Democratic leaders in Trenton continue to blast their own party’s governor, Phil Murphy. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin says Murphy is still “campaigning” when he should instead be leading the state. Both sides are deeply divided over a new budget and a government shutdown is possible. New Jersey needs a spending plan in ten days or…
They aren’t even open yet, but a war over musical acts has already begun between the Ocean Resort and Hard Rock casinos in Atlantic City. Ocean Resorts officials told gaming regulators Wednesday that the Hard Rock has already begun to steal acts with a higher payday. Regulators will meet Thursday and will likely grant the…
A pervert chemistry teacher who used to work at Lenape High School has been given five years in the can for taking upskirt videos of of female students. 44 year old Eric T. Howell of Maple Shade received the prison term on Wednesday. Howell was ratted out when he tried to position his briefcase under…
Some movement on bringing industry to the Cape May County Airport in Lower Township. County officials announced a partnership with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority to bring a so-called “Tech Village” to the Everlon building. New buildings will be construction to house companies in various technology sectors that the County is actively recruiting.
Four more people have been charged by the State of New Jersey with committing fraud in order to obtain Hurricane Sandy relief funds. Three individuals from New Jersey, and one from New York now join 116 people who are allegedly responsible with grabbing $7 million worth of relief funding.
It’s food truck weekend in Sea Isle City. The annual event will kick off at Noon on Friday and last until 5pm Sunday. The trucks will be in a parking lot at 63rd and Landis Avenues in the city, with some new trucks arriving this year.
An inspection revealed some problems with Stone Harbor’s 96th Street bridge, and now there is a 15 ton weight limit in effect. All trucks and busses that have to enter the 7 Mile Island will now do so through Avalon Boulevard. Repairs will occur overnight until Friday, and then continue next week. The bridge will…
Ocean City High School baseball pitcher Dan Nunan is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Angels in Arizona later today. Nunan is 18 years old and was picked by the Angels in the 12th round of the recent MLB draft. Nunan has committed to play at Delaware University.
Democrats in Trenton have advanced their own budget that will find its way to the desk of Governor Phil Murphy, who promises a veto. Leaders say they just don’t answer to the Governor and will not act subservient to Murphy. They are at odds over Murphy’s request for large tax hikes.
Former Middle Township soccer star Anthony Maher was inducted into the Mercyhurst University Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony earlier this month. Maher was a first team Division II All-American after scoring 24 goals in 2001. Maher later went on to play for the Kansas City Comets professional team. For more, see Brian Cunniff’s…