If the state government shutdown drags into next weekend, it is possible casinos in Atlantic City would have to close. A regulation approved during the last shutdown provides a seven-day grace period for the casinos to stay open. But if no deal is reached by Saturday, it’s possible the casinos would have to close. ##
41 year old Keith Clark has allegedly downloaded 3,500 images of child pornography despite being a registered sex offender. Clark remains in custody after being charged with downloading images that show infants and toddler being sexually abused. ##
You can own a piece of a casino that used to be owned by the President of the United States. A liquidation auction has been announced at the site of the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City. Everything from furniture to art pieces will be sold at the auction. ##
A JetBlue flight had to make an emergency landing Wednesday night at the Atlantic City International Airport. FAA officials say the pilot saw smoke in the cockpit and had to land the plane. No injuries were reported; the jet eventually made its way to Florida. ##
The Chelsea Pub and Inn in Atlantic City is closed for good. The business announced on its social media page that it had to close after being in business for nearly 160 years. No word yet on what caused the closure. ##
Two men have been charged in connection with a robbery and shooting at a Taco Bell/Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Atlantic City earlier this month. Police have charged 20 year old Jeshua Sammons and 22 year old Bilal Freeman in connection with the crime. An employee of the store suffered a non-life threatening injury. ##
A developing story out of Atlantic City on Thursday as a body was recovered on the beach earlier today. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the body was recovered after 9:00am at the Morris Avenue beach. There has been no confirmation yet that the body may be that of a teenager who went missing…
An Atlantic City man has been indicted in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place back in March. Authorities say 36 year old Faheem Harris was charged with killing Daimyen S. Mortimore inside a home located on Albion Place. Harris could face at least ten years in prison, if convicted. ##
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. ##
Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian was involved in a minor pedestrian-motor vehicle accident over the weekend. Police say a seven year old girl ran onto Route 30 and struck the car that was being driven by Guardian. The girl suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital. ##