The Philadelphia Phillies are making some offseason moves. Center fielder Ben Revere was acquired by the Phillies from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed pitchers Vance Worley and Trevor May. Revere, 24, hit .294 with 13 doubles, six triples, 32 RBI and 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season. A left-handed batter, he…
New Jersey’s key lawmakers all agree on one thing. The state needs help following Hurricane Sandy. U.S. Senator Robert Menendez spoke before the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, which is chaired by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, to share Hurricane Sandy’s devastating impact on New Jersey’s transportation system. Menendez used photos to help paint…
Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi and Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters announced that a major beach nourishment project authorized earlier this year by the United States Army Corps of Engineers will commence on or about December 15th. The project will result in up to 450,000 cubic yards of new sand to be placed on the Seven…
A number of shore towns, including Sea Isle City, will show united support against making beaches free in the state. Sea Isle City will host a press conference on December 10 to show a united front of shore towns that are in opposition of the recently-proposed legislation to eliminate beach tag fees among resorts that…
Two Pleasantville teens were killed in a late night shooting on Wednesday. Taron Williams, 19, and a 13-year-old were killed by gun fire. The report to police of shots fired had police respond to 10 Woodland Avenue. An investigation is continuing between the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Pleasantville Police Department.
A feral cat that had been bitten by a raccoon has tested positive for rabies, the fourth confirmed case of rabies this year in Atlantic County. The cat was surrendered by the owner of a Mallard Court property in Pleasantville earlier this week according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health. An investigation by…
Legislation that would make it easier and more secure for New Jersey residents who are living abroad to vote was approved in a key committee. The bill would revise the state’s Overseas Residents Absentee Voting Law to more closely resemble the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (MOVE Act). The changes would simplify the…
FEMA officials are warning residents of the continuing scam efforts being made for hurricane victims. Using old and new methods, scam artists seek to obtain vital information or take advantage of survivors focused on recovery. Some of the techniques being used include home repair scams, price gouging, and identity theft. Police warn to be careful…
Skeletal remains that were found in Monmouth County have been identified. State Police say that the body has been identified as David Civile 28, of Tinton Falls. Police were initially called on Wednesday when the remains were found in the Shrewsbury River. The cause and manner of death is undetermined pending further investigation.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie arrived in Washington, DC today trying to line up some much needed federal money for the Garden State. Christie and his staff arrived at the White House to continue discussions with President Barack Obama’s staff regarding federal funds that will help repair the state following Hurricane Sandy. Christie had put…