A report released on Thursday by Richard Stockton College estimated the school’s economic impact on South Jersey was $440 million during the last fiscal year. The report includes money spent on wages, local purchases by students and college personnel, alumni earnings and job creation. Stockton says that 80 percent of it’s graduates still live and…
Wildwod City Commissioners introduced an ordinance at their meeting this week that re-stated the city’s policy on riding bikes on the boardwalk. Bike riders are now asked to leave the boards at 11am in spite of the current ordinance that allows them to ride until noon. The rules would allow bicycles, roller skates and roller…
Police in Atlantic County are out to get you, if you are using your cell phone while driving. NBC-40 reports that local police have set up sting operations across the county and drivers who are caught in the act of texting or talking while driving will pay about $130 in fines. The Department of Transportation says drivers who use…
The bags will fly on the Wildwoods beach (between Wildwood & Oak Avenues) during this double elimination tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Teams of two will compete in the popular tailgating bean bag toss game of Cornhole. Sunday hosts the main event for over $1,000 in cash prizes. Meanwhile, North Wildwood will host the annual…
Friday will be a sad day for thousands throughout South Jersey. Funeral services will be held for Millville Patrolman Christopher Reeves, which will take place prior to his burial. Flags will be at half-staff throughout the state to remember Reeves. He was killed on-duty when another vehicle struck the patrol vehicle he was inside.
If you have $20 plus million and are interested in a shopping complex, then we might have the deal for you. The Pier Shops at Caesars are going back on the auction block. The online auction will run from Aug. 6 to Aug. 8. The shops have struggled in recent years, with a number of…
It could have been a lot worse than it was. A suspicious forest fire has been contained in Hamilton Township. Authorities arrived on the scene on early Thursday morning. It is estimated that the fire consumed a little over 100 acres. An investigation is on-going into the blaze. Officials are looking into how it started…
A new construction project to honor 9/11 in Avalon is seeking donations. The Borough of Avalon has created a donation program that will support the construction of the Borough’s new September 11th Memorial Plaza that is currently being constructed at Veterans Plaza at 21st Street and Dune Drive. The Memorial Plaza will feature a 9’11”…
More efforts are being made to increase quality in Middle Township. The Middle Township Police Department is proud to announce the “Street of the Week Program”. One of the most frequent requests from residents is about increased patrols due to traffic and other quality of life complaints. This resident driven program will allow our citizens…
Atlantic County continues with clean up efforts following the June 30 storm that resulted in thousands of downed trees and prolonged power outages to more than 100,000 Atlantic City Electric customers. The state of emergency that had been in effect immediately following the storm to expedite response efforts was lifted at noon on July 11.…