News Staff 33 year old Glen Graves of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to first-degree kidnapping, second- degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree resisting arrest by flight. On the morning of December 27, 2022, Graves forcibly entered an apartment in Atlantic City while armed with a handgun. Graves ransacked the apartment and then … Read more
The state Senate on Monday unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, to name an interchange of Route 42 after a naval officer whose death led to the creation of a local designated-driver program. According to the Press of Atlantic City the interchange between Route 42 and Interstate 295 will be known … Read more
In Wildwood Crest plans for drainage and flood control work along the west side of the borough are on the agenda for a Board of Commissioners meeting set for 5 p.m. Wednesday at Borough Hall, 6191 Pacific Ave.Work is expected to begin in October, according to borough officials, who said more details on the proposed … Read more
In Millville, Irgang Group has announced a series of new leases at the Union Lake Crossing shopping center that total 46,000 square feet, bringing the lease rate for the property to 98%.The Press of Atlantic City reports new to the property will be Old Navy, Skechers, Inspira Health, Rally House, Five Guys, Crumbl Cookies and … Read more
Summer Safety Reminder for Longport and Downbeach Residents. An adivosry on the department’s Facebook page says car thefts are on the rise, and they’re looking for the public’s help to keep the community secure. Police are reminding residents to lock your homes and vehicles: Always ensure your doors and windows are securely locked, and stay … Read more
Woodbine will receive $1 million to clean up brownfield sites including an old school site. The EPA announced grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in New Jersey in an effort to transform once-polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets, while helping to … Read more
Atlantic City Housing Authority Executive Director Tom Sahlin is due to testify June 5 for the first time in a lawsuit over conditions at Stanley Holmes Village, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The hearing is on a motion to enforce litigants’ rights. An attorney is asking the judge to enforce orders he had given … Read more
A motel, located on Absecon Boulevard off Route 30, will soon be officially renamed Veterans Village of Absecon and provide permanent housing for a total of 26 people. “We want to make it so that it’s a community for them,” said Gladys Krasicki, of Elmer, who is a vet herself, having served in the Army … Read more
A group of about 60 or 70 people walked 1 1/2 miles from the Boardwalk and South Rhode Island Avenue to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall during the annual Atlantic City Women’s March over the weekend.The march advocates for women’s rights and equalities by bringing attention to a variety of issues, like gender pay gap, but … Read more
An Atlantic City man was charged with attempted murder in the shooting of a city man Saturday morning, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. according to the Press of Atlantic City Marlon Chiles II, 26, was also charged with second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose and … Read more