The wildfire in Ocean County that began yesterday and has burned more than 11,500 acres, is impacting the air quality for the surrounding areas, including Atlantic County where air quality is currently listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups for today (April 23) and is expected to slightly improve to moderate for tomorrow (April 24). Atlantic … Read more
The city has recognized the service of resident Dennis Crowley as Crowley steps down from a five-year stint as chair of the Municipal Taxation and Revenue Advisory Committee, with Mayor Zach Mullock reading a proclamation in his honor at the City Council’s April 15 meeting.The proclamation said: “Mr. Crowley has dedicated countless volunteer hours to … Read more
A single-lane detour will be in effect today in the northbound lane of Mill Road between Route 9 and Zion Road for utility work, Atlantic County officials said. The detour is expected to last from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., county officials said Tuesday in a news release. Drivers should follow the posted detour or … Read more
A 17-year-old city boy was arrested Saturday night after he allegedly fired multiple shots on Baltic Avenue before attempting to flee, police said. The teen was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and obstruction of justice. He was sent to the Harborfields youth detention facility in … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department arrested a 17 year old male with a handgun following an alert for gunfire. On April 19, just before 10pm, patrol officers responded to the 1100 block of Baltic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert. Evidence of gunfire was located, but no injuries reported. Officers Christopher Campbell and Brandon … Read more
A 1,200-acre forest fire burning west of Wells Mills Road caused the closure of the Garden State Parkway between Barnegat and Lacey townships, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service was working to contain the blaze in the Greenwood Forest Wildlife Management Area near the Ocean Township border. As of … Read more
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday announced the release of the Responsible Gaming Task Force’s report outlining a comprehensive strategy to address problem gambling and promote responsible gaming across New Jersey. According to BreakingAC.com, Murphy signed Executive Order No. 360 last June establishing a Responsible Gaming Task Force charged with providing advice and recommendations … Read more
The Stone Harbor Borough Council has introduced a $23 million general fund budget for 2025 that includes a 7.2% increase in the local purpose tax rate.The tax rate would move up 2.2 cents, from $0.3120 to $0.3345. Included in the budget is a separate water and sewer utility budget for $5.8 million that has an … Read more
A 20-year-old Atlantic City man was convicted Monday of drug and weapons charges after police found him selling crack in a convenience store, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. And the Press of Atlantic City goes on to say Quadri Cooper was found guilty of 11 charges, including distribution of crack cocaine, unlawful possession of … Read more
The state of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission says it will issue emergency REAL IDs to qualified individuals who need to board a domestic flight within 14 days for life-or-death reasons or for urgent travel plans and do not have an acceptable form of identification to clear TSA checkpoints. According to the Press of Atlantic … Read more