A local environmental group is again attempting to halt a natural gas pipeline from running through the Pinelands. The Pinelands Preservation Alliance is trying to fight a proposal to run a natural gas pipeline to the B.L. England Generating Station in Upper Township. An emergency motion was filed on Tuesday. ##
The former Revel Casino could be opening in the middle of June. The Press of Atlantic City reports that new owner Glen Straub says he could open a portion of the former casino on June 15th. The Revel has a name change, and is now called “TEN”. ##
A black bartender who worked at a pub in Cape May says he was fired after he complained about racial discrimination. NJ.com reports that Justin Coleman alleges he was subject to a hostile work environment while working at Delaney’s Irish Pub and Grill two years ago. Coleman says he complained about the treatment and was…
Vineland Police have charged a 21 year old Bridgeton man with assault by auto following an accident on April 9th. Francisco Bautista-Bautista was driving her car twice over the legal drinking limit when he crashed into a vehicle operated by 40 year old Joseph Grassi near the Route 55 overpass. ##
The Middle Township Committee has approved a new municipal budget that increases the local purpose tax. The Committee voted 2-1 Monday night on the new spending plan that results in some salary increases to key personnel who work for the Township. ##
Crews are on the scene of a major traffic accident on the Atlantic City Expressway Tuesday. A Federal Express truck and three vehicles were involved in an accident in the eastbound lanes of the Expressway near milepost 34. No word yet on any injuries. ##
Woodbine has received a $330,000 grant from the State of New Jersey to upgrade a runway at its municipal airport. Officials say the grant will be used on Taxiway A at the Woodbine Municipal Airport as part of its second phase of construction. ##
New Jersey Lottery sales are hitting revenue expectations. NorthJersey.com reports that lottery sales will total about $990 million, which is $20 million less than expectations that had been lowered from $1 billion. ##
A man armed with a knife was safely removed from a mobile home park in Newfiled. The Daily Journal reports that the man was safely removed from the Lake Acres park by State Police and Vineland Police. The man was upset and having some issues before he led authorities to the three hour standoff. ##
A Lidl grocery store has been approved for a site in Egg Harbor Township. The Township’s planning board met Monday night and approved the new store to be located at the site of the Track Hebrew Academy. Construction will begin early next year. ##