Governor Christie insists that Donald Trump is not a racist. Christie defended Trump during the New Jersey primary on Tuesday, saying that Trump merely expresses his opinions and is not a racist. Christie says he’s known Trump for 14 years and allegations that Trump is a racist are contrary to experiences that Christie has had…
Mike Beck will not seek re-election to the mayor’s post in Lower Township. Beck has told the Gazette Leader that he will not be a candidate for mayor this November. Beck was first elected to the Lower Township Council back in 1998, and says in today’s climate it is very difficult for an independent candidate…
Gamblers will be able to play slot machines at the former Revel Casino Hotel this month. Owner Glenn Straub says nearly half of the former mega casino will be open during the month of June, and slot machines will definitely be available. The Revel has been closed for two years, and Straub admits he still…
On Monday a couple from Atlantic City was arrested for drug possession after they were pulled over for a cracked windshield near the Holland Tunnel in New Jersey. Port Authority Police arrested 27 year-old Maribel Borges and 36 year-old Hector Castro on Monday morning and recovered cocaine, methadone and hypodermic needles during the traffic stop.…
Two Democrats are running in Tuesday’s New Jersey primary election to face Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo for his 2nd Congressional District seat in the November election. David H. Cole, 31, of Mantua Township, a former White House technology advisor under President Obama, and Costantino “Tino” Rozzo, 56, of Vineland, who supports Bernie Sanders, are…
On Monday the Third Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments for nearly two hours on why the names on the list of unindicted co-conspirators in the Bridgegate scandal should not revealed to the public. Lawyers for the federal government, the news media, and a “John Doe” unindicted co-conspirator presented their case to the three-judge panel,…
NJ.com reports that the Atlantic City beach patrol is facing a shortage of about 30 lifeguards to cover the resort’s three miles of beaches this summer. There are many reasons for the shortage, including the number of veteran guards who are not returning this year. In an attempt to recruit the needed lifeguards, there will…
A new zip line adventure course is currently under construction at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. The Middle Township Gazette reports that the new attraction will have visitors swinging through the trees on Tarzan ropes, climbing rock walls and walking tight ropes. The new attraction, featuring some 85 elements or challenges, is expected to…
Former Lower Cape May Regional athlete Matt Szczur returned to the Delaware Valley on Monday, as his Chicago Cubs team is in town to play the Phillies. Szczur did not start on Monday, but entered the game in the third inning when left fielder Jorge Soler injured his hamstring. Szczur had an RBI bunt in…
The long-awaited project to rebuild the Atlantic City Boardwalk along Absecon Inlet is showing signs of progress. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the $32.5 million project is well underway under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The boardwalk at the northern end of Atlantic City has been closed since Hurricane…