Atlantic County officials say a detour is planned in Egg Harbor Township and Northfield this week. The detour will be in place along the eastbound lane of Old Egg Harbor/Old Tilton Road between Hingston Avenue in Egg Harbor Township and Route 9 in Northfield, officials said in a news release. The traffic change will be … Read more
A Stockton University poll that came out just as Cape May County’s first licensed cannabis retailer is poised for a grand opening found that 57% of those polled reported smelling marijuana in public places. It found that 29% said they smell it often in public spaces, while an equal number, 28%, said they smell it … Read more
Underdeck steel repairs are continuing this week on the Great Channel Bridge that connects Middle Township to Stone Harbor. According to the Cape May County Herald, one-way alternative traffic is in place for the next four weeks. Traffic in both directions is maintained, however, only one-way alternating traffic is being permitted to cross the bridge. … Read more
Sports betting and internet gambling were at near-record levels in New Jersey in September, and nearly half of the Atlantic City casinos won more money from in-person gamblers than they did in September 2019. The Press of Atlantic City reports the amount of money collectively won from on-premises gamblers was higher this September ($246 million) … Read more
On Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18, a detour will be in effect in the eastbound lane of Old Egg Harbor/Old Tilton Road, between Hingston Avenue in Egg Harbor Township and Route 9 in Northfield, 7 am – 3:30 pm, weather permitting, for county road work. Westbound traffic will not be impacted. Eastbound motorists … Read more
Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with 80 beds filled of 180 available, will be under new management starting Jan. 1, 2024. The Cape May County Herald reports the Board of County Commissioners passed a measure to allow Allaire Health Services to lease and operate the county-owned facility for 10 years with one nine-year option … Read more
A large lot that once housed Avalon’s school and library will be used to help alleviate parking congestion in the area. According to the Cape May County Herald, the building that once sat on the lot in the middle of a residential street has been demolished and the debris removed. What remains is a bare … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department conducted an operation resulting in the arrest of six individuals and the recovery of narcotics. On October 12, 2023, detectives of the Special Investigations Section and the DEA Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area conducted a street operation throughout Atlantic City. The operation was in regard to continuing quality … Read more
With visitors to Atlantic City up almost 20% since 2021 to 2022, according to visitnewjersey.org Atlantic City’s public safety needs have increased, too. The Atlantic City Fire Department has received a much-needed infusion of staffing. However, earlier this month, Atlantic City Police Chief James Sarkos confirmed that following the 28-week Atlantic County Police Training course, … Read more
In Atlantic City law enforcement is expanding its drone program to help first responders better monitor the beaches and ocean to keep visitors safer next year. Beginning in the spring, beachgoers may see drones flying above them more frequently, as the Beach Patrol performs more flights to assess safety, fire Chief Scott Evans said.