Nearly 400 families will have turkey or ham this Thanksgiving, courtesy of the Atlantic City chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. BreakingAC.com reports the line stretched around the block with cars double-parked as Atlantic County residents waited for their turn. Organizers were able to purchase a total of 390 turkeys and hams thanks to donations from … Read more
With their push to end smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos going nowhere fast in either the courts or the state Legislature, casino workers and supporters of smoke-free gambling halls demonstrated late last week outside a hotel where New Jersey’s governor was due to speak. The workers have been pushing for four years to end an … Read more
On Monday, November 25, Aloe Street in Galloway Township will be closed to traffic between Rt. 50 and New Orleans Avenue, 7 AM – 5 PM, weather permitting, for drainage improvements. Aloe Street will also be closed at Chicago Avenue. Motorists should follow the posted detour and plan travel time accordingly or seek an alternate … Read more
Atlantic City casinos took a hit in the third quarter of the year, as operating profits declined by nearly 14%. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the state Division of Gaming Enforcement issued statistics showing the nine casinos had a collective gross operating profit of $236.5 million in the third quarter. That was down … Read more
According to the Press of Atlantic City, The Atlantic City Housing Authority board increased a contract for Kisby Shore Mechanical from $2.5 million to $5.5 million, for repairs to the heat and hot water systems at the troubled Stanley Holmes Village.Burst pipes caused heat to fail and forced several families to move to a hotel … Read more
The Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving the $110 adoption fee for dogs From today through Dec. 1.All pets that are adopted from the shelter will receive mandatory sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and a free veterinary consultation, the county said Thursday in a news release. Free obedience classes are also offered for … Read more
The cost of a short stay in Ocean city could go up under an ordinance introduced by City Council creating a 3% fee on stays in hotels, motels or other lodgings booked online.A public hearing must take place before a final vote, planned for 10 a.m. Dec. 5 on the third floor of City Hall, … Read more
Stockton Honors College is one of 16 worldwide to be named a Partners in Peace institution. BreakingAC.com reports the designation is part of a new initiative between the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway, and the National Collegiate Honors Council. The Partners in Peace initiative recognizes council institutions for the achievements of their honors students … Read more
36-year-old Galloway Township man was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a June 2021 fatal crash that killed a 66-year-old Ocean City resident. The Press of Atlantic City reports Ruddy Narvaez was driving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler at a high rate of speed and ran a red light at Ninth Street … Read more
Beginning Friday, November 22 and continuing through Sunday, December 1, the Atlantic County Animal Shelter is waiving the regular $110 adoption fee for dogs that “Can Go Home Today.” All pets adopted from the shelter receive mandatory sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, diagnostic testing, a microchip and free veterinary consultation. Canines adopted from the shelter are … Read more