A major disaster declaration was declared for a number of New Jersey counties from the heavy rains that took place from Aug. 13 to Aug. 15. Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced that three counties in South Jersey got the declaration, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem. Cumberland County had a number of roads that were shut down completely…
The ever popular King Neptune Bachelor Auction is back in Cape May this weekend. The Mermaid Guild is hosting the third annual of this event. It is held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Rusty Nail. All of the proceeds go the Community Foodbank of New Jersey. The cost is only $25…
The Fireman’s Convention is coming to the Wildwoods Convention Center. The Annual Convention of the New Jersey State Firemen and Life Members is already in town and Congressman Frank LoBiondo is scheduled to talk to the members on Friday. There will be a parade on New Jersey Avenue from Crocus Road in Wildwood Crest, north…
A new report says a former criminal was taken off the Atlantic City Board of Education. The Pres of Atlantic City reports that George Crouch failed his background check and has been removed from the board. According to the report, there is a new law in New Jersey that keeps people with a criminal record…
Talks between the largest casino union and nine of the 11 casinos in Atlantic City have broken off for now. Local 54 of Unite-HERE is planning to protest outside of Resorts Atlantic City on Friday night and on Saturday. Many of the casinos are seeking pay cuts and for employees to pay more into their…
The Council on Affordable Housing is no more. COAH has been under fire for a number of years for the rules regarding affordable housing in the state. Many lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been critical of the council for the rules they enforced and the constantly changing rules that municipalities have to…
The Federal Aviation Administration is close to another partial shutdown. The U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill that would extend funding for the administration. Failure to pass the House-passed extension by midnight on Friday, September 16th would result in another partial shutdown of the FAA. Congressman Frank LoBiondo has continued to be critical of…
A new report says the state is paying the MTV show “Jersey Shore.” The Star-Ledger reports that a $420,000 tax credit was approved by the state to be paid for the original 2009 production of the series. State Sen. Joe Vitale has asked Gov. Chris Christie to veto the credit. The credit was approved by…
The grand opening of the new library branch in Sea Isle City has been announced. The opening date will be Oct. 25 for the cutting of the red tape. The new building is located at 4800 Central Ave. The building is also going to serve as the new home for the Sea Isle City Historical…
The Middle Township Police Department holding another “Cops And Coffee” event this month. This program is designed to give the public a chance to speak with the local police officers in a casual setting and exchange ideas and concerns over a cup of coffee. The next meeting will be held on September 27, 2011 at…