The Wildwood Business Improvement District purchased a downtown parking lot on Schellenger Avenue for the minimum bid at auction on Thursday. The B.I.D. purchased the lot for $800,000 and was the only group to make an offer. The Wildwood Leader reports that the business group paid $80,000 up front, and is borrowing the remainder through…
For the first time in 17 years the Federal Government has partially shutdown. After Congress failed to reach a compromise agreement on a temporary funding bill, about 800,000 federal workers will be without pay today and most non-essential federal programs and services will be suspended. Essential workers such as air traffic controllers and border patrol…
A top Atlantic City tourism official is leaving his post. Jeff Vassar is stepping down from his position as president of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. Vassar is taking a position as the CEO of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association in Miami. The ACCVA is in the process of being absorbed by…
A lottery ticket sold in Atlantic County has won someone a cool million dollars from the Mega Millions drawing on Friday. The lucky $1 million winning ticket was sold in Atlantic County at McKee City Lukoil, 6101 Black Horse Pike, McKee City. Additionally, a $250,000 winning ticket was bought in Ocean County at a 7-11.…
Never one to mince words, Gov. Chris Christie shared his thoughts on lawmakers in Washington D.C. Christie said it was “a failure of everyone responsible for the system,” to allow the government to shut down. The governor said everyone shares the blame, but noted President Barack Obama should do a better job of leadership and…
In the hours leading up to the potential government shut down on Monday night, Congressman Frank LoBiondo says he wishes for his pay to be suspended. Rules would keep members of Congress paid, despite the government shut down. Additionally, Congressman LoBiondo will furlough staff in both his Mays Landing and Washington offices should a shutdown…
Gov. Chris Christie is trying to delay the implementation of gay marriage in the state. The governor has asked the Supreme Court to fast track an appeal and hold off on any marriages until a final decision is made. The Christie adminstration wants to avoid the state appeals court and rather take their argument straight…
Three shootings are being investigated in Bridgeton from over this past weekend. Police there say they are looking into the incidents as possible being related. No arrests have yet been made in any of the shootings but there are suspects being looked as an investigation continues. Two were injured, one shooting netted no injuries.
Ryan Sandberg might be returning as the Phillies manager, but his staff won’t be the same. Pitching coach Rich Dubee won’t have his contract renewed for next season. Dubee’s nine years as pitching coach was the longest service time at that position for the Phillies in the last 35 years and tied for the most…
To celebrate the 75th year of BaySea District, Boy Scouts and Scouters in Cape May County have set their annual fund raising event for Monday, October 28, 2013 to honor all active participants and two leading supporters have been selected as 2013 Distinguished Citizens. Families, businesses leaders, community and supportive organizations, and all others interested…