A bat collected from the 500 block of Revere Way in Galloway has been confirmed positive for rabies according to the Atlantic County Division of Public Health, making it the eighth case of rabies in Atlantic County this year. The bat was discovered by the homeowner among leaves on his property. The bat was sent…
A forum on public-private partnerships was held in Atlantic City on Thursday. Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Jim Whelan got together to discuss the economic benefits of forging alliances between government and the private sector for large-scale infrastructure projects. The discussion included an update on the public-private partnerships in Atlantic City, under the direction…
New plans are calling for a Stockton College to still take place in Atlantic City. The new Atlantic City Development Corporation is planning to build an Atlantic City campus for the university by 2018. The not-for-profit organization will place it on the other side of the city from where they planned to be previously at…
A new group will be helping to spur on economic growth in Atlantic County. Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson announced the formation of the Atlantic County Economic Alliance, which is a private sector directed, nonprofit economic development corporation that will aim to bring new business and retain current businesses in the county. The organization will…
The Absecon Police Department wants to make the public aware of a road closure that will be occurring on South Mill Rd, between the intersections of Ohio Ave and Wescoat Roads. Atlantic City Electric will be performing work which will require the roadway to be closed starting on Monday (November 23rd) with a completion date…
One person was killed during an overnight accident on the Atlantic City Expressway. New Jersey State Police say the accident involved one vehicle driving off the road into a wooded area in Hamilton Township. The accident occurred on the westbound lanes of the Expressway. The identity of the driver has not yet been released.
On Thursday, November 19th, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department’s Traffic Safety Unit in conjunction with the Atlantic County Office of Highway Traffic Safety will offer free car seat checks in the parking lot of Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township. Times will be from 1pm to 3:30 pm. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to…
Two suspects have been charged for robbing from a night club in Somers Point. Police there say charges have been filed against Larry Albury Jr., of Marmora, and Horny Velasquez, of Pleasantville. Both were charged with burglary, theft, and conspiracy for taking property from the club while it was closed. Police say they recovered $16,000…
A motorcycle and a GMC Suburan crashed into each other on Sunday. Keith Hann was operating the motorcycle when the impact occurred. Hann was taken to an area hospital for serious injuries. The accident took place around 5:32 pm on Tilton Rd. Traffic was diverted for about two hours. The crash remains under investigation. No…
Atlantic County has awarded a contract to Community Champions Corporation to address the problems that abandoned homes and properties in foreclosure bring to our communities. The company will create a registry of properties that are in need of attention. Such properties tend to be inadequately maintained, cause blight and attract illicit activities. A request for…