A 50 year old Atlantic City woman admitted to authorities that she stole $18,000 in welfare benefits that she was not entitled to. Evonda Valentine pleaded guilty this week to a charge of theft by deception; she will be sentenced in May and forced to pay restitution. ##
Hard Rock has bought the former Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, and on Wednesday unveiled major plans for the property. The Hard Rock announced that it intends to include thousands of slot machines, two large arenas, and other amenities when it re-opens for business in the summer of 2018. ##
The Showboat Hotel is coming back to life in Atlantic City. The Showboat will open a 150,000 square foot fan expo this summer that will feature everything from video games to esport competitions. A beer garden and live music are both planned for outside the venue. ##
Four democrats are seeking the democratic nomination to become the next mayor of Atlantic City. Among the four, two members of Council: Marty Small and Frank Gilliam. The only republican running for mayor is incumbent Don Guardian. ##
Three people were arrested in Atlantic City Sunday night on various drugs and weapons offenses. City police say two men were from Atlantic City, and a teenage girl, from Galloway Township. They found marijuana, a long knife, and a handgun; one of the suspects had warrants. ##
It’s a done deal, the Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City is in the hands of the Hard Rock. Hard Rock International wrapped up the purchase of the former Trump property; it will hold a press conference on Wednesday to announce plans for a $300 million renovation. ##
Two men have been sentenced to prison time for their role in a robbery at Caesars Casino in Atlantic City in 2014. 26 year old Aaron Evans of Atlantic City received eight years in state prison, while 23 year old Nathaniel Greenlee of Delaware was sentenced to seven years. They both joined a former security…
Atlantic City Police are looking for two men who were involved in a shooting incident early Friday morning. Police say 23 year old Bryan Miranda and another suspect were involved in the shooting of a 39 year old man on Pacific Avenue. The victim was taken to a local hospital.
Governor Christie is headed to Atlantic City on April 20th to unveil the city’s new gateway project in conjunction with Stockton University. A ground breaking event will be held with other officials, and Christie is expected to discuss the project in detail, along with the impact on the city that the State has essentially taken…
More corruption in the Atlantic City government. 55 year old William Hadley admitted to taking money paid by the public to rent meeting rooms at the All Wars Memorial Building. Hadley will receive probation and pay thousands of dollars in restitution. Hadley will be sentenced in about seven weeks. ##