The Wildwoods are open for business this summer. The ocean was officially unlocked on Friday during a ceremony that included Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. The streets were already packed early in the weekend as people took to the shore to begin the unofficial start to the summer season. Representatives from the Wildwoods three beach towns…
On Wednesday night Gov. Chris Christie gave a profanity-filled speech to the New Jersey political press corp at an event that organizers said was “officially off the record ‘. The International Business Times obtained an audio recording of the governor’s speech, a tirade of expletives poking fun at the press during the annual New Jersey Legislative…
It was a soggy Thursday night but that didn’t stop a couple of hundred of people from checking out the VIP party for the unveiling of the new Kong ride. Kong initially existed in the 70’s but has been absent on the piers for a few decades. The ride features Kong in a Wildwood t-shirt…
Ex-NFL running back Ray Rice had his assault charges dropped on Thursday for an incident that took place at the Revel Casino. Rice finished his 12 month pre-trial intervention program, which means the charges are dismissed against him. Rice was a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, but hasn’t picked up with a new team…
New Jersey continues to add jobs. Over 4,000 jobs returned to the state in April, meaning there are more jobs now than anytime since Oct. 2008. The state department released its latest figures touting the improved job growth. Revised numbers for March showed that there was actually an increase of 1900 jobs in March versus…
Atlantic City is continuing the efforts to improve employment for its city residents. Mayor Don Guardian is going to announce a plan on Friday for employment and job training. Congressman Frank LoBiondo and U.S. Senator Cory Booker are scheduled to be in attendance. Those two lawmakers worked to get dollars in the door to help…
There will be a number of chances to remember Memorial Day weekend in Wildwood. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 955 and the American Legion Post 184 will have a parade on Saturday beginning at 4 pm at Ocean Ave. from Cresse to Montgomery Ave. Right after the parade will be a ceremony at the…
Gov. Chris Christie has almost been out of the state more than he has been in the state. A new report by NJ.com says that Christie has been out of the state this year just over 46 percent of the time. The governor hasn’t committed to running for president, though most of his actions seem…
Legislation is under consideration in Trenton that would allow some craft breweries to participate in farmer’s markets around the state. The bill wouldn’t let customers drink the beer there and the law wouldn’t supersede any local laws dealing with drinking.
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi will be giving a keynote address on Thursday at the Rutgers-Camden convocation ceremony, to be held at the Susquehanna Bank Center. The graduation ceremony is being held for 293 graduate students who will be receiving their doctorate and masters degrees. Over 1,700 students will be receiving their diplomas at other…