small Businesses to Apply for New Jersey Economic Development Authority Small Business Lease Program
October 14, 2021: Small Administration Launches $300,000 Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program
October 5, 2021: Atlantic City Preservation Commission Secures $750,000 Grant Recommendation for Atlantic City Fire Department

September 2021
 
September 15: Small Administration to Unveil New Vehicles for Public Safety, Health, and Licensing and Inspection Departments at Gardner’s Basin
August 23: Atlantic City announces requirements for stipends from American Rescue Plan Act
August 23, 2021: Small Administration Announces Criteria for Premium Payments Issued to Atlantic City Taxpayers and City Employees
August 16, 2021: Small Administration Announces Return of Free Summer Concert Series to Gardner’s Basin
August 12, 2021: Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management Reminds Public of Air Space Restrictions During Practice and Air Show Days for the 2021 Atlantic City Air Show
August 12, 2021: Small Administration Announces Beta Test of Digital Command Center for Atlantic City Beach Patrol, Live Surf and Beach Safety Dashboard for Beach Goers
August 11, 2021: Small Administration to Announce Launch of New Digital Command Center for Atlantic City Beach Patrol and Atlantic County’s First-Ever Live Surf Report and Beach Safety Dashboard
August 11, 2021: Mayor Small Appointed as Southern NJ Vice President of the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association
August 10, 2021: Small Administration to Host Fan Distribution Event for Atlantic City Seniors August 10-11
August 4, 2021: Atlantic City Department of Public Works Announces Trash, Recycling Collection Changes for Venice Park Effective Thursday, August 5

July 2021

July 19, 2021: Mayor Small Issues Statement on the Assault of City Councilman
July 12, 2021: Small Administration Announces Launch of 24/7 Short-Term Rental Compliance Hotline

June 2021

June 16, 2021: Mayor Small, Sr. to Hold Media Availability on Use of Siren System in Enforcement of Juvenile Curfew Act
June 15, 2021: Small Administration Announces Launch of Cannabis Committee Town Hall Meetings
June 14, 2021: Atlantic City Department of Public Works to Resume Enforcement for Street Cleaning Violations
June 6, 2021: Atlantic City Office of Emergency Management to Conduct Tests of the Disaster Monitoring and Warning System Beginning June 7


*For interview requests for the Executive Office of Mayor Marty Small Sr. or general information about the City of Atlantic City, please contact the City Public Information Officer:
Andrew Kramer
Office: 609-347-5247
Cell: 609-226-3470
Email: AKramer@acnj.gov