A gas leak has been reported at the site of a popular fabrics store in Atlantic County. Authorities are at the scene of Joann Fabrics at the Festival Mall in Hamilton Township, responding to a gas leak. Several stores at the mall were evacuated Thursday morning as crews responded to the leak; there have been…
Kellyanne Conway is headed to Washington. The South Jersey native has been named to be a counselor to the President by Trump. Conway grew up in Camden County and has ties to Hammonton; she served as campaign manager for Trump during this year’s election.
A new exit ramp on the Garden State Parkway will require drivers to have EZ Pass or they will face a 25 dollar fine. NJ.com reports that the new ramp being constructed at Exit 125 will require EZ Pass because there is no room to also install a cash-only lane. About 80 percent of all…
Middle Township has struck a deal with a developer who wants to build special needs housing. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Township avoided lawsuits and has struck an agreement regarding the Patsy’s Way project with Cape May Point Affordable Housing LP, owned by Ronald Ruckenstein. A zoning permit will be granted that…
Final preparations are being made at the Wildwoods Convention Center today for the largest high school holiday basketball tournament in the United States. The Boardwalk Basketball Classic tips off Friday with select games, including the annual Wildwood versus Wildwood Catholic boys rivalry game. The tournament takes a two day break before dozens of additional games…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is calling for compassion for victims of drug addiction. Christie held an event in Trenton Wednesday night and is calling for an end to the shame associated with victims of addictions. Christie was joined by former governor Jim McGreevey during a candlelight vigil held at the Statehouse that drew more…
President-elect Donald Trump is reaching into Atlantic City for some regulatory assistance. Trump has selected Carl Ichan to be a special advisor on regulatory reform. Ichan took over the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City and promptly closed its doors when he could not reach an agreement on a deal with a labor union. Ichan…
Upper Township has advanced plans that could result in the hiring of a township administrator. The Committee met this week and approved the creation of the position for an individual who would oversee the day to day operations of the Township. The administrator would not have authority over all of the various departments; that person…
The Lower Township Republican Organization is seeking a candidate to fill a vacant seat on Township Council. Ward 3 needs a council representative now that Erik Simonsen has won the election for Mayor and vacates the seat on January 4th. GOP Leader Jeff Lindsay says in a press statement that it will be a “fair…
It is possible that a bill that would allow local towns the option of putting their legal notices on their websites instead of taking paid ads out in newspapers could be revisited after the new year. Senate President Steve Sweeney told reporters that if the Assembly takes some action on the bill, it will certainly…