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
A new exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz concentration camp liberation begins Tuesday at Stockton University’s Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center. BreakingAC.com reports “Sweet Home Sweet: A Story of Survival, Memory and Returns” runs until May 9 in Room L-112 at the university’s Galloway Township campus. The exhibit is based on … Read more
When the Army Corps of Engineers released its updated 2024 back bay protection plan in December, the study area was well known to the agency as home to 10 active coastal storm risk management projects.The recently released draft report for the back bay covers an area of 950 square miles across five New Jersey counties … Read more
Four dogs died Saturday after a shed caught fire in the backyard of a home on Tremont Avenue, police said. According to the Press of Atlantic City officers responded to the 4000 block of Tremont and found the shed engulfed in flames. The homeowner said he returned home and wasn’t aware of any issues until … Read more