A fired Atlantic City teacher scored a courtroom victory Wednesday, after more than nine years, two trials and an appeal. According to BreakingAC.com, Phillip Eisenstein was awarded $183,410, following a jury trial in Atlantic County Civil Court, where he claimed protection as a whistleblower under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act. The monetary award included lost … Read more
A motion to sever the cases against Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent accused of abusing their teenage daughter will now be heard next month, reports the Press of Atlantic City. Marty Small Sr. and his wife, La’Quetta Small are scheduled to appear in front of Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at 9 … Read more
Ousted Atlantic City council member, 51 year old Muhammad Zia of Egg Harbor Township has been indicted for second-degree Witness Tampering and third-degree Terroristic Threats. On June 19, 2024, it is alleged that Zia, during a court proceeding at the Atlantic County Civil Courthouse, in Atlantic City in which Zia was a party to the … Read more
Completion of a new community center at 4501 Park Road remains months away, but the large structure is taking shape as the $21 million project continues.Completion is expected this fall.“It’s really looking good,” said Katherine Custer, director of the city’s department of community services. “The contractor has begun to install exterior windows, and work is … Read more
Two Middle Township post offices are set to be named for people this year, one for a World War II veteran, another for a Reconstruction-era congressman.Mayor Chris Leusner announced the coming changes to the post offices in the Rio Grande and Whitesboro sections of the township during a Monday meeting of the Township Committee.Details were … Read more
A Woodbine man was arrested Monday after he allegedly downloaded and shared multiple pieces of explicit photos, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said. Brandon M. Nicolosi, 25, was charged with possession of abuse material. Nicolosi made a brief first court appearance Tuesday via Zoom as Judge Timothy Maguire scheduled a detention hearing for Friday.
Low-income Atlantic County residents 60 years and older can request a $40 credit to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at participating local farmers markets beginning June 1 through November 25, 2025. The Atlantic County Division of Intergenerational Services will provide access and information to interested residents who meet the age and income eligibility guidelines … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested two and recovered various narcotics after receiving an alert for a wanted man. On May 18, an officer responded to an alert from one of the department’s automated license plate readers indicating the registered owner of a vehicle had active warrants for his arrest. The vehicle was located and stopped. The … Read more
It’s A Toy Show will return for its 18th year Memorial Day weekend in May’s Landing. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Farpoint Toys & Collectibles at 5113 Harding Highway.The free-to-vend, free-to-attend show will feature dozens of vendors with tables loaded with some of pop culture’s most popular items, … Read more
In Atlantic City a boy was arrested last week after he allegedly threatened to shoot his ex-girlfriend and her mother before becoming combative with officers who tried to arrest him, police said. The 17-year-old was charged with terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a defaced firearm, resisting arrest and obstruction of justice. … Read more