Halloween is a dangerous time of year for children. AAA says that children are twice as likely to be killed on Halloween than any other night. On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they trick-or-treat through neighborhoods, pedestrian safety should be a top priority for motorists and parents.…
A new poll says that sports betting is likely going to approved via a ballot question in November. The Rutgers-Eagleton poll says that 58 percent of state residents approve the measure. State lawmakers are asking the public if the state should change its constitution to allow for sports betting in Atlantic City. Federal judges say…
A two vehicle collision occurred on the Garden State Parkway Wednesday evening at approximately 6:30pm. According to a report on the Cape May County Herald website, a pick-up truck rear-ended a white van at Crest Haven Road and the southbound Garden State Parkway. The driver of the pick-up was freed from the wreckage with the…
Cape May County’s educational tourism seminar was a success. Freeholder Susan Sheppard spoke to Coastal Broadcasting about the two-day conference that took place in Wildwood on Tuesday and in Ocean City on Wednesday. Sheppard said she was very impressed by guest speaker Roger Brooks. Brooks told about a number of issues, including how to improve…
New affordable housing rules have been turned back by an appellate panel. A three judge panel ruled that the guidelines set down by Gov. Chris Christie and the state have been blocked. Christie ended the Council on Affordable Housing, which had been in charge of the affordable housing rules. The court still will hear arguments…
A tax increase has been approved in Millville. The local tax rate is going up 4.2 cents after the budget was approved by the commission on Tuesday. The budget calls for less spending than last year, but the downturn in the economy is among the reasons why the city had to increase taxes. The increase…
The whole work force of the Cumberland Manor and the Cumberland County Library could be facing lay offs. The discussion took place during a meeting on Tuesday. The lay off plan has been submitted to the state for approval , which will take a month. The job cuts would impact over 210 employees. The county…
State authorities confirm that an accident has taken place Wednesday evening on the Garden State Parkway. The right and center lanes were blocked at Exit 11 on the southbound side. There is no word on the severity of the injuries, but police say that the accident involved multiple vehicles. More information will be made available…
A new designated cell phone lot has been created at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) to help reduce the congestion provide safe access for motorists who are picking up arriving passengers at the airport. New signs have been posted to direct traffic into the lot, which is located adjacent to the main terminal building. “Given…
A bill is being introduced by Senator Jim Whelan, which would ensure that no individual in need of emergency assistance is denied as a result of their inability to answer the door. The bill would provide civil liability protections to emergency personnel and first responders –including both paid and volunteer police, fire and EMT workers…