News Staff Atlantic City Councilman Mohammed “Anjum” Zia testified Tuesday that he lives in an apartment he owns on North Brighton Avenue, not with his wife and son, who live in a rented home in Egg Harbor Township. It was the opening day of a trial in a lawsuit filed by Republican challenger Maria Lacca, who lost … Read more
Atlantic City Police investigated a shooting incident that led to the arrest of a juvenile for shooting himself. On June 16, patrol officers responded to Chelsea Avenue and the Boardwalk for a report of a male shot. Officers arrived to find a juvenile male, 16, suffering from a gunshot wound. The juvenile was transported to … Read more
Ocean City Police Chief Bill Campbell has advised City Council against banning anyone wearing masks on the Boardwalk, which seemed to guarantee that no such ban will move forward.Just a few years ago, anyone covering their face in a public area in the summer would be immediately suspicious. COVID-19 made mask wearing mandatory inside many … Read more
Atlantic County’s bond ratings have been reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings for the 16th straight year based on budgetary performance and the county’s efforts to diversify its economy, county officials said Monday. According to the Press of Atlantic City Moody’s assigned an Aa2 rating to the county’s $33 million … Read more
The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City is hosting a job fair today to fill a variety of full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. The fair will take place until 2 p.m. at the Teen Center at 317 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Applicants are required to bring a resume and photo ID, the club said in … Read more
A 37-year-old woman was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Camden County on Saturday night after she struck an disabled vehicle parked on the right shoulder, reports NJ.com. Ashley Pitts was driving an SUV west near milepost 38.3 in Winslow when she sideswiped the disabled car, State Police said. Pitts, of … Read more
Atlantic County’s top-tier bond ratings have been reaffirmed by Moody’s Investors and Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings based on the county’s strong budgetary performance and financial management policies, and its continued efforts to diversify the economy. The county has maintained these ratings for the past 16 years. According to Moody’s, which assigned an Aa2 rating … Read more
George Norcross, who for decades had been a Democratic political kingmaker in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering in an indictment unsealed Monday. Published reports indicate Norcross’s brother, Phillip Norcross, and four other defendants also were charged in the 13-count indictment, which was filed by New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin. Platkin accused the brothers … Read more
As of July 1, in Atlantic City all beaches from Caspian Avenue to Jackson Avenue will be open. Swimming is permitted only when a lifeguard is present which is from 10 am to 6 pm. Surfing is permitted at Crystal Beach at New Hampshire Avenue, Delaware Avenue and Raleigh Avenue. Kayaking and windsurfing are permitted … Read more
A Mays Landing man was charged with firing a gun on the White Horse Pike, police said. And according to the Press of Atlantic City Desmon Wilson, 23, was charged with multiple weapons offenses.Just before 10:30 p.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the motel corridor for a report of shots fired. Police found evidence that … Read more