A Queens man accused of scamming a Mays Landing man out of nearly $70,000 by threatening arrest will remain in jail. According to BreakingAC.com, 20 year old Gurpreet Singh claimed to be the head of the Federal Trade Commission when in a phone call to the victim the week of March 8. Singh allegedly told … Read more
Due to work being done by New Jersey American Water, there will be a complete detour on Shore Road between Maryland and Dawes avenues in Somers Point Today until 4 p.m.There will be traffic directors and police there to help. Drivers are requested to either find an alternate route or observe the indicated detour and … Read more
After six consecutive years with no increase in the local purpose tax rate, the Cape May City Council on St. Patrick’s Day introduced a 2026 budget that increases that rate by 5.5%.The unanimous council vote to introduce the budget sets up what auditor Leon Costello called a potentially difficult year coming in 2027. As well … Read more
In response to mounting pressure from the Trump administration to discontinue the practice, families told the New Jersey Monitor that doctors and nurses of RWJBarnabas have informed renters that the health care system will no longer provide gender-affirming care for their children.One of New Jersey’s biggest hospitals and healthcare systems, RWJBarnabas, maintains that minors who … Read more
Atlantic City police are trying to find family of an officer killed in the line of duty nearly a century ago. BreakingAC.com reports the death of Patrolman William Nichols recently was discovered by the Officer Down Memorial Page during their ongoing historical research efforts, the site’s digital director told BreakingAC. Nichols was fatally struck by … Read more
Egg Harbor Township fire companies battled a rooftop blaze at the ShopRite on Saturday. According to BreakingAC.com, members from the Cardiff and Bargaintown Volunteer Fire companies were called to the English Creek Avenue store at about 4:10 p.m., for reports of heavy black smoke and flames coming from the roof. Crews worked for about two … Read more
An Atlantic County man allegedly responsible for dozens of burglaries over several counties was ordered held in jail this week. BreakingAC.com reports the decision not only was to protect the community, but to help the defendant, Superior Court Judge William Miller said. Vito Anderson, 40, currently has 73 pending charges in multiple He is on … Read more
At the end of the month, the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City will host two STEAM Fairs where its young people will display their abilities and inventiveness.The STEAM Fairs will be held on March 26 and 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Chelsea Club (215 N. Sovereign Ave.) and the Teen … Read more
This summer, it will be simpler to eat and drink outside in the city.An ordinance allowing companies to provide outside dining in more locations was approved by the City Council on Wednesday.Additionally, it approved Caesars Atlantic City’s swift petition to construct a beach bar on the sand beside its casino.An ordinance to increase outdoor dining, … Read more
According to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, a 26-year-old male from Mays Landing was found guilty of drug possession with intent to distribute and given a three-year jail sentence earlier this month. On March 19, 2025, Antoyane McCall was taken into custody following a possible cocaine transaction in Atlantic City. According to a news release … Read more