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Big news for Atlantic City!Mayor Marty Small Sr. just published an op-ed in the New York Daily News — putting Atlantic C...
08/18/2025

Big news for Atlantic City!

Mayor Marty Small Sr. just published an op-ed in the New York Daily News — putting Atlantic City’s voice front and center in the debate over New York’s new casinos.

“Casinos alone don’t build cities. People do.”

In his piece, Mayor Small shares lessons from Atlantic City’s 40+ years with gaming and highlights why communities must come first when big investments arrive. From cutting property taxes six years in a row to reopening the Aquarium and securing $50M for our Boardwalk, Atlantic City is proving what’s possible when growth is built for everyone.

Read the full story on GreatDayAtlanticCity.com:

https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/mayor-marty-small-sr-s-op-ed-in-ny-daily-news-puts-atlantic-citys-lessons-on-the-national-stage

🚦 Green Light for Atlantic Avenue! 🚦After years of delays, lawsuits, and funding hurdles, Atlantic City is officially mo...
08/14/2025

🚦 Green Light for Atlantic Avenue! 🚦

After years of delays, lawsuits, and funding hurdles, Atlantic City is officially moving forward with a $17.6 million overhaul of Atlantic Avenue — from Tennessee to Albany Avenues.

✅ Funding: $10.3 million from the Federal Highway Administration, plus NJDOT and city funds
✅ Upgrades: Fresh pavement, synchronized traffic lights, ADA-compliant ramps, 200+ new pedestrian lights, improved signage, and streetscape beautification
✅ Timeline: Bidding opens Aug. 19, construction starts October, completion in up to 24 months (with a winter pause)

This milestone was made possible through persistence and partnership between Mayor Marty Small Sr., Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and city officials — proving that when it comes to Atlantic City’s future, teamwork can overcome any roadblock.

The Atlantic Avenue project is part of a larger wave of improvements:
🚦 Pacific Avenue signal optimization & paving
🛣 Baltic Avenue paving starting Aug. 21
🛠 Full reconstruction of MLK Boulevard this fall

📢 “We are bullish on infrastructure and will continue to make it a great day in the City of Atlantic City,” – Mayor Marty Small Sr.



https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/green-light-for-17-6-million-atlantic-avenue-project-in-atlantic-city

It’s officially Small Business Month in Atlantic City!Mayor Marty Small Sr. has proclaimed May as Small Business Month a...
05/17/2025

It’s officially Small Business Month in Atlantic City!

Mayor Marty Small Sr. has proclaimed May as Small Business Month and we’re celebrating the amazing entrepreneurs, mom-and-pop shops, and local legends that make this city great. 🙌🏽

The City’s Department of Planning & Development just rolled out a series of programs and events to support and spotlight our small business community:

🛍️ “Keep it Local” Campaign
New colorful window signs (one for each ward!) will soon be popping up in local storefronts to remind everyone to Shop, Eat, and Explore Atlantic City.

🅿️ Free Parking Day – Saturday, May 17
Parking meters and kiosks (except beach blocks) won’t be enforced so it’s the perfect time to get out and support local businesses.

📚 Small Business Academy
Our free program that helps residents launch and grow their businesses is wrapping up its latest cohort—and tonight, participants are pitching their businesses at The Simpson Restaurant and Bar at 6 PM!

🏆 Business Recognition Awards
We’re honoring the businesses that go above and beyond for our community. Huge congratulations to this year’s award winners, including:
• Dock’s Oyster House
• Gilchrist
• Kelsey’s
• Miss Audrey’s Thrift Shop
• Tony Boloney’s / Mad Mutz
• And many more!

💬 “The small business community has been the fabric of Atlantic City’s economy since well before casinos arrived,” said Mayor Small. “We’re proud to celebrate them—not just this month, but all year long.”

👉 Know a business we should highlight? Tag them in the comments! Let’s show love to the people and places that help our city THRIVE.

Read more: https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/atlantic-city-celebrated-small-business-month-with-new-initiatives-including-free-parking-on-may-17

05/01/2025

From casinos to culture, Atlantic City is more than what meets the eye, thanks in large part to Ralph Hunter Sr., founder of the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey.

For decades, Mr. Hunter has shown the world that Atlantic City is rich in Black history, culture, and pride. What began as a personal mission became a powerful institution preserving stories too often left untold.

