It’s possible another casino acquisition in Atlantic City may in the works. Bloomberg News reports that Caesars Entertainment may be ready to put a bid in to by the new Revel Casino. Revel emerged from bankruptcy protection last night and has struggled to make big gains in the casino market. Bloomberg reports that offers on…
A new report says three bids have been received to put a beach bar in Wildwood. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the three bids have been received by the Wildwood Commission and will be reviewed. One of the bids could be accepted by the middle of Feb. Last time bids were sought only…
Two Atlantic City teens have pleaded guilty to attempted homicide. The incident ended up with a 16-year-old wounded from multiple shots that were fired into a group of teens outside of an Atlantic City apartment complex. Luis Carmargo, now 19, and Keanan Butcher, now 18, both pleaded guilty to attempted homicide and weapons offenses. Both…
The warming center in Vineland remained open Wednesday night, as members of the community continue to help with donations. The center at Trinity Episcopal Church opens during “Code Blue,” when temperatures really dip low and provides homeless people with shelter. Those in need are able to stay the night and get warm meals and coffee.…
The pub that was closed down this weekend when a vehicle rammed through the side of the building is going to reopen on Thursday. The Irish Pub is opening Thursday, according to the bar’s Facebook page. The man responsible was denied service because he was too drunk and drove into the building following that. Donal…
Republicans are now going on the offensive, saying the Democrats have a created a conflict on interest in the Bridgegate controversy. The law firm representing the joint legislative committee that is looking into Bridgegate, also represented the redistricting efforts of the Democrats in 2001 and 2011. The law firm has taken in around $760,000, according…
The Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike both saw increases in traffic in 2013. The overall increase was less than one percentage point, but commercial traffic was up over two percent. Analysts believe the increase in commercial traffic is a sign that the economy is improving in the Garden State.
The annual financial forecast for the Wildwoods was a positive one this year. Jay Ford provides his annual thoughts during the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority is prepping a new campaign for the summer season. Ford is the president and CEO of Crest Savings Bank.
An audit of the New Jersey Parole Board found that more than half of sampled sexual offenders did not have face-to-face contact with a parole officer. The Office of Legislative Service released the audit that found 32 out of 60 didn’t have to check in face-to-face. The audit also found that 48 out of 100…
A new study shows big savings could be found in a county dispatch system. Cape May County Freeholders discussed the option during its freeholder meeting on Tuesday. Taxpayers could save $16 million in its first five years of enactment. Government officials want to ensure safety and quick response time won’t suffer as a result.