Those watching New Jersey Transit’s financial issues say fare hikes are possible. Officials with NJ Transit say its a last resort as they look to close an $80 million budget hole. They last time the agency saw a deficit this big, there was a fare hike of over 50 percent. Currently there is a lot…
Air Canada is coming to the Atlantic City International Airport. The airline announced plans to operate a largely summertime direct air service between Atlantic City and Toronto starting on May 22nd. Four return trips per week are planned until September 7th. The initiative is being funded in part by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. A…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held another town hall meeting on Wednesday, this time in Fair Lawn. Christie discussed a host of state issues including the issue requiring businesses to pay for sick leave. Christie says he supports the concept, but he doesn’t support forcing businesses to do it. Christie admits it’s already very expensive…
Frank Orsini, the founding member and lead singer of the regional 10-piece cover band Don’t Call Me Francis, died on Tuesday after a long bout with cancer. A message on the group’s Facebook page says, “Frank poured his heart and soul into his band and his music. He built years of wonderful memories both on…
The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Warning for our listening area from 11 p.m. tonight until 7 p.m. Thursday. The forecast calls for a steady accumulating snow overnight, possibly heavy at times. The potential snow accumulations range from 5 to 9 inches. Widespread and substantial impacts on travel are expected late tonight…
A great start to the NJSIAA basketball tournament for the Wildwood Lady Warriors. In a game broadcast live on WCZT Tuesday evening, Wildwood knocked off Penns Grove 65-57 to advance to the second round. Mackenzie McCracken scored 29 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for Wildwood, while Leishly Reyes added 21 points.
The Avalon Borough Council has introduced a new municipal budget with a very small tax increase. The new Avalon budget will include a one-fifth of a penny increase in the tax rate, bringing Avalon’s rate to 22.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. Avalon ended 2014 with a healthy surplus of $6.5 million, according to…
It looks like the Philadelphia Eagles are getting rid of their best offensive weapon, running back LeSean McCoy. ESPN reports that McCoy is being traded to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso. The trade is expected to be official next week.
The changing face of Atlantic City will continue with the Borgata’s plans of creating a new outdoor concert facility. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority approved plans this week for the new venture by the Borgata. The Borgata also plans a new nightclub inside its casino; both projects come with a price tag of approximately $14…
Cape May is down a council member. Jerry Inderweis Jr. resigned suddenly following a tense meeting Tuesday afternoon. Inderweis resigned soon after the city demoted its police chief, Robert Sheehan, to the rank of captain. According to the Press of Atlantic City, city officials say Sheehan was under a criminal investigation by the Cape May…