Traffic-related deaths in the state have risen at a dramatic rate so far this year, particularly in South Jersey, where Atlantic County has the second highest number of fatalities, at 28. According to the Press of Atlantic City vehicle-related deaths elsewhere in South Jersey have also risen in counties such as Ocean (24), Camden, (24) … Read more
A man wanted on a previous handgun offense and a 15-year-old juvenile were arrested following a traffic stop last week on the Black Horse Pike, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Police say Russell Daniel was found to be in possession of a 9-millimeter handgun with a defaced serial number, loaded with a 12-round, … Read more
Late last week, Atlantic City police received information in regards to a man armed with a handgun walking in the area of 2800 block of Pacific Avenue. The information also included a very detailed description of the suspect. Detective located the man, 40 year old Matthew Murphy of Egg Harbor Township, walking on Atlantic Avenue … Read more
Cape Regional Health System, is now Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the change became official Monday and has been years in the making. In May, a Superior Court judge approved the Cape May County health system joining Cooper, a $2 billion operation with more than 11,000 employees.
Five bridge repairs projects in Atlantic, Cape and Cumberland counties received more than $5.7 million in funding through the state’s Local Bridge Fund. “The Local Bridges Fund provides counties with the necessary resources to conduct critical bridge improvements within their jurisdiction while taking the pressure off local property taxes,” Governor Phil Murphy said in a … Read more
Four off-duty members of the U.S. Coast Guard, stationed at the Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, rescued a swimmer in destress off Harbor Avenue on Thursday, township police said. The Coast Guard members provided immediate first aid to the swimmer, police said. The swimmer was then transported to the hospital by Township of Hamilton Rescue … Read more
A big dog-sized loophole to a rule against pets on the Boardwalk is closing this summer with the unanimous approval of a recent ordinance amendment.Dogs and other pets have been banned from the Boardwalk for years, but the placement of the city’s dog park on the beach between Glenwood and Maple avenues meant people and … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy has put pen to paper on a $56.6 billion budget which boosts taxes on high-earning corporations to help the state’s transit agency while spending billions on education and other programs. The signing came two days ahead of their constitutionally set deadline to enact a balanced budget, avoiding a government shutdown. For taxpayers, … Read more
Avalon has wrapped up its 2024 back-passing project, moving 32,000 cubic yards of sand from an approved mid-borough borrowing area just south of the fishing pier at 32nd Street to the badly eroded beaches in the north end between 9th and 17th streets. The Cape May County Herald reports the project has resulted in an … Read more
A water main break in Wildwood was repaired by early evening on Sunday. According to the Press of Atlantic City, water service was restored, the Wildwood Police Department said in a 6 p.m. Facebook post. Water may have a brown tint and residents should allow water to run until it becomes clear, police said. Any … Read more