The Save Lucy Committee hosted their first annual Trunktoberfest event at Lucy the Elephant in Margate, New Jersey, on October 18, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4p.m.. The Festival featured local food trucks, a pumpkin patch on the beach, pumpkin painting, free face painting, and additional activities for kids.
A synthetic opioid seized in a drug raid in Cape May County in August, has only been linked to one death in the county so far, but its dangers far outweigh its brief history here, authorities say.The highly potent drug, first seen by authorities in Cape May in mid-August, has no medical use for people … Read more
State Sen. Vince Polistina, R-2nd, will receive the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s Legislator of the Year Award on Wednesday during the chamber’s Legislative and Business Awards reception in Middlesex County.“From boosting Atlantic City’s tourism economy to improving transportation infrastructure, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made to strengthen South Jersey’s economy and support responsible … Read more
The past summer was a positive one for South Jersey businesses, especially Atlantic City casinos, according to a group of panelists at the sixth annual Jersey Shoreview at Stockton University. The Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism (LIGHT) at Stockton’s School of Business hosted the panel recently at the John F. Scarpa … Read more
An Atlantic City woman accused of beating a woman repeatedly resulting in her death will have a detention hearing Tuesday. BreakingAC.com reports 22 year old Ceani Barnes is charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of Christina Burdette. The 35-year-old mother was found unresponsive Saturday, inside 2127 Sheridan Ave. She was pronounced dead at the … Read more
Atlantic City Public Schools officially launched the first district-wide Esports program in the nation Friday, in what was lauded as a blend of technology, career readiness and student engagement. According to BreakingAC.com, Esports, or electronic sports, refers to organized, competitive gaming that often involves multiplayer video game competitions. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Atlantic City High … Read more
Drivers will need to watch out for runners and detours as the 2025 Atlantic City Marathon Race Series returns this weekend. BreakingAC.com reports the two-day event will have athletes running throughout the Atlantic City and the Downbeach communities. The races will begin on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Motorists will see an influx of traffic on … Read more
Enrollment has declined in Ocean City’s schools due in large measure to demographic and economic changes impacting the city: The year-round population has aged, young families have moved out, and school-age children represent a smaller segment of the community.As a result, enrollment has dropped by close to 450 students over the last 10 years, from … Read more
An Atlantic City woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly beat a woman with a broom who later died, according to court documents.According to the Press of Atlantic CIty Ceani Barnes, 22, was charged with aggravated manslaughter in the death of 34-year-old Christina Burdette, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office said. Barnes was scheduled to have … Read more
Beginning today through Oct. 24, westbound traffic only will be permitted along Ohio Avenue between Shore Road and Route 9 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Absecon, Atlantic County officials said. Eastbound traffic will be detoured at Mill Road to Route 30 to Shore Road.Motorists should follow the posted work zone signs and plan … Read more