An Atlantic City man accused of torturing and killing several cats, was released from jail Tuesday, a day after he was sentenced to 364 days. According to BreakingAC.com, 27 year old Edwin Sanabia, pleaded guilty Dec. 2, wrapping up several cases, including one in which he pulled a knife on a 16-year-old leading to a … Read more
According to a major legal advocacy group, Atlantic Cape Community College violated the constitution by refusing to use student activity fees to support the Christian Club.The school’s policy of denying student activity funds to political and religious student organizations violates the First Amendment, according to a letter addressed to the institution on Monday by the … Read more
Cape May County officials said Tuesday that they will renovate the Roberts and Lincoln Avenue beach ends using over $935,000 in open space monies.On January 27, the county Board of Commissioners gave its approval to a shared-service contract with the city. The contract will expire on June 1, 2027, with a one-year extension possible if … Read more
A bill establishing a $1 billion annual fund for beach renovations and other storm risk management initiatives was presented by U.S. Representative Jeff Van Drew on Tuesday.Rep. Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., and Van Drew, R-2nd, presented the bill, which would be financed by offshore oil and gas leases.During the bill’s announcement, Van Drew stated, “My bipartisan … Read more
South Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced a long-range plan Tuesday to provide a reliable source of federal funding for beach replenishment projects and other coastal protection measures. BreakingAC.com repots the proposed legislation comes amid growing concerns that federal funding would not be available in the future for beach replenishment projects, dune protection, bulkheads, seawalls … Read more
A Mays Landing man who was accused of running a drug-production facility with his two son involved was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday. According to BreakingAC.com, 55 year old Thomas Collet had more than 12 ounces of methamphetamine along with other drugs and items related to drug distribution when the Atlantic County SWAT … Read more
An Atlantic City woman was sentenced to six years in prison after admitting to a marijuana-production facility out of her home. According to BreakingAC.com, 52 year old Brandie Howerton was arrested Dec. 11, 2024, at her home in the 600 block of Drexel Avenue. Police found 11 pot plants along with two UV lights for … Read more
In an effort to stay close to the top of the city’s casino industry, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City plans to invest an additional $50 million this year on room upgrades and other projects.The firm said on Monday that it has started renovating the hotel’s North Tower, which has more than 700 regular … Read more
Recently, two first responders were recognized for their heroic efforts after a house fire in Galloway Township in January.Firefighters Nicholas Stewart and John Parker received life-saving awards from Oceanville Volunteer Fire Company Chief Chuck Uhl and township Mayor Tony Coppola, Jr. for their efforts during a condominium fire on December 10, 2025.The acknowledgment was made … Read more
Citing his handling of the child abuse case against Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, the city’s school superintendent, the NAACP and local religious organizations demanded on Monday that William Reynolds, the prosecutor for Atlantic County, step down.The county’s top lawyer should resign, they added, citing Reynolds’ request that a county commissioner who is … Read more