The July Fourth weekend in Atlantic City will be less festive if workers at five casinos are on strike. On Thursday 96 percent of the Unite Here Local 54 union voted to strike on July 1st if they do not have a new labor contract. The strike would involve about 6,000 housekeepers, porters, bartenders and…
The South Jersey Transportation Authority issued a glowing financial report on Wednesday. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the authority took in nearly $2 million more revenue this year due to increased traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway and various parking facilities. The SJTA also had $1.8 million less expenses through June 15th of this…
While Glen Straub, owner of the former Revel Casino wanted to open his new resort on Wednesday, there are still several obstacles that must be cleared before the public is allowed to enter the property. On Thursday, utility workers will be removing plugs to the building’s sewer lines. The lines were plugged up months ago…
Gov. Christie has announced his intention to nominate the current Atlantic County prosecutor as a Superior Court Judge. Jim McClain, a 58 year-old Mays Landing resident, became acting prosecutor for Atlantic County in 2012, after working in the county office since 1983. Also nominated by the Governor were Atlantic City Administrative Law Judge William Todd…
A 25 year-old Bridgeton native will be a member of the new season of “Big Brother”, a reality show on the CBS television network. Jozea Flores, a makeup artist who now lives in Los Angeles, will be one of 12 cast members on the show competing for the $500,000 first prize, awarded to the final…
Glen Straub, the new owner of the former Revel Casino in Atlantic City, wanted to open his property on Wednesday, but now expects to be open by Friday. The resort with 900 hotel rooms and 13 cabanas does not yet have a certificate of occupancy and needs inspections of it’s 39 elevators. Straub also says the resort’s…
Margate has decided to give up the fight over a dune project. City officials say they will not appeal the ruling made by a Superior Court judge that a federal dune project should be built in Margate. City leaders for years have fought the battle, caving in to the public’s demand for views to the…
The mother of a 5 year-old kindergarten student in Atlantic City has filed a complaint with the state education commissioner over her son’s suspension from school for over a month. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the child was found with a small boxcutter he said he found in class, and was deemed to…
Several vigils are planned throughout South Jersey this weekend as local community groups and LGBT organizations will honor the victims of the deadly nightclub shooting in Orlando. The Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance will hold an ocean wreath ceremony and prayer vigil next Monday at 5 p.m. on the beach in front of the Tropicana…
A 43 year-old off-duty Cologne firefighter was killed on Sunday evening when his motorcycle hit a car head-on in Egg Harbor City. Police report that Jodi S. Lynd of Hamilton Township collided with a vehicle driven by 61 year-old Myrna Mercado of Egg Harbor City, who was not injured in the accident. Police are reviewing…