Local towns in New Jersey may be allowed to set their own higher minimum wages under a new bill being discussed Thursday in Trenton. Weather permitting, the Assembly Labor Committee is scheduled to take up a bill that would allow local communities to set a higher minimum wage than the state’s lowest wage, currently at…
Two massage parlors in Vineland have been busted by police for allegedly promoting prostitution. Vineland Police have announced that undercover officers conducted an investigated and charged those affiliated with Elaine’s Asian Body Works and Rainbow Day Spa with promoting prostitution. Officers took in over $11,000 in cash and numerous items related to the alleged prostitution.
The Middle Township Lady Panthers have advanced to the South Jersey Group II semifinal game. Middle Township defeated Cedar Creek, 45-33, to advance to the next round of the NJSIAA playoffs. In a game broadcast live on WCZT, Middle took a four point halftime lead and held on for the win by doing an exceptional…
The latest projections for snow on Thursday calls for 6 to 8 inches of snow. The National Weather Service has updated its projections with up to 8 inches across the southern half of the state. A winter storm warning goes into effect beginning at 11 p.m. on Wednesday through 7 p.m. on Thursday. Forecasters are…
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.