New Jersey American Water will begin routine hydrant flushing today in Egg Harbor Township and Somers Point and continuing through Oct. 14, the utility said in notices to customers. Flushing will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.Customers may notice reduced pressure or discolored water, the utility said. If your water is discolored, run the … Read more
The Atlantic County Office of Mosquito Control plans to conduct an aerial spray between 6 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, weather permitting, over parts of the town to reduce the population of adult mosquitoes and prevent the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the areas to be treated are bounded by … Read more
Two North Carolina residents face endangering the welfare of a child charges in Atlantic City. Police responded to Bally’s Atlantic City for an unattended infant left in a hotel room. Security personnel reported that the occupants of the room, 33 year old Jequan Campbell and 33 year old Teeah McCall, had requested items from housekeeping. … Read more
Atlantic City Police arrested a city man following a gun related incident. . On August 30, patrol officers responded to the 100 block of north New Jersey Avenue for a report of a man pointing a firearm at juveniles. Authorities say a neighbor, 45 year old Hanif Bashir matched the description of the suspect and … Read more
The Atlantic City Police Department Surveillance Center helped track the recovery of a handgun and arrest of two individuals. On August 22, 2024, at 12:35 AM, members of the department’s Surveillance Center were actively monitoring the surveillance cameras in the 1000 block of Magellan Avenue. They observed 20 year old Jonathan Valentine in possession of … Read more
A vacationer was badly injured late Wednesday afternoon after being run over by a police truck while lying on the beach. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the woman was airlifted to the AtlantiCare city division. The Wildwood Fire Department transported her to Maxwell Field, where the helicopter landed. Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy … Read more
Thousands of firefighters will be in Wildwood Sept. 13-14 for the annual New Jersey State Firemen’s Convention. The event will be held at the Wildwood Convention Center.The convention, hosted in partnership with the city and the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association, has been held here annually since 1975, according to a press release.
A Superior Court judge has ordered the removal of 5th Ward Councilman Muhammad Zia of Atlantic City after ruling he did not live in the resort prior to last year’s election, according to court documents.Judge Michael Blee determined Zia didn’t have a certificate of occupancy for a home on North Brighton Avenue and was instead … Read more
Cape May County and all its municipalities have adopted a Resolution requesting Governor Murphy to consider a more incremental approach to adopting environmental rules that would affect building costs. The proposed REAL rules include higher regulatory building standards that will increase construction costs for public and private projects countywide, say officials, putting distress on low … Read more
A judge has ordered the removal of Atlantic City 5th Ward Councilman Muhammad Zia over a residency issue. The Press of Atlantic City reports Judge Michael Blee determined Zia didn’t have a certificate of occupancy for a home on North Brighton Avenue and was instead living with his wife in a rented home in Egg … Read more