City of Wildwood Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. said the $42 million budget’s adoption by the city commissioners April 9 was the earliest he could remember a budget’s being approved.“We’ve never had a budget completed this early,” Troiano said.Under the 2025 budget the municipal tax rate will rise by 2.9 cents, from $1.612 to $1.631 per … Read more
Local taxes in Upper Township will rise under a $17.59 million budget unanimously approved by the Township Committee on Monday.“The tax levy is increasing by a little more than $594,000,” said Barbara Ludy, the township’s chief financial officer, citing a loss of state aid and increasing personnel costs.The average homeowner will pay about $85 more … Read more
A 20-year-old Atlantic City city man was arrested Monday for his alleged involvement in a shooting that wounded three teens at a party last month, police said. According to the Press of Atlantic City Jamal Miller was charged with attempted murder, two counts of conspiracy, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, two counts … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a suspect wanted for his involvement in a shooting that wounded three teenagers. Monday, detectives were conducting surveillance in the 1400 block of Michigan Avenue when they observed 20 year old Jamal Miller exit a residence. Miller was wanted following an investigation by detectives into a shooting incident that … Read more
The head of MGM Resorts International, which owns Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, says his company is committed to the seaside resort and will continue to invest in it — even as it seeks to expand its operations in neighboring New York. The Press of Atlantic City reports, speaking Tuesday at the start of the … Read more
Ocean city appears to have settled a years-long legal fight over the placement of cellphone towers, approving a site on Bay Avenue for a 120-foot tower.The lengthy process started when the Planning Board rejected an application for cellphone towers on top of a commercial property on 34th Street in 2023.Several residents opposed the placement of … Read more
A portion of Woodbine-Oceanview Road in Woodbine and Dennis Township will be resurfaced this week starting tonight, Cape May County officials said.Woodbine-Oceanview Road will be resurfaced starting east of the roundabout and extending to Corsons Tavern Road as well as a 300-foot section of the road immediately adjacent to Route 9, the county said Monday … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City Ocean Casino Resort will spend $50 million this year on room and suite renovations, a casino expansion and new restaurants, the business said Monday.The property will renovate 559 hotel rooms and suites, double its Asian-themed gambling space, add new restaurants and create an indoor mini-golf course and bar.The … Read more
Marty and La’Quetta Small were just concerned parents desperate to keep their teen daughter from a “juvenile delinquent” who was encouraging the girl to engage in sex and marijuana use, according to motions filed by both sides. BreakingAC.com reports defense attorneys for Atlantic City’s mayor and schools superintendent will argue Tuesday for dismissal of the … Read more
A body has been found during the ongoing investigation into a house fire on North Ohio Avenue in Atlantic City, reports BreakingAC.com. Monday, the city put out a statement confirming a body had been discovered in the aftermath of the blaze at 408 N. Ohio Ave. The statement offered no details on when the body … Read more