News Staff The Planning Board, now in the spotlight over its role in helping determine the future of the Wonderland Pier property, has scheduled a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 7, to begin considering the issue.The meeting is in response to a Dec. 4 charge given to the board by the City Council, to determine whether the site … Read more
The dredging of the waterways around the south end of the island in Brigantine is expected to start in the coming weeks, Mayor Vince Sera announced recently. According to the Press of Atlantic City the work will focus on the Brigantine Channel around Boot Island.”The city of Brigantine has been working for many years, alongside … Read more
The South Jersey Transportation Authority has announced that cashless tolling will begin Jan. 4 on the Atlantic City Expressway.There will be two ways drivers will be billed for their tolls. E-ZPass will remain the same for those who have an account and device on their dashboards. The other option will be Toll-By-Plate, in which a … Read more
Atlantic City casino staff are asking New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to make one last effort. They want him to pressure state lawmakers to vote on a bill that would stop indoor smoking on casino floors before he leaves office next month. Gamblingnews.com reports the plea comes from members of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects … Read more
An Egg Harbor City man who was sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting his father in Atlantic City and stabbing a Good Samaritan could wind up with less time, and fewer convictions. According to BreakingAC.com, Robert Harrell, now 38, is currently in New Jersey State Prison, following a 2021 conviction for multiple crimes … Read more
Those traveling on the Atlantic City Expressway later this week may notice an increase in State Police. According to BreakingAC.com, High Visibility Patrols are planned for Thursday and Friday, the first two days of the new year in what officials say is an attempt to promote safe driving and reduce dangerous behaviors during the peak … Read more
Changes are coming to the Dorset Avenue corridor.According to the Press of Atlantic City the area, from the base of the bridge to Monmouth Avenue and from Calvert to Balfour avenues, is slated for a $960,000 streetscape project.The project is funded through a grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation under Governor Phil Murphy’s … Read more
Cape May County commissioners have approved a shared services agreement with Wildwood Crest to help fund the replacement and expansion of the Heather Road Fishing Pier.According to the Press of Atlantic City the Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 16 to authorize the agreement under Resolution 676-25.The project is expected to cost about $7.37 million, with … Read more
A local developer has bought a former firehouse and plans to turn it into a hub for multiple businesses, a project he has pursued for the past nine years.Mark Callazzo and his RMS Capital LLC bought the former Fire Station 7 at 535 Atlantic Avenue last week, and have filed an application with the Casino … Read more
The Atlantic City Expressway will stop accepting cash at its tolls on Sunday, Jan. 4, and drivers without an E-ZPass will be billed more than double the fare amount per trip. PhillyVoice.com reports the South Jersey Transportation Authority said the transition to all-electric payments will make it more convenient for drivers, and the increase for … Read more