Absecon Man Charged With Pleasantville Murder

On Friday, 41 year old Jerome Holley of Absecon was charged with the murder of Mamadou Toure, 45, from Pleasantville, NJ that occurred on October 9th in Pleasantville. Pleasantville Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to a shooting in the area of 7 West Pleasant Avenue. Police responded and located Toure unresponsive … Read more

Absecon Man Charged In Pleasantville Murder

On Friday, 41 year old Jerome Holley, 41, of Absecon was charged with the murder of 45 year old Mamadou Toure from Pleasantville that occurred on October 9, 2023, in Pleasantville. On October 9, 2023, at approximately 8:41 a.m., the Pleasantville Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to a shooting in the … Read more

Casino Smoking Bill Vote Delayed

A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it. The Press of Atlantic City reports they also said they would listen to alternatives proposed by the casino industry including enclosed … Read more

Two AC Men Plead Guilty To Weapons Charges

On Thursday, 31 year old Lenardo Caro of Atlantic City pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit. His co-defendant, 33 year old Robert Caro-Green also of Atlantic City, previously pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit on October 19, 2023. On September 24, 2021, members of the … Read more

Margate Bike Lanes

In Margate the city is in the process of painting all of its bike lanes a bright green for bikers to be in and for drivers to avoid. City engineer Ed Dennis gave a status report at the Nov. City Commission meeting, where he said the bike lane painting would be completed in the next … Read more

New Cape May Fire HQ

A spread of food and bottled water welcomed the new Cape May Fire Department. Firefighters from throughout Cape May County and beyond joined officials and residents for the opening of the new $5.13 million headquarters for the Cape May Fire Department on Wednesday according to the Press of Atlantic City.

Casino Smoking

More than 100 casino workers aren’t happy since a bill to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it.They also said they would listen to alternatives proposed by the casino industry including … Read more

Margate Paints Bike Lanes Green

Margate officials figure one way to keep drivers out of bicycle lanes is to paint them green. City engineer Ed Dennis gave a status report at the Nov. 16 City Commission meeting, where he said the bike lane painting would be completed in the next couple of weeks, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The … Read more

ACCC Announces Partnership With Thomas Jefferson University

A partnership announced between Atlantic Cape Community College and Thomas Jefferson University to create a pathway for local students to enroll in the Philadelphia school’s health programs. According to the Press of Atlantic City, during the signing, Atlantic Cape President Barbara Gaba said that the need for respiratory therapists has grown tremendously since the COVID-19 … Read more

Parking Fines Soar In Stone Harbor

Parking fines collected on tickets issued in Stone Harbor in 2023 are at $110,015 and still climbing. In the previous year the fines collected stood at $30,840. The year-over-year increase was 257%. According to the Cape May County Herald, Stone Harbor charges for parking in areas in and near its business district from May 1 … Read more