A group of government and business leaders met at the campus of Atlantic Cape Community College in Cape May Court House on Thursday to begin the discussion on economic development. Senator Jeff Van Drew heads the committee that is looking into the issue of jobs in the 1st Legislative District. This meeting was the first…
Bankruptcy won’t protect Revel from $30 million in unpaid taxes to the city. A judge ruled that Atlantic City could still collect the taxes owed as long as the city didn’t try to tack on costly penalties for non-payment. The city wanted the right to sell the rights to collect Revel’s unpaid taxes during an auction…
Access will be limited to Henfey Park this winter due to renovations being made at the park. North Wildwood announced that the work will include construction of a field-house with bathrooms, improving the softball field and basketball courts, landscape improvements, and the installation of playground equipment. The North Wildwood Police Department will be working with contractors…
Wildwood Police detained a man at the Wildwood Transportation Center on Thursday in connection with a robbery from a local business. Travis Whitington, of Millville, was charged with robbery, hindering apprehension, and possession of hypodermic syringe. He was placed in the Cape May County Correctional Center on $150,000 bail.
State Police were looking for a missing girl from Bridgeton. Authorities alerted the public on Thursday about the disappearance of Claudia Guadalupe Burnley. Police did not provide any specifics, but did say the 16-year-old was discovered safe and sound.
A new amusement ride featuring King Kong will make it’s debut on the Wildwood Boardwalk on Memorial Day weekend 2015. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the new $1.3 million ride with be the centerpiece of Morey’s Surfside Pier in North Wildwood. Riders will “fly” in biplanes that will circle a giant lighthouse, climbed…
The annual New Jersey Education Association is entering it’s second day in Atlantic City today. On Thursday the most popular topic for discussion was preparation and implementation of the new state PARCC tests that will be given this year for the first time. The new Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests are…
This is the final weekend of high school football action before playoff pairings are announced by the NJSIAA on Monday. Three of our four local teams are on the road this weekend. On Friday night at 7 p.m. Lower Cape May hosts playoff-bound Buena (8-0), Middle Twp. travels to Bridgeton and Wildwood faces Pitman. On…
Workers that have been let go in Atlantic City are finding it tough to find work. Jobs in the resort are shrinking and could be reduced again with the possible closing of the Trump Taj Mahal. Congressman Frank LoBiondo said he is working on a number of steps to help Atlantic City, but is seeking…
A 2nd district lawmaker has proposed legislation to help veterans. Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced legislation to extend eligibility for civil service preference to more military veterans in New Jersey. The bill would require the state to give preference in hiring for state, county and municipal jobs to any individual who meets the federal definition…