The Mays Landing branch of the Atlantic County Library System, located at 40 Farragut Avenue, will be closed temporarily as of Monday, August 26 for the installation of a new $2.68 million HVAC system and generator. The library branch is expected to reopen in January 2025. Pre-construction mobilization will begin as of August 5. As … Read more
Between August 10th and 12th, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter will waive all adoption fees during the annual “Clear the Shelters” promotion. The Atlantic County Animal Shelter offers canines and felines of all ages, sizes and breeds. And on occasion pure bred dogs and cats become available for adoption. Regular adoption fees at the shelter … Read more
A judge has postponed a hearing set for Friday to determine whether Bart Blatstein’s Island Waterpark will go into receivership to pay outstanding debts, at the request of plaintiff Parker Interior Plantscape. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the hearing is now set for Aug. 16. It is the second time the hearing date … Read more
Community activist Steve Young said Tuesday all charges related to his participation in a July 4, 2020, protest that blocked the Atlantic City Expressway and other roads were dismissed Monday, reports the Press of Atlantic City. County spokesperson Linda Gilmore confirmed Tuesday that the case was heard Monday in the central municipal court by Judge … Read more
The 14th annual CRDA Atlantic City Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Motorists are to expect 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 5AM and 11AM. -US 40/US … Read more
An Atlantic city man was arrested recently in a July 4 shooting that injured one person, police said.Charles Summers, 19, was charged with attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He is being held in the Atlantic County jail. Police responded … Read more
A married couple in Hopewell Township were found dead Saturday of an apparent murder-suicide, the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office said. And domestic violence is considered a factor. At 7:44 p.m., State Police responded to Roadstown Road and found the bodies of a 52-year-old woman, identified as A.M., and a 53-year-old man, identified as J.M. The … Read more
Citing health concerns Atlantic city is considering stricter regulations for dogs and reptiles on its beaches and Boardwalk this summer.City Council, by a 6-3 vote, introduced an ordinance July 17 regulating the “taking, leaving, keeping or allowing of certain animals” on the Boardwalk. A public hearing and final vote will occur at council’s next meeting, … Read more
A few days ago, without warning and still for reasons unknown, a turbine blade snapped and about one-third of it broke loose off Cape Cod. Much of the blade disintegrated and a mass of industrial fiberglass, paint, foam, adhesive and other items entered the Atlantic Ocean environment. That mass quickly covered the 15 miles of … Read more
A few days ago, without warning and still for reasons unknown, that turbine blade snapped and about one-third of it broke loose. Much of the blade disintegrated and a mass of industrial fiberglass, paint, foam, adhesive and other items entered the Atlantic Ocean environment. That mass quickly covered the 15 miles of open water and … Read more