Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the city’s Fire and Police departments, the State Police Marine Services Bureau and the Civil Air Patrol, gathered Tuesday at Bader Field to take part in an exercise that simulated a harbor fire and oil spill.“Today is really important,” said Atlantic City fire Chief Scott Evans. “We’ve had … Read more
Simba, a lion at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, has died after 10 years at the park, the zoo said Monday on Facebook.Simba was one of several animals at a facility in Alabama seeking refuge when their owner got sick and could no longer care for them, Popcorn Park posted. He arrived at the Ocean … Read more
In Egg Harbor Township man who admitted laundering the proceeds of fraudulently obtained COVID-19 small business relief checks was sentenced to 2½ years in federal prison Monday, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Jeremy Earley, 42, also of Lilburn, Georgia, pleaded guilty last June to one count of engaging in a monetary transaction in criminally derived … Read more
2024 Seasonal Beach Tags are on sale now at the pre-season rate of $25 each. The pre-season rate for beach tags expires on May 15, and the cost of seasonal beach tags increases from $25 to $30 on that day. Those who purchased 2024 seasonal beach tags using the city’s “Post Card” mail-in system can … Read more
Developer Bart Blatstein plans to build 1,000 residential housing units here and to add to the family-friendly entertainment options in the city. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Tuesday city officials have been quietly meeting with the Kushner Companies, owner of the old Garwood Mills site near Gardner’s Basin, … Read more
Stone Harbor Borough Council is planning to rescind its 2024 budget and the budget amendment adopted on April 16 at its Tuesday, May 7, meeting. The resolutions to rescind were published as legal notices prior to the May 7 meeting. The Cape May County Herald reports the May 7 meeting will also see a new … Read more
New Jersey is seeking a new round of proposals to build wind energy farms off its coastline, forging ahead with its clean energy goals even as local opposition and challenging economics create blowback to the effort. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the state Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday opened a fourth round … Read more
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving adoption fees for dogs weighing over 25 pounds during a Star Wars-themed “May the 4th Be With You” event, the county said Monday. The promotion is in addition to a 50% discount on fees for senior pets and cats available for immediate adoption. Veterans will also receive a … Read more
A local Cape May man was arrested Friday after he allegedly distributed child pornography on X (formerly Twitter), the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said. And according to the Press of Atlantic City Xavier Figueroa Jr., 20, was charged with manufacturing child pornography, distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography. He’s being held in … Read more
Still no news since state education officials declined Monday to comment on the employment status of city schools Superintendent La’Quetta Small two weeks after she and husband Mayor Marty Small Sr. were charged with endangering the welfare of their teenage daughter. The Press of Atlantic City reports “The New Jersey Department of Education does not … Read more