In Woodbine local, state and federal officials gathered by the fence around the site to celebrate an additional $1 million from the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s brownfields program, part of a $1.5 billion bipartisan infrastructure package. The funds will go toward cleanups at four sites in the community, including the former hat factory.The Press of … Read more
An update to the road diet situation iin Atlantic City the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a settlement Tuesday of the Atlantic Avenue “road diet” lawsuit, which allows the city’s main artery to be repaved and other improvements made without trimming travel lanes from Tennessee to Albany avenues. In addition, the board passed it without … Read more
Police and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office will conduct a training exercise Thursday near the Egg Harbor Township community center. The Press of Atlantic City reports a large law enforcement presence is expected on English Creek Avenue between Ocean Heights Avenue and the Black Horse Pike as a result of the training.
In celebration of September as National Workforce Development Month, the Atlantic County Workforce Development Board will be hosting an Open House at the One Stop Career Center, 2 S. Main Street in Pleasantville, on Thursday, September 26, 11 am – 2 pm. County Executive Dennis Levinson added, “Workforce Development programs enable community members to obtain … Read more
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved a settlement Tuesday of the Atlantic Avenue “road diet” lawsuit, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The settlement allows the city’s main artery to be repaved and other improvements made without trimming travel lanes from Tennessee to Albany avenues.
An Atlantic City man who allegedly attacked a woman whose home he broke into before assaulting and attempting to disarm an officer who tried to take him into custody was ordered held in jail until trial Monday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, 37 year old Jerome Younger is s charged with burglary, aggravated … Read more
In Atlantic City the special election to fill the 5th Ward City Council seat once held by Councilman Muhammad “Anjum” Zia is now set to occur during the general election Nov. 5, and the Democratic Party may name someone to fill the position until then.Atlantic County Superior Court Assignment Judge Michael Blee, who vacated Zia’s … Read more
In Lower Township a news release states the Cape May-Lewes Ferry will receive $20 million to replace a more than 40-year-old diesel engine vessel with a diesel-hybrid model, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker announced Monday.The money comes from the Federal Transit Administration’s Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. The award was among 18 announced by the … Read more
Another court date is set since Superior Court Judge John C. Porto made no decision Monday about whether the Atlantic City Housing Authority should be held in continuing contempt of court for failing to comply with court orders for almost two years. According to the Press of Atlantic City Porto is quoted saying “Really it’s … Read more
Superior Court Judge John C. Porto made no decision Monday about whether the Atlantic City Housing Authority should be held in continuing contempt of court for failing to comply with court orders for almost two years. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Porto will set another court date to take testimony from experts about … Read more