News Staff Applications for the 2026 state arts and history grants are now available through the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, which regranted more than $223,000 to successful local non-profit applicants in 2025 for programs and projects that promote art or history and provide public benefit and accessibility. To help organizations develop and enhance … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken over the city’s housing authority after determining the local agency cannot overcome the many issues that have plagued it over the years. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, and Geoff Dorsey, the chairman of the authority’s board, did … Read more
The state’s plea offers to Atlantic City’s first couple include jail time for the superintendent but probation for her husband. According to BreakingAC.com, Mayor Marty Small and Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small are accused of abusing their teenage daughter. Dr. Small was offered five years flat. That means there would be no mandatory time before she … Read more
North Wildwood has reached out to Congressman Jeff Van Drew to help mediate a threat by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to terminate its island-wide dune and beach replenishment project because of local opposition.North Wildwood Mayor Patrick Rosenello penned a letter, dated July 30, asking Van Drew for his help in rescuing the dune … Read more
Detours are scheduled for Shore Road in Somers Point and Pitney Road in Galloway Township, Atlantic County officials said.According to the Press of Atlantic City from today to Friday, a detour will be in place on Shore Road between Pierson and Ocean avenues from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for work by a private developer.On … Read more
Dennis Levinson, the Atlantic County executive, called Ernest Coursey Sr. an extraordinary man and an incredibly hard worker Saturday.At the New Shiloh Baptist Church and Community Life Center, hundreds gathered with many forced to stand or sit in a separate room in the back of the chapel, to honor and remember the life of a … Read more
Multiple crews put out a car fire on the Garden State Parkway on Sunday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the Somers Point Volunteer Fire Department responded around 10:45 a.m. to a car that was on fire on the side of the parkway at mile marker 30.7. Crews arrived to find an unoccupied … Read more
The Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation will provide on-the-spot interviews for the positions of seasonal park attendant and full-time laborer at a free job fair Tuesday. According to BreakingAC.com, walk-in interviews will be conducted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Warren E. Fox Nature Center at the Atlantic County Park at … Read more
Two Egg Harbor Township residents were able to disarm an Atlantic City man who allegedly came to their home with a handgun last week, reports BreakingAC.com. 20 year old Nasir Turner s jailed on charges including possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and terroristic threats. Turner had the gun in his waistband and, … Read more
The 15th annual CRDA TRI AC will take place on Saturday, August 9th. Motorists should expect traffic delays throughout Atlantic City and other parts of Atlantic County. Expect major delays and detours in the following areas: -Atlantic City Expressway exits #2, #4, and #5 will be CLOSED between 5:00 AM and 11:00 AM. -US 40/US … Read more