American Airlines customers traveling from Atlantic City International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport using the Landline bus service can now check in, go through security at ACY and board the bus on the secure side of the airport. The Press of Atlantic City reports passengers using the service won’t have to go through security in … Read more
Thirteen Jersey Shore beaches were declared safe for swimming on Wednesday after having high counts of fecal coliform, or bacteria that live in the intestines of animals, discovered earlier in the week. Fecal coliform frequently do not make people sick on their own, but health agencies use them as an indicator that other harmful bacteria, … Read more
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that Freedom Mortgage, formerly based in New Jersey, has agreed to a $502,000 settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the state’s consumer protection laws in the sale and servicing of mortgages throughout the State and beyond. The allegations stem from the … Read more
Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson has announced nearly $200,000 in state Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant funds to implement shared services projects. A $147,000 grant will fund a feasibility study for a centralized fire and EMS call center and dispatch system. A $45,000 grant will allow Atlantic County to purchase a pair of portable … Read more
Initial water tests conducted Monday showed high levels of fecal bacteria at three beaches: Albany Avenue Beach in Atlantic City, Philadelphia Avenue Beach in Cape May, and Hollywood Avenue Beach in Wildwood Crest. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said it is likely a result of the recent heavy rains. All beaches remain open, … Read more
A second 16-year-old is charged with murder in the killing of a Millville teen last month in Bridgeton. Two adults have also been charged with their parts in allegedly trying to help hinder the investigation, including a Bridgeton man who is still being sought, according to BreakingAC.com. Bridgeton police responding to Mount Vernon Street at … Read more
Stockton University will receive a record $42.18 million in state aid from the fiscal year 2024 budget approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Phil Murphy last week. The funding is a 17.7% increase from 2023’s $35.8 million and a 129% increase over the amount Stockton received five years ago, $18.4 million. The funding … Read more
The Atlantic City Housing Authority is expected to take steps to approve an extermination contract and raise maintenance worker salaries to $20 per hour in a special meeting Friday.According to the press of atlantic city Executive Director Matt Doherty says they want to be aggressive in getting the best maintenance employees.Once we have a good … Read more
The Avalon Beach Patrol oarsmen led their patrol to its second straight Cape May County Lifeguard Championships team title on Monday in Wildwood Crest.According to the press of atlantic city the Avalon doubles row crew won by just over eight seconds over Sea Isle City. Avalon and Sea Isle both scored 22 points, but Avalon … Read more
Work continues on a Sunset Boulevard property that’s set to become Cape May County’s first legal cannabis dispensary. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission approved a class 5 retail license for Tomas Nuscis for Shore House Canna LLC in March. The business had originally planned to open its doors by April 20, often described as … Read more