A major bill that would fund many large transportation projects in the State moved closer to the finish line on Thursday. A bill supported by both parties would funnel $400 million in just 100 days to essential transportation projects throughout New Jersey. The bill now heads to the New Jersey Senate for consideration.
A terrific season for the Wildwood Lady Warriors basketball team came to an end on Thursday. In a game broadcast live on WCZT, Wildwood fell to Bound Brook, 78-54 in the Group I State semifinal game. Wildwood won its ninth South Jersey Group I title under coach Dave Troiano this season, and finished the season…
A Boston Market restaurant in Somers Point caught fire on Thursday and remained closed for the rest of the day. A fire started in some mulch, spread up the side of the restaurant and wound up on the roof early Thursday afternoon. Three fire companies responded; there were no injuries.
A huge setback in court for Atlantic City investor Glenn Straub. Straub lost a ruling in an appellate court that essentially blocks him from having the ability to purchase the Showboat Casino. Straub has already purchased the former Revel, now known as Ten. The court ruled that Stockton University was legally able to cancel a…
An early opening of the bridge that connects the New Jersey and Pennsylvania turnpikes. The bridge that connects both highways reopened Thursday evening, weeks ahead of its scheduled opening. The bridge was shut down for several weeks after a large crack was discovered under the bridge.
Lower Township Police announced the location of a temporary police lobby as a major remodeling effort continues. Police say the new lobby remains in the public safety building in Erma, but is now located in the Rescue Squad portion of the building. It can be accessed around the clock to file complaints and handle other…
Some key Democrats in Trenton was looking to expand a paid family leave bill in the state. The current plan gives six weeks off and pays two-thirds of the employees pay. The new proposal would increase the benefit to 12 weeks and up to 80 percent of weekly benefits.
Radioshack plans to close more stores. The company has filed for bankruptcy again and will closer 200 more stores. They have regional locations, including in Rio Grande. No list of which stores will be impacted has been released at this time. The company has about 1500 remaining stores.
Gov. Chris Christie is proposing looking at expunging some criminal records of former inmates. The governor said he plans to work with Democratic lawmakers on the reforms. Christie said in his speech that it is taking it another step past “ban the box” as these records hurt people from getting jobs. Christie didn’t suggest all…
Crime was down in Lower Township in 2016. Police there released their annual report and violent crime was down along with other crime. There were 20 counts of violent crime in the township last year versus 35 in 2015. The police also reported a drop in total number of domestic violence incidents.