Four neighborhood-based nonprofits that have been working to beautify their part of Atlantic City have each been awarded about $1 million toward that goal. Here s what the four groups have said they can accomplish with the funding:
Four Atlantic City community development corporations have each received $1 million in Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program funds from the state Department of Community Affairs to improve commercial businesses and their facades, and offer housing rehabilitation grants, clean-and-safe initiatives, community programs, outreach and education, and career training.
A panel of developers and community leaders will share their views on how to spur economic growth in Atlantic City during a roundtable discussion early next month.
Television stars, like Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph, politicians, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, doctors and clergy are among area college commencement speakers this year.