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On the evening of Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office in collaboration with Stockton University will host a Women in Public Safety panel discussion in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. The discussion will serve as part of Stockton’s Criminal Justice Career Series, with many Stockton students from Criminal … Read more

Atlantic County commissioners have introduced the county’s $262.1 million 2024 budget which would raise about $179.5 million through property taxes. County Executive Dennis Levinson said he expects the tax rate to fall almost five cents, from 43.8 cents to about 39 cents per $100 of assessed property value.About $88.3 million would be spent on salaries … Read more

According to the Press of Atlantic City in Upper Township, crews have removed the siding of the Strathmere Motel in preparation for demolition. That process, including lining up the needed permits, has taken longer than expected.“I thought the demo would be done three months ago,” said Stephen Maloney, the owner of the property. He has … Read more

Want to be patriotic and civic minded the New Jersey Division of Elections is seeking residents to serve as poll workers during the upcoming primary election and early voting period. Early voting period takes place May 29 through June 2 ahead of the primary June 4.Poll workers can earn $21.43 an hour on early voting … Read more

Wawa is looking to bring in 1,500 new associates to work at stores in South Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia this summer. According to the Press of Atlantic City, stores in Sea Isle City, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Somers Point, Wildwood, Margate, Galloway Township and North Wildwood are among the 60 locations participating in the campaign, … Read more

Somers Point police have identified two people involved in a fatal pedestrian crash Saturday. BreakingAC.com reports 72 year old James Cipollina of Manassas, Va., was fatally struck while walking across Route 52 near the Econo Lodge with his wife. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife was not injured. The driver, a 75-year-old … Read more

Atlantic County officials are concerned about a lawsuit filed by Congressman Andy Kim against 19 county clerks that use the county line system to organize candidates on election ballots. A decision in Kim’s favor would require the reformatting of sample ballots, mail-in-ballots and return envelopes among other possible revisions at yet-to-be-determined costs to taxpayers. A … Read more

Atlantic County commissioners are set to introduce the county’s $262.1 million 2024 budget Tuesday, which would raise about $179.5 million through property taxes. According to the Press of Atlantic City, County Executive Dennis Levinson said Tuesday he expects the tax rate to fall almost five cents, from 43.8 cents to about 39 cents per $100 … Read more

Atlantic City Police announce he arrest of a suspect wanted for attempted murder of a convenience store employee. On March 4, 34 year old Francisco Bonilla of Atlantic City was arrested by the members of the Vineland Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit in Vineland. The criminal charges stem from an incident that occurred in Atlantic … Read more

Three new K-9 teams joined the Atlantic City Police Department on Friday after graduating from the Atlantic County John “Sonny” Burke Police K-9 Academy, officials said Monday. The training began in September and finished Friday.