In Atlantic City the Rev. Collins A. Days Sr., who has led Second Baptist Church for 30 years, said Wednesday he will run this year for Atlantic County commissioner in District 1.According to the press of Atlantic City “I fell in love with this area when I first came to preach here 30 years ago,” … Read more
Could Wildwood end up hosting an airshow? The Press of Atlantic City reports Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. said Thursday he could not confirm that the Atlantic City Airshow will be coming to the city following a swarm of rumors on social media. Troiano said there is nothing to confirm at this point, but he should … Read more
A longtime reverend with close ties to Atlantic City and its current leadership has stepped into the political ring. BreakingAC.com reports the Rev. Collins Days Sr. is running for Atlantic County commissioner in the First District, the Atlantic County Democratic Committee announced Wednesday. He is looking to fill the spot being vacated by Ernest Coursey, … Read more
Atlantic City City Council Wednesday unanimously voted to repeal an ordinance that would have helped Atlantic Shores move electricity from a proposed offshore wind farm across the city, to eventually join the power grid. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the ordinance, adopted Dec. 18, gave Atlantic Shores easements and other assistance allowing the … Read more
Community members, advocates and allies rallied Wednesday at Routes 9 and 47 in the Rio Grande section of the township to stand in solidarity with the immigrant community. The demonstration, organized by Cape May County Indivisible, was formed to bring awareness to immigrant rights and call for an end to the raids and deportations pushed … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Monday that more than doubles the number of petition signatures needed to get on the ballot in the Garden State. The bill also made the new requirements effective this year, even though petition forms had already been made available and candidates had started the process of collecting signatures for the … Read more
A city man struck by a pickup truck on South Brewster Road last week died from his injuries Monday, police said. John J. Armano Jr., 59, of Williamstown, was driving a black 2013 Ford pickup north when the vehicle hit Alexander J. Coraci, 35, at 7:24 p.m. Jan. 29, police said Tuesday in a news … Read more
Vineland’s police chief pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Tuesday in a domestic violence incident that took place in October, according to court records. According to the Press of Atlantic City Pedro Casiano was ordered to pay a $357 fine along with other fees, records show. Casiano, whose salary is listed at $149,834, was suspended following … Read more
Visit Atlantic City has officially announced the integration of the DO AC brand and assets under the unified Visit Atlantic City name. The move combines leisure and meetings marketing and communications efforts to create a cohesive destination brand and message that resonates with both leisure and business travelers. The move was officially announced during Visit … Read more
Two local substance misuse prevention coalitions say they collected 3,489 pounds of unwanted unused and/or expired medications last year. According to BreakingAC.com, Greater Atlantic Partnership and Join Together Atlantic County say more than 16,800 pounds have been collected since 2016, when the initiative began by placing drop boxes at participating police departments and pharmacies throughout … Read more