Sea Isle City will host its annual food truck festival this weekend. Nearly 20 food trucks will be involved in the festival that begins Friday and ends Sunday. The event will include some crafters and live music as well. ##
A new Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City will be open by Memorial Day weekend, 2018. The Press of Atlantic City reports that full construction will be underway at the former site of the Trump Taj Mahal in August. A half billion dollars will be spent in renovating Donald Trump’s former property. ##
A judge ruled Tuesday that there is no reason to move the case involving the two alleged killers of Nicole Angstadt out of Cape May County. Judge John Porto also ruled that a hearing to review various statements connected to the case will be held on September 13th. ##
Two Cumberland County men entered pleas of not guilty this week in connection with the beating and murder of a 62 year old man last year. 21 year old Nafees Winters and 35 year old Joseph Daniels both will be back in court in late August. ##
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says democrats in Trenton will not shut down state government in an election year over school funding issues. Christie told reporters he doesn’t think democrats would be that “irresponsible” in a year where all 120 seats, and Christie’s own job, will be filled by voters. ##
New Jersey regulators pled their case before federal officials regarding severe restrictions on the summer flounder catch in New Jersey. The State argued Tuesday that its restrictions will preserve more of the summer flounder stock than the onerous federal regulations. A NJDEP official called the meeting a “good discussion”. ##
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office is reportedly investigating an incident that resulted in a Wildwood police officer punching a man in the face. WPVI-TV reports that it happened Sunday evening near New Jersey and Roberts avenues in the city. The name of the officer and the victim are not being released at this time.…
Lower Township Police announced the safe location and recovery of a seven year old child who wandered away from his parents in Diamond Beach. Police say the boy was spotted on Cresse Avenue in Wildwood Crest and returned to his parents on Monday. Police are advising parents to take preventative steps to help ensure the…