Gov. Phil Murphy says he is “open-minded” about allowing casinos in northern or central New Jersey as a way to keep gambling and tourism dollars from leaving the state. The Press of Atlantic City reports, in an interview Wednesday, the Democratic governor said he realizes that allowing casinos somewhere other than Atlantic City will affect … Read more
The message to the 113 Atlantic City students receiving scholarships was clear: Get your education and come back home. BreakingAC.com reports this is the third year for the Mayor Marty Small Sr. Scholarship, which is funded through the Addressing Educational Disparity category of the $33 million of American Rescue Plan funds the city received over … Read more
A Gloucester County man pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree possession with intent to distribute LSD. 56 year old Charles Scherer, of Williamstown, faces a 10-year term under the plea agreement. The case was sparked April 2, 2024, when postal investigators in Buena Vista Township seized a package sent from the Netherlands. An undercover officer delivered … Read more
The state plans to take over the Renaissance Plaza shopping center, which has become a magnet for loitering, drinking and drug use, and upgrade it, including helping the existing food store remain in place. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority voted Tuesday afternoon to purchase the lease of the Atlantic Avenue property to try to improve … Read more
45 year old Darryl Murphy of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, maintaining a CDS production facility, and certain persons not to possess weapons. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Murphy is expected to be sentenced to an aggregate term of 10 years in New Jersey State … Read more
A second instrument stolen from the band Heart hours before their Atlantic City show last month has been found. BreakingAC.com reports the 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin was found by Criminal Investigations Section detectives after Detective Zayon Pitts got information about who may have it. The person was found, and surrendered the instrument. No charges were … Read more
The state’s casino, internet and sports wagering revenue all improved in May, giving the resort a strong foundation heading into the busy summer tourism season, reports the Press of Atlantic City. Gaming officials say visitation to Atlantic City was stable with casino win surpassing internet gaming win for the first time this year. May provided … Read more
Galloway Township residents have waited for a new supermarket since hearing that Village Super Market Inc. had purchased 15.38 acres at 501 E. Jimmie Leeds Road for just over $1 million to build a new ShopRite. According to the Press of Atlantic City, six years later, the first steps have been taken to prepare the … Read more
Crews are mopping up hot spots and patrolling the perimeter of a wildfire burning a section of Wharton State Forest in Shamong Township, Burlington County, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The fire, which has burned 5,750 acres, is 80% contained, officials said around noon. The fire activity remains limited to creeping and smoldering within … Read more
Atlantic City International Airport soon will offer nonstop flights to Miami International Airport. The new route by Spirit Airlines begins Aug. 13, with four flights weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, reports BreakingAC.com.