A veteran NASCAR driver was killed last night during a race at the Bridgeport Speedway in Logan Township. Jason Leffler was killed when his small sprint car flipped several times on the front straightaway of the racetrack. New Jersey State Police confirm that the 37 year old Leffler was killed in the accident. Leffler has…
The beach party just got much bigger. Resorts Casino officials announced on Wednesday that singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett will perform this Saturday at a special beach concert to christen the new Margaritaville complex. The concert is free and open to the public, and will feature such performers as Wilson Phillips, Andy Grammer and Mac McAnally. The…
Its unanimous. Wildwood Commissioners voted on Wednesday to ban “saggy pants” on the Wildwood board. The saggy pants ordinance has gotten tons of media attention locally and nationally. The Commission says they have gotten a lot of positive response from people who reached out to them. The ordinance will take 20 days to take effect.…
Morey’s Piers is embarking on a new artistic journey this summer with the introduction of artBOX, a 10,000 square foot interactive artists’ colony crafted from 11 re-purposed shipping containers featuring five local artist studios, a café serving fresh sushi, a museum shop, and live musical entertainment. A cultivated departure from the traditional seaside amusement park…
The Senate Labor Committee will meet Thursday to consider legislation aimed at preventing the fraudulent collection of benefits by those serving time in prison for criminal activities. The legislation is in response to an Office of the State Comptroller of New Jersey audit of the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Program that found $10.64 million in…
A key labor union has thrown its support behind state Senator Barbara Buono for governor. The New Jersey AFL-CIO has endorsed Buono against Gov. Chris Christie this November. Christie has been picking up pockets of support that usually lean Democrat, but Buono was able to gain its support. The union only backed one Republican in…
Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The research found that…
Additional parking and a bike path extension is open on Park Blvd. in West Cape May. The project has added an additional 24 parking spots. It also extended the designated bike path in the borough. The work was funded through a Department of Transportation grant that helped complete the enhancements that included a bike path…
One of the biggest unions in the state doesn’t look like it is going to favor one candidate versus another during the Democratic U.S Senate primary. The New Jersey Education Association has indicated it doesn’t want to get involved in the primary according to a report by the Star-Ledger. The union represents about 200,000 members…
A plan to buyout some homeowners in flood prone areas is moving forward in North Jersey. State officials say they have an agreement with 129 homeowners in Sayreville to do a home buyout there. The program was put into place after Hurricane Sandy for blocks within a community who want out because of their home’s…