Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has unveiled a $283 million budget for 2026 that would increase spending on salaries, health benefits, and important facilities while lowering the general purpose tax rate by 2 cents.In his speech to the county commissioners, Levinson stated, “I am adding $22.5 million of surplus, a little more than 50%, to … Read more
The Atlantic County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved expansion of the county’s landfill in Egg Harbor Township. According to BreakingAC.com, the vote came Tuesday, after numerous residents of nearby Gatherings at Bel Aire Lakes, an over 55 housing development in Absecon, testified that they have health issues that require hospitalization and have vomited from … Read more
An investigation is underway after prosecutors said human remains were discovered in a wooded area in Cape May County, New Jersey. NBC 10 reports according to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, on March 3, 2026, a county resident was walking in a wooded area in the Whitesboro section of Middle Township and discovered what … Read more
A $1.5 million grant could help make it safer for some Pleasantville students to walk to school. The money would go toward the creation of a pedestrian bridge over the Atlantic City Expressway, leading to the Middle and High schools off Mill Road, reports BreakingAC.com. The long-proposed project is estimated to be about $8.5 million, … Read more
The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University has joined a national coalition of institutions honored for promoting Holocaust education and commemoration.There are 86 Holocaust education and memorial organizations nationwide that are part of the Community of Holocaust Education Centers (CHEC) initiative.
According to authorities, a firefighter was hurt while fighting a fire on Laguna Drive in the Harbor Pines neighborhood on Monday afternoon. Police arrived on the scene of the fire. following a complaint of smoke emanating from the house by a bystander. According to a news release from the police, when officers arrived, they discovered … Read more
For the first time since taking office in January, Governor Mikie Sherrill met with Mayor Marty Small Sr. and other municipal leaders on Tuesday.The Democratic governor met with senior city officials, City Council President Aaron “Sporty” Randolph, and fellow Democrat Small Business Administrator Anthony Swan in City Hall in a meeting that was not made … Read more
Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first visit to Atlantic City since becoming governor was a closed-door meeting discussing the resort’s future, according to an announcement from City Hall. BreakingAC.com reports the “comprehensive meeting” included Mayor Marty Small, Business Administrator Anthony Swan, City Council President Aaron “Sporty” Randolph and senior city leadership, and was focused on sustained property … Read more
The Middle Township school district in Cape May County is in mourning for a 13-year-old student described as a “bright, loving and kind soul who touched the lives of everyone around her.” According to BreakingAC.com, Middle Township Superintendent of Schools Stephanie DeRose confirmed the death of eighth-grader Malani Matthews in a Feb. 27 letter to … Read more
A dog was rescued and a firefighter injured in a house fire Monday afternoon. According to BreakingAC.com, Egg Harbor Township volunteer firefighters responded to the fire at 207 Laguna Drive. Officers Darren Hewitt and Chris Wagner made several attempts to make contact with the homeowners before knocking down the door to make sure no one … Read more