More than $300,000 was raised during last Thursday’s 41st Annual Restaurant Gala at the Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the gala, put on by Atlantic Cape Community College, drew more than 840 guests. The theme was “Springtime in Paris,” and guests were treated to live music, … Read more
Following an investigation in Lacey Township three people were arrested this month after police found heroin, crack cocaine and PCP inside a home the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said. Michael Kinsky, 46, of Lacey, and Eric Bowman, 34, of West Deptford, were each charged with possession of over 10 grams of PCP with intent to … Read more
A former corrections officer from Linwood pleaded guilty Monday to securities fraud for leading two schemes, including a cryptocurrency scheme that cost law enforcement more than $600,000, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.John DeSalvo, 47, faces 20 years in prison and a fine of $5 million when sentenced Aug. 6.DeSalvo was the creator of a digital … Read more
Atlantic County commissioners unanimously passed a $262.1 million 2024 budget Tuesday, with a county tax rate that drops by about five cents per $100 valuation. The rate will fall from 43.8 cents to about 39 cents per $100 of assessed property value, reports the Press of Atlantic City. Commissioners also passed a $29 million bond … Read more
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a reauthorization of the state’s transportation trust fund Tuesday that will bump up the state’s gas tax and levy a new registration fee on electric vehicles. The Press of Atlantic City reports the measure, which passed both chambers in near party-line votes, will raise revenue targets for New Jersey’s gas taxes … Read more
Atlantic County’s $12.5 million reconstruction of Old New York Road over the Nacote Creek Bridge in Port Republic has received national distinction for exceptional engineering excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies. The new bridge maintains the original alignment and incorporates additional shoulder widths of 5’ for a total roadway width of 34-ft. It … Read more
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. says no beach concerts are planned last week during a separate announcement about continuing funding for the Atlantic City Airshow. A three-year contract between Live Nation and the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority to put on the shows expired last year and was not renewed, reports the Press of Atlantic … Read more
A Coast Guard team from Atlantic City was among several agencies to respond to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore Tuesday morning. According to the Press of Atlantic City, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City and Coast Guard investigators were called in to assist with the incident, according to … Read more
The Atlantic city’s Wave parking garage will offer free parking in preparation of anticipated flooding. Free parking at the garage at 2200 Fairmount Ave. is aready in effect, according to officials with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.The offer continues until 6 p.m. today and comes at the request of Atlantic City’s Office of Emergency Management.Parking … Read more
Also in Atlantic City a nonprofit dedicated to bringing back the city’s Hydrangea Trail will host a fundraiser from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 16 at the Cardinal restaurant on New York Avenue.Hydrangea Trail 2.0 is run by volunteers who want to beautify the area while maintaining South Jersey history and culture.