News Staff Liz Terenik, executive director of the Chelsea Economic Development Corp. in Atlantic City and a former city planner, said neglected properties are draining city resources.At the same time, their owners reject offers to sell and pass the burden on to taxpayers.According to the Press of Atlantic City “Taxpayers are essentially subsidizing properties by paying for … Read more
After more than a decade of planning, setbacks, and partial improvements, Atlantic City officials say work may finally be coming to an end on the Baltic Avenue Canal, a century-old flood control system long criticized for failing to prevent nuisance flooding. The Press of Atlantic City reports in August, the City Council unanimously approved a … Read more
Two people who could not swim were rescued from the water in Atlantic City on Monday. BreakingAC.com reports the two were spotted near the beach at Tennessee Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. Lt. Kyle Deroo and Lifeguard Mike Awad saw one of the bathers struggling, and went to assist, according to the report. The first … Read more
Wildwood City Commissioners this week introduced amendments to their ordinance governing bicycles, e-bikes, skateboards and more on the Boardwalk, the latest step in an effort to rein in the use of some vehicles. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the operation of e-bikes and other vehicles with electric motors became a significant issue over … Read more
The attorney for Atlantic City High School’s suspended principal is taking the case to the state Supreme Court. BreakingAC.com reports Constance Days-Chapman faces several counts of official misconduct along with endangering the welfare of a child and hindering for allegedly notifying Mayor Marty Small and Dr. La’Quetta Small about their teenage daughter’s allegations of abuse, … Read more
A Port Republic man accused of shooting another driver during a road rage incident in Galloway Township was ordered held in jail Thursday. According to BreakingAC.com, 46 year old Ernest Heinz of Port Republic has been jailed since Sept. 11, hours after he allegedly shot a woman in the face after confronting her at a … Read more
Paving will get underway next month on Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. Mayor Marty Small Sr. gave credit to Congressman Jeff Van Drew, R-Atlantic, in clearing the way for the already-promised grants to be released. The project includes a comprehensive set of upgrades designed to enhance safety, accessibility and mobility, reports BreakingAC.com. Planned improvements include … Read more
Atlantic City’s mayor accused of abusing his teenage daughter is now scheduled to go on trial a month later than planned. The Press of Atlantic City reports the trial of 51 year old Marty Small Sr is set to begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 1, Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Joseph Levin wrote in court … Read more
A court hearing set for the man known as A.C. Batman will not happen. BreakingAC.com reports Curtis Bordley — better known to visitors and residents as the city’s own Caped Crusader — faces charges after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a man on the Boardwalk last month. Bordley, 34, claims he reacted after the man spit in … Read more
The Galloway branch of the Atlantic County Library System will reopen to the public on Monday, September 29 following the installation of a new $2.5 million HVAC system. The library had been closed since mid-June for construction. The branch, located at 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, is the fourth county library to receive a new … Read more