Some high ranking members of the New Jersey Legislature took part in the ice bucket challenge on Monday. Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean Jr. both were soaked with buckets of ice water to support ALS. Senators from New Jersey also presented a $30,000 check to the Greater New York chapter…
Count New Jersey Governor Chris Christie among those supporting Texas Governor Rick Perry. Christie came out this week and announced that he has complete faith and confidence in the Texas republican who was indicted this month for charges relating to an alleged abuse of power. Perry and Christie may both seek their republican party’s nomination…
State environmental officials began their week this week defending new coastal development rules. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection told a legislative panel on Monday that a new coastal development plan streamlines rules and makes good sense for the state. Environmentalists disagree, saying the new rules will allow rampant building along the state’s coastlines.…
A man accused of shooting at Bridgeton police was arraigned Monday on attempted murder charges. Tyshaun Milledge has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault, and three weapons possession charges. Bail was previously set at $2 million. The 29-year-old Bridgeton man was wanted in the incident alleged from Aug. 13.
In summer, 2014, the Cape May County Zoo has been lauded by the popular travel site, TripAdvisor, twice. Most recently, the Zoo was ranked number 15 in the category: Best Zoo in the United States In June, TripAdvisor (promoted as the world’s largest travel site) awarded the Zoo a “Certificate of Excellence” for best zoos.…
The Revel Casino could have been closed this week. A new report by the AP says that the owners of the casino wanted to shut it down on Aug. 18, but the state Division of Gaming Enforcement wouldn’t allow it. The two sides eventually agreed on shutting down on Sept. 1 and 2, with the hotel…
A Philadelphia woman was arrested and charged with death by auto in connection with a one-vehicle crash on the Atlantic City Expressway that killed two people and injured four others in June of this year. Roselyn Kornegay was charged with two counts of death by auto, three counts of assault by auto, and one count…
Within the last week, the Somers Point Police Department has investigated 2 separate incidents in which two residents were contacted via telephone by a subject claiming to be from the IRS. He stated that he was investigating a tax matter and needed their personal information to “clear it up” This agency contacted the IRS and…
A new report by the U.S. Conference of Mayor’s says Ocean City is set for a high median income increase. The report says the Ocean City should expect a 5 percent increase in median income from 2013 to 2017. This mark ranks second among metro areas. The report is entitled “U.S. Metro Economies, Income and…
A Maryland Casino will be in Atlantic City this week to try and hire some of the soon to be displaced casino workers. Maryland Live! will be holding a job fair at the Sheraton Atlantic City. The fair will be held on Tuesday from 1 to 9 pm and Wednesday from 8 am to 1…