New Jersey’s jobless rate is at its lowest level in five years. New figures released just before the weekend show the state’s unemployment rate at 6.8 percent which is the lowest level since 2008. The job growth in the Garden State has been through the private sector. The state’s unemployment rate is still a half…
New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno paid a visit to Wildwood on Thursday. Guadagno was in town to address the annual VFW Convention at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Guadagno touched on topics including long term veterans’ health care and the ability by the state to find jobs for veterans once they come home. The 95th…
A new report says another Atlantic City casino could be shutting down soon. The AP says a letter has been sent out to employees that says that the casino could shut down if a buyer can’t be found. Revel is trying to sell in order to avoid having to file for a second bankruptcy. The…
A new resolution would promote New Jersey tourism in the ever growing fall season. Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi sponsored the resolution that designates the last week in September as “New Jersey Beer, Wine and Spirits Week” and the last Wednesday as “New Jersey Dine Out Day.” “This is about promoting a major growth industry and encouraging tourists to…
Most believe that recent veterans of war have a tough time finding work when they return home. A new Monmouth University poll say that 8-in-10 New Jerseyans say that veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan have a difficult time landing a job when they return home. About 71 percent of residents believe that at least one-quarter…
A powerful thunderstorm that rolled over southern New Jersey during the early morning hours caused lightning strikes in several communities, including Vineland. Authorities there say lightning hit a home located on Birch Street after 3am, which knocked out power to half the house. There were no injuries reported. There is a chance of heavy storms…
An Upper Township man who has reportedly been linked to vandalism at his neighbor’s house for five years is now seeking help for a problem with alcohol. 6ABC in Philadelphia reports that Michael Scioli Jr. faced 44 counts of criminal mischief in connection with the repeated vandalism at his neighbor’s house in Upper Township. He…
Police in Pleasantville are investigating a drive by shooting that occured last night. Police say a woman suffered a graze gunshot wound to her arm while she was standing outside on Adler Avenue. The woman suffered a minor injury and she was taken to a local hosptial for medical treatment. The woman told police a…
A new survey found that New Jersey had among the most expensive nursing home costs in the state. The AARP sponsored the study that showed the state came in sixth overall. The costs to be in a nursing home in the state average between $300 and $400 per day.
A new non-profit has begun in Atlantic City. Meet AC is going to be focused on bringing convention business to the resort. The group will have an $8 million budget and is being funded through the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Investments are being made in the city for the convention business, like a new convention…