He built a museum from the ground up and in doing so, opened minds and hearts across generations. His work proves that Atlantic City’s legacy runs far deeper than the Boardwalk.

We were proud to have featured Mr. Hunter on Great Day Atlantic City. Now, the NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority will honor him with the Spirit of Hospitality Award—and we can’t think of anyone more deserving.

👉 Revisit our spotlight on this living legend: https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/community-spotlight/ralph-hunter-sr

✨ A FIELD OF DREAMS, RESTORED ✨Pop Lloyd Stadium is officially OPEN! After a $5.6 million transformation, this historic ...
04/30/2025

✨ A FIELD OF DREAMS, RESTORED ✨

Pop Lloyd Stadium is officially OPEN! After a $5.6 million transformation, this historic Atlantic City landmark is once again a hub for community, sports, and legacy. 💙⚾️

Named after Negro League legend and beloved local figure John Henry “Pop” Lloyd, the stadium honors our past while creating opportunity for the future. From high school games to adult leagues, this revitalized multi-sport complex is a gift to the people of Atlantic City.

🙌 “A gift for the community.” – Mayor Marty Small Sr.

🙌 “This is not just a baseball field, this is part of history” – Councilman Kaleem Shabazz

📍 Read the full story + see photos from the ribbon cutting:
https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/pop-lloyd-stadium-reopens-a-tribute-to-atlantic-city-history-and-a-gift-to-the-future



City of Atlantic City - Government Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

📉💼 Mayor Small Unveils 2025 Budget with Continued Tax Relief and Investor Confidence in Atlantic CityFor the sixth strai...
04/17/2025

📉💼 Mayor Small Unveils 2025 Budget with Continued Tax Relief and Investor Confidence in Atlantic City

For the sixth straight year, Atlantic City residents will see a property tax decrease, as Mayor Marty Small Sr. announces the 2025 municipal budget. With a 3.4-cent reduction and a commitment to paying off all debt service for the year, the City is showing what strong, community-first leadership looks like.

This isn’t just smart budgeting—it’s part of a bigger plan to make Atlantic City a great place to live, work, and invest.

From fiscal discipline to major development momentum (hello, Bader Field 👀), Atlantic City is rising—and the numbers prove it.

📰 Read more about how the 2025 budget reflects real progress:
👉https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/mayor-small-unveils-2025-budget-with-continued-tax-relief-and-investor-confidence

Atlantic City is Getting Safer — Now It’s Time to Shift the PerceptionCrime in Atlantic City is down more than 19% in 20...
03/28/2025

Atlantic City is Getting Safer — Now It’s Time to Shift the Perception

Crime in Atlantic City is down more than 19% in 2025, and city leaders say it’s time the public catches up with the progress being made. While the numbers speak for themselves, changing outdated perceptions remains a top priority.

Thanks to the hard work of the Atlantic City Police Department () and their strong partnership with the City of Atlantic City, residents and visitors are already seeing the difference—more patrols, cleaner streets, new infrastructure, and safer neighborhoods.

🌆 The city is investing in safety—and it’s working. Now it’s time for the narrative to reflect the reality.

📰 Read how Atlantic City is closing the perception gap and building a stronger, safer future:
👉 https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/atlantic-citys-safety-data-improves-as-officials-target-public-perception-gap

🚧 Big news for Atlantic City!Thanks to $10.3M in newly released federal funding, the City is moving forward with the lon...
03/27/2025

🚧 Big news for Atlantic City!

Thanks to $10.3M in newly released federal funding, the City is moving forward with the long-awaited revitalization of Atlantic Avenue — bringing fresh pavement, synchronized traffic signals, LED lighting, safer sidewalks, and more.

🏗️ Construction is expected to begin this summer and will transform one of Atlantic City’s most vital corridors into a safer, smarter, and more welcoming street for all.

👏 Recognition and thanks to Mayor Marty Small Sr., Congressman Jeff Van Drew, and all city partners who helped make this project a reality!

