New Jersey Congressman Frank LoBiondo wants to secure some back pay for the Federal Aviation Administration workers who were furloughed by the federal government. LoBiondo’s office issued a press release today announcing a new act that would provide back pay for the workers who were laid off just before the federal debt agreement. LoBiondo says…
New Jersey will consider asking the federal government for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law requirements. The Press of Atlantic City reports that New Jersey is responding to President Barack Obama’s announcement on Monday, that states can apply for waivers until Congress reworks the law. One provision that is causing concern is the…
An additional 18 months has been given to sell off part of the Borgata in Atlantic City. MGM Resorts was ordered out of the state by the Division of Gaming Enforcement for a business partner that has connections to organized crime in Asia. The new deadline is going to be March, 2013. MGM owns a…
Wildwood is joining the communities that have delayed the due date for tax bills. As Coastal Broadcasting previously reported, many communities have pushed back the due date because many municipalities were unsure of what the final state aid numbers would look like. The new due date for the tax bills that were just sent out…
A major toll hike could still be vetoed. The Port Authority announced toll hikes of up to $4 in one price range. Gov. Chris Christie said he has been kept mostly in the dark about the proposed hike. E-Z Pass customers would be paying $10 or $12 depending whether it is a peak time, compared…
The two biggest political figures in the state have sat down and talked. Gov. Chris Christie and Senate President Steve Sweeney have not released any information on the meeting. It took place at the governor’s office Sweeney and Christie haven’t talked since the budget was passed and Sweeney called Christie a number of names for…
The Philadelphia Soul have announced that the team will be hosting a silent auction at Summer Slam in Wildwood, NJ on Saturday, August 13 to benefit ‘Lunch with Lynch’, a Wildwood-based charity. “Summer Slam is one of my favorite Soul events every year,” said Soul VP/COO John Adams. “The venue, right on the beach, is…
One of the world’s largest travel sites named Morey’s Piers in the top-five among waterparks. The rankings are according to TripAdvisor. In their Top Ten list, TripAdvisor called Morey’s Piers’ Waterparks a “Beachfront Bonanza.” TripAdvisor features travel advice, ratings and reviews from its members. An excerpt from a reviewer in the article commends Morey’s Piers’ lifeguard…
A local beach patrol lifeguard won the Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Race. Kevin McDonnell works in Wildwood Crest and was the overall winner on Saturday. McDonnell, 21, also a distance runner at St. Joseph’s University, completed the hard-sand, all-beach, out-and-back course in 16 minutes, 32 seconds, which was nearly two full minutes ahead of his closest…
Area fire departments can apply for federal cash. Congressman Frank LoBiondo announced an open enrollment period for fire and rescue departments to access federal grants, through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The application period will begin on Monday, August 15th and will run thru Friday, September 9th with awards being announced later this year.…