Ocean City residents will have the chance to learn more about dredging projects in the community. Mayor Jay Gillian has announced that he will hold a Town Hall Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 at the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall in the Ocean City Free Public Library at 1735 Simpson Avenue. City Council members…
Tuesday was the annual State of the State address in New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie gave his State of the State address and hit a number of issues. Pensions was among the big ones as Christie said either important programs would need to be cut or massive tax hikes would have to take place in…
A proposal has is being considered in Trenton that would see a state takeover of Atlantic City. The measure called the “Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act,” would ensure the state makes most of the important decisions in the city over the next 15 years. Mayor and council would remain in place but would only be…
Many local business leaders will be getting a look at the economic outlook for 2016 on Wednesday. CEO of Crest Savings Bank Jay Ford will be speaking at the Wildwoods Convention Center during the Greater Wildwoods Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Ford annually gives this…
Amazon has been fined for not reporting workplace-related injuries at its New Jersey plants. The U.S. Department of Labor fined the company $7,000 for the 26 instances. Amazon opened a plant in Robbinsville. The initial investigation began back on July 1.
A push to bring back a tax credit to incentive film production has been vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie. Christie got rid of a state tax credit back in 2011 when it helped the MTV show “Jersey Shore,” because of the bad image he felt it gave the state. A film incentive program that expired…
Efforts to expand casino gaming to North Jersey took a step forward this week. Gov. Chris Christie helped Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto reach a compromise on a ballot question. The deal will mostly follow the Senate bill but will ensure the new investment in a North Jersey casino will ensure…
The Powerball top prize continues to grow. The new Powerball jackpot is now $1.5 billion, going up $100 million since Monday. Its possible that the jackpot will continue to go up before the numbers are drawn on Wednesday. The odds of winning the top prize are roughly 292 million to 1.
Vineland resident Robert “Bruce” Land was sworn in Tuesday as one of the newest members of the General Assembly to represent the first legislative district alongside Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak. As a former U.S. Army Sergeant, he received two Bronze Stars, one with Valor, and the Soldier’s Medal for his bravery after his platoon came under…
The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “CODE BLUE” advisory for Cape May County effective from (January 12th 6pm to January 14th 6am). The National Weather Service – Mt. Holly office, has advised that the temperature may reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower tonight and tomorrow night. Please be aware that…