Two toll booths at the Egg Harbor toll plaza on the Atlantic City Expressway are about to get repaired. The westbound toll booths were severely damaged in November during a fatal single-car accident. The South Jersey Transportation Authority announced the awarding of a $532,000 contract for the repair work, which is scheduled to be completed…
The summer of 2015 set a record for tourism and room tax collection in the Wildwoods. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a record $4.5 million in tourism taxes were collected last year, up by nearly nine percent from 2014. The overall state tourism tax of 14 percent includes a 3.15 percent room-occupancy tax.…
A 10 year-old girl from Pleasantville who was reported missing Monday afternoon has been found unharmed in Somers Point. Liani Ellis was last seen between noon and 2 p.m. on Monday along the Pleasantville bike path in the area of Maple Avenue. The Pleasantville Police Department issued an alert for Ellis, who was later located…
A temporary lane closure begins tomorrow on a heavily used bridge in the Cape May-Lower Township area. Lower Township Police say the Lafayette Street Bridge will be partially closed while repairs are being made. Only one lane of the bridge will be open and will be controlled via a traffic signal until just before Memorial…
New Jersey lawmakers are proposing legislation to test drinking water at all New Jersey public schools for lead contamination. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a proposed bill to perform the testing seeks to allocate $3 million for the lead tests. Lead contamination was found in Newark schools at 30 locations, resulting in shut-offs…
Wawa is looking to recruit 5,000 new employees company-wide this spring. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the regional convenience stores will add 5,000 new jobs in the next three months to all 700 of their locations. The report says while Wawa is looking for summer help, the recruitment effort is also targeting those…
The Atlantic City School Board announced no decision on the appeal of a middle school teacher for his firing after breaking up a fight between two sixth-grade students. The Press of Atlantic City reports that physical education teacher Phillip Eisenstein intervened in a fight between two students several times last October. When one of the…
The National Weather Service has posted a Wind Advisory for South Jersey from 2 p.m. Monday until midnight. Winds will be shifting to the west at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. The strong winds could cause power outages due to downed power lines. Motorists are advised to use caution…
On Easter Sunday a special dinner was held for the hungry, organized by a 6 year-old girl with autism. FOX-29 News aired a feature report on Alyssa Playford, who was responsible for a special Easter dinner served in Wildwood. Alyssa has wanted to help the hungry since the age of two, according to her mother…
An Egg Harbor Township man who set himself on fire last weekend outside a Northfield VA clinic will be laid to rest on Saturday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that a memorial service with military honors will be held for 51 year-old Charles R. Ingram III on Saturday, April 2nd, at 4 p.m. at the United Methodist…