Two Arrested In Wildwood On Drug Charges

Wildwood Police arrested two people on drug charges following a motor vehicle stop Sunday. The Press of Atlantic City reports Jason Popplewell, 38, of the Villas section of Lower Township, and Kelly Phillips, 39, of Wildwood, were detained after being observed engaging in suspected drug activity. A K-9 officer specializing in narcotics revealed the possibility … Read more

Senate Health Committee Acts On Casino Smoking Ban

A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos moved forward this week, giving hope to casino workers who say they are literally sick and tired of having smoke blown in their faces at work. The resolution was approved by the New Jersey Senate health committee. It was the first step in a long … Read more

Water Consumption Examined In Avalon

In Avalon, Business Administrator Scott Wahl has gotten the Borough Council’s support for an education campaign this year to better inform property owners and visitors about the need to conserve water and about the borough’s irrigation rules. According to the Cape May County Herald, Wahl, in speaking to the council at its Wednesday, Jan. 24, … Read more

AC Electric Says Utility Scams Are On The Rise

Atlantic City Electric is warning customers about potential scams after seeing an increase in fraud attempts in 2023. According to the Press of Atlantic City, the company, along with its sister utility companies Delmarva Power and Pepco, reported more than 2,200 reported scam attempts in 2023, up 5% over the year before. The success rate … Read more

Southern Branch Food Bank

According to the Press of Atlantic City the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Southern Branch, and Let Us Eat – Please Inc. will host the Captain’s Table Reception at the Progressive Insurance Atlantic City Boat Show on Feb 29.The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Atlantic City Convention Center and will … Read more

Grammer Grand Marshall

Actor Kelsey Grammer will be the second grand marshal for the Atlantic City St. Patrick’s Day parade, organizers have announced.To kick off Memorial Day weekend, Grammer appeared during Resorts Casino Hotel’s opening of the sea ceremony and beach ball drop. Grammer also was the grand marshal of the city’s Winter Wonderland Christmas parade in December.

Atlantic City Tourism District

City Council of Atlantic City unanimously passed a resolution last week calling for the city to regain control over planning and zoning for the resort’s Tourism District, which covers the casino and commercial areas of the resort.The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has controlled planning and development in the Tourism District since it was created by … Read more

Sports Complex Planned For Cape May Airport

The Delaware River and Bay Authority has agreed to lease land to Aviation Sports Complex LLC to build an 80,000-square-foot domed, indoor sports complex at the Cape May Airport. The Press of Atlantic City reports developers plan to provide a community space for people to gather and play sports year-round, in addition to potentially attracting … Read more

EDA Grant To Help Support Construction Of Cape May County Tech Building

The Economic Development Authority has approved close to three million dollars for construction of a Cape May County Multi-Tenant Technology Building, otherwise referred to as, Cape May County Tech Hangars II. This $2.98 million dollar EDA grant award will support the construction of an approximately 16,434 square foot two-story building, located across from the Cape … Read more

AC City Council Wants City Control Over Tourism District

Atlantic City City Council unanimously passed a resolution last week calling for the city to regain control over planning and zoning for the resort’s Tourism District, which covers the casino and commercial areas of the resort, reports the Press of Atlantic City. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has controlled planning and development in the Tourism … Read more