📖 Read the full story: https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/city-of-atlantic-city-secures-10-3m-to-complete-paving-and-safety-enhancements-on-atlantic-avenue

It’s a Great Day at Gardner’s Basin! After five years, the Atlantic City Aquarium is officially BACK and better than eve...
03/27/2025

It’s a Great Day at Gardner’s Basin! After five years, the Atlantic City Aquarium is officially BACK and better than ever! 🐠🎉

With major renovations inside and out, the Aquarium has reopened its doors—welcoming families, students, and visitors to explore over 100 marine species, exciting new exhibits, and interactive experiences including a hurricane simulator, photo booth, and (coming soon, on its way from Florida!) touch tanks featuring bamboo sharks, guitar sharks, mummichogs, grass shrimps, clearnose skates, and cownose rays!!

🐢 Say hello to Groman the 225-lb Loggerhead Sea Turtle, and take in the beauty of one of AC’s most treasured gems, now fully refreshed thanks to a true community effort.

👏 Special shoutout to Mayor Marty Small Sr., the Atlantic City Public Works team, local artists, and all the partners who made this reopening possible.

🎟️ Open 7 days a week | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Historic Gardner’s Basin
🔗 Learn more: 🌊🐢 It’s a Great Day at Gardner’s Basin! After five years, the Atlantic City Aquarium is officially BACK and better than ever! 🐠🎉

🔗 Read more: https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/atlantic-city-aquarium-reopens-after-five-year-hiatus-with-exciting-new-attractions

03/10/2025

🚔 Honoring Officer Thomas McMeekin Jr.: 20 Years of Remembrance 🚔

Every year on March 4, the Atlantic City community gathers to remember Officer Thomas McMeekin Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

A dedicated officer of the Atlantic City Police Department, Officer McMeekin was struck while directing traffic in 2005. His legacy of service, bravery, and community commitment lives on in the hearts of those who knew him and the city he served.

The community came together once again at the intersection of Chelsea and Atlantic Avenues, now named in his honor, to pay tribute to his life and sacrifice. The gathering is a testament to the lasting impact of his service and the strength of the Atlantic City Police Department family.

📖 Read more about Officer McMeekin’s legacy here: https://www.greatdayatlanticcity.com/news/honoring-officer-thomas-mcmeekin-jr-20-years-of-remembrance

03/06/2025

🚔🍀 From Miss Atlantic City to Grand Marshal! 🍀🚔

Bridget Pierce, Deputy Chief of the Atlantic City Police Department, has spent nearly 30 years serving and protecting her hometown. But did you know she was also Miss Atlantic City? Now, she’s coming full circle as the Grand Marshal of this year’s Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Her story is one of dedication, family, and breaking barriers in law enforcement. As we celebrate this iconic event, hear how her deep roots in the city and Irish heritage make this honor even more special.

📢 Join the celebration! The Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is happening this Saturday, March 8th, from 1 PM to 4 PM on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Don’t miss the fun, music, and community spirit! 🍀🎶

📖 🎥 Read the full article on Great Day Atlantic City's website: http://bit.ly/41LUrLT

Atlantic City Saint Patricks Day Parade City of Atlantic City - Government

Let’s celebrate a true Atlantic City leader! 👏🍀

02/26/2025

🌟 Atlantic City Community Gem: Henrietta Shelton 🌟

This Black History Month, we celebrate Henrietta Shelton, the visionary founder of the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc., whose tireless work has preserved and uplifted African American history and culture in Atlantic City.

📖 Established in 1997 alongside her brother, the foundation honors the legacy of Missouri Avenue Beach, once the designated area for Black beachgoers during segregation. Shelton reclaimed the name Chicken Bone Beach—once a symbol of exclusion—and turned it into a powerful emblem of resilience, culture, and unity in Atlantic City.

🎷 Through the Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Institute, she has fostered the next generation of musicians, ensuring the legacy of jazz continues to thrive. The foundation’s beloved summer jazz concerts on the Boardwalk bring the community together, celebrating the soul of Atlantic City through music.

🏆 A true changemaker, Shelton’s impact has been recognized by the NAACP, the Atlantic County Women’s Hall of Fame, and the American Conference on Diversity, among others. Even after retiring from a 41-year career with the FAA Technical Center, she continues to educate, inspire, and unite the community through her foundation’s work.

🔹 Henrietta Shelton’s unwavering dedication ensures that African American history remains a vibrant and integral part of Atlantic City’s story.

Check out this video about Ms. Shelton and join us in celebrating this Atlantic City Community Gem! 💎✨

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