Memorial Weekend Free Toll Time

Chickie’s & Pete’s are back paying tolls at the Egg Harbor Toll Plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway for drivers traveling east toward the Jersey Shore from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday. We’re thrilled to roll out the red carpet for our annual 100 Days of Summer party they said.The celebration will feature complimentary orders … Read more

Carl Golden Dies

Political analyst and former reporter, Republican staffer and spokesman for governors Carl Golden died Monday at 86.Since 2010, Golden had been the senior contributing analyst for the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University, which announced Golden’s death Tuesday.”During that time, he wrote hundreds of insightful columns on behalf of the center … Read more

Casino Investment Development Authority

The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority reserved $500,000 for an agreement with the city to pay for 15 neighborhood coordination officers as part of the city’s community policing initiative. And according to the Press of Atlantic City the approval will take the program through the end of the year, as the city continues to ween off … Read more

Atlantic County Correctional Officer Charged With Contraband Counts

Atlantic County Correctional Officer Christopher Piccioni, 33, from Swedesboro is charged with Official Misconduct, Conspiracy to Commit Official Misconduct, Tampering with Evidence, and Providing an Inmate Other Contraband. Two other individuals, a female named Qydreia Smith, 40, from Mays Landing, NJ and a male named Dion Robinson, 39, from Egg Harbor Twp., NJ were also … Read more

AC Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Resisting Arrest Charges

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

Interchange Name

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

Wilwood Crest Flood Prevention

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

Union Lake Crossing Shopping Center

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

Longport Police Remind Residents About Summer Safety

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 To Receive $1 Million For Brownfield Sites Clean Up

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