Atlantic City International Airport is announcing a new carrier Wednesday during a news conference, the South Jersey Transportation Authority said. The Press of Atlantic City reports the announcement is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Details on inaugural flight schedules, destinations and booking will also be revealed at the event. Spirit Airlines is currently the lone carrier … Read more
A single-story home on Glenwood Avenue in Wildwood was damaged Tuesday morning in a fire. The Press of Atlantic City reports firefighters responded to the home in the 300 block of Glenwood at 10:19 a.m. and saw smoke coming from the structure. A person in the home was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. … Read more
A Folsom man who shot at a man who came to his home with a baseball bat pleaded guilty Monday. According to BreakingAC.com, 70 year old John Farren is expected to get probation in the case. He was arrested in December 2023, after Jason Baldino arrived at his home “to have a verbal exchange” with … Read more
Atlantic County is seeking nominations of outstanding residents with disabilities who have attained significant personal achievement and have made a difference in the lives of others. A reception will be held on October 21 during Disabilities Awareness Month to present each honoree with the Donald J. Sykes Award named in memory of the former chairman … Read more
An investigation into the cause of a Friday evening fire at the shuttered New Jersey Avenue School is ongoing, said Andrew Kramer, spokesman for the city.According to the Press of Atlantic City crews were called to New Jersey and Arctic avenues about 6:05 p.m. Friday for the blaze, which reached three alarms. The building was … Read more
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is accused of abusing his teenage daughter, said he would “absolutely not” take a plea deal that would require him to forfeit public office.Mayor Small, 51, and his wife, schools Superintendent La’Quetta Small, 48, appeared before Judge Bernard DeLury Monday morning for pretrial conferences.The couple are each charged … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken over the city’s housing authority after determining the local agency cannot overcome the many issues that have plagued it over the years.Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Geoff Dorsey, the ousted chairman of the authority’s board, said he … Read more
Applications for the 2026 state arts and history grants are now available through the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, which regranted more than $223,000 to successful local non-profit applicants in 2025 for programs and projects that promote art or history and provide public benefit and accessibility. To help organizations develop and enhance … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken over the city’s housing authority after determining the local agency cannot overcome the many issues that have plagued it over the years. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Tom Sahlin, the authority’s executive director, and Geoff Dorsey, the chairman of the authority’s board, did … Read more
The state’s plea offers to Atlantic City’s first couple include jail time for the superintendent but probation for her husband. According to BreakingAC.com, Mayor Marty Small and Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small are accused of abusing their teenage daughter. Dr. Small was offered five years flat. That means there would be no mandatory time before she … Read more