New Jersey’s average gas price was down 97 cents versus Memorial Day in 2014. AAA Mid-Atlantic reported the average price heading into this holiday weekend came in at $2.53 per gallon. AAA also predicted an increase in travel as a result of the lower gas prices. According to the agency, it would be the most…
The state has gotten an indictment against 21 people for their alleged roles in a scheme in which they took cash advances at Atlantic City casinos against phony checks deposited into TD Bank accounts. The alleged ringleader of the scheme, Michael Williams, of Sickerville, will face charges of second-degree counts of conspiracy, money laundering, and…
It was a good opening weekend for the Downtown Wildwood Farmer’s Market. The event kicked off on Saturday and will happen every Saturday morning throughout the summer. This year’s event includes some of the great farm vendors, assorted crafters, and new this year live music. The market takes place on the lot of Pacific Ave.…
More people on the roads mean more accidents in South Jersey. There have already been reports of accidents taking place during this holiday weekend. One includes an accident at 24th St. and New Jersey Ave. The victim was taken to an area hospital in a stretcher. No word yet on his condition. The vehicle went…
Stone Harbor’s beach opening event held Friday morning, May 22nd at the 95th Street beach had nothing but crystal blue skies and smiling faces. Mayor Suzanne Walters, Borough Council, and the Stone Harbor Beach Patrol welcomed residents, school children, merchants and visitors to a picture perfect celebration to kick off the season. Stone Harbor Elementary…
The Wildwoods are open for business this summer. The ocean was officially unlocked on Friday during a ceremony that included Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. The streets were already packed early in the weekend as people took to the shore to begin the unofficial start to the summer season. Representatives from the Wildwoods three beach towns…
On Wednesday night Gov. Chris Christie gave a profanity-filled speech to the New Jersey political press corp at an event that organizers said was “officially off the record ‘. The International Business Times obtained an audio recording of the governor’s speech, a tirade of expletives poking fun at the press during the annual New Jersey Legislative…
It was a soggy Thursday night but that didn’t stop a couple of hundred of people from checking out the VIP party for the unveiling of the new Kong ride. Kong initially existed in the 70’s but has been absent on the piers for a few decades. The ride features Kong in a Wildwood t-shirt…
Ex-NFL running back Ray Rice had his assault charges dropped on Thursday for an incident that took place at the Revel Casino. Rice finished his 12 month pre-trial intervention program, which means the charges are dismissed against him. Rice was a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, but hasn’t picked up with a new team…
New Jersey continues to add jobs. Over 4,000 jobs returned to the state in April, meaning there are more jobs now than anytime since Oct. 2008. The state department released its latest figures touting the improved job growth. Revised numbers for March showed that there was actually an increase of 1900 jobs in March versus…